See what a day’s worth of food looks like on a 1,200-calorie diet.

and whether you’re losing weight.

If you’re losing weight on 1,800 calories a day and you feel great, stick with that.

an image of muesli with raspberries

Ali Redmond

The calculation is just a suggested starting point.

For healthy weight loss, we don’t advise losing more than 2 pounds per week.

Here we show what a day’s worth of food looks like on a 1,200-calorie diet.

an image of cucumbers and hummus

Ali Redmond

And remember that plans such as these are meant to be used as a starting point for inspiration.

Adjust as needed based on your personal preferences and individual needs.

While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.

an image of the No-Cook Black Bean Salad

Ali Redmond

an image of an orange sliced on a plate

Ali Redmond

an image of the Citrus Poached Salmon with Asparagus

Ali Redmond