Weight loss is inevitable when you consume fewer calories than you burn. Each person burns a varying number of calories as the rate depends on size, sex, age, body composition and activity level. The U.S Food and Drug Administration offers diet recommendations based on a 2,000 daily calorie intake as that is the amount generally sufficient for most adults. Some individuals may find they require either more or fewer calories. Making the right dietary choices on an extremely low calorie meal plan will help you feel satisfied. While a 1,000-calorie meal plan will certainly lead to weight loss, it is not a sustainable plan over the long term. Consult with your doctor before starting a low-calorie diet plan.
Nutritious Calories
Consuming only foods with nutritional value will provide for a more satisfying 1,000-calorie meal plan. This requires eliminating nutritionally empty foods from your diet, such as potato chips and candy. Foods rich in protein and fiber provide the most satisfaction and will keep you feeling full for longer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommends that a 1,000-calorie diet should consist of 1 cup fruits, 1 cup vegetables, 3 oz. grains, 2 oz. lean meats and beans, 2 cups milk and 15 g oil. This plan allows for 165 discretionary calories, which you can use for sweeteners or seasonings.
Strategy
Many dishes contain an average of 500 to 600 calories. This makes up half of your 1,000-calorie daily allowance. Rather than eating one large meal that will take almost your entire daily allowance, try dividing the meal plan into three 300-calorie meals and one 100-calorie snack. Eating throughout the day will provide a constant supply of energy and help you stay satisfied. This is important because 1,000 calories is extremely low and if not disbursed evenly throughout the day, may lead to fatigue or hunger.
Sample Foods
Wiser food choices will satisfy your hunger by allowing you to eat more volume of food on fewer calories. For example, substitute scoop of ice cream with a cup of air-popped popcorn as it is more filling and less than 100 calories. Lean chicken breast is both nutritious and low in calories. Prepare chicken ahead to use in dishes such as a chicken salad, a chicken sandwich, chicken soup or seasoned chicken atop a bed of vegetables.
Considerations
The National Institutes of Health cautions that women should get at least 1,200 calories per day while men require a minimum of 1,400 calories per day. A 1,000-calorie meal plan may drain you of energy and working out on such a low calorie plan is not advised, as the body needs those calories to function. Furthermore, your metabolism may decrease due to caloric deprivation and this will stall your weight-loss efforts. Carbohydrates provide energy for the body. A lack of carbohydrates means a lack of energy. When the body lacks carbohydrates for energy, it turns to muscle mass as its primary energy source.
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