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What does a 1,200-calorie day look like?

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, January 3, 2016 - 1:30pm

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Losing weight is about calories in versus calories out. To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you
burn each day through exercise and general living. How much you need to eat each day varies based on your
height, weight and activity level. (Find out how many calories you should be eating each day for weight loss by
using this formula: [Your weight x 12] 500 = Your daily calorie goal.) But most people will lose weight on a
1,200-calorie diet, which is also the lowest you really can go calorie-wise each day while still getting all the
nutrients you need.
So what does a 1,200-calorie day look like?
Related: What Does a 1,500-Calorie Diet Look Like?
Heres a meal plan I created for EatingWell Magazine. Along with specific meal and snack suggestions, Ive
also provided a calorie goal for you to shoot for at each meal. Follow it and you should be on your way to losing
the weight you want.

Breakfast: Aim for 250 to 300 calories.

Think about getting some dairy and fruit at breakfastthe protein from the dairy and fiber in the fruit will keep
you feeling full longer. This creamy Banana Spice Smoothie clocks in at 283 calories.
Lunch: Aim for 300 to 350 calories.
Lunch is a great time to get in healthy, fiber-filled, low-calorie vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. Try
this Mediterranean Plate: assemble a 4-inch whole-wheat pita bread, 1 ounce of feta cheese, a cup of grape
tomatoes, 6 Kalamata olives, 2 tablespoons hummus and a cup of raw spinach with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a
squeeze of lemon juice drizzled on top. That's 346 calories.
Dinner: Aim for 400 to 500 calories.
Serve this Clementine & Five-Spice Chicken with 2 cups of bok choy sauted in 2 teaspoons olive oil with
garlic and 1/2 cup brown rice. The whole meal delivers 455 calories.
Snacks: Aim for 50 to 100 calories.
Fill the rest of your calorie allotment with 1 to 2 snacks. To round out this day, have a small apple as your
morning snack and in the afternoon 1/2 cup of raw sugar snap peas with a wedge of light Laughing Cow cheese.
(Want some snack inspiration? Check out these 100-Calorie Snacks.)

Here is a 1361-calorie meal plan which was created by one of the users of this site.
This 1361-calorie diet plan includes the following food items and may be imitated
if it fits your diet and eating patterns.

Calorie Breakdown by Meals What's in this meal?

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: See Meal Plans

Calories
1361

Calories from Fat 343

Total fat in this plan:

Food groups used in this meal plan:

38 g - 59%
Total saturated fat in this plan:
10 g - 48%
Total trans fat in this plan:
0%
Total cholesterol in this plan:
11%
Total sodium in this plan:
1730 mg - 72%
Total carbohydrates in this
plan:
211 g - 70%
Total dietary fiber in this plan:

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.09g
Saturated Fat 9.55g

Polyunsaturated Fat 10.37g

Monounsaturated Fat 15.65g
Cholesterol 32mg
Sodium 1730mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 211.38g
Dietary Fiber 17.7g
Sugars 73.76g
Protein 52.94g
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium

18 g - 71%
Iron
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower
depending on your calorie needs.

1361-Calorie Diet Meal Plan

BREAKFAST - 300 Calories

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Breakfast Plan Summary

Total calories consumed in this breakfast plan equals 300. The
amount of saturated fat is 30% of the total meal plan. Out of the
entire meal plan's fiber intake, the amount of fiber consumed in this
breakfast plan is 3.7g, 21% of the total fiber consumed for the day.
Does this breakfast plan include fruit? No
Sodium Levels: The sodium level in this plan is 25% of the total
sodium consumed in the entire meal plan for the day.
Protein Levels: This breakfast plan has 13.53g of protein, 26% of
the total meal plan

Serving

Item

Sodium

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(1 muffin)
English Muffins - Regular English Muffin

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1
(2 tbsp Reduced

Peanut Butter - 2 tbsp Reduced Fat

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1
1 cup (8 fl oz)

Water - 1 cup (8 fl oz) water

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Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water

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LUNCH - 362 Calories

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Lunch Plan Summary

Total calories consumed in this lunch plan equals 362. The amount of
saturated fat is 31% of the total meal plan. Out of the entire meal
plan's fiber intake, the amount of fiber consumed in this lunch plan is
3.7g, 21% of the total fiber consumed for the day.
Does this lunch plan include fruit? Yes
Sodium Levels: The sodium level in this plan is 29% of the total
sodium consumed in the entire meal plan for the day.
Protein Levels: This lunch plan has 11.05g of protein, 21% of the
total meal plan

Serving

Item

(1/4 cup)

Grapes - 1/4 cup grap

Add to Meal Cal.

28

Sat.

Fat

Chol.

Sodium

Fiber

0.02g

0.06g

0mg

1mg

0.4g

(1/4 cup)

Peas - 1/4 cup pea

0.01g

0.03g

(1)

Sandwiches - Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

327

2.93g

1 cup (8 fl oz)

Water - 1 cup (8 fl oz) water

16 fl oz

Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water

0mg

1mg

0.4g

14.23g 0mg

483mg

2.9g

0g

0g

0mg

5mg

0g

0g

0g

0mg

9mg

0g

DINNER - 435 Calories

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Dinner Plan Summary

Total calories consumed in this dinner plan equals 435. The amount
of saturated fat is 33% of the total meal plan. Out of the entire meal
plan's fiber intake, the amount of fiber consumed in this dinner plan
is 4.4g, 25% of the total fiber consumed for the day.
Does this dinner plan include fruit? No
Sodium Levels: The sodium level in this plan is 38% of the total
sodium consumed in the entire meal plan for the day.
Protein Levels: This dinner plan has 23.57g of protein, 45% of the
total meal plan

Serving

Item

1/2 cup

Green Beans - 1/2 cup green bean

1 cup

(1 cup cooked)

Add to Meal Cal.

Sat.

Fat

Chol.

Sodium

Fiber

17

0.01g

0.07g

0mg

3mg

1.9g

Milk - 1 cup milk

108

2.05g

3.14g

15mg

103mg

0g

Spaghetti - Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Chicken or

310

1.06g

5.58g

17mg

536mg

2.5g

Turkey

16 fl oz

Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water

0g

0g

0mg

9mg

0g

SNACK - 264 Calories

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Snack Plan Summary

Total calories consumed in this snack plan equals 264. The amount of
saturated fat is 7% of the total meal plan. Out of the entire meal
plan's fiber intake, the amount of fiber consumed in this snack plan
is 5.9g, 33% of the total fiber consumed for the day.
Does this snack plan include fruit? Yes

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Sodium Levels: The sodium level in this plan is 8% of the total

sodium consumed in the entire meal plan for the day.
Protein Levels: This snack plan has 4.79g of protein, 9% of the
total meal plan

Serving

Item

(1 small)

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Meal

Chol Sodiu Fib

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er

Cal.

Sat. Fat

Apples - 1 small appl

55

0.03g 0.18g 0mg

1mg

(1/2 cup)

Granola - Lowfat Granola

209

0.61g 2.8g

0mg

135mg 3.4g

16 fl oz

Water - 16 fl oz Bottled Water

0g

0mg

9mg

0g

2.5g

0g

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February 12, 2014

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