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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.
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.
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 person
Maintenance Calories
At 900 Calories a day
Woman, 35, 5'5", 150 lb, desk job
1,650
About 750 Calories under maintenance, or roughly 1.5 lb lost a week.
Same woman, works out 3 to 4 times a week
1,890
About 990 Calories under maintenance, or roughly 2.0 lb lost a week.
Man, 35, 5'10", 180 lb, desk job
2,110
About 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 week
2,420
About 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.