{"id":15807,"date":"2021-01-16T20:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T20:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=15807"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"1200-Calorie Paleo Meal Plans: Caveman Diet But Make It Delicious"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#How_Do_1200-Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Work\" >How Do 1200-Calorie Paleo Meal Plans Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#Balanced_diet\" >Balanced diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#1200-Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans\" >1200-Calorie Paleo Meal Plans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Sample_1_6\" >1200 Calorie Paleo Meal Plans Sample 1 (6):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Sample_2\" >1200 Calorie Paleo Meal Plans Sample 2:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Sample_3\" >1200 Calorie Paleo Meal Plans Sample 3:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of people are pulling out all the stops in an attempt to improve their health,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plans-to-lose-weight\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slim down<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-planking-challenge\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tone up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Those who are new to the world of weight loss often fall victim to various fad diets that promise amazing results in record time. But what they don\u2019t tell you is the aftermath of such dieting can gravely affect your overall health. Experts state that rapid weight loss is extremely harmful, and can lead to various health issues, such as migraines, constipation and gastrointestinal distress, fatigue, slower metabolism, muscle loss, and others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/rapid-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Caveman_Diet_But_Make_It_Delicious\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Caveman_Diet_But_Make_It_Delicious\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides that, popular fad diets are usually poorly balanced, failing to provide you with essential nutrients, which results in nutritional deficiencies. That is why it is important to know which diet can help you reach your weight loss goal in a healthy way. So, when choosing a diet, pay attention to the expert\u2019s opinion, your personal needs, what scientific evidence backs up its claims and whether it provides you with various types of food, which in turn ensure that you get all the essential nutrients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/choosing-weight-loss-program\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss\/art-20048466\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A good example of a popular weight loss diet is 1200-calorie paleo meal plans. Read on to find out how a 1200 calories a day paleo meal plan works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_1200-Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Work\"><\/span><b>How Do 1200-Calorie Paleo Meal Plans Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may already know, any weight loss comes down to consuming fewer calories than you burn (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/basics\/weightloss-basics\/hlv-20049483\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is called a caloric deficit, and it is reached with the help of dieting and regular physical activity. However, not any caloric deficit is safe and effective. If you slightly reduce your energy intake, your weight loss will be too insignificant and slow to notice, and if you starve yourself, consuming insufficient calories, you will significantly harm your health and even hinder the process of weight loss by inducing the survival mode in your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/403365-why-am-i-losing-weight-but-not-body-fat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That is why you need to choose a diet that would create an adequate caloric deficit, like 1200-calorie paleo meal plans.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Caveman_Diet_But_Make_It_Delicious\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33415 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4857-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4857-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4857-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4857-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4857-1.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><b>Caloric deficit<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts recommend losing 1-2 pounds (0.45-1kg) a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Such a weight loss pace is the safest and the most sustainable. Since 1 pound of fat equals 3500 calories, to successfully slim down you will need to reduce your daily caloric intake by 500-1000 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325176\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And since an average adult man requires 2,500 calories a day to maintain weight, and for an average adult woman this number is 2,000 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/common-health-questions\/food-and-diet\/what-should-my-daily-intake-of-calories-be\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paleo 1200 to 1500 calorie meal plans are exactly what you need to shed 1-2 pounds a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-but-not-losing-weight\/\">Calorie Deficit But Not Losing Weight: What\u2019s The Culprit Behind It?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balanced_diet\"><\/span><b>Balanced diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another factor that makes 1200-calorie paleo meal plans safe and effective for weight loss is the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-diet\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paleo diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> itself. As you may already know, a Paleo diet, known as Paleolithic diet, is a nutritional plan which requires you to consume foods that were available during the Paleolithic era. So, you are to eat everything that could have been gathered, caught, or hunted by your ancestors, for example,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-fruits-are-high-in-protein\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, and lean meats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-all-about-the-paleo-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This diet is overall healthy and nutrient-rich. It encourages healthy eating habits, such as the consumption of plenty of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-plant-based-diet-plan\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plant-based<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> food, and reduction of unhealthy components.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Caveman_Diet_But_Make_It_Delicious\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33340 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4753-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4753.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4753-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4753.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4753.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1200-Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans\"><\/span><b>1200-Calorie Paleo Meal Plans<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how the 1200 calorie paleo meal plans work, it is time to take a look at a couple of easy 1200 calorie paleo meal plan samples, with the help of which you can create your own 1200 calorie paleo meal plan for a month:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Sample_1_6\"><\/span><b>1200 Calorie Paleo Meal Plans Sample 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/g19977835\/1200-calories-a-day-paleo-diet-meal-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This meal plan is pretty rich in<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is great for muscle building and weight loss. It can prolong your feeling of fullness while helping you preserve your muscle mass, which in turn maintains your metabolism rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 eggs scrambled, 3 cups<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-spinach-good-for-weight-loss\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spinach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2 oz roasted wild salmon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 371, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 4g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 19.6g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 46.6g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4.5 oz roasted chicken breast, 1 cup boiled cauliflower, 1 cup boiled Brussels sprouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 307, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 16.2g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 10.1g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 39.9g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Snack:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup raw<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-carrots-keto\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carrots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 1 tsp tahini, \u00bd tsp flaxseeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 81, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 12.2g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3.1g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 oz roasted tenderloin, 1 cup broccoli<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium apple<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp peanut<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 448, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 38.9g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 17.7g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 37.1g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Total<\/i><\/b> <b><i>calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1207, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 72.3g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 50.5g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 125.6g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1600_Calorie_Keto_Meal_Plan_To_Jump_Start_Ketosis_Can_Upping_Your_Fat_Intake_Fast_Track_Weight_Loss\" rel=\"noopener\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Caveman_Diet_But_Make_It_Delicious\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33291 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650-1024x576.png\" alt=\"1200 calorie paleo meal plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Sample_2\"><\/span><b>1200 Calorie Paleo Meal Plans Sample 2:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This meal plan is less rich in protein compared to the previous one but is nevertheless extremely effective for helping you slim down and get back in shape. It offers you a rich choice of delicious meals and allows two snacks. So, if you often find yourself feeling hungry when following a meal plan with only one snack, then this plan can be exactly what you have been looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-avocado-for-weight-loss\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avocado<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sweet potato toasts with poached eggs (\u00bd sweet potato, 2 eggs, \u00bd avocado, red pepper flakes, microgreens for garnish)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 294, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 20g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 18g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 14g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 raw date and pecan energy bars<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 138, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 25.5g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 4.5g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1.5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> balsamic herb chicken with vegetables (4 oz chicken breast, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 cup vegetable mix (red bell pepper, zucchini, asparagus, cauliflower, red onion), herbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 212, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 8g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 10g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00bc cup raw almonds, 1 tsp spice mix<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 170, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 7g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 15g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dinner:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-shrimp-good-for-weight-loss\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shrimp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and asparagus zoodle pasta (8oz asparagus, 8oz shrimp, 1 medium zucchini spiralized into noodles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 352, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 21g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 10g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 48g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Total<\/i><\/b> <b><i>calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1166, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 81.5g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 57.5g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 94.5g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories\/\">Vegan Weight Loss Meal Plan 1200 Calories: Adding Power-Packed Meals To Your Vegan Weight Loss Arsenal<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Caveman_Diet_But_Make_It_Delicious\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38604 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996-1024x576.png\" alt=\"1200 calorie paleo meal plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1200_Calorie_Paleo_Meal_Plans_Sample_3\"><\/span><b>1200 Calorie Paleo Meal Plans Sample 3:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-friendly-candy\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Say no more! This nutrient-rich paleo meal plan will satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth while maintaining a healthy caloric deficit that will help you successfully drop a couple of pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 grain-free carrot waffles (2oz chestnut flour, 1\/3 medium carrot, 2 eggs, 2oz coconut milk, 1 \u00bd tbsp coconut cream)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 306, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 28g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 16g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 halves of baked pear with walnuts and honey (1 large ripe pear, 1 tsp honey, 1\/8 cup crushed walnuts, optional yogurt)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 221, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 34g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 10g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butternut squash soup (8oz butternut squash, 1\/6 cup shallots, \u00bd tsp olive oil, 1\/6 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1\/6 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, 2.5oz light coconut milk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 235, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 22g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 16g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cashew cream and fruit parfait (1\/4 cup cashews, 1 tsp maple syrup, \u00bc cup fresh fruit mix)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 217, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 21.6g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 13g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baked tilapia with radish relish (8oz tilapia fillet, \u00bc bunch radishes, \u00bc green onion, \u00bd tsp lemon juice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 230, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2.4g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 4g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 47g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Total<\/i><\/b> <b><i>calories:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1209, <\/span><b><i>carbs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 111g, <\/span><b><i>fats<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 59g, <\/span><b><i>protein:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 71g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be extremely difficult to choose a nutritional plan that is both effective and safe at the same time when there are thousands of fad diets out there that all claim to be a revolution in the fitness world. That is why it is recommended that you stick to diets that have proven to be effective and have a vast amount of research to back them up. One of such diets is the Paleo diet. It is a nutritional plan that encourages healthy eating habits, such as the consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, and lean meats. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is weight loss, then 1200-calorie paleo meal plans could be the right fit for you. They create an adequate caloric deficit and provide you with all the vital nutrients. There are different variations of these nutritional plans, so you can choose the one that you like the best. However, before starting to follow any new nutritional plan, please consult with a dietician.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1600_Calorie_Keto_Meal_Plan_To_Jump_Start_Ketosis_Can_Upping_Your_Fat_Intake_Fast_Track_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_J4nIpoGmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-all-about-the-paleo-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All About the Paleo Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/choosing-weight-loss-program\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a Weight Loss Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/rapid-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/g19977835\/1200-calories-a-day-paleo-diet-meal-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Is What 1,200 Calories On A Paleo Diet Looks Like<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss\/art-20048466\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss: Choosing a diet that&#8217;s right for you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/basics\/weightloss-basics\/hlv-20049483\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight-loss basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/common-health-questions\/food-and-diet\/what-should-my-daily-intake-of-calories-be\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should my daily intake of calories be?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (nhs.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325176\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about calories and body fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/403365-why-am-i-losing-weight-but-not-body-fat\/\">Why Am I Losing Weight But Not Body Fat?<\/a> (2019, livestrong.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of people are pulling out all the stops in an attempt to improve their health, slim down, and tone up. 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