Kabir Khan Kabir Khan Asked 6 months ago

How many calories should lunch be for weight loss?

I'm trying to portion my meals better for weight loss and want to make sure my lunch is balanced but not too heavy. What's a good calorie range that lunch should be within for someone trying to lose weight?

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Honestly, it really depends on your total daily calorie target. My dietician explained that for weight loss, the goal is a deficit, so lunch might be around 400-500 calories for many, but it can vary based on your activity level and metabolism. She said focus on balanced meals with protein and fibre.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Arrey, yeh calories ka hisaab thoda mushkil lagta hai na? Main toh bas dhyan rakhti hoon ki ghar ka khana khaaun, thoda kam tel wala. Ek katori daal, sabzi, aur ek ya do roti. Pet bhar jaaye aur halka bhi lage.

Gopalakrishna Iyengar Gopalakrishna Iyengar Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Beta, pehle toh yeh samjho ki khana sirf pet bharne ke liye nahi hota, sehat ke liye bhi hota hai. Dopahar ko bohot heavy mat khao. Thoda dahi, ek plate sabzi aur phulka theek rehta hai. Pehle ke zamane mein log itna calorie-calorie nahi karte the, bas sehatmand khana khaate the.

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Karanjeet Singh Karanjeet Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Bro, for weight loss, I usually keep my lunch pretty light. Like, sometimes just a big bowl of chicken salad or a couple of chapatis with a lot of sabzi. Don't go too heavy warna shaam tak neend aati rehti hai gym jaane ka mann nahi karta.

Sonia Verma Sonia Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, same question I had! I tried so many things. What worked for me is not counting exact calories but making sure my lunch has a good portion of salad or raw veggies, one protein source like dal or paneer, and a small portion of carbs. It helps me feel full longer without feeling heavy.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Humare ghar pe toh usually dal-chawal ya roti-sabzi banta hai. Main kya karta hoon, chawal ki quantity thodi kam kar deta hoon aur sabzi zyada leta hoon. Aur roz ek katori salad add kar lo. Practical bhi hai aur pet bhi bharta hai, plus it helps with weight.

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