1400-Calorie Meal Plan to Lose Weight

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1400-Calorie Meal Plan to Lose Weight

Check out the ‘1400-Calorie Meal Plan to Lose Weight’ With this simple weight loss meal plan, you can lose weight, eat well, and feel fantastic. This 1,400-calorie meal plan is specifically designed to help you feel energized and content while losing 1 to 2 pounds per week.

Each day of this plan includes high protein, high fiber foods a combination that studies show can aid in weight reduction by keeping you feeling fuller for longer as well as deliberately balancing calories throughout the day so you don’t feel hungry.

The calorie totals for each meal are displayed next to it, so you can easily shift things in and out as you see fit. Combine this nutritious 1400-Calorie Meal Plan to Lose Weight plan with daily exercise, and you’ll be well on your way to losing weight.

 

How to Meal Prep Your Week of Meals:

Make time at the start of the week to get meal prep done and save yourself time during the busy week.

  1. Make the Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls for Days 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  2. Bake the Maple-Nut Granola for breakfast this week, or save time by using a nutritious store-bought granola. Look for granola with fewer than 6 grams of sugar and less than 130 calories per 1/4 cup.

Day 1

3 Ways to Limit Processed Foods (& The Ones You Should Keep In Your Diet)

Breakfast (338 calories)

  • 1 serving of Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables

A.M. Snack (151 calories)

  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Lunch (402 calories)

  • 1 serving Butternut Squash Soup with Avocado & Chickpeas

P.M. Snack (119 calories)

  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber

Dinner (409 calories)

  • 1 serving Superfood Chopped Salad with Salmon & Creamy Garlic Dressing

Daily Totals: 1,419 calories, 83 g protein, 133 g carbohydrates, 30 g fiber, 67 g fat, 1,914 mg sodium.

 

Day 2

spaghetti squash

Breakfast (348 calories)

  • 1/4 cup Maple-Nut Granola
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup blueberries

A.M. Snack (105 calories)

  • 1 medium banana

Lunch (381 calories)

  • 1 serving Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls

P.M. Snack (154 calories)

  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks

Dinner (419 calories)

  • 1 serving of Thai Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce

Daily Totals: 1,407 calories, 68 g protein, 170 g carbohydrates, 38 g fiber, 57 g fat, 1,450 mg sodium.

 

Day 3

Breakfast (348 calories)
  • 1/4 cup Maple-Nut Granola
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup blueberries

A.M. Snack (105 calories)

  • 1 medium banana

Lunch (381 calories)

  • 1 serving Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls

P.M. Snack (95 calories)

  • 1 medium apple

Dinner (395 calories)

  • 1 serving One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach
  • 3/4 cup Easy Brown Rice

Evening Snack (101 calories)

  • 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips

Daily Totals: 1,425 calories, 76 g protein, 197 g carbohydrates, 32 g fiber, 46 g fat, 728 mg sodium.

 

Day 4

1400-Calorie Meal Plan to Lose Weight

Breakfast (349 calories)

  • 1 cup all-bran cereal
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 medium banana, sliced

A.M. Snack (88 calories)

  • 1 hard-boiled egg topped with hot sauce

Lunch (381 calories)

  • 1 serving Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls

P.M. Snack (172 calories)

  • 10 almonds
  • 1 medium apple

Dinner (414 calories)

  • 1 serving Korean Steak, Kimchi & Cauliflower Rice

Daily Totals: 1,403 calories, 74 g protein, 179 g carbohydrates, 46 g fiber, 58 g fat, 1,357 mg sodium.

 

Day 5

Breakfast (324 calories)

  • 1 serving Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
  • 1 Tbsp. shredded Cheddar cheese to top eggs

A.M. Snack (154 calories)

  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks

Lunch (381 calories)

  • 1 serving Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls

P.M. Snack (202 calories)

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 2 Tbsp. almonds

Dinner (339 calories)

  • 1 serving of Mexican Cabbage Soup
  • 1 serving Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

Meal-Prep Tip: Save two servings of the Mexican Cabbage Soup to have for Lunch on Days 6 & 7.

Daily Totals: 1,400 calories, 69 g protein, 145 g carbohydrates, 48 g fiber, 66 g fat, 1,651 mg sodium.

Day 6

1400-Calorie Meal Plan to Lose Weight

Breakfast (276 calories)

  • 1 cup all-bran cereal
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup raspberries

A.M. Snack (115 calories)

  • 1 oz. Cheddar cheese

Lunch (339 calories)

  • 1 serving Mexican Cabbage Soup
  • 1 serving Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

P.M. Snack (198 calories)

  • 2 Tbsp. almonds
  • 1 medium apple

Dinner (474 calories)

  • 1 serving Hummus-Crusted Chicken
  • 1 serving Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Daily Totals: 1,401 calories, 82 g protein, 157 g carbohydrates, 50 g fiber, 63 g fat, 1,753 mg sodium.

Day 7

1400-Calorie Meal Plan to Lose Weight

Breakfast (261 calories)

  • 1 serving Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1 Tbsp. peanut butter

A.M. Snack (218 calories)

  • 2 Tbsp. almonds
  • 1 oz. Cheddar cheese

Lunch (339 calories)

  • 1 serving Mexican Cabbage Soup
  • 1 serving Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

P.M. Snack (88 calories)

  • 1 hard-boiled egg topped with hot sauce

Dinner (387 calories)

  • 1 serving Taco-Stuffed Zucchini topped with 1/4 cup pico de gallo

Evening Snack (101 calories)

  • 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips

Daily Totals: 1,393 calories, 65 g protein, 110 g carbohydrates, 31 g fiber, 82 g fat, 2,114 mg sodium.

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