DIET PLAN FOR RUNNERS

A Healthy Diet For Runners: Meal Plan

Lose weight fast with this slimming six-week diet plan

Meal plan created by Barbara Berkeley, MD

This 6-week healthy diet plan from Barbara Berkeley, MD and author of Refuse to Regain!, combines just the right mix of lean protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs to rev up your metabolism.

Each of the meals is coded by letter based on its calorie count:
AA: 200 calories or less
A: 250-300 cal
B: 300-350 cal
C: 350-400 cal
D: 400-450 cal
E: 450-500 cal
F: 500-550 cal
G: Over 550 cal

Mix and match any meal in the same category whenever you'd like. Then choose three of our satisfying 100-cal snacks each day, and you'll come to about 1,500 nutrition-packed calories a day. An added bonus: We've added meat-free menus and convenience foods, too. For more healthy snack ideas, check out these foods that burn fat.

The meal plan:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6

A few notes to help you on your way:
Limit your drinks, whenever possible, to water, coffee, and tea. Drink skim milk too--just remember it has about 90 calories a cup.

Be sure to keep any salad dressings you eat under 25 calories per 2 Tbsp. We love these healthier dressing options:

- Walden Farms Honey Dijon and Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Brianna’s Rich Santa Fe Blend
- Hidden Valley Fat Free Ranch 
- Kraft CarbWell Lite Italian 
- Any of the salad spritzers

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