Are you looking for weight loss? We are sharing low-calorie meal plan ideas that may help you to lose up to eight pounds this month.
This diet is high in fiber and full with protein. The meal plans are designed to keep you healthy and make you feel full and satisfied while you shed pounds.
During this diet plan, you will eat more healthy and whole foods, while cutting back on refined, processed foods and added sugars. Good and healthy food is required for your body when it comes to weight loss. Also, fresh food is a success key in weight loss journey, recent research shows.
First, set a Daily Calorie Goal: Use this simple calculation to find out your total daily calories requirement:
Multiply your weight (in pounds) by 12. This will give you the number of daily calories you should eat to maintain your weight.
Subtract 500 calories a day to lose 1 pound a week, subtract 1,000 calories a day to lose 2 pounds a week, then select the meal plan that’s according to the calorie level you calculated.
Here are some amazing meals you can try!
Citrus-Poached Salmon with Asparagus
Wild Mushroom Pizza with Arugula & Pecorino
Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens
West Coast Avocado Toast
Research says that maintaining a food diary can help you in achieving your weight-loss goals. In a study, participants who kept a record of their food lost twice as much weight as those who didn’t care. It’s a good idea to write down everything you eat.
If you want to lose weight you must eat lots of fiber. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables, beans, whole grains, oats, barley, and quinoa helps jump-start weight loss. Why? They deliver fiber, fiber keeps you full on fewer calories. In a two-year study in the Journal of Nutrition, boosting fiber by 8 grams for every 1,000 calories resulted in losing about 4 1/2 pounds.
Research suggests that protein is more satisfying than carbs or fat. Including a little in every meal or snack will make your meal even tastier and helps you feel full longer. If you’re eating a salad for lunch, top it off with a protein-rich food, like grilled chicken or salmon, baked tofu or beans. Stack your snacks with protein by having some peanut butter on your apple.