Meal Plan

1800 Calorie Meal Plan

A full week of meals at roughly 1,800 calories per day. Three meals and a snack, every day.

Monday

Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar 240 cal
2 slices whole wheat toast with 1 tbsp butter 230 cal
Lunch
Grilled chicken sandwich: 140g chicken breast, whole wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, 1 tbsp mayo 460 cal
1 cup mixed fruit (grapes, melon, strawberries) 75 cal
Dinner
Pan-seared salmon (150g) with dill and lemon 310 cal
1 cup roasted broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil 100 cal
3/4 cup brown rice 165 cal
Snack
1 medium banana with 1.5 tbsp peanut butter 250 cal
Daily Total 1,830 cal

Tuesday

Breakfast
1 cup oatmeal with 1 sliced banana, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp chopped pecans 420 cal
Lunch
Turkey club sandwich: 100g turkey, 2 strips bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, whole wheat bread 480 cal
1 cup tomato soup 90 cal
Dinner
Beef tacos (2): seasoned lean ground beef (140g), corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, 2 tbsp salsa, 2 tbsp sour cream 480 cal
1/2 cup refried beans 120 cal
Snack
Greek yogurt (200g) with 1/4 cup granola and a drizzle of honey 250 cal
Daily Total 1,840 cal

Wednesday

Breakfast
Breakfast burrito: 2 scrambled eggs, 2 tbsp black beans, 2 tbsp salsa, 2 tbsp cheese in a whole wheat tortilla 420 cal
Lunch
Chicken Caesar salad: 140g grilled chicken, romaine, 2 tbsp Caesar dressing, 2 tbsp Parmesan, croutons 470 cal
1 small whole wheat roll with 1 tsp butter 110 cal
Dinner
Baked pork tenderloin (150g) with rosemary and garlic 260 cal
1 cup roasted sweet potato cubes with 1 tsp olive oil 180 cal
1 cup steamed green beans with a squeeze of lemon 40 cal
Snack
1/3 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) 280 cal
1 medium orange 65 cal
Daily Total 1,825 cal

Thursday

Breakfast
2 whole wheat waffles with 2 tbsp maple syrup 320 cal
1/2 cup blueberries 40 cal
2 turkey sausage links 140 cal
Lunch
Tuna salad sandwich: 1 can tuna, 1 tbsp mayo, celery, on whole wheat bread with lettuce 400 cal
1 medium apple 95 cal
Dinner
Chicken thighs (2 skinless, 170g total) baked with lemon and herbs 360 cal
1 cup roasted cauliflower with garlic and 1 tbsp olive oil 110 cal
2/3 cup mashed potatoes with 1 tsp butter 150 cal
Snack
2 rice cakes with 1.5 tbsp almond butter 190 cal
Daily Total 1,805 cal

Friday

Breakfast
Smoothie: 1 cup whole milk, 1 banana, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tbsp flaxseed 420 cal
Lunch
Black bean bowl: 1 cup black beans, 2/3 cup rice, diced tomato, corn, 2 tbsp salsa, 1/4 avocado 540 cal
Dinner
Baked tilapia (160g) with Cajun seasoning 220 cal
1 cup roasted asparagus with 1 tsp olive oil 70 cal
3/4 cup quinoa 170 cal
Side salad with 1 tbsp vinaigrette 50 cal
Snack
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat) with 1/2 cup pineapple 200 cal
6 whole wheat crackers 100 cal
Daily Total 1,770 cal

Saturday

Breakfast
Veggie omelet: 3 eggs, mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, 2 tbsp feta cheese 330 cal
1 slice whole wheat toast with 1/4 avocado 130 cal
Lunch
Grilled shrimp (150g) over 2 cups mixed greens with 1/2 cup quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, 1 tbsp lemon vinaigrette 440 cal
1 whole wheat pita bread 80 cal
Dinner
Spaghetti with meat sauce: 3/4 cup whole wheat pasta, 130g lean ground turkey, 1/2 cup marinara 480 cal
1 cup steamed broccoli 55 cal
1 tbsp grated Parmesan 22 cal
Snack
1 medium pear 100 cal
1 string cheese 80 cal
10 almonds 70 cal
Daily Total 1,787 cal

Sunday

Breakfast
3 small pancakes with 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp butter 380 cal
1/2 cup sliced strawberries 25 cal
Lunch
Lentil soup (2 cups) with a squeeze of lemon 400 cal
1 whole wheat roll with 1 tsp butter 140 cal
Dinner
Grilled chicken breast (160g) with barbecue sauce (2 tbsp) 300 cal
1 ear corn on the cob with 1 tsp butter 130 cal
1 cup coleslaw (light dressing) 90 cal
1/2 cup baked beans 120 cal
Snack
3 cups air-popped popcorn with a light dusting of salt 95 cal
1 medium orange 65 cal
1 string cheese 80 cal
Daily Total 1,825 cal

This meal plan is a general guide. Adjust portions based on your needs. Talk to a nutritionist for a personalized plan.

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