5-Day 1,500-Calorie Diet Meal Plan for Weeknights

Lose weight in 5 days with this 1,500-calorie meal plan.

If you want to lose weight, following a meal plan is the simplest way to start. This 1,500-calorie-a-day plan (a level at which most people will lose weight) was designed by EatingWell's Test Kitchen team and registered dietitians, using 5 delicious dinner recipes plus suggestions for rounding out the day. An added bonus: this plan ensures you're getting enough calcium and fiber and it limits sodium and saturated fat. Plus the menus balance variety and convenience—it keeps your grocery list in check and the amount of cooking to a minimum.

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