\nPOSTWORKOUT SNACK<\/td>\n | 30 g protein + 30 g carbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Flex Factor:<\/strong> This breakdown illustrates how you might split things up if you were eating 1,600 calories a day. To get closer to 1,800, add another snack or increase the portions at each meal to make up that difference.<\/p>\nFlex Factor:<\/strong> The number of times you eat per day does not matter, so long as you\u2019re getting in all your macro\/calorie totals. Do a little trial and error to see what works best for you, such as having smaller meals and snacks throughout the day or having three larger meals and calling it good.<\/p>\nPlan Ahead<\/h3>\nNumbers in hand, plan your weekly menu. Cooking in large batches makes putting together a healthy meal that much easier. Whip up a big pot of rice, steam up a slew of veggies and grill a bunch of chicken or steak. You can even portion out your foods ahead of time so all you have to do is plate, heat and eat.<\/p>\n Flex Factor:<\/strong> The total number of calories you get each day from protein, carbs and fat is important for weight loss, but the type of protein, carbs and fat? Not so much. Chicken or steak, rice or potatoes, avocado or olive oil \u2014 your macro choices will not make or break your progress.<\/p>\nFlex Factor:<\/strong> Depending on your preferences, allergies and intolerances, you might need to alter your meal plan. This is fine, just make sure the food you\u2019re subbing in has the same relative nutritional value as the one you\u2019re taking out. For example, 1 ounce of grilled chicken has relatively the same nutritional value as 1 ounce of grilled tilapia.<\/p>\n(Photo: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSection divider<\/span><\/p>\nFlex Recipes<\/h2>\nBaked Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes and Zucchini<\/h3>\nMakes 4 servings<\/em><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n5 oz dry pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 large zucchini, diced 12 oz cooked chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes 2 cups fresh spinach 1\u20442 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese<\/p>\n DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Preheat oven to 375 F. Cook pasta as per package directions. Drain and set aside.<\/li>\n
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onions and saut\u00e9 until soft and slightly translucent, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, chicken and Italian seasoning and stir to combine. Add tomatoes and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted.<\/li>\n
- Combine pasta and chicken mixture in a large baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Nutrition Facts (per serving):<\/strong> calories 397, protein 30 g, carbs 39 g, fat 13 g<\/em><\/p>\nButter Garlic Steak Bites with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms<\/h3>\nMakes 2 servings<\/em><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n2 tsp olive oil 1\u20442 cup white onions, sliced 1\u20442 cup baby portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp whipped butter 1 tsp garlic, minced 10 oz cooked London broil, cut into 1-inch pieces salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onions and mushrooms and saut\u00e9, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and translucent. Remove from pan and set aside.<\/li>\n
- Add butter to pan and reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add steak and sear on all sides until golden brown, 1 minute per side. Season with salt and pepper (to taste).<\/li>\n
- Serve steak with onions and mushrooms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Nutrition Facts (per serving):<\/strong> calories 259, protein 32 g, carbs 4 g, fat 13 g<\/em><\/p>\nChicken Stir-Fry<\/h3>\nMakes 2 servings<\/em><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n1 1\u20442 tbsp sesame or olive oil 1\u20444 tsp garlic, minced 2 cups fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetable blend 4 oz cooked chicken breast, cubed 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 1\u20442 cups cooked white rice<\/p>\n DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add vegetables and cook until soft and heated through. Add chicken and soy sauce and saut\u00e9, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Serve atop rice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Nutrition Facts (per serving):<\/strong> calories 422, protein 32 g, carbs 40 g, fat 14 g<\/em><\/p>\nLoaded South-Western Potato<\/h3>\nMakes 1 serving<\/em><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n4 oz cooked baked potato 4 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded 1\u20444 cup avocado, mashed 1 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp salsa 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped salt and pepper, to taste dash hot sauce, optional<\/p>\n DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Heat baked potato and chicken in microwave. Top potato with chicken and remaining ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Nutrition Facts:<\/strong> calories 375, protein 30 g, carbs 31 g, fat 14 g<\/em><\/p>\n(Photo: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStrawberries and Cream Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds<\/h3>\nMakes 3 servings<\/em><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n1 1\u20443 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder 1\u20444 tsp salt 1 tbsp chia seeds 1\u20444 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed, optional 1 container plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 1\u20442 cup nonfat milk of choice 1\u20442 cup fresh strawberries, diced 1 1\u20442 oz chopped walnuts<\/p>\n DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Add oats, protein powder, salt, chia seeds and freeze-dried strawberries to a large bowl and stir to combine. Add yogurt, vanilla, honey\/syrup and milk and mix well.<\/li>\n
- Divide between 3 jars or small containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.<\/li>\n
- When ready to eat, top with fresh strawberries and walnuts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Nutrition Facts (per serving):<\/strong> calories 389, protein 29 g, carbs 42 g, fat 13 g<\/em><\/p>\nConsidering Condiments<\/h3>\nMany condiments are carb party crashers in disguise, and if you\u2019ve got a liberal hand with sauces and toppings, you might be overdoing your carb count on a daily basis. Choose products with the fewest calories per serving, and avoid those with any sort of high-fructose corn syrup. Check out the grams of carbs in some popular products:<\/p>\n \n\n\nCONDIMENT<\/td>\n | CARBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\nLight\/fat-free dressing<\/td>\n | 5 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nKetchup<\/td>\n | 8 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSweet relish<\/td>\n | 8 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTeriyaki sauce<\/td>\n | 10 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHoney mustard<\/td>\n | 12 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBarbecue sauce<\/td>\n | 13 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHoisin sauce<\/td>\n | 14 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Section divider<\/span><\/p>\nFlexible Fat-Loss Meal Plan<\/h2>\nWeek 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n | \nDay 1<\/td>\n | Day 2<\/td>\n | Day 3<\/td>\n | Day 4<\/td>\n | Day 5<\/td>\n | Day 6<\/td>\n | Day 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\nBREAKFAST<\/b><\/td>\n | 4 egg whites + 1 whole egg + 1 mini bagel + 1 oz sliced cheese<\/td>\n | Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds*<\/td>\n | 1 container plain nonfat Greek yogurt + 4 rice cakes + 2 tbsp nut butter<\/td>\n | Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds* <\/td>\n | 2 large eggs + 1\u20442 cup oatmeal + 1\u20442 cup nonfat milk<\/td>\n | 4 egg whites + 1 whole egg + 1 mini bagel + 1 oz sliced cheese<\/td>\n | 1 multigrain English muffin + 1\u20444 cup avocado or guacamole + 4 egg whites + 1\u20444 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese + 3\u20444 cup fresh strawberries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLUNCH<\/b><\/td>\n | 4 oz canned solid white tuna in water (drained) + 1 tbsp olive oil mayonnaise + 2 slices light wheat bread<\/td>\n | 4 oz chicken breast + 1\u20442 cup cooked brown rice + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables + 1 tbsp whipped butter<\/td>\n | 3 oz smoked salmon + 1\u20442 cup cooked brown rice + 1\u20444 cup shelled edamame + 1 hard-boiled egg + 2 tbsp avocado + 1 tsp sesame seeds and 1 tbsp chopped green onions<\/td>\n | 4 oz canned solid white tuna in water (drained) + 1 tbsp olive oil mayonnaise + 2 slices light wheat bread<\/td>\n | 4 oz chicken breast + 1\u20442 cup cooked brown rice + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables + 1 tbsp whipped butter<\/td>\n | Loaded Southwestern Potato*<\/td>\n | 1 mini bagel + 3 oz chicken breast + 1 oz sliced cheese + 1 small orange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSNACK<\/b><\/td>\n | 3 cups plain popcorn + 1 oz nuts + 1 small orange<\/td>\n | 4 rice cakes + 2 tbsp peanut butter<\/td>\n | 23 multigrain Wheat Thins + 1 oz cheese<\/td>\n | Muffin Pizza:<\/b> \n1 multigrain English muffin + 1\u20444 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese + 2 tbsp tomato sauce (Eat cold or bake 4 to 5 minutes at 350F.)<\/td>\n | 4 rice cakes + 2 tbsp peanut butter<\/td>\n | 3 cups plain popcorn + 1 oz nuts + 1 small orange<\/td>\n | 1\u20444 cup hummus + 17 Wheat Thins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nDINNER<\/b><\/td>\n | Baked Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes and Zucchini*<\/td>\n | 3 oz London broil + 2 tbsp black beans + 1\u20443 cup white rice + 1\u20444 cup guacamole + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables<\/td>\n | Baked Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes and Zucchini*<\/td>\n | 3 oz London broil + 2 tbsp black beans + 1\u20443 cup white rice + 1\u20444 cup guacamole + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables<\/td>\n | Baked Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes and Zucchini*<\/td>\n | Baked Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes and Zucchini*<\/td>\n | 4 oz baked tilapia + 3\u20444 cup cooked quinoa + 1 tbsp whipped butter + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPOST-WORKOUT SNACK<\/b><\/td>\n | 1 scoop whey protein powder + 1 cup nonfat milk + 1 cup cubed cantaloupe<\/td>\n | 1 scoop whey protein powder + water + 1 small apple<\/td>\n | 1 scoop whey protein powder + 1 cup nonfat milk + 1 cup cubed cantaloupe<\/td>\n | 8 oz cottage cheese + 2\u20443 cup pineapple chunks<\/td>\n | 1 scoop whey protein powder + 1 cup nonfat milk + 1 cup cubed cantaloupe<\/td>\n | Smoothie:<\/b> 1 scoop whey protein powder + 1 cup nonfat milk + 1 cup frozen fruit of choice<\/td>\n | Smoothie:<\/b> 1 scoop whey protein powder + 1 cup nonfat milk + 1\u20442 cup frozen fruit of choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nDaily Nutrition Facts<\/b><\/i><\/td>\n | Calories 1,634, Protein 139 g, Carbs 149 g, Fat 57 g<\/i><\/td>\n | Calories 1,686, Protein 124 g, Carbs 170 g, Fat 58 g<\/i><\/td>\n | Calories 1,683, Protein 123 g, Carbs 167 g, Fat 57 g<\/i><\/td>\n | Calories 1,606, Protein 138 g, Carbs 157 g, Fat 49 g<\/i><\/td>\n | Calories 1,772, Protein 132 g, Carbs 172 g, Fat 60 g<\/i><\/td>\n | Calories 1,689, Protein 134 g, Carbs 162 g, Fat 58 g<\/i><\/td>\n | Calories 1,656, Protein 131 g, Carbs 179 g, Fat 49 g<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n(Photo: Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWeek 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n | \nDAY 1<\/td>\n | DAY 2<\/td>\n | DAY 3<\/td>\n | DAY 4<\/td>\n | DAY 5<\/td>\n | DAY 6<\/td>\n | DAY 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\nBREAKFAST<\/b><\/td>\n | Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds*<\/td>\n | 1 container plain nonfat Greek yogurt + 4 rice cakes + 2 tbsp nut butter<\/td>\n | Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds*<\/td>\n | 1 mini bagel + 3 oz smoked salmon + 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese<\/td>\n | Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds*<\/td>\n | 1 multigrain English muffin + 1\u20444 cup avocado or guacamole + 4 egg whites + 1\u20444 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese + 3\u20444 cup fresh strawberries<\/td>\n | Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLUNCH<\/b><\/td>\n | Loaded Southwestern Potato*<\/td>\n | 4 oz canned solid white tuna in water (drained) + 1 tbsp olive oil mayonnaise + 2 slices light wheat bread<\/td>\n | 3 oz smoked salmon + 1\u20442 cup cooked brown rice + 1\u20444 cup shelled edamame + 1 hard-boiled egg + 2 tbsp avocado + 1 tsp sesame seeds and 1 tbsp chopped green onions<\/td>\n | 1 container plain nonfat Greek yogurt + 1\u20443 cup granola + 1\u20442 cup blueberries + 1 oz nuts<\/td>\n | Chicken Stir-Fry*<\/td>\n | Loaded Southwestern Potato*<\/td>\n | Loaded Southwestern Potato*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSNACK<\/b><\/td>\n | 1\u20444 cup hummus + 17 Wheat Thins<\/td>\n | 23 multigrain Wheat Thins + 1 oz cheese<\/td>\n | 4 rice cakes + 2 tbsp peanut butter<\/td>\n | Muffin Pizza:<\/b> \n1 multigrain English muffin + 1\u20444 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese + 2 tbsp tomato sauce (Eat cold or bake 4 to 5 minutes at 350F.)<\/td>\n | 4 rice cakes + 2 tbsp peanut butter<\/td>\n | 23 multigrain Wheat Thins + 1 oz cheese<\/td>\n | 2 slices light wheat bread + 2 tbsp peanut butter + 1\u20442 small banana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nDINNER<\/b><\/td>\n | 4 oz baked tilapia + 3\u20444 cup cooked quinoa + 1 tbsp whipped butter + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables<\/td>\n | Butter Garlic Steak Bites with Carmelized Onions and Mushrooms* + 5 oz baked sweet potato<\/td>\n | Butter Garlic Steak Bites with Carmelized Onions and Mushrooms* + 5 ounces baked sweet potato<\/td>\n | Chicken Stir-Fry*<\/td>\n | 4 oz chicken breast + 2 oz dry protein or wheat pasta (cooked in water) + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables + 1 tbsp whipped butter<\/td>\n | 4 oz chicken breast + 2 oz dry protein or wheat pasta (cooked in water) + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables + 1 tbsp whipped butter<\/td>\n | 4 oz chicken breast + 2 oz dry protein or wheat pasta (cooked in water) + 2\u20443 cup mixed vegetables + 1 tbsp whipped butter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPOST-WORKOUT SNACK<\/b><\/td>\n | 1 scoop whey protein powder + water + 1 small apple<\/td>\n | 8 oz cottage cheese + 2\u20443 cup pineapple chunks<\/td>\n | 1 scoop whey protein powder + 1 cup nonfat milk + 1 cup cubed cantaloupe<\/td>\n | 8 oz cottage cheese + 2\u20443 cup pineapple chunks<\/td>\n | 1 scoop whey protein powder + water + 1 small apple<\/td>\n | Smoothie:<\/b> 1 scoop whey protein powder + 1 cup nonfat milk + 1\u20442 cup frozen fruit of choice<\/td>\n | Smoothie:<\/b> 1 scoop whey protein powder + 1 cup nonfat milk + 1\u20442 cup frozen fruit of choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nDaily Nutrition Facts<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n | Calories 1,572, Protein 120 g, Carbs 167 g, Fat 52 g<\/i><\/td>\n | Calories 1,674, Protein 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