and “Where do I start?”
Looking for a different calorie level?See this same plan at1,500and2,000 calories.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWell’s meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
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Breakfast (304 calories)
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Snack (64 calories)
Lunch (353 calories)
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Walking with your family after dinner or during your lunch break is a great way to start.
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make a run at build up to 30 minutes or more of physical activity each day.
Breakfast (215 calories)
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Snack (46 calories)
Lunch (422 calories)
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Here’s why: Berries, like raspberries and blackberries, are higher in fiber than most fruits.
Fiber helps keep us full and is digested slowly, which helps keep blood sugar stable.
Because fiber is so filling, it’s more likely to ward off overeating and late-night hunger pangs.
Snack (73 calories)
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Snack (30 calories)
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They lend themselves to many flavor combinations, take minimal time to prepare and are portable.
Snack (28 calories)
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If you regularly drink sweetened beverages, changing tolower-sugar optionscan make the shift to no-added-sugar drinks a little easier.
Any time you’re trying to make healthy changes, focus on one or two habits to change first.
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Once that feels manageable, add another habit to work on.
Breakfast (271 calories)
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Snack (105 calories)
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