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1400 Calorie Diet Plans
1400 calories per day is appropriate for a woman trying to lose weight. If exercise is undertaken, then calories need to be increased. See more about this on the Daily Calorie Needs Calculator.
NOTE: These sample meal plans are from the Denise Austin Fit Forever program.
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1400 Calorie Meal Plan
Diet Plan 1 |
Diet Plan 2 |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Cantaloupe - 1 cup
Scrambled Eggs - (1/2 cup egg substitute or 1 egg and 1 egg white 1 teaspoon butter).
English Muffin (dry, whole-wheat) |
Fat- Milk - 1 cup
Strawberries - 1/2 cup
English Muffin (with butter and jam) - wholewheat or oatbran + 1 teaspoon butter |
Snack |
Snack |
Mug of Granola (2 tbsp. granola + 1/4 cup fat- milk) |
Graham Crackers (1)
Chocolate Milk - 1 cup fat- milk + 2 tbsp chocolate syrup. |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Fat- Milk - 1 cup
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp jelly or jam 2 slices whole wheat
bread)
Celery Sticks (1/2 cup) and Baby Carrots (1/2 cup) |
Small Roll - 2 1/2 inches in size.
Satisfying Veggie Salad - (1 cup mixed greens 1/3 cup carrots 1/3 cup tomatoes 1/3 cup cucumbers 1/2 cup
canned chickpeas 2 tablespoons chopped eggs 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie
dressing)
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Dinner |
Dinner |
Mixed Greens (2 cups + 1 tbsp reduced-calorie dressing)
Spaghetti (1 cup whole wheat spaghetti 1/4 cup meatless pasta sauce 2 tablespoons Parmesan
2 teaspoons chopped basil) |
Pasta with Broccoli and Chicken (see below) |
Treat |
Treat |
Ginger Snaps (3) |
Frozen Fruit Bar - no more than 80 calories. |
Ensure you drink plenty of water - aim for 8-10 glasses per day.
Recipes
Pasta with Broccoli and Chicken
Ingredients:
4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 2 cups ziti 2 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1 cup sliced cooked chicken breast 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 4 teaspoons olive oil Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Return the liquid to the pot. Place the pasta in a bowl and cover to keep warm. Bring the liquid to a boil. Add the broccoli, cover, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until soft, but not soggy. Add the pasta, chicken, cheese, oil, and pepper flakes (if using). Toss well.
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