1600 Calorie Low Carb Meal Plan for Weight Loss or Maintenance
Eat This Much creates personalized meal plans based on your food preferences, budget, schedule, and more. Try it with the Low Carb diet, a dietary approach that minimizes sugar and starch intake, favoring protein and healthy fats to support weight management and energy levels.
Whether you're aiming to shed a few pounds or maintain your current weight, a 1600 calorie meal plan might be what you need to reach your goals. For those following a low-carb diet, this calorie target can help you manage your carbohydrate intake while ensuring you meet your nutritional needs. Our planner provides you with balanced, nutrient-dense meals that keep you satisfied while helping you reach your goals.
Today's Meal Plan
Breakfast
- Egg, Avocado, and Bacon Scramble
1 serving
- Pineapple Cottage Cheese with Lime
1 serving
Lunch
- Spicy Tuna Salad
1 serving
- Oranges
1 fruit
Dinner
- 6 Minute Salmon
1 serving
- Easy Asian Zucchini Noodles
1 serving
Example Seven Day Plan
Here's a sample Low Carb meal plan with daily averages of 1549 Calories, 122g protein, 81g fat, and 92g carbs (68g net carbs). You can generate your own custom plans like this with a free Eat This Much account and generate complete instant grocery lists with our Premium features.
Day 1
Breakfast
- Peanut Butter Protein Oats 1 serving
- Buttered Toast 1 slice
Lunch
- Protein Greek Yogurt and Fruit Salad 1 serving
- Raw Cauliflower Tabouli 1 serving
Dinner
- Peppered Steaks 1 serving
- Edamame Sesame Bowl 1 serving
Snack
- Almond Butter & Celery 1 serving
Day 2
Breakfast
- Spinach and Mushroom Breakfast Scramble 1 serving
- Peanut Butter and Peach Toast 1 serving
Lunch
- Vanilla Banana Protein Shake 1 serving
- Peanut Butter & Celery 1 serving
Dinner
Snack
- Blueberry Vanilla Greek Yogurt 1 serving
Day 3
Breakfast
- Protein Greek Yogurt and Fruit Salad 1 serving
- Peach and Peanut Butter Snack 0.5 serving
Lunch
- Simple Lemon Pepper Tuna 1 serving
- Peanut Butter & Carrots 1 serving
Dinner
- Peppered Steaks 1 serving
- Edamame Sesame Bowl 1 serving
Snack
- Red Pepper & Tomato Salad 1 serving
Day 4
Breakfast
- Peanut Butter Protein Oats 1 serving
- Nonfat greek yogurt 0.5 cup
Lunch
- Vanilla Banana Protein Shake 1 serving
- Peanut Butter & Celery 1 serving
Dinner
- Basic chicken salad 1 serving
- Broccoli with Hummus & Sesame Seeds 1 serving
Snack
- Almond Butter & Celery 1 serving
Day 5
Breakfast
- Spinach and Mushroom Breakfast Scramble 1 serving
- Peanut Butter and Peach Toast 1 serving
Lunch
- Protein Greek Yogurt and Fruit Salad 1 serving
- Raw Cauliflower Tabouli 1 serving
Dinner
Snack
- Red Pepper & Tomato Salad 1 serving
Day 6
Breakfast
- Mushroom and Pepper Egg White Omelet 1 serving
- Nonfat yogurt 1 bowl
Lunch
- Vanilla Banana Protein Shake 1 serving
- Peanut Butter & Celery 1 serving
Dinner
- Basic chicken salad 1 serving
- Edamame Sesame Bowl 1 serving
Snack
- Peaches & Almond Butter on Toast 1 serving
Day 7
Breakfast
- Basic Egg White Omelet 1 serving
- Peach and Peanut Butter Snack 1 serving
Lunch
- Raspberry Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie 1 serving
- Almonds 1 ounce
Dinner
- Tomato Basil Layered Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Almonds and Blueberries Yogurt Snack 1 serving
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