While there’s no question that having a good workout program in order will help to burn off calories and maximize your metabolism, the real magic comes from your diet.
By eating the right foods at the right times of the day, you can ensure that you maintain your energy levels throughout the calorie reduced diet while also helping to preserve lean muscle mass.
If you don’t plan your diet out properly, there is a very good chance you could suffer muscle mass loss due to reduced calorie intakes, and this would make fat loss harder as the metabolism would slow down.
The following meal plan will provide you with everything you need so you can put your mind to rest that you’re doing everything possible to see top-notch results.
Monday
| Breakfast | 6 egg whitesSalsa1 banana
1 tbsp natural peanut butter 1 cup oatmeal |
| Mid-Morning | ½ cup Greek Yogurt2 tbsp flaxseeds1 apple |
| Lunch | 6 oz chicken breast1 cup brown riceSliced veggies
Soy sauce for flavoring |
| Mid-Afternoon | 1 scoop whey protein powder1 cup berries10 almonds
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| Dinner | 4 oz tilapia fish1 large baked potato5 spears asparagus
Fresh dill |
| Before Bed | 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese1 cup grapes |
Tuesday
| Breakfast | 6 egg whitesSalsa2 slices whole grain bread
1 tbsp almond butter 1 orange |
| Mid-Morning | 1 can of tuna1 whole grain wrapCucumbers, peppers, mushrooms
1 tbsp light Italian salad dressing |
| Lunch | 6 oz turkey breast1 cup whole wheat pastaSteamed green beans
½ cup tomato sauce |
| Mid-Afternoon | 1 scoop protein powder1 cup frozen strawberries1 cup milk |
| Dinner | 4 oz cod fish½ cup brown rice2 cups steamed broccoli
1 peach |
| Before Bed | 1 cup cottage cheese1 tbsp natural peanut butter |
Wednesday
| Breakfast | 1 cup cottage cheese½ cup low-fat yogurt½ cup bran cereal
1 cup raspberries 1 sliced banana |
| Mid-Morning | 1 scoop whey protein powder2 cups melons |
| Lunch | 1 can of tuna1 cup barleySalsa
Diced peppers, carrots, and onions 10 almonds |
| Mid-Afternoon | 3 oz grilled chicken1 small whole wheat wrap1 slice low-fat cheese
mustard |
| Dinner | 6oz turkey breast2 cups mixed greens1 tbsp light Italian salad dressing
1 apple |
| Before Bed | 1 cup Greek Yogurt1 kiwi fruit |
Thursday
| Breakfast | 3 links turkey sausage½ cup oatmeal1 orange
10 almonds |
| Mid-Morning | ½ cup cottage cheese1 cup blueberries |
| Lunch | 6 oz low-fat ham1 large sweet potatoSteamed green beans with lemon juice
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| Mid-Afternoon | 1 scoop protein powder1 cup frozen strawberries1 banana
1 cup skim milk |
| Dinner | 3 oz steak1 corn on the cob½ cup brown rice
2 cups green salad 1 tbsp light Italian salad dressing |
| Before Bed | 2 cups air popped popcorn1 scoop chocolate protein powder |
Friday
| Breakfast | 6 egg whitesSalsa1 cup bran cereal
½ cup milk 1 orange |
| Mid-Morning | 1 cup low-fat yogurt1 peach, sliced½ cup bran cereal |
| Lunch | 3 oz shrimp1 cup angel hair whole wheat pastaGrilled mushrooms, peppers, and onions
½ cup tomato sauce |
| Mid-Afternoon | 1 can of tunaSalsa10 whole wheat crackers
1 apple |
| Dinner | 6 oz turkey breast1 cup steamed green beans1 small sweet potato |
| Before Bed | 1 cup cottage cheese1 cup grapes1 tbsp natural peanut butter |
Saturday
| Breakfast | 3 links turkey sausage1 sliced sweet potato made into hash browns1 orange bread
|
| Mid-Morning | 1 can tuna mixed with 1 tbsp fat-free mayonnaiseSliced onions20 whole wheat crackers |
| Lunch | 5 slices low-fat deli turkey meat1 small whole wheat pitaSliced mushrooms, cucumbers, and shredded carrot
1 tbsp light Italian dressing |
| Mid-Afternoon | 1 cup low-fat yogurt2 cups melons |
| Dinner | 6 oz chicken breast1 cup quinoa1 cup steamed broccoli
1 oz low-fat cheese melted on top of broccoli |
| Before Bed | 1 cup Greek yogurt2 tbsp flaxseeds |
Sunday
| Breakfast | 6 egg whites1 grapefruit1 cup oatmeal
Cinnamon ½ cup skim milk |
| Mid-Morning | 1 scoop whey protein powder1 cup grapes |
| Lunch | 6 oz chicken breast½ cup barleyStir-fried vegetables in light soy sauce |
| Mid-Afternoon | 1 cup cottage cheese1 banana |
| Dinner | Cheat meal (eat a meal you’re craving but keep serving size in moderation) |
| Before Bed | 1 cup Greek Yogurt1 cup strawberries |
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