These foods contribute in different ways to decrease waist circumference.
Because this meal plan is for fat loss, we set the base calories at approximately 1,500 per day.
Each day also has at least 58 grams of protein and 29 g or more of fiber.
Ali Redmond
While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.
Breakfast (290 calories, 4 g fiber)
A.M. You’ll love them in today’sChickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley Pesto.
Lunch (324 calories, 4 g fiber)
P.M.
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Snack (210 calories, 4 g fiber)
P.M. ## Breakfast (380 calories, 10 g fiber)
A.M.
Snack (113 calories, 1 g fiber)
P.M. ## Breakfast (490 calories, 18 g fiber)
P.M.
Eating animal protein, including eggs, has been linked with less abdominal fat.
Ali Redmond
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
If bloating is an issue, trydrinking a green teaorgoing for a walk.
Sometimes bloating is normal, but it can also signal a food intolerance.
Ali Redmond
2022;15(7):851. doi:10.3390/ph15070851
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central.Chickpeas, from canned, no added fat.
A systematic review and meta-analysis.Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab.
Ali Redmond
2022;14(1):42. doi:10.1186/s13098-022-00813-0