14 day Shredding meal plan

I have become pretty consistent with my workout routine. If I don't exercise I am NUTSO, so it is built pretty consistently into my day. I do not, however, take as much time on what I eat, so for July, that is my focus. I have been reading a lot about the idea of 40-40-20. 40% protein, 40% carbs, and 20% fat, and because I am slowly starting to transition into elite eating (that is what I am going to call it), I need to take baby steps and find a smaller place to start.

I am starting with a protein rich meal plan. I am not calling it a diet. 5 small meals a day with about 300-400 calories in each meal.
Example

MEAL 1

• option 1: 1/2 cup oatmeal + 1/2 banana + 1 cup egg whites
• option 2: 3 egg whites + 1 whole egg + 1 cup spinach + 1/2 cup veggies of your choice (tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms) + 1 slice of Ezekiel bread or other sprouted grain bread

MEAL 2

• 4 oz. protein + 1 cup veggies
• example 1) Grilled chicken breast with asparagus
• example 2) Baked tilapia with broccoli topped with seasoned extra virgin olive oil
• example 3) Sardines served with mixed greens salad

MEAL 3

• 4 oz. protein + 1 healthy carbohydrate (+ 1 cup veggies: optional)
• option 1: 1 can tuna (in water) with 1/2 yam,  and 2 tbsp. salsa
• option 2: Grilled tofu with 1/2 cup brown rice and 10-12 walnuts
• option 3: kidney beans with 1/2 cup quinoa & 1/2 sliced avocado

MEAL 4

• option 1: 1 scoop protein powder + water or almond milk
• option 2: 1 cup carrots or celery + 2 tbsp. hummus
• option 3: 1 apple + 1 tbsp. natural nut butter

MEAL 5

• 4 oz. protein + 1-2 cup veggies
• example 1) 2 cups mixed greens + grilled chicken or turkey
• example 2) lean beef burger + sautéed veggies (carrots, onions, peppers)
• example 3) chickpeas salad (with peppers, mushrooms, parsley, lemon juice, etc.)

I am going to dedicate myself to this way of eating for 14 days! I am sure I will learn a lot along the way!! July 1st-14th.

I am hoping to be able to develop some lifelong habits with really dedicating my July to healthy cooking!!