Ideal Wedding 1600 Calorie Diet Plan For Weight Loss
It’s time to stop dieting! I can help you make your weight loss goals a reality. Let me create the perfect wedding 1600 calorie diet for sustainable results that don’t leave anyone feeling hungry or deprived of delicious food.
It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget how important eating healthy really is. When you’re feeling stressed, it can be hard to find time for a meal or even just breakfast before work starts again at 8 am sharp. But there are ways around this problem though – my personal favorite being filling yourself with nutritious food right when hunger strikes so that those pesky late-night cravings don’t ruin any attempts at weight loss efforts UNLESS YOU EAT beforehand.
Planning healthy meals can help you feel in control and reach your wedding goals. Let me show how with just a little planning, we’ll put together an exciting menu that doesn’t include any diet recipes but instead delicious food.
1600 Calorie Diet Plan for the Wedding
The 1600 calorie diet works differently depending on a woman’s metabolism and other factors- so it may be too high or low to suit your needs. Here’s how I recommend determining the calorie goal that’s right for your body:
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Track what you’re eating without any restriction for 3-7 days. I like the LoseIt app as it’s simple to use without feeling overwhelming.
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Take the average of those days to get your weight maintenance calories.
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Subtract 100-300 calories to get your new goal.
I know it sounds daunting to calculate your own calorie intake, but if you take into account what kind of metabolism and exercise routine is right for you then this can be done with ease. If 1,200 calories seem too low then try increasing by 200-500 more.
Groceries for the Week (5 Days)
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2 dozen eggs
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5 string kinds of cheese
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5 single-serving 0% fat yogurts – If you’re getting a flavored yogurt, I recommend one not sweetened with sugar if possible
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5 100-calorie amounts of chocolate
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10 single-serving guacamole packets
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5 salmon burger patties
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5 cups Brussels sprouts
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5 cups Butternut squash chunks
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1 jar Blue cheese dip – we’re only using a portion of it!
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2 1/2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta
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1 1/4 cup nuts – any kind you like!
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10 cups fresh spinach
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5 medium apples
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Nutrition Info
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Each day is 1548 calories
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Macro Breakdown: 40% calories from fats; 23% calories from protein; 36% calories from carbs
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I like the LoseIt app to keep track of foods.
1600 Calorie Diet Plan Recipes
BREAKFAST 8:30 AM
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2 hard-boiled eggs
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1 string cheese
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Coffee (optional!)
LUNCH 12 PM
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2 hard-boiled eggs
- Cold pasta salad- This is a great way to get your vegetables and protein in while still enjoying some comfort food. Just add the cooked whole wheat pasta, 1/2 cup each of veggies (cooked or raw), plus 2 cups spinach when it’s off the heat for an extra bite. You can also spice things up with spices like salt & pepper if needed – but don’t forget about that delicious feta cheese too.
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100-calories worth of chocolate and an apple on the side.
SNACK 3 PM
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1/4 cup walnuts (or any other nut)
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1 single-serving non-fat yogurt
DINNER 7 PM
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Line a cookie sheet with tin foil and spray it heavily in an effort to prevent cookies from sticking. This will help keep them cleaner, too.
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Cut 1 cup Brussels sprouts in half
- Layer one cup of Brussels sprouts and Butternut Squash on a single baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, then add in salmon patty to the topmost layer before returning it back into the oven for another 20-30 minutes.
- At the 15-minute mark, flip over salmon patty to its other side and stir-around veggies
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Have 2 servings of guacamole packets (about 100 calories each) on the side as a dip
SNACKS
It’s always smart to have a variety of snacks on hand but make sure they are healthy and not too boring. I recommend these for snacks:
- Nuts or nut butter (in single-serving amounts): The natural flavors of this nutty spread make it perfect for adding some extra good stuff to your day. A little goes a long way so you’ll be satisfied with the results.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs: Hard-boiled eggs can last for seven days. Make a dozen on the weekend (only peel them when you’re ready) and save so much time during the week. You’ll always have healthy snacks in your fridge, like these Top Them With Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel Seasoning or grated Parmesan cheese.
- Single-serving Cheeses: String cheese and other single-serving cheeses are so awesome. I love them because they’re filling, tasty–and most importantly? Cheese is a great source of calcium.
- Greek Yogurt or Skyr: These amazing single-serving options are full of high-quality protein and probiotics, often calcium.
DESSERT
Instead of reaching for the high-calorie, low nutritional value treats that are best suited as a reward after dinner or during parties with friends – make sure you have something healthy and delicious every day. A square dark chocolate bar can be satisfying too.
ALCOHOL
Maybe it sounds too hard to give up alcohol completely, but if you have a plan for how often and when you going to drink then the decision will become easier. Maybe drinking 4 times in one week isn’t as bad? What are some ways people could do this though without compromising themselves or their social lives at all?
With the meal plan that I create for you, your favorite foods will be included and all of those pesky allergens avoided. I can help by designing a personalized strategy to ensure success in reaching goals such as weight loss or increased muscle mass.