1200 calories per day is about the lowest a woman should go when aiming for fat loss. For men this figure is around the 1500-1700 calorie mark. See more about this on the Daily Calorie Needs Calculator.

Meal Plan 1         –       TOTAL CALORIES ~1200

Breakfast

* 1 Cup Fruit Juice
* 1/2 Cup Oatmeal
* 1 Cup Low-Fat Yogurt
* Black Coffee or Herbal Tea

Snack

* Smoothie

(1 Cup Berries blended with 1 Cup Trim (1%) Milk and Ice Cubes).
Lunch

* 2 Slices Whole Wheat Bread
* 1/2 Cup Tuna (in water only)
* Salad (Tomato, Cucumber, Lettuce) with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise + 1/2 tbsp olive oil.

Dinner

* 3.5 oz (~100g) chicken breast (skinless boneless) – cook in griller.
* 1 Cup Broccoli
* 1/2 Cup Brown Rice

Meal Plan 2 –    TOTAL CALORIES ~1200

Breakfast

* 2 Slices Whole Wheat Toast with 1 tsp Butter
* 1/2 Cup Canned Fruit Cocktail (Fruit Salad) – in natural juice only
* 8 oz (1 cup) Trim (1%) Milk

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