900 Calorie Meal Plan

Here's a 7-day sample week with three meals and a snack a day, averaging 889 Calories. Build your own day below, or jump to the full week.

Very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) can help you lose weight quickly, but they should always be used under medical supervision. Our planner keeps meals balanced and nutrient-dense even at 900 Calories, but it's important to do so safely.

Important Considerations:

  • Consult with a healthcare provider: Before starting a 900 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

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Complete Seven Day 900 Calorie Meal Plan

This 900 Calorie Meal Plan gives you three meals and a snack a day for seven days. It averages 889 Calories, with 68g protein, 29g fat and 95g carbs (including 16g of fiber). Protein is high for a general plan, at 30% of Calories.

Is 900 Calories Right for You?

How many Calories you need depends on your age, sex, size and how active you are. Here's what 900 Calories a day would mean for four example people, using the same Mifflin-St Jeor estimate as our Calorie calculator.

Example personMaintenance CaloriesAt 900 Calories a day
Woman, 35, 5'5", 150 lb, desk job1,650About 750 Calories under maintenance, or roughly 1.5 lb lost a week.
Same woman, works out 3 to 4 times a week1,890About 990 Calories under maintenance, or roughly 2.0 lb lost a week.
Man, 35, 5'10", 180 lb, desk job2,110About 1,210 Calories under maintenance, or roughly 2.4 lb lost a week. That's a steep cut, so check with your doctor first.
Same man, works out 3 to 4 times a week2,420About 1,520 Calories under maintenance, or roughly 3.0 lb lost a week. That's a steep cut, so check with your doctor first.

These are estimates, and everyone's different. Treat them as a starting point, and adjust based on how your weight changes over a few weeks.

Want a little less or more? See the 800 Calorie Meal Plan or the 1000 Calorie Meal Plan.

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