I know that sometimes it can be hard to picture how a 1200 calorie diet will look like. So, I created a sample meal plan.
Sample Meal Plan
What I love about 1200 calories a day is that it is SUPER flexible. If I want to eat carbs or sweets, there is always a way to incorporate them into my diet. Every day can look different, depending on what I feel like eating.
And the great thing is, is that as long as I stay around 1200 calories, I know that I am actively losing weight.
Breakfast:
- Black coffee. You can add almond milk and stevia – a cup of almond milk is only 30 calories, so it is a great alternative to milk if you do not like black coffee.
- 1 package of plain oatmeal made with 1 cup of almond milk and a banana. I like to microwave the banana and all together and adds cinnamon on top.
267 Calories
Lunch:
- 2 slices of weight watchers bread. You can use any low-calorie bread. I like weight watchers, it’s 50 calories a slice.
- 1/2 a cup of egg whites. I fry my egg whites in a non-stick pan.
- 1/2 an avocado. Make sure to weigh your avocado. Half an avocado can be anywhere from 30 to 60 grams.
258 Calories
Snack 1:
- 13 Wheat thins. Feel free to use cucumber or carrots if you prefer that with you hummus.
- 50 grams of hummus.
197 Calories
Dinner:
- 1 cup of cooked couscous. Spice it up! Add chicken stock, tomato paste, seasoning. Couscous can be so flavourful!
- 100 grams of cooked, skinless chicken breast.
- 1 to 2 cups of your favourite vegetables. I like to use Brussel sprouts, cherry tomatoes, squash… I season lightly and stick it in the air fryer. Then I add the couscous and chicken, and it is a delicious, nutritious bowl.
400 Calories
Snack 2:
- Chapman’s Chocolate Covered Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Bars.
90 Calories
I love this meal plan because it incorporates 2 snacks as well as healthy and nutritious meals. It does not restrict fats or carbs, which will help with binge eating in the future. Enjoy!