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

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| REALJOCK.COM HEALTHY WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM: 1800-CALORIE VEGETARIAN MEAL PLAN: DAY 2 | |||||
| 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 2 MEAL PLAN | |||||
| Meal: Breakfast | Allowances | Sample Meal: Cereal | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 2 G&S | High-Fiber Cereal | 1.5 cups | |||
| 1 Fruit | Blueberries | 3/4 cup | |||
| 1 NFM | Low-Fat (1%) or Non-Fat Milk or Soy Milk | 1 cup | |||
| 1 Fat | Flaxseed Meal | 2 Tbsp. | |||
| Meal: Snack | Allowances | Sample Meal: Crackers with Cottage Cheese | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 1 G&S | Low-Fat Whole-Wheat Crackers | 4 (1 oz.) | |||
| 4 VLM | Low-Fat (1%) or Fat-Free Cottage Cheese | 1 cup | |||
| Meal: Lunch | Allowances | Sample Meal: Egg Salad Sandwich | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 2 G&S | Whole Wheat Flour Bread | 2 slices | |||
| 1 NSV | Lettuce, Red Onions, Red Bell Pepper | Slices | |||
| 3 VLM | Egg Whites | 6 whites | |||
| 2 VLM | Low-Fat or Fat-Free Cheese | 2 oz. | |||
| 2 NSV | Mixed Non-Starchy Vegetables | 2 cups | |||
| 2 Fat | Low-Fat Dressing | 4 Tbsp. | |||
| 1 Fruit | Fruit of Choice | 4 oz. or 1/2 cup | |||
| Meal: Snack | Allowances | Sample Meal: Yogurt with Fruit and Nuts | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 2 Fruit | Dried Apricots | 10 | |||
| 2 Fat | Almonds | 12 | |||
| 1 G&S | Lite, Fat-Free, Plain Yogurt | 6 oz. | |||
| Meal: Dinner | Allowances | Sample Meal: Stir Fry | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 5 VLM | Lite or Extra Lean Tofu | 5 oz. | |||
| 1 G&S | Brown Rice | 1/2 cup | |||
| 2 NSV | Snow Peas, Mushrooms, Onions, Bok Choy | 1 cup | |||
| 1 Fat | Canola Oil | 1 tsp. | |||
| FOOD GROUP KEY | |||||
| Abbreviation | Food Group | Details: Foods and Serving Sizes | |||
| G&S | Grains and Starches | G&S Overview | |||
| Fruit | Fruits | Fruits Overview | |||
| NFM | Milks and Soy Milks | 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 | |||
