{"id":9700,"date":"2020-09-29T19:16:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T19:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9700"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"2600-calorie-meal-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"2600 Calorie Meal Plan: Packing On Size Instead Of Flab"},"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 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#What_Should_You_Know_About_2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\" >What Should You Know About 2600 Calorie Meal Plan?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#The_Importance_Of_Counting_The_Calories\" >The Importance Of Counting The Calories<\/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\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Who_Should_Eat_2600_Calories_In_A_Day\" >Who Should Eat 2600 Calories In A Day?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#What_Amounts_Of_Each_Food_Group_Should_You_Eat\" >What Amounts Of Each Food Group Should You Eat?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Fruits\" >Fruits<\/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\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Vegetables\" >Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Grains\" >Grains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Proteins\" >Proteins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Dairy\" >Dairy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Oils\" >Oils<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#What_Amount_Of_Macros_Should_Be_In_Your_2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\" >What Amount Of Macros Should Be In Your 2600 Calorie Meal Plan?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Carbohydrates\" >Carbohydrates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Proteins-2\" >Proteins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Fats\" >Fats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan_And_Weight_Loss\" >2600 Calorie Meal Plan And Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#2600_Meal_Plan_And_Weight_Gain\" >2600 Meal Plan And Weight Gain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Eat_More_Frequently_12\" >Eat More Frequently (12)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Choose_Nutrient-Rich_Foods_12\" >Choose Nutrient-Rich Foods (12)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Try_Smoothies_And_Shakes_12\" >Try Smoothies And Shakes\u00a0(12)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Snack_Regularly_12\" >Snack Regularly (12)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#2600_Calorie_Healthy_Meal_Plan\" >2600 Calorie Healthy Meal Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Day_One\" >Day One\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Breakfast\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Lunch\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Dinner\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Snack_One\" >Snack One<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Snack_Two\" >Snack Two<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Day_Two\" >Day Two\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Breakfast-2\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Lunch-2\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Dinner-2\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Snack_One-2\" >Snack One<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Snack_Two-2\" >Snack Two<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Day_Three\" >Day Three<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Breakfast-3\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Lunch-3\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Dinner-3\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Snack_One-3\" >Snack One\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#Snack_Two-3\" >Snack Two<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#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-42\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2600-calorie-meal-plan\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Know_About_2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><\/span>What Should You Know About 2600 Calorie Meal Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diets are pretty much eating guidelines as they help you keep track of what to eat, in what amounts to eat and even how many times to eat in a day. Diets are sometimes referred to as meal plans or even food plans. There are as well many different diets. Some are generalized so anyone can adapt them to suit their wants while others are rigid and specialized. When you look at specialized diets, there are so many food plans one can adopt. Some are based on only eating a particular type of food while others are emphasizing counting calories. An example of a food plan that counts calories is the 2600 calorie meal plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\" 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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\" 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>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2600 calorie <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/clean-eating-meal-plan\/\">meal plan<\/a> is a food plan that is designed to ensure that you eat 2600 calories in a day. The key to making a diet successful is focusing on quality, quantity and macronutrients, When it comes to quality, you need to incorporate highly nutritious foods and avoid foods that will deter you from your weight journey or overall health. When it comes to quantity, you just need to make sure you meet up with the food amounts you should eat in a particular day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_Of_Counting_The_Calories\"><\/span><strong>The <\/strong><strong>Importance Of Counting The Calories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily do this by counting the calories until you make sure you get to your daily calorie intake. Getting to your daily calorie intake goal and no more helps ensure that your body can be working perfectly. When it comes to the macronutrients, there are two questions you need to ask yourself. The first question is whether you are getting all the macros needed by your body and the second question is whether you are getting those macros in the amounts needed by the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying a new food plan is not as easy as it sounds. You just don\u2019t wake up one day and say from today onwards I am going to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\">vegetarian<\/a>. The same applies to the 2600 calorie meal plan. There are a few preparations you need to make. You need to know what foods you can eat while on this diet. You also will need to make a meal plan. And I cannot emphasize this enough, you need to consult a dietician or any expert. An expert will give you all the necessary advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2600 calorie diet can be divided into five eating periods. This schedule helps make sure you don\u2019t stay for long without eating and also ensures you are able to eat up to the 2600 calories target in a day. This is not a low calorie meal plan. 2600 calories are actually a lot of calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/\">Different Types Of Diets: The Lowdown On The Most Talked-About Weight Loss Strategies<\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37406 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-14.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-14.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-14-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-14.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Eat_2600_Calories_In_A_Day\"><\/span><b>Who Should Eat 2600 Calories In A Day?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many people who can eat 2600 calories in a day. If your diet consists of junk food and fast foods you can easily get to and even go over the 2600 calorie limit. This diet is mainly recommended for active men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyeating.sfgate.com\/active-men-meal-plans-2482.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Active men need somewhere between 2400 &#8211; 2800 calories in a day. Another group of people who can eat 2600 calories in a day are people who have been advised to do so by an expert.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People looking to gain weight or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2800-calorie-meal-plan\/\">gain muscle<\/a> can also eat this many calories in a day. People looking to lose weight can also eat 2600 calories in a day. For people looking to lose weight, this only applies to you if you were consuming more than 2600 calories. In both cases, exercise also plays a key role. More on this will be highlighted later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37419 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Amounts_Of_Each_Food_Group_Should_You_Eat\"><\/span><b>What Amounts Of Each Food Group Should You Eat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like we mentioned earlier, it is very important to know the quantity of food you eat. This does not only mean making sure you get 2600 calories in a day. It goes deeper than that. It applies to the individual food groups you eat. Here we are talking about the vegetables, fruits, dairy products, grains, proteins and even oils. Knowing the amount you should eat helps one eat a balanced diet and prevents one from concentrating on certain foods while forgetting others. Here are the amounts you should eat if you are on a 2600 calorie meal plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits\"><\/span><b>Fruits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors, dieticians and other experts are always telling you to eat more fruits. Whenever a person is sick, they are always advised to eat more fruits. This is because fruits are very important to a person. There are so many fruits one can eat. There are bananas, oranges, mangoes, apples, different types of berries and so on. Fruits are highly nutritious and contain vitamins and mineral salts that your body needs to stay healthy. If you are on a 2600 calorie food plan, you need two cups of fruits daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/health-library\/myplate-worksheet-2600-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). 1 cup of fruit can counts as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cup of either raw, frozen, cooked, or canned fruit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also count as \u00bd cup of dried fruit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also count as 1 cup of 100% fruit juice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37420 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-13.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-13-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Vegetables<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits usually go hand in hand with veggies. Vegetables are very important to our bodies, that is why you should always include them in your diet. Veggies are known to be rich in so many nutrients that our bodies need (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/eathealthy\/vegetables\/vegetables-nutrients-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Examples of such nutrients include potassium,vitamin A and C. Vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. In addition to all this, vegetables are high in fiber. Fiber helps prevent constipation by helping with digestion. You need 3 \u00bd\u00a0 cups of vegetables daily if you are on this meal plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/health-library\/myplate-worksheet-2600-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). 1 cup of vegetable counts as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cup of either raw, cooked, or canned vegetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also counts as 2 cups of leafy salads.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also count as 1 cup of 100% vegetable juice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your weekly goals, you should aim to eat the following amounts of various vegetables in a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/health-library\/myplate-worksheet-2600-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u00bd cups of dark green vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 cups of red or orange-colored vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u00bd of cups dry beans and peas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 cups of starchy vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\u00bd cups of other vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37418 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-12.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-12-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grains\"><\/span><b>Grains<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grains are also an important component of any diet. Grains are important sources of fiber and many nutrients like vitamin B, iron, magnesium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyeating.org\/nutrition-topics\/general\/food-groups\/grains\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Grains are also known to reduce some chronic diseases. An individual on this diet needs 9 ounces from grains, with at least half of those being whole grains (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/health-library\/myplate-worksheet-2600-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). An ounce of grains count as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A slice of bread.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also count as 1 ounce of ready to eat cereal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also count as \u00bd cup of cooked rice, pasta, or cereal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proteins\"><\/span><b>Proteins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proteins are important macronutrients in a particular diet. Proteins help with muscle growth and repairing tissues, among many other uses in the body. When on such a food plan, you should aim to eat low-fat meats, skinless poultry and fish. You should try to vary your proteins. It is important to remember there are plants that offer good amounts of protein so it is advisable to add these sources of protein to your diet. An individual on this 2600 calorie diet needs 6 \u00bd\u00a0 ounces of proteins (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/health-library\/myplate-worksheet-2600-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). An ounce of protein counts as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ounce of either cooked or canned lean meats, poultry, or seafood.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ounce also counts as 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/steak-and-eggs-diet\/\">egg<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also counts as 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also counts as \u00bc cup of cooked beans or peas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also counts as \u00bd ounce of nuts or seeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37417 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dairy\"><\/span><b>Dairy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy is also important in a diet. Dairy products are important when it comes to building strong bones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbrc.edu\/training-and-education\/pdf\/pns\/PNS_Importance_of_Dairy.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They are also important when it comes to keeping one\u2019s teeth and gums healthy. Dairy products contain high amounts of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc, magnesium and other nutrients. In this, you need 3 cups of dairy in a day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/health-library\/myplate-worksheet-2600-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A cup of dairy counts as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/\">milk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also count as a cup of yogurt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cup of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fortified soy beverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also count as 1 \u00bd ounce of natural cheese or 2 ounces of processed cheese.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oils\"><\/span><b>Oils<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oils are also important in one&#8217;s diet. They help provide the body with energy at times as well as insulate the body from cold. They are also used to transport fat-soluble vitamins through the blood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chem.libretexts.org\/Courses\/Eastern_Mennonite_University\/EMU%3A_Chemistry_for_the_Life_Sciences_(Cessna)\/17%3A_Lipids\/17.2%3A_Fats_and_Oils\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A person on this diet needs 34 grams of oil in a day.<\/span><\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37416 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-13.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-13-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Amount_Of_Macros_Should_Be_In_Your_2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><\/span><b>What Amount Of Macros Should Be In Your 2600 Calorie Meal Plan?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three major macronutrients. These are carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Different macros have different uses in the body. The calories in your diet come from macronutrients you take. When you say you are on a 2600 calorie diet, those 2600 calories come from these macros. Therefore, when a person says they are counting calories, they are pretty much only counting the macros. Micros are required by the body in such small amounts that people rarely count them. Macros on the other hand are required in very large amounts. There is a certain amount of each macro that is required in each meal plan depending on the meal plan. Here is how much of each macronutrient you should have in your 2600 calorie meal plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carbohydrates\"><\/span><b>Carbohydrates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs are used to provide the body with the needed energy. This is the reason your body needs carbohydrates in larger amounts compared to the other macros. 45% to 65% of a person\u2019s diet should be composed of carbs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/macronutrients-2242006\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One gram of carbohydrates contains 4 calories. In a 2600 calorie diet, this is the number of carbs you need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45% of\u00a0 2600 calories = 1170 calories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1170 calories = 292.5 grams of carbohydrate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65% of\u00a0 2600 calories = 1690 calories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1690 calories = 422.5 grams of carbohydrate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to consume between 293 grams and 423 grams of carbohydrates in a day.<\/span><\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37415 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"calorie tracker\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proteins-2\"><\/span><b>Proteins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proteins are essential to one&#8217;s diet. 10% to 35% of a person\u2019s diet should be composed of proteins (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/macronutrients-2242006\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One gram of proteins contains 4 calories. In a 2600 calorie diet, this is the number of proteins you need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% of\u00a0 2600 calories = 260 calories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">260 calories = 65 grams of protein<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35% of\u00a0 2600 calories = 910 calories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">910 calories = 227.5 grams of protein<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to consume between 65 grams and 228 grams of proteins in a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/200-grams-of-protein-a-day-meal-plan\/\">200 Grams Of Protein A Day Meal Plan: Is Going To Such Extremes Worth It?<\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37414 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fats\"><\/span><b>Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats are important for your body as they can also be used as an energy source when carbs are not enough. 20% to 35% of a person\u2019s diet should be composed of fats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/macronutrients-2242006\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One gram of fats contains 9 calories. In a 2600 calorie diet, this is the number of fats you need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% of\u00a0 2600 calories = 520 calories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">520 calories = 57.8 grams of fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35% of\u00a0 2600 calories = 910 calories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">910 calories = 101.1 grams of fat<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to consume between 58 grams and 101 grams of fats in a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those are the amounts of each\u00a0 macro you should consume in a day. This goes to show you how much care is needed in planning when you are dedicated to a meal plan. You need to make sure you meet the required amounts of different types of food as well as the required amounts for the macronutrients.<\/span><\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37413 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan_And_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>2600 Calorie Meal Plan And Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is only one secret when it comes to losing weight. You need to consume less calories than your body burns. This creates a caloric deficit which promotes weight loss. When it comes to weight loss, it is important to follow healthy ways of losing weight. Losing 1 to 2 pounds a week is a healthy way to lose weight. For this to happen, you need to reduce your food intake by 500 to 1000 calories. Reducing 500 calories per day means in a week you will have lost 3500 calories which is equivalent to one pound (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-calorie-deficit-3495538\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Reducing 1000 calories per day over a week means you will lose a total of 7000 calories, which is equivalent to two pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a person to lose weight on this diet, they need to have been consuming more than this amount of calories before. Obese people can also lose weight on this diet. If you were taking in 3100 calories in a day, adopting this diet will promote the loss of one pound every week. It is important to note that weight loss is not a magical trick that happens immediately. You know, now you see the weight, now you don\u2019t kinda thing. It takes sacrifice, discipline and a lot of patience. It involves changing your entire lifestyle. You will have to make a conscious decision at each and every meal for the weight loss journey to be successful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more effective results, you should combine this food plan with a good workout routine. A good workout routine could include cardio which promotes weight loss. It can also include strength training. Here you convert the extra fat into muscle. Muscles have a higher resting metabolic rate compared to fat mass. This boosts your metabolism and hence promotes weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37412 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2600_Meal_Plan_And_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>2600 Meal <\/b><b>Plan And Weight Gain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although most people usually want to drop off those extra pounds, there is another group of people who are underweight. If you are underweight, it is advisable to go about gaining that weight for health reasons only. The principle of gaining weight is opposite to that of losing weight. If you want to gain some pounds, you need to consume more calories in a day than the calories you burn in a day. This will lead to the extra calories being stored as fat which leads to weight gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often claim it is easy to gain weight as it only involves eating as much as you can (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/2600-calorie-indian-weight-gain-diet-plan\/bid-6735\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is not true, when it comes to gaining weight you have to check over what you are eating. Foods such as junk food and fast food can cause a person to gain weight quickly, but are they for a health benefit? No they certainly are not. There are healthy ways of gaining weight. To gain weight in a healthy manner you need to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Frequently_12\"><\/span><b>Eat More Frequently<\/b> <strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/underweight\/faq-20058429\">12<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gain weight, try to eat 5 to 6 meals in a day. This is especially helpful if you usually feel full faster. Instead of eating 3 large meals, divide your meals into 6 small meals. This enables you to eat everything on your plate without wasting food and also promotes weight gain without gut pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Nutrient-Rich_Foods_12\"><\/span><b>Choose Nutrient-Rich Foods<\/b><strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/underweight\/faq-20058429\">12<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not go for foods that only satisfy your caloric needs and not your nutrition needs. Aim for foods that will help you gain weight\u00a0 as well as keep you healthy. Go for whole grains, fruits, starchy vegetables, nuts and seeds.<\/span><\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37411 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Smoothies_And_Shakes_12\"><\/span><b>Try Smoothies And Shakes<\/b><strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/underweight\/faq-20058429\">12<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft drinks are not considered healthy and so you should not add them to your diet. If you want to gain weight, you should try different shakes and smoothies instead. Make sure you combine only healthy products like fresh fruits, leafy vegetables, dairy products when making these shakes and smoothies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_Regularly_12\"><\/span><b>Snack Regularly<\/b> <strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/underweight\/faq-20058429\">12<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacking also helps with weight gain. Always go for healthy snacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2600 calorie meal plan could help you gain weight if you were consuming less than those calories in a day. If this is the case, adopting the 2600 calorie diet and keeping in mind all that has been highlighted in this section will result in you gaining weight in a healthy manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is always important to remember that whether you want to gain weight or lose weight, speaking to an expert before you change your diet or workout routine is very important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ezgif-5-1d0453f6f3.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2600_Calorie_Healthy_Meal_Plan\"><\/span><b>2600 Calorie Healthy Meal Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a meal plan is not as easy as people think. Most people get stuck at this point when they are changing to a new diet. To get you started on your diet. Here is a meal plan for 2600 calorie diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthismuch.com\/diet-plan\/2600-calorie\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_One\"><\/span><b>Day One\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast\"><\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Fried Honey Banana<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1tbsp of coconut oil, 1 medium banana, 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tsp of cinnamon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 292.5, Carbs: 46.4g, Fat: 14g, Protein 1.5g.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Cheese On Toast<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1 slice of large multi-grain bread, 1 slice (1 oz) of cheddar cheese and 1 tsp of butter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 257, Carbs: 18.3g, Fats: 15.1g, Proteins: 12.3g.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch\"><\/span><b>Lunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linguine with shrimp<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1.5 cups (cooked) whole wheat linguine, 1 tbsp olive oil, 6 large shrimp, 1 cup steamed broccoli, \u00bc cup canned chickpeas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 471, Carbs: 78g, Fat: 11g, Proteins: 21g.<\/span><\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37410 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner\"><\/span><b>Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 servings of spinach, onion, mushroom, and bell pepper egg white omelet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1 cup of mushrooms, \u00bd medium onions, \u00bc orange bell pepper, \u00bd cup spinach, 2 cups of egg white.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 301.3, Carbs: 13.2g, Fat: 1.3g, Proteins: 56.5g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 slices of buttered toast<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 2 slices of whole-wheat bread and 2 tsp of butter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 265, Carbs: 38 g, Fat: 10 g, Proteins: 8 g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_One\"><\/span><b>Snack One<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of scrambled eggs with spinach and mexican-blend cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: \u00bd tsp of olive oil, 1 cup of spinach, 2 large eggs, \u00bc cup of shredded mexican cheese.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 249.5, Carbs: 2.8g, Fat: 17.4g, Proteins: 20.4g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 bowls of nonfat yogurt with sliced banana<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 2 cups of nonfat yogurt, \u00bd cup sliced banana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 341, Carbs: 55g, Fat: 0.9g, Proteins: 29g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_Two\"><\/span><b>Snack Two<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 veggie-egg white muffins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 13\/16 medium red bell pepper, \u215c medium onions, \u215c cup of mushrooms, 13\/16 cup of spinach, \u215c tbsp grapeseed oil, \u215c oz mozzarella cheese, 3 \u215d egg white.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 210.5, Carbs: 13g, Fat: 8g, Proteins: 21.5g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 ounces of granola<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 277.3, Carbs: 30.2g, Fat: 13.6g, Protein: 8.4g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Calories for the day: 2666, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs: 295 g, Fat: 91 g, Protein 179 g<\/span><\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37409 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Two\"><\/span><b>Day Two\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast-2\"><\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole wheat waffles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 2 whole wheat waffles, 2 tsp butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 575, Carbs: 98g, Fat: 12g, Proteins: 18g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch-2\"><\/span><b>Lunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French lentil salad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: \u00be cup green lentils, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, \u00bd onion, 2 carrots, 1 stalk celery, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp red wine vinegar\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 558, Carbs: 72 g, Fat: 21 g, Proteins: 18g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner-2\"><\/span><b>Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 servings of cottage cheese and spinach turkey burgers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1 patty, 4 oz ground turkey, \u00bd cup spinach, 2 oz cottage cheese,1 roll of hamburger bun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 340.6, Carbs: 21.6g, Fat: 13.8g, Proteins: 33.3g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 slice of buttered toast with cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1 slice of large multi-grain bread, 1 tsp butter, \u215b tsp cinnamon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 144.2, Carbs: 18.2g, Fat: 5.6g, Protein: 5.6g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_One-2\"><\/span><b>Snack One<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 toast slices of Morning Salmon Salad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 3 oz atlantic salmon, 2 slices of whole-wheat bread, 2 tsp of chopped chives, 1 dash of pepper, 2 tbsp of cream cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 357.1, Carbs: 26.5g, Fat: 13.5g, Proteins: 31.1g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 servings of cottage cheese and applesauce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: \u00bc\u00a0 cup of applesauce, \u00bd cup of cottage cheese<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 105, Carbs: 12g, Fat: 2g, Proteins: 12g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_Two-2\"><\/span><b>Snack Two<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reese\u2019s Chocolate and peanut butter oatmeal<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1 cup of reduced fat milk, 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 tsp cocoa, 1 tbsp peanut butter, \u2153 tbsp raw agave nectar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 506.7, Carbs: 80.3g, Fat: 15.1g, Proteins: 21.3g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Calories for the day: 2587, Carbs: 328 g, Fat: 84 g, Protein 139 g<\/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=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37408 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2600 calorie meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Three\"><\/span><b>Day Three<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast-3\"><\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 servings of soy milk pancakes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1 \u215d large egg, 1\/16 tsp of salt, 0.02 tsp baking soda, \u215c cup of wheat flour, \u215c cup of silk unsweetened, \u215c tsp of coconut oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 325.2, Carbs: 36.7g, Fat:12.2g, Proteins: 19.2g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 servings of cottage cheese and applesauce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: \u00bd cup of applesauce, 1 cup of cottage cheese<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 214, Carbs: 19.9g, Fat: 2.4g, Proteins: 28.2g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch-3\"><\/span><b>Lunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eggs, cheese and tuna omelet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large egg, 3 large egg white, 1 can of tuna, 1 oz of cheddar cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 497.9, Carbs: 1.4g, Fat: 29.5g, Proteins: 55.9g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner-3\"><\/span><b>Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken curry with brown rice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 2 cups chicken curry with brown rice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">425, Carbs: 60g, Fat: 7g, Proteins: 35g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 apple\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 94.6, Carbs: 25.1g, Fat: 0.3g, Proteins: 0.5g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_One-3\"><\/span><b>Snack One\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana oat muffin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 1 muffin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 150, Carbs: 25g, Fat: 4g, Proteins: 3g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 broiled grapefruit\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 2 large grapefruits, 2 tbsp of brown sugar, and 2 dashes of salt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 280.9, Carbs: 71.4g, Fat: 0.7g, Proteins: 4.2g<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_Two-3\"><\/span><b>Snack Two<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 servings of tarragon and chive eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: \u215c cup egg, \u00bd dash of salt, \u00bd dash of pepper, \u00bd tbsp butter, \u00bd tbsp chopped chives, \u00bd tbsp ground tarragon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 188.9, Carbs: 2g, Fat: 14.6g, Proteins: 12.1g<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 servings of cream cheese toast<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains: 2 slices of large multi-grain bread, 2 tbsp cream cheese, 1 tbsp of honey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 381.9, Carbs: 54.3g, Fat: 13.4g, Proteins: 12.8g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Calories for the day: 2558, Carbs: 296 g, Fat: 84 g, Protein 171 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is an example of a 2600 calorie meal plan you can try at the comfort of your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\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;\">Just like any other diet, the 2600 calorie meal plan needs discipline to follow. The best thing about this diet is that it can be used to gain weight, to lose weight, or even to maintain weight depending on the weight you currently have. Careful planning is required to ensure you are hitting your calorie goals as well as your nutrition goals. Make sure you include healthy foods in your diet. This goes without saying but make sure to hydrate when on this diet. 3 liters of water in a day works just fine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2600_Calorie_Meal_Plan\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\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; web-share\" 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. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. 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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/2600-calorie-indian-weight-gain-diet-plan\/bid-6735\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2600 Calorie Indian Weight Gain Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plan (n.d., healthkart.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyeating.sfgate.com\/active-men-meal-plans-2482.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active Men Meal Plans <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2018, healthyeating.sfgate.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-calorie-deficit-3495538\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calorie Deficit for Losing Weight <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, verywellfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., health.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chem.libretexts.org\/Courses\/Eastern_Mennonite_University\/EMU%3A_Chemistry_for_the_Life_Sciences_(Cessna)\/17%3A_Lipids\/17.2%3A_Fats_and_Oils\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats and Oils<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, libretexts.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyeating.org\/nutrition-topics\/general\/food-groups\/grains\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., healthyeating.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/macronutrients-2242006\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macronutrients 101 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, verywellfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/resources\/MyPlatePlan\/MyPlatePlan_2600cals_Age14plus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyPlate Plan: 2600 calories, Age 14+<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., choosemyplate.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/health-library\/myplate-worksheet-2600-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyPlate Worksheet: 2,600 Calories <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., saintlukeskc.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthismuch.com\/diet-plan\/2600-calorie\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your diet on autopilot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., eatthismuch.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbrc.edu\/training-and-education\/pdf\/pns\/PNS_Importance_of_Dairy.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Importance of Dairy Products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., pbrc.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/underweight\/faq-20058429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s a good way to gain weight if you&#8217;re underweight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/eathealthy\/vegetables\/vegetables-nutrients-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is it important to eat vegetables?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., choosemyplate.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Should You Know About 2600 Calorie Meal Plan? 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Diets are sometimes referred to as meal plans or even food plans. There are as well many different diets. Some are generalized so anyone can adapt them to suit their wants while others are rigid and specialized. When you look at specialized diets, there are so many food plans one can adopt. Some are based on only eating a particular type of food while others are emphasizing counting calories. An example of a food plan that counts calories is the 2600 calorie meal plan.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2600 calorie <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/clean-eating-meal-plan\/\">meal plan<\/a> is a food plan that is designed to ensure that you eat 2600 calories in a day. The key to making a diet successful is focusing on quality, quantity and macronutrients, When it comes to quality, you need to incorporate highly nutritious foods and avoid foods that will deter you from your weight journey or overall health. When it comes to quantity, you just need to make sure you meet up with the food amounts you should eat in a particular day.<\/span>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong>Importance Of Counting The Calories<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily do this by counting the calories until you make sure you get to your daily calorie intake. Getting to your daily calorie intake goal and no more helps ensure that your body can be working perfectly. When it comes to the macronutrients, there are two questions you need to ask yourself. 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