Menu 1200 Calories

sara4544

Hello All,

I am trying to come up with a tasty 1200 calorie menu for the work week. I have no food limitations, but would like to enjoy a glass of red wine most nights. If you have a favorite menu you use and would like to share, please do!!!

Sara

JenMc14

1200 calories that includes red wine is not going to get you a lot to eat. If you're serious about sticking to 1200 calories, I'd strongly recommend giving up the wine so you can actually eat more and not be miserable. Otherwise, do 1200 calories plus 1 6 oz. glass of wine.

Eat a lot of veggies and lean protein and throw in some fruit for good measure. I love egg whites scrambled with cheese in a wrap or as a sandwich on an English muffin for breakfast. A salad or wrap for lunch with peas in the pod and an apple.

Lean protein + veggie makes a good dinner.

Acg67

8oz of pasta, sauce, parm and your wine

86_Ohms

I eat well above 1200 but might as well share that I actually have to *try* to get above that number with my diet.

Eating mostly meats with all meals, then vegetables and oils, I get full quickly and for awhile off of this while my meals consist of around 300-400 calories. I've taken out bread and most dairy and have really noticed a difference. I make a protein shake in the evening packed full of extra calories to get to where I need to be at the end of the day.

So that's a basic menu: meat/vegetables with oils & fats and lots of spices to keep it interesting.

AllonsYtotheTardis

With only 10 lbs to lose, why on earth are you trying to starve yourself on 1200 calories?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/952996-level-obstacles-lose-weight-target-fat-easy

parrotlady66

there is a book through Amazon that will have all kinds of great recipes for the 1200 calorie diets .. you can try there I think it is not that expensive either

rosie7693

I find the really low calorie dinners always have a distinct lack of carbs, like a stir fry with a lot of veggies and no rice or noodles. Have you ever tried falafel? The bbcgoodfood recipe for falafel burgers is fantastic, it's just chickpeas and lots of nice flavours which you can have in a wrap with whatever salad you like. I love avocado and red onion and a bit of chutney! It's so low calorie and also really cheap which is a bonus. If you like fish then I would recommend grilling a fillet of salmon and serving it with lots of mango salsa. You can get a mango for a pound and it's so lovely and fresh tasting! I made that for my friends the other day with some teriyaki noodles on the side and they absolutely loved it. Especially because I grilled the salmon on a really high heat so the skin went lovely and crispy! These are both less than 400 calories which I think is really good for a decent dinner that isn't a boring salad. Hope this was helpful hehe xxx

Twinklegirl34

This sounds yum! Can I steal it

JesT23

I eat 1250 calories everyday. It really isn't too hard if it is appropriate for your body size. I'm 5 foot so 1200ish seems to be ideal for my weight loss. Here is a typical day for me unless I do intense cardio (in which case I add more cals):

Breakfast, around 150 calories - Spicy Veggie Omelet: 1 large egg beaten (fluffed with 1 oz of water, not milk), 1/4 cup reduced fat 2% shredded mozzarella, 2 tbs chopped onion, 2 tbs chopped red pepper, and 1/2 cup shredded spinach. I season it all with lots of cayenne/black pepper/garlic powder to taste. I used non-stick spray and a smaller frying pan to add volume. I enjoy this with one cup of brewed hot green tea and a lemon slice.

Lunch, around 450 calories- Open-face Turkey Burger: homemade (grilled ahead of time if necessary) 4 oz turkey pattie (93% lean ground turkey, 2 tbs onions, 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder, 1 egg white, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp parsley, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp worchestershire sauce), 1/2 medium vine ripened tomato, 1/4 sliced avocado, 1 slice reduced fat provolone cheese, 1 dark lettuce leaf, 1 tsp spicy brown mustard, 1 toasted slice of whole grain rye bread.

Dinner, between 400-450 calories (depending on amt of oil used)- Shrimp and Veggies with Rice or Soba Noodles: 10 large cleaned/boiled shrimp, 1 cup long grain wild rice or 1/2 bundle of buckwheat soba noodles, 1 cup broccoli, 1/4 cup shaved carrots, 1/2 cup cut mushrooms (or whatever veg you prefer. I usually cook all the vegetables together). I toss the starch with garlic, basil, oregano, onion salt and a spritz of olive oil for flavor. Then, I add in the cooked vegetables.

Snack, around 125 calories- Fruit Smoothie: 1 cup fat free, lactose free milk (my preference) blended with 1/2 cup frozen fruit.

My food diary is public. I believe in making time for cooking. These meals should take less than 15 minutes each.

wendylgoodman

Here is my typical day. Under 900 cals. Lots of fruit and veggies though!
Breakfast
Oranges - Raw, navels, 1 fruit (2-7/8" dia) 69

Lunch
Cauliflower - Raw, 0.25 head, medium (5-6" dia) 36
Carrots - Raw, 1 cup, chopped 52
Yoplait - Yoplait Source Greek Yogurt- Strawberry-50 Calories, 100 g 50
Spinach feta pizza, 1 serving(s) 146
Oranges - Raw, navels, 1 cup sections, without membranes 81

Dinner
Wonderbread - Classic White Hamburger Buns, 1 bun 110
Blue Water Seafoods - Fish Burger Fillets, 1 portion 150
Homemade - Sweet Potato Fries - Baked, 35 Fries 150

Snacks
Fresh Mixed Berries - (Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries) Net Carbs, 0.5 cup 30

Totals 874

sara4544

Thanks also for the suggestions.