Trying to lose belly fat? Here's a full day of eating with 1,599 calories, 88g protein and gut-friendly recipes
What if you could enjoy pizza, chocolate and delicious snacks while still eating in a way that supports your weight loss goals?
One of the biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose belly fat is believing they need to survive on salads, skip meals or completely give up the foods they love.
The truth is that sustainable weight loss comes from eating balanced meals that keep you full, satisfied and energised while supporting your overall health.
For many women, particularly over 35, stubborn tummy fat can feel harder to shift than ever before. Hormonal changes, stress, poor sleep, lack of protein and poor gut health can all impact how your body stores weight and how you feel day to day.
At Zing Wellbeing, we take a holistic approach to women's health. We know that when you nourish your gut, prioritise protein, move your body and support your mental wellbeing, you're far more likely to create lasting results.
And in the Zing Wellbeing app we have over 15 meal plans to beat belly fat.
That's why so many of our meal plans focus on gut health, reducing bloating, increasing fibre intake and helping women build healthy habits that actually last.
To show you exactly what this can look like, here's a full day of eating packed with protein, fibre and gut-friendly ingredients.
Daily nutrition snapshot
🔥 1,599 calories
💪 88g protein
🌱 29g fibre
🥗 Packed with gut-friendly ingredients
🍕 Pizza for dinner
🍫 Chocolate for dessert
🥒 Five serves of vegetables and fruit
Start your day with a gut health shot
Before breakfast, start your morning with this refreshing gut health shot.
Gut health plays an important role in overall wellbeing, influencing digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function and even energy levels. One simple way to support your digestive system is by including a variety of whole foods rich in fibre and plant compounds.
Gut health shot
Ingredients
- 1 large slice fresh pineapple
- 1 large tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1/4 lemon, including peel
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup water
- Ice (optional)
Method
Blend all ingredients until smooth and enjoy immediately.
P.S you can add our organic protein powder to this too to boost your protein intake.
Calories
104 calories
Why we love it
Pineapple contains bromelain, a naturally occurring enzyme involved in digestion.
Ginger has long been used to support digestive comfort and may help reduce feelings of bloating.
Lemon provides vitamin C and beneficial plant compounds.
Turmeric contains curcumin, known for its antioxidant properties.
It's a quick and easy way to add more gut-friendly ingredients to your day.
Breakfast: strawberry chia pudding parfait
This delicious breakfast is creamy, satisfying and packed with fibre to help keep you fuller for longer.
Strawberry chia pudding parfait
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- Fresh strawberries and coconut chips for topping
Method
- Blend strawberries, honey or maple syrup, coconut milk and Greek yoghurt until smooth.
- Stir through chia seeds.
- Divide between two containers and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Once set, layer into a serving glass and top with fresh strawberries and coconut chips.
Macros per serve
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fibre: 8g
Why it's great for gut health
Strawberries provide fibre and antioxidants, while chia seeds are packed with fibre and omega-3 fats. Greek yoghurt also contributes protein and beneficial cultures, making this a nourishing way to start the day.
Lunch: Vietnamese chicken salad jar
This high-protein lunch is perfect for busy women and delivers an impressive 40g of protein.
Vietnamese chicken salad jar
Serves: 1
Dressing
- 10ml soy sauce
- 5ml sesame oil
- 5ml honey
- 5g fresh ginger, grated
- Juice of 1 lime
Salad
- 40g vermicelli noodles
- 130g cooked chicken, shredded
- 80g coleslaw mix
- 10g crushed peanuts
- Fresh mint
- 1 spring onion
- Fresh chilli
Method
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
- Layer dressing, noodles, coleslaw, chicken, herbs and peanuts into a jar.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Shake and toss before serving.
Macros per serve
- Calories: 395
- Protein: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 17g
- Fibre: 4g
Why it works
Protein is one of the most satisfying nutrients and can help support fullness between meals. Combined with fresh vegetables and herbs, this lunch is both nourishing and delicious.
Afternoon snack: crunchy veggie and hummus snack jar
This colourful snack is loaded with fibre and is a fantastic way to increase your daily vegetable intake.
Crunchy veggie and hummus snack jar
Makes: 4 jars
Ingredients
- 200g hummus
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
- 2 carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 red capsicum, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
Method
- Mix olive oil and smoked paprika through the hummus.
- Spoon into the bottom of small jars.
- Arrange vegetable sticks upright into the hummus.
- Store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Macros per jar
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Fibre: 7g
Why it's great
This snack delivers a huge fibre boost while adding a variety of colourful vegetables that help support overall gut health.
Dinner: pizza pocket
Who says healthy eating means giving up pizza?
This high-protein pizza pocket delivers all the flavours you love while helping you hit your daily protein target.
Pizza pocket
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 200g chicken mince
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 to 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp red onion, diced
- 2-3 tomato slices
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 3 slices salami
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Method
- Mix chicken mince with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Flatten into a rectangle on baking paper.
- Add tomato paste, cheese, onion, tomato, spinach and salami.
- Fold over into a pocket.
- Coat with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.
Macros per serve
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 25.3g
- Carbohydrates: 18.4g
- Fat: 15.7g
- Fibre: 3.1g
Why we love it
This recipe proves that healthy eating doesn't need to be boring or restrictive. You can still enjoy your favourite flavours while prioritising protein and nutritious ingredients.
After dinner snack: snickers rice cake bar with berries
If you're someone who enjoys something sweet after dinner, this is the perfect option.
Snickers rice cake bars
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 80g peanut butter
- 100g maple syrup
- 3 Medjool dates, chopped
- 4-5 brown rice cakes, crushed
- 25g unsalted peanuts, crushed
- 80g dark chocolate
Method
- Combine peanut butter and maple syrup.
- Stir through rice cakes, peanuts and dates.
- Press into a lined loaf tin.
- Pour melted chocolate over the top.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours before slicing.
Serve with ½ cup mixed berries.
Macros per serve
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 7.3g
- Carbohydrates: 29.2g
- Fat: 13.4g
- Fibre: 3.7g
Why it's a great option
The combination of healthy fats, dark chocolate and berries makes this a satisfying dessert that feels indulgent while still fitting into a balanced day of eating.
Why this meal plan works
The reason this day of eating works so well is because it focuses on the fundamentals.
Protein at every meal
With almost 90g of protein across the day, these meals help support fullness and make it easier to manage hunger.
Plenty of fibre
At almost 30g of fibre, this meal plan supports digestive health and helps keep you feeling satisfied throughout the day.
Gut-friendly ingredients
From chia seeds and berries to pineapple, ginger, colourful vegetables and hummus, this day includes a wide variety of ingredients that support overall gut health.
Real food that tastes amazing
Most importantly, these meals are enjoyable. Healthy eating should never feel like punishment.
Check out a few of the results of women getting amazing results on the Zing Wellbeing program and app
Want more recipes like this?
This is just one day from inside the Zing Wellbeing app.
When you join Zing Wellbeing you'll get access to:
✅ Over 2,000 healthy recipes
✅ More than 100 meal plans
✅ Gut health meal plans
✅ Anti-bloat meal plans
✅ High protein meal plans
✅ Menopause support programs
✅ Home workouts
✅ Strength training programs
✅ Walking challenges
✅ Mental wellbeing programs
✅ Expert coaching and support
Whether your goal is to lose weight, reduce bloating, improve your gut health, increase your energy or simply feel more confident in your own skin, you'll find everything you need inside Zing Wellbeing.
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