GORILLA FITNESS PLAN
Firm up and lean out — a blend of light deficit and full-body resistance.
You don't want to be 'big,' you want to look defined — a bit leaner, a bit firmer. This is the popular middle: a slight deficit plus resistance training to keep the muscle you have.
DAILY SHAPE
Calories
A light deficit — roughly 300–400 cal below maintenance — enough to lean out slowly while resistance training keeps you firm. 'Toned' just means a little less fat over the muscle you already have. Start here and adjust.
The plate
Protein-forward, moderate carbs (more on training days), and lots of veg.
Protein
Keep protein high even in a light deficit — it's what keeps you looking firm, not soft.
A DAY ON THIS PLAN
Breakfast
Eggs with spinach and berries.
Lunch
Chicken or tofu quinoa bowl loaded with veg.
Dinner
White fish with brussels sprouts and a small sweet potato.
Snack
Greek yogurt.
FOODS THIS PLAN IS BUILT AROUND
Whole-food staples, with their Gorilla score. Scan one in-store to check the exact product you're holding.
Protein
Chicken Breast
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White Fish (Cod/Tilapia)
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Shrimp
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Eggs
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Plain Greek Yogurt
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Tofu
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Tempeh
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Cottage Cheese
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Lentils
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Carbs
Quinoa
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Sweet Potato
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Brown Rice
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Rolled Oats
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Fats
Avocado
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Almonds
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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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Chia Seeds
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Produce
Spinach
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Broccoli
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Brussels Sprouts
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Mixed Berries
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Bell Peppers
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The treat
Dark chocolate, or a rice cake with peanut butter — small, regular, sustainable.
THE ROUTINE
A full-body circuit, 2–3 rounds of about 12–15 reps, 3–4× a week — with high-knees and oblique work as light conditioning between the strength moves.
THE MOVES
Beginner-friendly, no equipment. Start with the gentle version and only progress when it feels good.
Feet shoulder-width, sit hips back and down to at least parallel, knees tracking over toes, chest up. Drive through the heels.
Step forward and lower until both knees are ~90°, front knee over the ankle. Push back to standing. Torso stays upright.
Step backward and drop the back knee toward the floor, front shin vertical. Drive through the front heel to return. Easier on the knees than forward.
Hands just wider than shoulders, body in one rigid line, lower until elbows are ~90°, then press up. Brace the core the whole time.
From knees, hands under shoulders, keep a straight line from knees to head. Lower the chest, then press up — no sagging hips.
Lie on your back, feet flat, drive hips up by squeezing your glutes until shoulders-hips-knees form a line. Don't arch the lower back.
Forearms under shoulders, body a straight line from head to heels. Squeeze glutes and brace the core — don't let hips sag or pike.
Stack shoulder over elbow, lift hips so your body is a straight diagonal line. Hold steady; keep the top shoulder pulled back.
Bring the opposite elbow to the opposite knee while extending the other leg, alternating in a smooth pedaling rhythm. Slow beats fast.
On your back, arms up, knees bent at 90°. Lower one arm and the opposite leg while pressing your lower back into the floor.
Feet shoulder-width, hands at your chest or behind your head, rotate the torso side to side from the waist. Keep hips facing forward.
Run in place driving knees to hip height at a quick tempo, landing on the balls of the feet, arms pumping. Stay tall.
Rise onto the balls of your feet, pause at the top, lower slowly under control. Hold a wall for balance if needed.
How to level up
Shorten the rest between moves (make it a circuit), then add rounds, then harder variations. Firming comes from consistency, not punishment.
This is guidance, not a prescription. These plans are sensible starting points built for a general beginner — they are not medical or dietitian advice. Everyone's body and needs are different.
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