Kitchy Mama Meal Plans fit the way you eat so you can maximize your success! I'm not into restrictive diets or quick fixes--I promote eating smart, knowing what you eat, and eating what you love. It's simple math and portion control and I want to help you experience real weight loss success and receive valuable nutritional insight that will help you make hundreds of small changes for your health and the health of your family.
You may wonder why I have chosen to focus our meal plans around 1600 calories per day. It's simple math, really.
I figured any diet that would work for me would have to be based around a lifestyle change centered on consistency, routine and re-education. So, I did the math. I figured out how many calories I could consume at my goal weight---1620! That way when I finally reached my goal weight, I wouldn't have to live a restricted lifestyle, I have already learned how to live on 1600 calories. Plus---there is plenty of wiggle room because if I work out at all, there is room for splurges here and there.
So when I read the following article about 1600 calorie diet, I thought I would share it.
A healthy 1,600-calorie eating plan includes three servings of fruits and four servings of vegetables, according to the USDA Food Guide. Eat at least 2 cups of dark green vegetables each week, and include orange, dark yellow and starchy varieties, as well as legumes in your weekly menus. The USDA recommends that a 1,600-calorie diet include five servings of grains, 5 oz. lean meat and beans, 3 cups of reduced-fat milk or dairy and up to 22 g healthy oils.
When you plan to eat well, it is easier to stick to your plan. Get started today making my meal plans work for you!
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