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1600 Calorie Diet Plan
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The following sample 1600 calorie diet plan, if consumed in the portions suggested, provides the following nutritional breakdown:
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This sample 1600 calorie menu can therefore be considered:
- low fat (<30% fat)
- moderate protein
- moderate carbohydrate
8 ounces plain nonfat yogurt or nonfat Greek yogurt
6 Tablespoons lowfat granola
1 banana, sliced
Stir all ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Lunch
Turkey sandwich:
2 slice whole wheat bread
3 ounces sliced turkey breast lunch meat
1/4 avocado, sliced
romaine lettuce leaves and tomato slices as desired
Eat with 1 small orange and 2 cups baby carrots.
Snack
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese + 3/4 cup blueberries
Dinner
3 ounces grilled chicken breast
6 oz. baked sweet potato. Top with 1 teaspoon butter
1 cup steamed broccoli drizzled with 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Snack
1 small apple
10 almonds
You can also add zero calorie foods to your 1600 calorie meal plan if desired.
Free Weight Loss Tips:
- Use measuring cups and spoons and a food scale for a few days to be sure your portions are right on. Otherwise, your 1600 calorie meal plan can turn into an 2000 (or more) calorie diet!
- Keep a food diary. Successful "losers" do!
Don't forget to drink your water! Divide your weight (in pounds) by 2 and that's the number of ounces of fluid (ideally water) you should try to drink everyday. Example: If you weigh 150 pounds... 150 / 2 = 75 You should therefore drink 75 ounces of fluid (or ~ 9 cups)/day. (Decaf) coffee or tea, unsweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages like Crystal Light, etc. count as "fluid" and are OK to drink, but water should be your first choice :) More Of My Professional Advice You May Find Useful Leave 1600 Calorie Diet Plan and Go to Your Personal Nutrition Guide Home Page |
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