Good morning and welcome to my first lean bulking “what I eat in a day” of 2026. In this video I take you through a full 2600-calorie day of eating that helps me build muscle and hit my protein goal, with the reminder that this is inspo—not a copy-and-paste plan (because your calories and macros will be different to mine). I also share a super practical meal prep hack I learned from my mum: batch cooking and freezing meals flat in bags so they stack properly and save so much freezer space. Alongside the food, I sprinkle in beginner gym tips that I genuinely think matter when you’re new or feeling overwhelmed—especially in January when the gym is busy and the internet is loud. I talk about wearing something that makes you feel confident, why you need a plan you can stick to for 6–8 weeks, and how to structure sessions (compounds first, isolations last). I also break down simple workout splits like a 3-day full body or an upper/lower/full body setup. Finally, I give you my lean bulk update (I took a maintenance break because digestion was not it) and my top three lean bulking tips: use liquid calories, choose calorie-dense lower-volume foods when needed, and space meals across the day to make hitting calories and protein way easier—and to give your body more chances to stimulate muscle protein synthesis.