A 1500-calorie low-carb meal plan (75g net carbs) is particularly effective for people with insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, or PCOS. The reduced carbohydrate intake improves blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity, which can accelerate fat loss beyond what calorie restriction alone would produce.
Calories
1,500
cal/day
Protein
150g
40% of cals
Carbs
75g
20% of cals
Fat
67g
40% of cals
3 eggs with spinach and feta, 2 strips turkey bacon, ½ avocado
5 oz tuna mixed with Greek yogurt, cucumber slices, 1 oz almonds
2 oz cheese, celery sticks with 1 tbsp almond butter
6 oz ground beef, cauliflower rice, roasted zucchini and peppers
Expect 3–5 lbs of rapid water weight loss in the first week — this is glycogen depletion, not fat
Increase sodium and potassium intake to prevent electrolyte imbalances
Fat is your primary fuel source — don't fear it
If energy is low in weeks 1–2, this is normal adaptation — it typically resolves by week 3
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