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Weight loss meal plan in Bali

By The Solimans team · Yousri Soliman’s kitchen in Bali · Updated

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A weight loss meal plan in Bali works best when the calories are known and the protein is high, so you stay full while eating less. The Solimans High Protein menu averages around 619 kcal and 54g protein per meal, and three of its lighter mains make a real day of about 1,600 kcal with over 180g protein. Every meal lists its macros, and we deliver across Canggu, Pererenan and Munggu.

How does a meal plan help with weight loss?

Fat loss comes down to eating less energy than you use, consistently. The hard part in Bali is not knowing what is in your food: café bowls, smoothie bowls and warung plates vary a lot, and a "healthy" lunch can easily pass 1,000 kcal.

With a meal plan you know the number on every plate. That makes it much easier to hold a steady deficit for weeks, which is what actually moves the needle. Mainstream guidance is a deficit of around 300–500 kcal a day below maintenance, with plenty of protein (often 1.6–2.2g per kg if you train hard) to protect muscle.

We do not promise any particular amount of weight loss. Results depend on your intake, training, sleep, stress and starting point. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication that affects appetite or blood sugar, speak to a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.

What does a 1,600–1,800 kcal day look like?

Here is a real day from week 1, Wednesday, using three High Protein mains:

Meal kcal Protein Carbs Fat Price
Seafood Shirataki 335 44g 24g 7g Rp 100K
Chicken Tawook and Tabbouleh 600 72g 33g 20g Rp 100K
Cauli Rices Chicken Satay 683 67g 43g 27g Rp 100K
Total 1,618 183g 100g 54g Rp 300K

Want a little more food? Week 2, Monday comes in slightly higher:

Meal kcal Protein Carbs Fat Price
Shirataki Chicken Stir Fry 518 57g 32g 18g Rp 100K
Chicken Tawook and Fattoush 684 79g 38g 24g Rp 100K
Beef Mashawi w/ Baked Sweet Potato 549 39g 51g 21g Rp 125K
Total 1,751 175g 121g 63g Rp 325K

Add fruit, black coffee or tea, and plenty of water, and either day lands around 1,600–1,850 kcal. If your target is lower, order two meals and keep breakfast simple; if it is higher, add a High Protein breakfast.

Work out your calories and proteinFree macro calculator that fills your week from our real menu.

Lower-calorie, high-protein meals

These mains are all 550 kcal or under, sorted by protein, so you get the most protein for the calories.

Why shirataki and cauliflower rice?

Shirataki noodles are made from konjac and are very low in calories, so swapping them in for wheat noodles or pasta cuts a large chunk of energy while keeping the dish familiar. Compare our two versions of the same idea:

Dish Version kcal Protein Carbs
Pad Thai Chicken Balanced, rice noodles 899 77g 87g
Pad Thai Chicken Shirataki High Protein, shirataki 654 72g 33g
Fit Parmigiana and Napoletana Balanced, pasta 656 65g 54g
Fit Parmigiana and Napoletana High Protein, shirataki 446 56g 15g

Same flavours, roughly 200–245 kcal less, and nearly the same protein. Cauliflower rice does the same job for our satay, cashew and mashawi dishes.

Which menu is best for cutting?

Menu Avg kcal Avg protein Avg carbs Lightest main
High Protein ~619 ~54g ~29g 308 kcal
Balanced ~718 ~50g ~65g 421 kcal
Vegan ~726 ~45g ~77g 511 kcal

The High Protein menu is the natural fit, but you can mix. Lighter Balanced options include Bolognese Pasta GF (421 kcal, 33g protein) and Seafood Pasta (545 kcal, 53g protein). Vegan and cutting? Bolognese Pasta GF (vegan) is 511 kcal with 47g protein.

Tips for losing weight in Bali

  • Watch the drinks. Smoothies, fresh juices, Bintang and cocktails add up fast and rarely fill you up.
  • Protein first. Every Solimans main has at least 29g protein on the High Protein menu, which helps with fullness.
  • Plan your eating out. If you have a dinner out, order two meals that day and save the rest of your budget for it.
  • Walk. Daily steps are an easy, low-stress way to widen a deficit in a place where most things are a short ride away.
  • Be patient. A steady deficit held for weeks beats an aggressive one you abandon after five days.

More detail in our cutting and weight loss in Bali guide, macros explained and how to stay lean on holiday in Bali.

How much does a weight loss meal plan cost?

Set-up Per day 5 days 7 days
2 High Protein meals at Rp 100K Rp 200K Rp 1M Rp 1.4M
3 High Protein meals at Rp 100K Rp 300K Rp 1.5M Rp 2.1M

Most High Protein meals are Rp 100K; beef dishes are Rp 125K and salmon Rp 140K. Looking to spend less? Our affordable meal plan page shows how. You can pause or cancel with 24 hours' notice, so a holiday week off is no problem. When you are ready, build your week and pick your lighter meals day by day.

Pick your meals for the week

15 meals a day across Balanced, High Protein and Vegan, every one with photos, price and macros. Delivered Monday to Saturday in Canggu & Pererenan.

Questions

Which Solimans meals are lowest in calories?+

The lightest mains are on the High Protein menu: Bolognese Shirataki (308 kcal, 30g protein), Seafood Shirataki (335 kcal, 44g protein) and Grill Barramundi with Tabbouleh (398 kcal, 35g protein).

How many calories should I eat to lose weight?+

Mainstream guidance is a steady deficit of around 300–500 kcal a day below your maintenance. Our macro calculator gives you an estimate; if you have a medical condition, speak to a doctor or dietitian first.

How much weight will I lose on a meal plan?+

We do not promise any amount. Results depend on your total intake, activity, sleep and starting point; the meal plan makes your calories known and consistent so a deficit is easier to hold.

Is the High Protein menu low carb?+

It is lower in carbs, averaging around 29g per meal, and 39 of its 48 mains have 40g carbs or less. It uses shirataki noodles, cauliflower rice and salads in place of most rice and pasta.

What does a 1,600 kcal day cost?+

Our week 1 Wednesday example of three High Protein mains costs Rp 300K a day. Two meals plus your own breakfast costs Rp 200K a day.

Can I get a custom plan for a medical diet?+

Yes. Custom plans can be built around your target macros, medical requirements and food preferences. Please follow your doctor's or dietitian's advice on the targets themselves.

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