High Protein 1500 Calorie Diet Plan, How to Get Started Now
Here's how you can get started with your high protein diet now.
Our high protein 1500 calorie diet plan is kept convenient and simple and includes a cycle day at the end.
As an alternative to the 1500 calorie plan - depending on your calorie requirements - check out our other diet plans:
1200 calorie diet plan
1500 calorie diet plan
convenient, high protein 1800 calorie diet plan
As with all diet plans, be careful to not eat too few calories. Losing weight by starving yourself does not work. Your body will simply shut down and go into starvation mode. And it can survive (keep its weight) with very little...
The 1500 calorie diet plan represents the lowest calorie intake we recommend for males. And the 1200 calorie diet plan represents the lowest calorie intake we can recommend if you are female.
Be sure to combine any high protein diet with an intense
exercise program. This will give you outstanding weight loss effects!
O.K. let’s check out the 1-week, high protein 1500 calorie diet plan:
Please realize that all values are good approximates but can of course vary depending, for example, on the food brands chosen.
As a general rule, drink only non-calorie drinks, coffee with little low-fat milk and sweetener and of course lot’s of
green tea
during your high protein 1500 calorie diet.
We of course give the calories and the CPF balance (Carbs / Proteins / Fat) for each meal so that you can put it directly into our
weight loss journal template or any other diet journal you use.
Remember, measuring the essentials of your weight loss program is an important success factor!
Our 1-Week Get-started, High Protein (hp) 1500 Calorie Diet Plan
(hp) 1500 Calorie Diet: Day 1
Breakfast:
Protein shake: 0.3 liter / 10 ounces of low fat milk (1% fat) with 1 scoop (30 grams / 1.1 ounces) of protein supplement powder (any taste)
Calories: 245
CPF Balance in grams: 18/32/5
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.6/1.1/0.2
CPF Balance in percent: 33/58/9
Morning Snack:
1 large Apple, 1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste)
Calories: 262
CPF Balance in grams: 52/13/1.2
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.8/0.2/0
CPF Balance in percent: 89/10/1
1500 Calorie Diet Lunch:
100 grams / 3.5 ounces of mixed lettuce salad with 125 grams / 4.4 ounces skinless chicken breast cooked with olive oil, 2 teaspoons 1-carb olive-oil vinegar dressing
Calories: 389
CPF Balance in grams: 6/42/21
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.2/1.5/0.7
CPF Balance in percent: 9/61/30
Afternoon Snack:
1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste), 1 grapefruit with sweetener
Calories: 262
CPF Balance in grams: 51/15/1.2
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.8/0.5/0
CPF Balance in percent: 76/22/2
Dinner:
Chicken Fajitas: 200 grams / 7.1 ounces Chicken Breast, 5 medium fresh mushrooms, 1/2 small onion, 1 green pepper, cooked w. 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Calories: 410
CPF Balance in grams: 14/50/16
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.5/1.8/0.6
CPF Balance in percent: 18/62/20
(hp) 1500 calorie diet, day 1 totals:
Calories: 1568
CPF Balance in grams: 141/152/44
CPF Balance in ounces: 5.0/5.4/1.6
CPF Balance in percent: 42/45/13
(hp) 1500 Calorie Diet: Day 2
Breakfast:
Protein shake: 0.3 liter / 10 ounces of low fat milk (1% fat) with 1 scoop (30 grams / 1.1 ounces) of protein supplement powder (any taste)
Calories: 245
CPF Balance in grams: 18/32/5
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.6/1.1/0.2
CPF Balance in percent: 33/58/9
Morning Snack:
Fresh, unsweetened Fruit Salad consisting out of half a large apple, half a large orange, 1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste)
Calories: 252
CPF Balance in grams: 49/14/1
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.7/0.5/0
CPF Balance in percent: 77/22/2
1500 Calorie Diet Lunch:
Tuna Salad with 100 grams / 3.5 ounces of mixed lettuce salad, 80 grams / 2.8 ounces of canned tuna light (in water), 1 medium tomato, one quarter onion and two tablespoons of one carb olive oil and vinegar salad dressing
Calories: 286
CPF Balance in grams: 13.5/22/16.5
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.5/0.8/0.6
CPF Balance in percent: 26/42/32
Afternoon Snack:
Fresh, unsweetened Fruit Salad consisting out of half a large apple, half a large orange, 1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste)
Calories: 252
CPF Balance in grams: 49/14/1
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.7/0.5/0
CPF Balance in percent: 77/22/2
Dinner:
70 grams / 2.5 ounces of Spaghetti cooked al dente, 80 grams / 2.8 ounces of Tomato Pasta Sauce, 70 grams / 2.5 ounces of skinless chicken breast
Calories: 418
CPF Balance in grams: 59/34/4.5
CPF Balance in ounces: 2.1/1.2/0.2
CPF Balance in percent: 61/35/5
(hp) 1500 calorie diet, day 2 totals:
Calories: 1453
CPF Balance in grams: 189/116/28
CPF Balance in ounces: 6.6/4.1/1.0
CPF Balance in percent: 57/35/8
(hp) 1500 Calorie Diet: Day 3
Breakfast:
Protein shake: 0.3 liter / 10 ounces of low fat milk (1% fat) with 1 scoop (30 grams / 1.1 ounces) of protein supplement powder (any taste)
Calories: 245
CPF Balance in grams: 18/32/5
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.6/1.1/0.2
CPF Balance in percent: 33/58/9
Morning Snack:
2 cups of Strawberries (300 grams / 10.7 ounces), 1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste)
Calories: 256
CPF Balance in grams: 48/15/1.5
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.7/0.5/0.1
CPF Balance in percent: 74/23/2
Lunch:
Chef Salad: 100 grams / 3.5 ounces of mixed lettuce salad, 1 medium tomato, 50 grams / 1.8 ounces Swiss low-fat cheese cut into small cubes, 2 slices (60 grams / 2.1 ounces) of low-fat ham cut into small pieces, two tablespoons of one carb olive oil and vinegar salad dressing
Calories: 340
CPF Balance in grams: 14/25/21
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.5/0.9/0.7
CPF Balance in percent: 23/42/35
Afternoon Snack:
1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste), 1 large apple
Calories: 244
CPF Balance in grams: 49/12/1
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.7/0.4/0
CPF Balance in percent: 79/19/2
Dinner:
150 grams / 5.3 ounces filet mignon beef steak cooked with Pam spray and with 1 medium onion and 200 grams / 7.1 ounces of fresh spinach
Calories: 445
CPF Balance in grams: 18/48/12
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.6/1.7/0.4
CPF Balance in percent: 23/62/15
(hp) 1500 calorie diet, day 3 totals:
Calories: 1530
CPF Balance in grams: 147/132/41
CPF Balance in ounces: 5.2/4.7/1.4
CPF Balance in percent: 46/41/13
(hp) 1500 Calorie Diet: Day 4
Breakfast:
Protein shake: 0.3 liter / 10 ounces of low fat milk (1% fat) with 1 scoop (30 grams / 1.1 ounces) of protein supplement powder (any taste)
Calories: 245
CPF Balance in grams: 18/32/5
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.6/1.1/0.2
CPF Balance in percent: 33/58/9
Morning Snack:
1 large apple
Calories: 110
CPF Balance in grams: 29/0.5/0.4
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.0/0/0
CPF Balance in percent: 97/2/1
1500 Calorie Diet Lunch:
100 grams / 3.5 ounces of mixed lettuce salad, 80 grams / 2.8 ounces of lean sirloin beef, half an avocado and two tablespoons of one-carb olive-oil and vinegar dressing
Calories: 472
CPF Balance in grams: 13/25/36
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.5/0.9/1.3
CPF Balance in percent: 18/34/49
Afternoon Snack:
1 large apple
Calories: 110
CPF Balance in grams: 29/0.5/0.4
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.0/0/0
CPF Balance in percent: 97/2/1
Dinner:
90 grams of brown rice with 80 grams / 2.8 ounces of canned tuna light (in water), half an avocado and up to four tablespoons of soy sauce
Calories: 601
CPF Balance in grams: 82/32/17
CPF Balance in ounces: 2.9/1.1/0.6
CPF Balance in percent: 54/24/22
(hp) 1500 calorie diet, day 4 totals:
Calories: 1538
CPF Balance in grams: 171/90/59
CPF Balance in ounces: 6.0/3.2/2.1
CPF Balance in percent: 53/28/18
(hp) 1500 Calorie Diet: Day 5
Breakfast:
Protein shake: 0.3 liter / 10 ounces of low fat milk (1% fat) with 1 scoop (30 grams / 1.1 ounces) of protein supplement powder (any taste)
Calories: 245
CPF Balance in grams: 18/32/5
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.6/1.1/0.2
CPF Balance in percent: 33/58/9
Morning Snack:
1 pear, 1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste)
Calories: 279
CPF Balance in grams: 57/13/0.5
CPF Balance in ounces: 2/0.6/0
CPF Balance in percent: 77/23/1
Lunch:
Cesar salad with chicken: 100 grams / 3.5 ounces of mixed lettuce salad, 200 grams / 7.1 ounces of skinless chicken breast (cooked with Pam spray), 2 Tablespoons of regular Cesar salad dressing
Calories: 399
CPF Balance in grams: 6/47/20
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.2/1.7/0.7
CPF Balance in percent: 8/64/27
Afternoon Snack:
1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste), 1 large orange
Calories: 244
CPF Balance in grams: 46/14/0.5
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.6/0.5/0
CPF Balance in percent: 76/23/1
Dinner:
200 grams / 7.1 ounces cod filet cooked with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and with half a onion, 100 grams / zucchini, 1 cup (92 grams / ) sliced green (sweet) pepper, 70 grams / fresh mushrooms
Calories: 353
CPF Balance in grams: 15/40/15
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.5/1.4/0.5
CPF Balance in percent: 21/57/21
(hp) 1500 calorie diet, day 5 totals:
Calories: 1520
CPF Balance in grams: 142/150/41
CPF Balance in ounces: 5.0/5.3/1.4
CPF Balance in percent: 43/45/12
(hp) 1500 Calorie Diet: Day 6
Breakfast:
Protein shake: 0.3 liter / 10 ounces of low fat milk (1% fat) with 1 scoop (30 grams / 1.1 ounces) of protein supplement powder (any taste)
Calories: 245
CPF Balance in grams: 18/32/5
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.6/1.1/0.2
CPF Balance in percent: 33/58/9
Morning Snack:
1 large Apple, 1 low fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) mixed with 10 grams / 0.4 ounces of protein supplement powder (vanilla taste)
Calories: 262
CPF Balance in grams: 52/13/0.6
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.8/0.5/0
CPF Balance in percent: 79/20/1
Lunch:
Low carb hamburger: 1 lean beef patty, 2 slices of low-fat American (sandwich) cheese, 4 large lettuce leafs, 1 tomato and onion slice, 1 tablespoon of low-carb ketchup, 1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise
Calories: 307
CPF Balance in grams: 8/31/18
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.3/1.1/0.6
CPF Balance in percent: 14/54/32
Afternoon Snack:
Protein shake: 0.3 liter / 10 ounces of low fat milk (1% fat) with 1 scoop (30 grams / 1.1 ounces) of protein supplement powder (any taste)
Calories: 245
CPF Balance in grams: 18/32/5
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.6/1.1/0.2
CPF Balance in percent: 33/58/9
Dinner:
100 grams / 3.5 ounces of mixed salad with 170 grams / 6 ounces of lean sirloin beef cooked with two tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of 1 carb vinegar and olive-oil dressing
Calories: 472
CPF Balance in grams: 8/52/25
CPF Balance in ounces: 0.3/1.8/0.9
CPF Balance in percent: 9/61/29
(hp) 1500 calorie diet, day 6 totals:
Calories: 1531
CPF Balance in grams: 104/160/54
CPF Balance in ounces: 3.7/5.6/1.9
CPF Balance in percent: 33/50/17
(hp) 1500 Calorie Diet: Day 7
Breakfast:
Egg Sandwich with 1 egg, omelet style, cooked with PAM spray, 2 whole wheat toasts, two slices of sandwich cheese, 1 tablespoon of low-carb ketchup, 1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise
Calories: 358
CPF Balance in grams: 30/22/17.5
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.1/0.8/0.6
CPF Balance in percent: 43/32/25
Morning Snack:
Fresh, unsweetened Fruit Salad consisting out of 1 large apple, 1 large orange, and 100 grams/ 3.5 ounces of seedless grapes, with 1 low-fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces)
Calories: 383
CPF Balance in grams: 93/9/1
CPF Balance in ounces: 3.3/0.3/0
CPF Balance in percent: 90/9/1
1500 Calorie Diet Lunch:
100 grams / 3.5 ounces spaghetti cooked al dente, 100 grams / 3.5 ounces tomato pasta sauce with mushrooms and 100 grams / 3.5 ounces lean ground beef
Calories: 636
CPF Balance in grams: 83/43/14
CPF Balance in ounces: 2.9/1.5/0.5
CPF Balance in percent: 59/31/10
Afternoon Snack:
Fresh, unsweetened Fruit Salad consisting out of 1 large apple, 1 large orange, and 100 grams/ 3.5 ounces of seedless grapes, with 1 low-fat fruit yogurt (125 grams / 4.4 ounces)
Calories: 383
CPF Balance in grams: 93/9/1
CPF Balance in ounces: 3.3/0.3/0
CPF Balance in percent: 90/9/1
Dinner:
Chicken Sandwich with 80 grams / 2.8 ounces of skinless chicken breast, cooked with Pam spray, 2 slices of whole wheat toast, 1 lettuce leaf, 1 slice of onion and tomato, 1 slice of low fat American (sandwich) cheese, 1 tablespoon of low-carb ketchup, 1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise
Calories: 330
CPF Balance in grams: 31/29/10
CPF Balance in ounces: 1.1/1.0/0.4
CPF Balance in percent: 44/41/14
(hp) 1500 calorie diet, day 7 totals:
Calories: 2090
CPF Balance in grams: 330/112/44
CPF Balance in ounces: 11.6/4.0/1.5
CPF Balance in percent: 68/23/9
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