With the focus on grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits, this meal plan offers high fiber/low fat choices consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and American Heart Association guidelines, and is balanced between carbohydrates, protein and fat. This particular meal plan is considered lacto-ovo-vegetarian because it also contains dairy and eggs. When trying to lose weight, creating a calorie deficit either by eating less or increasing physical activity is necessary. Many people choose to follow a 1,200-calorie diet plan to jumpstart weight loss and control their food intake.