You may wonder why I have chosen to focus our meal plans around 1600 calories per day. It's simple math, really.
You may have tried one of the free calorie tracking sites on the web. I know of several--I use Livestrong.com's MY PLATE feature. But as I started tracking my calories to lose some baby weight, I quickly realized that the more weight I lost, the less I got to eat....hmmmm....that kind of stinks for a girl who was used to being pregnant and then nursing and basically getting to eat as much as I wanted.
So, 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
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/251163-1600-calorie-healthy-meal-plan/#ixzz18iSTUlYJ
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