1800 Calorie Diet

1800 calories per day is about the lowest a man should go when aiming for fat loss. See more about this on the Daily Calorie Needs Calculator.

For the healthiest brands - see the Healthy Food Guide.

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1800 Calorie Meal Plan

TOTAL CALORIES ~1800

Breakfast

1½ Cups Shredded Wheat Cereal
1½ Cup Trim (1%) Milk

Morning Snack

1 Medium Banana

Lunch

6½" Whole Wheat Pita
½ Cup Cottage Cheese
4 oz (~110g) Tuna (Canned, Water-packed).
1 tsp Olive Oil
Tomatoes, Cucumbers

Afternoon Snack

1/4 Cup Raw Almonds

Dinner

8 oz (~220g) Chicken Breast (skinless boneless) - cook in griller.
1 Cup Broccoli
1 ½ Cup (cooked) Brown Rice

This is a balanced meal of about 50% carbs, 30% proteins, and 20% fats. Ensure you drink plenty of water - aim for 8-10 glasses per day. Only other drinks allowed are herbal teas, green tea, and the occasional black coffee.