Meal plans for weight loss can be difficult to put together on your own.
Of course, you can follow a weight-loss meal plan that you find in a magazine or on the internet.
However, you never know if the diet plan is scientifically valid. Water is an important part of the diet, and you should drink at least 8-10 glasses of water every day.
This diet plan ensures that you consume complex carbohydrates while following a low-calorie diet for seven days, resulting in a healthy weight loss in just one week.
Day 1- Monday
Breakfast:
- 1/2 cup egg whites scrambled with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan, and 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 slice of whole-grain toast
Lunch:
- Salad made with: 3/4 cup cooked wheat, 4 ounces chopped grilled chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon shredded low-fat cheddar
- Diced grilled veggies
- 2 tablespoons onion, 1/4 cup diced zucchini
Dinner:
- 4 ounces grilled salmon
- 1 cup wild rice with 1 tablespoon slivered toasted almonds
- 1 cup wilted baby spinach with 1 teaspoon each olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar, and grated Parmesan
Day 2- Tuesday
Breakfast:
- 3/4 cup steel-cut or old-fashioned oatmeal prepared with water; stir in 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 links country-style sausage
- 1 cup blueberries
Lunch :
- 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese with 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese with 1/2 cup salsa
Dinner:
- 3/4 cup roasted cauliflower and broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup brown rice
- 1 cup spinach salad with 1 tablespoon light balsamic vinaigrette
Day 3- Wednesday
Breakfast:
- Omelette made with 4 egg whites and 1 whole egg
- 1/4 cup chopped broccoli, 2 tablespoons each fat-free refried beans
- Diced onion, diced mushrooms, and salsa
Lunch:
- Salad made with 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 4 ounces grilled chicken, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons shredded low-fat cheddar
- 1 nectarine
- 1 cup skim milk
Dinner:
- 4 ounces shrimp, grilled with 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 medium artichoke, steamed
- 1/2 cup whole wheat couscous with 2 tablespoons diced pepper
- 1/4 cup Chickpeas
Day 4- Thursday
Breakfast:
- 1 apple or 1 cup diced melon and salt + 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of watermelon+ 1-2 glasses of water
Lunch:
- 1 bowl of salad (tomato, cucumber + beetroot) + 1-2 glasses of water
- 1 bowl of tomatoes + 1 – 2 glasses of water
Dinner:
- 1 cup of ripe mango + 2 glasses of water
- 1 bowl of boiled broccoli + 1–2 glasses of water
- 1 tablespoon light balsamic vinaigrette
Day 5- Friday
Breakfast:
- 2 cups of ripe tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes
Lunch:
- 250 gms of meat (of your choice) + 1 large tomato and 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons shredded low-fat cheddar
Dinner:
- A bowl of hot piping tomato soup (simmered in very little oil/ghee +salt + pepper)
- 5 ounces of grilled wild salmon
Day 6- Saturday
Breakfast:
- Burrito made with: 1 medium whole wheat tortilla, 4 scrambled egg whites
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 cup fat-free refried black beans
- 1 cup mixed melon
Lunch:
- Veggie burger
- Salad made with: 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon light Russian dressing
- 1 cup skim milk
Dinner:
- 1/2 cup brown or wild rice
- 2 cups mixed baby greens with 1 tablespoon low-fat Caesar dressing
Day 7- Sunday
Breakfast:
- 2 slices of bacon
- 1 whole-grain toaster waffle with sugar-free fruit spread
Lunch:
- Salad made with: 2 cups baby spinach, 4 ounces grilled chicken
- 1 tablespoon chopped dried cranberries, 3 slices avocado
- 1 apple
Dinner:
- 4 ounces lean pork tenderloin stir-fried with onions, garlic, and bell pepper
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 5 medium tomato slices with 1 teaspoon each chopped ginger, light soy sauce
This plan helps to replenish your body’s energy, and digest the right amount of carbohydrate and protein-based foods. It also helps to cut the number of deaths caused by cardiovascular disease by half. You’ll protect your heart and lose 1 to 2 pounds per week by following this simple 1,250-calorie meal plan.