The best way to I have found to maintain lean muscle, and lose fat is to spread out your meals, into mini meals, spaced throughout the day. About every 3 hours.

Meals should consist of low fat, low sugar meals, with adequate protein intake, esp. if you are resistance training on a regular basis.

Also important, is to allow yourself a cheat day once a week, so you do not binge from feeling deprived! Also important, don't go TOO crazy!
A typical day could include for a 130 lb. person:

Meal 1
5 scrambled egg whites
Fat-free cheese
!/2 wheat english muffin w/ 1 TBSP peanut butter

Meal 2
Low-fat protein shake

Meal 3
Large grilled chicken salad
Lite dressing

Meal 4
1 cup of low fat cottage cheese
1 handful of grapes

Meal 5
Grilled salmon (4 oz)
Steamed broccoli
4 large strawberries with lite whipped topping
Healthy Eating
OFF-SEASON "FREEBIES"!!
KETCHUP
SUGAR-FREE GELATIN
COTTAGE CHEESE
UNLIMITED STRAWBERRIES!! (AHH YUM!)
SWEET 'TATERS
BBQ BEANS (AND ANYTHING ELSE BBQ!)
TRAIL MIX
1 "Cheat meal" on Saturday & Sunday!
But... I am not 130 pounds! How do I know how many calories I need?

Find your personal calorie range here!
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