I often like to tell people that eating clean doesn’t mean eating less. But what does that mean?

In this blog post, I wanted to show you how much more food you can eat when you clean up your food choices! Again, I have to start with my standard disclaimer. Remember, I am NOT CERTIFIED to be writing meal plans, I just share advice based on my own life experiences. If you are looking for specific advice to meet your specific dietary needs, make sure you reach out to a registered dietitian or qualified coach for a customized plan if that is what you are looking for!

That said, check out the three 1,500 calorie options below and see for yourself how much more “bang for your buck” eating clean can often get you. The result might surprise you!

OPTION 1

MEAL 1

2 Hard Boiled Eggs

½ Cup Strawberries

½  Cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal (Measured Dry)

SNACK (1)

12 Raw Almonds

1  Light String Cheese

MEAL 2

4 oz Chicken Breast

½ Cup Brown Rice

1 Cup Broccoli

SNACK (2)

1 Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt

1 Medium apple

MEAL 3

4 oz NY Strip Steak (Fat Trimmed)

1 Small Sweet Potato (5 in long)

1 Cup Green Beans

SWEET TREAT

1 Chocolate Rice Cake

1 Serving Protein Shake

MACRO BREAKDOWN

OPTION 2

Meal 1

1 Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon Cup

Snack (1)

1 Special K Nourish Bar

Meal 2

1 Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl (Chicken, Black Beans, Fajita Veggies, Lettuce, Fresh Salsa + Lettuce)

Snack (2)

1 Premier Protein Drink

38 Chips Garden Veggie Chips

Meal 3

1 Lean Cuisine Chicken Ranch Club Flatbread Melt

MACRO BREAKDOWN

Option 3

1 Cheesecake Factory Order of Pasta Carbonara with Chicken