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1500 calorie meal plan
What it is and which are the best foods and meals
Losing weight and getting fitter and healthier is nowhere near as easy as some particularly smug individuals would have you believe.
If it was, the world wouldn’t be suffering from a near global obesity pandemic with life expectancies getting shorter instead of longer. If we wish to lose weight or simply transform our physiques, we of course turn our intentions primarily on the foods and drinks we consume, along with how much physical activity we perform.
There are many different diets out there for people to choose from, some of them practical and effective, some of them not too sustainable or practical, and some of them downright dangerous and absurd.
If you’re looking for a tried and tested diet, however, you may want to turn your attentions to the 1500 calorie meal plan diet.
The diet itself requires followers to, shock horror, consume 1500 calories per day, in the form of a number of healthy and balanced foods and drinks.
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here’s a more in-depth look at the 1500 calorie meal plan diet.
What is the 1500 calorie meal plan diet? – As mentioned, the 1500 calorie meal plan diet is a method of losing weight aimed primarily at individuals who are pretty physically active, enjoy food, and are looking to sustainable lose weight on a weekly basis without crash dieting.
You can get as complex and as scientific about things as you like, but when you strip away all of that, weight loss really does come down to a matter of calories in versus calories out.
Most women, for example, require around 1800 – 2000 calories per day, whilst most men require around 2300 – 2500 calories per day.
That means that if they consume this amount each day, they will maintain their current weight, if they consume more than these daily amounts each day, they will gain weight, but if they consume less than their daily requirements and create a calorie deficit, they will lose weight at the end of the week.
The 1500 calorie meal plan diet creates a healthy calorie deficit without crash dieting, so not only do you find yourself feeling less hungry and beating cravings for junk food, your energy levels also remain high because your metabolism doesn’t suffer like it does on ridiculously low calorie crash diets.
What about a sample meal plan? – Obviously the foods you consume should largely be fresh, healthy, natural and balanced, and obviously you will need to carefully log the amounts of calories you consume to ensure you’re hitting your 1500 calories per day without going over.
Here, however, is a sample meal plan for just one day to help you get a better understanding of the types of foods/quantities you can expect to consume whilst on this diet plan.
Breakfast – Breakfast is the most vital part of the day because your metabolism will still be in sleep-mode, meaning you will have less energy.
To wake it up and kick-start it, begin your day with a breakfast such as one toasted whole grain muffin or bagel served with a teaspoon of natural honey, a small apple, and a serving of natural cottage cheese.
As for your drink, if possible go with fresh water, though black coffee or tea, unsweetened, is also acceptable.
Lunch – For your lunch, a typical example, may be something like a medium sized baked potato served with low-fat beef and vegetable chilli, plus a sprinkling of low fat cheese, or reduced fat sour cream. As your veggie side, serve with a fresh, crisp leaf salad. Your beverage should again be fresh water.
Dinner – For dinner in the evening, a typical example, may be something like: 2 medium sized grilled chicken breasts, 8 Oz of carrot, potato, and sweet potato mash, and a side of wilted spinach with a light drizzle of olive oil.
Alternatively, you could go with one medium sized salmon fillet, though you should skip the oil because salmon is already rich in healthy fats. Again, wash down with a glass of fresh water.
Snacks – Snacks are just as important as your main meals, because not only do they provide additional nutrition, they also help to keep hunger levels under control, which in turn means you’re less likely to overeat later in the day, or crave unhealthy junk foods.
There are many different healthy and bodybuilding snacks you can choose from, and here’s a look at some of the most popular examples enjoyed by people on the 1500 calorie meal plan diet:
· A piece of fruit and a handful of nuts
· Low-fat natural yoghurt and mixed berries
· Celery sticks and peanut butter
· Carrot sticks and homemade hummus
· Wholegrain pita bread and hummus
· Low fat cottage cheese, half a tin of tuna, and a few pieces of pineapple
*Aim to drink at least 10 glasses of fresh water each day.
And there you go, that’s pretty much it.
Obviously on the 1500 calorie meal plan you don’t consume these exact meals every day, but it does give you an idea of the types of foods you can enjoy and still lose weight and fully satisfied in the process.
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