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Calorie Deficit: A Week in Meals

Calorie Deficit: A Week in Meals
Amelia Dunn
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So, you’re joining our Summer Challenge and you’re challenging yourself to a complete lifestyle overhaul? Sounds scary, we get it- but you don’t have to do it alone! Follow our step-by-step weekly meal plan to help kickstart your summer and reach your goals!  

What is a calorie deficit?  

Okay, so we’ve all heard of a calorie deficit, but what does it actually mean? Put simply, a calorie deficit is merely burning more calories than you consume. Cutting back on your daily calorie intake while also burning more calories than you consume is a great way to lose weight effectively and sustainably.  

Monday

Breakfast 

We usually find ourselves rushing out the door to head to exante HQ on a Monday morning- so that’s why we’ll be grabbing our world’s first clear meal replacement shake, JUICED, to enjoy on-the-go.  

Light on the stomach and filled with protein, fiber and 26 vitamins & minerals, JUICED is the best way to start the week! 

Lunch 

During our office days, we love to stay on track with nutritious and tasty salads, this is one of our all-time favourites!  

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Dinner 
On the first day back in exante HQ after a busy weekend, we’re always feeling pretty tired. If you’re the same, you’ll love our super simple, easy-to-make Veggie Chilli. 

Tuesday  

Breakfast 
What better way to start the day than with eggs? One of our total favorites has got to be classic Avo & Poached eggs. Check out our go-to recipe:
Lunch

Tuesdays are always super busy for us here at exante HQ, that’s why we always keep one of our trusty shakes to hand!  

Our core range of shakes are perfect for enjoying at your desk and are packed with protein, high in fiber and enriched with 26 vitamins & minerals- what's not to love? 

Dinner
We don’t know about you, but here on the exante team, Tuesday is Taco Night! Tuck into our ultimate Fish Tacos to liven up your day!

Wednesday

Breakfast 

Happy Hump Day! Let’s celebrate with one of our favourite exante treats- our Buttermilk Pancakes. Whether you choose to add your own toppings or keep things super simple, this is sure to put a smile on your face just in time for the midweek slump.  

Lunch

Bringing a packed lunch into the office is one of our top tips for saving money and staying on track, so this tasty Club Sandwich is one of our go-to office lunches.  

Dinner
To finish the day, we’ll be tucking into another one of our amazing recipes. Tonight, we’re going for our weeknight Orzo Paella- yum!

Thursday

Breakfast 

Looking for a quick and easy low-calorie breakfast? We’ve got you covered with our Cereal Shakes the ultimate way to kickstart your day.  

Full of fiber & protein and complete with our signature blend of vitamins & minerals, our Cereal Shakes come in two tasty flavours- check them out... 

Lunch  

Perfect to enjoy either hot or cold, this Pork & Broccoli Grain Bowl is the lunch of dreams- trust us, everyone at the office will be jealous!  

Dinner
Thursday night is Burrito Night, after all, it is almost the weekend! If you don’t want to disrupt your calorie deficit, why not cut the carbs and switch to a Burrito Bowl. Check out our yummy Burrito Bowl recipe

Friday

Breakfast

Hooray- it’s nearly the weekend! To celebrate, we’re kicking off the day with one of our all-time favourite breakfasts, the Breakfast Burrito!  

Lunch
Even though the weekend is almost upon us, we’re staying on track with our Hummus & Grilled Vegetable Wrap- the perfect packed lunch. 
Dinner
We did it! We made it to the weekend and now it’s time to celebrate with our take on the classic pizza.

Need a little help with your calorie deficit?

Remember, to be in a calorie deficit, you don’t have to deny yourself anything! Instead, focus on making healthier choices and smart swap your favourite treats.  

Check out our go-to alternative energy drink, BOOST: 

There you have it! A whole week of meals to help you shape up for summer and make healthier choices in your everyday life.  

Loving our healthy and low-calorie recipes? Take a look at what else you can enjoy on a calorie deficit:  

Amelia Dunn
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