1040 Calorie Low Carb Meal Plan for Rapid Weight Loss
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.
If you're looking for a 1040 calorie meal plan to support rapid weight loss, it's important to approach it with careful consideration. Very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) can help you lose weight quickly, but they should always be used under medical supervision. Our planner is designed to mock up balanced, nutrient-dense meals even within strict calorie limits, but it's important to do so safely.
Important Considerations:
- Consult with a healthcare provider: Before starting a 1040 calorie diet, consult with a healthcare professional to ensure it's safe for you.
- Focus on nutrient density: With fewer calories, it's crucial to maximize the nutritional value of every meal.
- Monitor your health: Rapid weight loss can lead to muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and other health issues if not carefully managed.
Your Meal Plan
Breakfast
Cabbage Hash Browns 1 serving
Yogurt & Applesauce 1 serving
Lunch
Tuna and Avocado Salad 1 serving
Dinner
Sheet-Pan Tilapia and Veggies 1 servings
Steamed Broccoli with Tomato 1 serving
Complete Seven Day 1040 Calorie Low Carb Meal Plan
Here's a sample Low Carb meal plan with daily averages of 1007 Calories, 85g protein, 51g fat, and 57g carbs (44g 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.
Plan Summary
- Total Days
- 7
- Average Calories
- 1007
- Average Carbs
- 57g
- Average Fat
- 51g
- Average Proteins
- 85g
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Day 1
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs with Sausage and Feta 1
serving
Granola 1
ounce
Lunch
Very Green Veggie Protein Smoothie 1
serving
Lebanese Tomato and Onion Salad ½
serving
Dinner
Basic chicken salad 1
serving
Balsamic Asparagus ½
serving
Snack
Light Raspberry yogurt 1
cup
Day 2
Breakfast
Blueberry Vanilla Greek Yogurt 1
serving
Lunch
Tuna Stuffed Pepper 1
serving
Cucumber Boats with Spicy Hummus 1
servings
Dinner
Simple Lemon Herb Chicken 1
serving
Easy Spinach and Scallion Salad 1
serving
Snack
Spinach Strawberry Salad 1
serving
Day 3
Breakfast
Protein Greek Yogurt and Fruit Salad 1
serving
Strawberries ½
cup
Lunch
Very Green Veggie Protein Smoothie 1
serving
Lemon Parmesan Salad 1
salad
Dinner
Basic chicken salad 1
serving
Balsamic Asparagus ½
serving
Snack
Granola 1
ounce
Day 4
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs with Sausage and Feta 1
serving
Granola 1
ounce
Lunch
Almonds and Blueberries Yogurt Snack 1
serving
Lebanese Tomato and Onion Salad ½
serving
Dinner
Maple Glazed Salmon 1
serving
Sautéed Kale ½
serving
Snack
Avocado Rice Cake 1
serving
Day 5
Breakfast
Blueberry Vanilla Greek Yogurt 1
serving
Lunch
Deli Beef and Sharp Cheddar Roll-Ups ½
serving
Lettuce Cucumber Walnut Salad 1
serving
Dinner
Maple-Mustard Glazed Pink Salmon 1
serving
Sautéed Garlic Spinach ½
serving
Snack
Very Green Veggie Protein Smoothie 1
serving
Day 6
Breakfast
Spinach and Mushroom Breakfast Scramble 1
serving
Blueberries ½
cup
Lunch
Yogurt with Walnuts & Honey 1
serving
Dinner
Simple Lemon Herb Chicken 1
serving
Balsamic Sautéed Spinach 1
serving
Snack
Spinach Strawberry Salad 1
serving
Day 7
Breakfast
Mushroom Egg White Omelet 1
serving
Pecans 1
ounce
Lunch
Deli Beef and Sharp Cheddar Roll-Ups ½
serving
Yogurt & Cantaloupe 1
serving
Dinner
Maple Glazed Salmon 1
serving
Sautéed Kale ½
serving
Snack
Granola 1
ounce
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