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1,800 Calorie Clean Eating Meal Plan

Meal PlansWhitney CarlsonComment
1,800 Calorie Clean Eating Meal Plan

Woah. You guys! We released our 1,500 calorie meal plan last month and you absolutely loved it. It was so great to hear from all of you about how you incorporated it into your lives. Now it's time to introduce you to our newest meal plan, the 1,800 calorie meal plan.

As we mentioned before, many people have this idea of a magical number of calories being 1,200 but that is far too few calories, especially for those who are active. Individual calorie needs will vary but let's all start fueling our bodies with enough calories! Try this meal plan to meet your goals and have great tasting food at the same time. ;)

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1,800 Calorie Clean Eating Meal Plan

Breakfast:

  • Scott drinks this protein shake for breakfast every single morning. I would say it's his obsession and has been for the last 2-3 years! This shake will keep you full because of the healthy fats, carbs, and protein. It's delicious!
  • Blueberry Avocado Protein Smoothie
    • Calories: 304
    • Fat: 14 g
    • Carbs: 27.9 g
    • Protein 17.9 g

AM Snack:

  • We also included these in our 1,500 calorie meal plan but just had to keep them in for this one too. They are so good, especially if you crave chocolate during the day! The recipe makes 4 servings (of 4 bars per serving) so after you make them, divide them up into little baggies and there's your snack for the week! You'll also be eating a serving of almonds to round out this snack.
  • 4 Chocolate Protein Bars
    • Calories: 264
    • Fat: 2.8 g
    • Carbs: 36.8 g
    • Protein 22.8 g
  • Calories: 162
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbs: 6.1 g
  • Protein 6 g

Lunch:

  • This simple and delicious avocado turkey burger is perfect to make in advance and tastes amazing, especially on an Ezekiel English Muffin! Just like breakfast, this contains the perfect mix of healthy fats, carbs, and protein. 
  • Avocado Turkey Burger on an Ezekiel English Muffin
  • Avocado Turkey Burger
    • Calories: 220
    • Fat: 13.3 g
    • Carbs: 3.7 g
    • Protein 22.8 g
  • Ezekiel English Muffin (look for these in the freezer section of your grocery store)
    • Calories: 160
    • Fat: 1 g
    • Carbs: 30 g
    • Protein 8 g

PM Snack:

  • Our 4 Ingredient Protein Pudding and Simple Baked Grapefruit are two popular recipes on our site. They are both simple but taste amazing! Even if you don't typically like grapefruit, try this recipe! Once again, you will also have a serving of almonds with your snack.
  • 4 Ingredient Protein Pudding
    • Calories: 110
    • Fat: 1.1 g
    • Carbs: 6.6 g
    • Protein 18.70 g
  • Simple Baked Grapefruit
    • Calories: 80
    • Fat: .3 g
    • Carbs: 20.5 g
    • Protein 1.5 g
  • Calories: 162
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbs: 6.1 g
  • Protein 6 g

Dinner:

  • We make this grilled orange chicken almost weekly. If you are sick of plain, boring, and dried out baked chicken, give this recipe a try! When you pair it with sweet potato cubes you have the perfect filling dinner.
  • Grilled Orange Chicken
    • Calories: 166
    • Fat: 4.7 g
    • Carbs: 3.6 g
    • Protein 25.7 g
  • Sweet-Sweet Potato Cubes
    • Calories: 118
    • Fat: 4.6 g
    • Carbs: 18.5 g
    • Protein 1.4 g

Everything listed above brings your daily totals to:

  • Calories: 1,746
  • Fat: 70 g
  • Carbs: 160 g
  • Protein: 131 g

Notes:

  • Don't forget to include veggies in your day! I consider veggies "free foods" as long as you are eating them raw or close to raw (without adding a ton of olive oil, butter, etc). We love to cut up celery, carrots, and broccoli for the week.
  • You can move around these meals if you want.
  • Don't be scared to eat protein, carbs, and fats. Your body needs all nutrients.
  • You'll notice that the calories are a little less than 1,800. Your exact calories will vary based on the brand of ingredients you use. I have calculated the macros based on the brands that we typically use.
  • If you feel like you need a snack before bed, have eggs or another protein shake. It's better that you satisfy your craving with something healthy than devouring an entire pint of ice cream! Look for a cleaner protein powder. Look at the label...it should have few ingredients, low calories, low carbs, and low sugar. Adding a plain protein shake may add 120-150 calories to your day - this is not a deal breaker!

We will definitely be sharing more meal plans soon! Make sure you are subscribed to our email list so you don't miss when they are released!

1,500 Calorie Clean Eating Meal Plan

Meal PlansWhitney Carlson3 Comments
1,500 Calorie Clean Eating Meal Plan

We hear from so many of you that are looking for meal plans. Finally, we decided to make a few that should fit many calorie needs. I know a lot of people (mainly women), think that the magic calorie number is 1,200 but that is FAR from the truth. I would say 1,500-1,800 is the minimum for most people. I'm starting with a 1,500 calorie meal plan to help encourage you to forget the idea of living on 1,200 calories.

These meals are reader favorites for a reason... they are delicious! All of the meals can be made ahead of time which is a huge time saver during the week. P.S. We share a lot of our food prep on Instagram (heandsheeatclean), Pinterest, and Facebook. So follow along!

You may also find the following posts helps as you prepare your meals for the week!

>>>> Not sure how to get started? Join our FREE 13 to Clean Challenge. It's a 13-day plan that will set you up for a lifetime of success!

>>>> Looking for a printable version of this meal plan? Click here to print!
*You will be asked for your email address and then directed to the printable meal plan.

1,500 Calorie Clean Eating Meal Plan

Breakfast:

  • This recipe for Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats was one of our very first recipes on the website and still continues to hold down a top spot! It's SO. GOOD. You can make a big batch in advance and then portion them out for the week. If you are not used to eating steel cut oats, this may seem like a lot of food but you need to fuel your body. The best way to get the correct serving size is by weighing your entire batch of oats after they cook and dividing by how many servings you made. Pair these oats with a few eggs and you have a complete breakfast.
  • 1 serving Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
    • Calories: 193
    • Fat: 3.7 g
    • Carbs: 34.3 g
    • Protein 7.4 g
  • 2 whole eggs (make them in the Instant Pot, oven, scramble them, or make an omelet
    • Calories: 140
    • Fat: 10 g
    • Carbs: 0 g
    • Protein 12 g

AM Snack:

  • These bars are everything! If you are the kind of person who needs a little chocolate during the day or you will go crazy, you must try these. The recipe makes 4 servings (of 4 bars per serving) so after you make them, divide them up into little baggies and there's your snack for the week!
  • 4 Chocolate Protein Bars
    • Calories: 264
    • Fat: 2.8 g
    • Carbs: 36.8 g
    • Protein 22.8 g

Lunch:

  • This one is a staple in our house almost every week, especially during the cooler weather. We've been making ours in the Instant Pot lately but it can also be made in the Crock Pot or stovetop.
  • 1 serving Bison Chili
    • Calories: 340
    • Fat: 15 g
    • Carbs: 22.6 g
    • Protein: 30.3 g

PM Snack:

  • We love to mix frozen berries with Greek yogurt. One option is to go ahead and mix them together when you are getting your meals prepped for the day and by the time you are ready to eat the frozen berries should be melted. Another option is to thaw the fruit and then add to the Greek Yogurt. You could also use fresh fruit but we just love the juices from the frozen fruit.
  • 2% Greek Yogurt (170 g)
    • Calories: 150
    • Fat: 4 g
    • Carbs: 8 g
    • Protein: 20 g
  • Organic Frozen Blueberries (1 cup)
    • Calories: 60
    • Fat: 0 g
    • Carbs: 18 g
    • Protein: 0 g

Dinner:

  • This casserole is another one of our top recipes! If you want to save some time on this one, make your chicken in advance (learn how to boil it here) and buy already cubed butternut squash.
  • 1 serving Savory Chicken Casserole
    • Calories: 318
    • Fat: 10 g
    • Carbs: 13.1 g
    • Protein 28.8 g

Everything listed above brings your daily totals to:

  • Calories: 1,465
  • Fat: 46 g
  • Carbs: 133 g
  • Protein: 121 g

Notes:

  • Don't forget to include veggies in your day! I consider veggies "free foods" as long as you are eating them raw or close to raw (without adding a ton of olive oil, butter, etc). We love to cut up celery, carrots, and broccoli for the week.
  • You can move around these meals if you want. Sometimes I just want eggs and oats for dinner so that's what I have!
  • Don't be scared to eat protein, carbs, and fats. Your body needs all nutrients.
  • You'll notice that the calories are a little less than 1,500. Your exact calories will vary based on the brand of ingredients you use. I have calculated the macros based on the brands that we typically use.
  • If you feel like you need a snack before bed, try our Four Ingredient Protein Pudding or a protein shake. It's better that you satisfy your craving with something healthy than devouring an entire pint of ice cream! Look for a cleaner protein powder. Look at the label...it should have few ingredients, low calories, low carbs, and low sugar. Adding a plain protein shake may add 120-150 calories to your day - this is not a deal breaker!

We will definitely be sharing more meal plans soon! Make sure you are subscribed to our email list so you don't miss when they are released!

5 Winter Activities for Non-Skiers in Jackson, Wyoming

TravelWhitney CarlsonComment
5 Winter Activities for Non-Skiers in Jackson, Wyoming

We've been going to Jackson, Wyoming every December for five years now. Jackson is well known for their downhill skiing but I actually do not ski! My husband loves to ski so he typically skis for a few days while I work from our cabin and explore the downtown area. One of my favorite things to do is attend classes at Pursue Movement Studio during the day. I walk there from our cabin, get my sweat on, and then move on with my day. As much as I love classes, I love to get outside in Jackson and explore the area during the winter.

Since I have so many people ask me about what to do in Jackson if they don't ski, I decided to put it all in one place right here for you!

P.S. If winter isn't really your thing we've also been to Jackson in September after hiking in Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park. You can read about it here.

5 Winter Activities for Non-Skiers in Jackson

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Snowshoeing

Each time we travel to Jackson we rent snowshoes so we can explore on foot for at least a day or two. We typically take ours up to Taggart Lake in Grand Teton National Park. It's freeing to be able to walk the trails in the snow. They take a few minutes to get used to but after that you'll be walking like normal in no time!

Snoeshoeing through Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming

Snoeshoeing through Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming

Snowmobiling

We just did this for the first time a few months ago and it was AMAZING. We don't buy each other gifts, we take trips instead so our snowmobiling trip was our Christmas and 10th-anniversary "gift" to each other. I'm having a hard time describing the trip, it was that amazing. I'm going to do a separate post on this soon but we took a full day trip from Jackson to Yellowstone National Park. The scenery was amazing and we were even able to see a bison in the snow! You can read the original post I did on this trip here.

We used Scenic Safaris.

Snowmobiling through Yellowstone National Park in Jackson, Wyoming

Snowmobiling through Yellowstone National Park in Jackson, Wyoming

Snowmobiling through Yellowstone National Park in Jackson, Wyoming

Snowmobiling through Yellowstone National Park in Jackson, Wyoming

Dog Sledding

Dog sledding was one of the first non-skiing winter activities we did in Jackson. It was a great experience but we probably wouldn't do it again. Honestly, after we went snowmobiling we decided that we liked that a lot more. They are two completely different experiences though so if it's on your bucket list, book it! You might just love it!

We used Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours.

Dog sledding in Jackson, Wyoming

Dog sledding in Jackson, Wyoming

Fat Tire Biking

We went fat tire biking at Cache Creek right outside of Jackson, Wyoming. If I remember correctly it was -13 degrees that day (yes, NEGATIVE!). It was an amazing experience and we will definitely do it again. If you are looking for a workout, this is it! 

We rented from Teton Mountain Bikes.

Fat Tire Biking in Jackson, Wyoming

Fat Tire Biking in Jackson, Wyoming

Fat Tire Biking in Jackson, Wyoming

Fat Tire Biking in Jackson, Wyoming

Fat Tire Biking in Jackson, Wyoming

Fat Tire Biking in Jackson, Wyoming

Sleigh Rides

This is one that I don't have any pictures for because we have never done it! It looks gorgeous though, picture a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow with huge mountains in the background - doesn't get much better than that! There are a few options for sleigh rides in Jackson. One that we see each time we visit is the one in the National Elk Refuge.

Bonus: Cross Country Skiing

I didn't include this one on my list of five because it is skiing but I think it still deserves a mention. :) Cross-country skiing is a great activity if it's just the downhill part of skiing that you don't enjoy. We've been cross-country skiing to Taggart Lake and Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park and we've been to the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, Montana twice. Even though I don't like downhill, I enjoy cross-country skiing. Give it a try - you might also!

We typically rent our skis from Skinny Skis.

Cross Country Skiing in West Yellowstone, Montana

Cross Country Skiing in West Yellowstone, Montana

Cross Country Skiing through Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming

Cross Country Skiing through Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming

If you aren't into outdoor activities, there's still plenty to do. Take a stroll through the cute stores (one of our favorites is MADE) and restaurants downtown (check out Pinky G's pizza and the hot and cold bar at Jackson Whole Grocer - this one is a little bit further out of the downtown area!). Driving around and taking in the breathtaking views is another one of our favorite things to do!

I'm a little behind (like years!) on recapping our trips but you can read this one from a few years ago when we went to Jackson, Wyoming!