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RealJock.com Healthy Weight-Loss Program: 1800-Calorie Meal Plan

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| REALJOCK.COM HEALTHY WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM: 1800-CALORIE MEAL PLAN: DAY 6 | |||||
| 1800-CALORIE MEAL PLAN GUIDELINES | |||||
| Macronutrient Distribution | Carbohydrates (grams) | Protein (grams) | Fats (grams) | ||
| Carbohydrates (45%), Protein (30%), Fat (25%) | 199 grams | 142 grams | 50 grams | ||
| DAY 6 MEAL PLAN | |||||
| Meal: Breakfast | Allowances | Sample Meal: Hot Cereal | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 2 G&S | Cooked Oatmeal | 1 cup | |||
| 1 Fruit | Blueberries | 3/4 cup | |||
| 1 NFM | Low-Fat (1%) or Non-Fat Milk, Soy Milk | 1 cup | |||
| 1 Fat | Flaxseed Meal | 2 Tbsp. | |||
| Meal: Snack | Allowances | Sample Meal: Cottage Cheese with Fruit | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 4 VLM | Low-Fat or Fat-Free Cottage Cheese | 1 cup | |||
| 1 Fruit | Fruit of Choice | 4 oz. or 1/2 cup | |||
| Meal: Lunch | Allowances | Sample Meal: Tuna or Turkey Delite Sandwich | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 2 G&S | Whole-Wheat Flour Bread | 2 slices | |||
| 1 NSV | Sliced Tomatoes, Onion, Lettuce, Sprouts, Etc. | Slices | |||
| 3 VLM | Tuna or Turkey Breast with Non-Fat Mayonnaise | 3 oz. | |||
| 1 VLM | Low-Fat or Fat-Free Cheese | 1 oz. | |||
| 1 Fat | Avocado | 2 Tbsp. | |||
| 2 NSV | Mixed Non-Starchy Vegetables | 2 cups | |||
| 2 Fat | Low-Fat Salad Dressing | 4 Tbsp. | |||
| Meal: Snack | Allowances | Sample Meal: Yogurt with Fruit | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 1 NFM | Lite, Fat-Free, Plain Yogurt | 6 oz. | |||
| 2 Fruit | Fruit of Choice | 8 oz. or 1 cup | |||
| 2 Fats | Almonds | 12 | |||
| Meal: Dinner | Allowances | Sample Meal: Chicken and Baked Potato | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 2 G&S | Baked Potato | 6 oz. or 1 cup | |||
| 6 VLM | Chicken Breast (Baked) | 6 oz. | |||
| 2 NSV | Steamed Vegetables: Asparagus, Zuccini | 1 cup | |||
| 2 Fats | Olive Oil | 2 tsp. | |||
| FOOD GROUP KEY | |||||
| Abbreviation | Food Group | Details: Foods and Serving Sizes | |||
| G&S | Grains and Starches | G&S Overview | |||
| Fruit | Fruit | Fruits Overview | |||
| NFM | Milk or Soy Milk | NFM Overview | |||
| NSV | Non-Starchy Vegetables | NSV Overview | |||
| LM and VLM | Lean Meats and Very Lean Meats (Includes Vegetarian Options) | LM and VLM Overview | |||
| Fats | Fats | Fats Overview | |||
