7-Day Diet Food Plan to Lose Weight: 1,200 Calories

A delicious Way To Lose Weight.

This 1,200-calorie diet menu weight loss program is designed by EatingWell's authorized dietitians and cooking experts to offer healthy and delightful foods for weight-loss. We've done the effort of planning for you and planned out seven full days of foods and treats. The vitamin some are detailed next to mealtime so you can easily exchange things in and out as you see fit. Note, this diet program is managed for calorie consumption, fibers, and salt. If a particular vitamin is of concern, consider talking to your medical provider about supplements or changing this strategy to better suit your individual nourishment needs.

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Plan Ahead.

If you will be brief promptly, you can create the Ravioli & Veggie Broth forward. Other issues you can create forward for the 7 days are the Carrot-Ginger Vinaigrette, Maple-Nut Granola, and the Avocado-Yogurt Dip.

Breakfast (266 calories).

Avocado-Egg Toast

• 1 slice whole-grain bread

• 1/4 medium avocado

• 1 large egg, cooked in 1/4 Tsp. olive oil or coat pan with a thin layer of cooking spray (1-second spray)

• Top egg with a pinch of salt and pepper (1/16 tsp. each)

• 1 clementine

Morning Snack (61 calories).

• 1/3 cup blueberries

• 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Lunch (341 calories).

• 2 cups Ravioli & Vegetable Soup

• 1 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast

Afternoon Snack (93 calories)

• 3 Tbsp. hummus

• 1 cup sliced cucumber

Dinner (451 calories).

Salmon & Vegetables

• 4 oz. baked salmon

• 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts

• 1/2 cup brown rice

• 1 Tbsp. walnuts

• Salt and pepper to taste (1/8 tsp. each)

Vinaigrette

• Combine 1 1/2 Tsp. each olive oil, lemon juice, and maple syrup; season with salt to taste (1/8 tsp.).

Coat Brussels sprouts in 1/2 Tsp. olive oil and bake at 425 degrees F until lightly browned about 15-20 minutes. Coat salmon with 1/4 Tsp. olive oil or a thin layer of cooking spray (1-second spray), add salt and pepper to taste (1/8 tsp. each). Bake at 425 degrees F until done, about 4-6 minutes. Serve brown rice, Brussels sprouts and salmon drizzled with vinaigrette and topped with walnuts.