7-Day Diet Meal Plan To Lose Weight: 1,200 Calories

Lose weight, eat well, and feel great with this easy weight-loss meal plan. This simple 1,200-calorie meal plan is specially tailored to help feel energized and satisfied while cutting calories, so one can lose a healthy 1 to 2 pounds per week. Each day of this 7-day plan features high protein,high fiber foods  (a combination that research shows can help with weight loss by keeping you feeling fuller for longer) and strategically balances calories throughout the day so you won’t feel starved. The calorie totals are listed next to each meal, so one can easily swap things in and out as one sees fit. Couple this healthy meal plan with daily exercise and stay on track to loswe weight.

How to Meal Prep Week of Meals:

1. Make the Ravioli & Vegetable Soup ahead of time to have for lunch on Days 1 & 2.
2. Mix up the Carrot-Ginger Vinaigrette and the Avocado-Yogurt Dip.
3. Bake the Maple-Nut Granola or opt for healthy store-bought granola to save time. Look for a granola that has around 130 calories or less and less than 6 grams of sugar per 1/4 cup.
4. Hard boil 2 eggs for Days 4 & 5.
5. Make a batch of Easy Brown Rice to use on Days 1, 2 & 5.

Breakfast (271 calories)
• 1 serving Avocado-Egg Toast

 Morning Snack (61 calories)
• 1/3 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

 Lunch (341 calories)
• 2 cups Ravioli & Vegetable Soup
• 1 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast

 Afternoon Snack (93 calories)
• 3 Tbsp. hummus
• 1 cup sliced cucumber

 Dinner (437 calories)
• 1 serving of Smoky Maple-Mustard Salmon
• 1/2 cup Easy Brown Rice
• 1 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
• 1 cup green beans
• 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper, divided between the brown rice and green beans
• 2 tsp. olive oil, divided between the brown rice and green beans