2000 Calorie Diet Plan

A moderately active (30-60 minutes of exercise thrice a week) adult needs about 15 calories per pound to maintain his or her weight. It is obvious that a less active person would need fewer calories and a more active person would need more. So, first you should determine your daily calorie needs, before opting for any weight loss diet plan like 1500, 1800 or a 2000 calorie diet plan. It is a fact that 2000 calories are needed by a moderately active adult female, who weighs about 132 pounds. Your calorie needs will vary according to your weight and daily physical activities. Similarly, if you have any health problem, your calorie needs and selection of food will vary. For example, if you have diabetes, you should opt for a 2000 calorie diabetic diet after consulting your physician and dietitian. You can make a meal planning chart which can help you follow the diet. Following diet tips and tricks can help you lose weight fast. Here is a '2000 calorie a day diet' sample chart.

Sample 2000 Calorie Diet

2000 Calorie Diet Menu	Breakfast	Morning Snack	Lunch	Evening Snack	Dinner	Total Calories
Sample 1	Omelet (with 3 egg whites, 1 yolk, sliced onions, chopped zucchini and garlic) - 210 calories, 2 slices granary toast with jam - 250 calories	Small bowl of natural fat-free yogurt - 60 calories, small apple - 50 calories	Chicken pasta salad (one chicken breast with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and green peppers) - 200 calories, 4 tablespoons whole-wheat pasta (with 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise) - 200 calories, fruit juice - 80 calories	2 Slices of malt loaf (with thin smear butter) - 200 calories	Chili con carne using 125g lean chopped beef with 150ml chopped tomatoes, 1 green chili (chopped and deseeded), one onion, 100g kidney beans - 610 calories, salad with light dressing - 85 calories, one small low-fat fruit trifle - 55 calories	2000 Calories
Sample 2	2 wholemeal toast slices with a thin layer of butter - 200 calories, bacon and eggs (2 rashers bacon, one scrambled egg) - 310 calories, fruit juice without sugar - 60 calories	1 fruit like banana - 110 calories	Pasta and prawn salad - 300 calories, 2 rice cakes with low-fat cottage cheese and chives - 110 calories	Muesli or honey nut health bar - 200 calories, one large slice of melon - 50 calories.	Roast chicken leg or wings 150g - 240 calories, mashed potatoes one cup - 125 calories, fresh vegetables, herbs and light oil - half plate (cabbage, cauliflower, carrots and broccoli) - 180 calories, gravy - 60 calories, yogurt - 55 calories	2000 Calories
Sample 3	2 Scrambled eggs - 220 calories, 2 slices of bacon from microwave - 50 calories, 1 serving of jam - 60 calories, 2 slices of whole grain toast - 140 calories, margarine - 60 calories, 1 cup of skimmed milk - 90 calories	Light crackers with cheese - 100 calories, fruit juice - 80 calories	3 crunchy tacos - 450 calories	1 fruit like kiwi - 30 calories, 2 small oranges - 70 calories	Vegetable Soup - 200 calories, chicken chow mein with vegetables - 350 calories, yogurt and 1 fruit - 100 calories	2000 Calories
Sample 4	1/2 cup cornflakes with 1 cup of skim milk - 250 calories, 2 wholemeal toast slices with a thin layer of butter - 200 calories	1 medium apple - 80 calories, 1 low-fat yogurt - 50 calories	Cod bake frozen meal - 320 calories, 1 large salad - 100 calories	2 oranges - 80 calories, 1 kiwi - 30 calories	1 bowl steamed broccoli - 50 calories, 1 bowl cooked brown rice with peas - 390 calories, 4 oz broiled salmon - 350 calories, fruits and low-fat yogurt (after dinner snack) - 80 calories	2000 calories

This was sample 2000 calorie diet. It is not necessary that you should eat dull, tasteless food, when you opt for low-calorie 2000 calorie diet plan. Today's highly competitive food market offers top-quality, satisfying, healthy and tasty substitutes for every food item, which includes low-fat, no fat, sugar-free and low-calorie versions of food items. So, designing a 2000 calorie diet menu is not at all difficult. You can also change the cooking methods so as to follow a balanced diet plan. Body metabolism, age, gender, activity level, weight and habits will influence your dietary needs. A little bit of discipline and mind control is necessary when you want to follow a low calorie diet like this 2000 calorie diet plan.