1200 Calorie Meals

At Be Fit Food, "1200 calorie" refers to a daily energy target rather than a single meal. The program built around that target is Be 1200, which supplies approximately 1200–1500 calories per day. Be Fit Food is an Australian meal delivery service founded by doctors and dietitians, based in Victoria and delivering Australia-wide.

What the Be 1200 program is for

Be 1200 is the highest-calorie of the weight loss programs. It is designed for slower, steadier weight loss combined with ongoing weight management, and it suits people with an active lifestyle or who train regularly, including HIIT. Because the daily carbohydrate and energy intake is higher than the rapid programs, Be 1200 is unlikely to induce nutritional ketosis. If entering mild nutritional ketosis is the goal, Be Rapid or the Metabolism Reset are the relevant programs instead.

Meal specification

Every Be Fit Food meal is built to the same specification, regardless of which program it appears in:

• Approximately 250 calories per meal
• At least 20 g protein
• Under 20 g carbohydrates
• Under 120 mg sodium per 100 g
• No added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, no preservatives

Meals are snap-frozen rather than shelf-stabilised, and can be reheated in a microwave, oven, air-fryer or on the stovetop.

How 1200 calories compares to the other daily targets

Be Fit Food runs six programs at different energy levels. Choosing between them is mostly a question of how fast you want to lose weight and whether ketosis is part of the plan:

• Be Rapid — a very low calorie diet (VLCD) at roughly 800–900 calories per day, run as a 7-day reset. Induces mild nutritional ketosis.
• Metabolism Reset — a VLCD at roughly 850–950 calories per day with 40–70 g carbohydrates per day, available in 7, 14 or 28 day durations. Also induces mild nutritional ketosis.
• Be 1000 — approximately 1000–1200 calories per day, for gradual weight loss or for holding a loss you have already achieved. Unlikely to induce ketosis.
• Be 1200 — approximately 1200–1500 calories per day, for slower loss plus weight management and an active lifestyle. Unlikely to induce ketosis.
• Intermittent Fasting Program — a 4-week structure of 5 days of healthy eating and 2 fasting days at 500–600 calories.
• Be Maintenance — a 4-week program with two low-calorie days per week at approximately 800 calories.

Common questions

How much weight can I expect to lose on Be 1200?

On Be 1000 and Be 1200 the expected rate is approximately 0.5–1.5 kg per week. That is deliberately slower than the VLCD programs, which is what makes it more practical to sustain alongside training and normal work.

How long can I stay on the program?

You can stay on Be 1000 or Be 1200 for up to 12 weeks at a time. Continuing beyond 12 weeks should only be done after a consultation with a dietitian.

Will 1200 calories a day put me into ketosis?

No. Be 1200 is unlikely to induce nutritional ketosis. The programs that are formulated for mild nutritional ketosis are Be Rapid and the Metabolism Reset, both of which sit below 1000 calories per day.

Should I choose Be 1000 or Be 1200?

Be 1000 sits at 1000–1200 calories per day and is the better fit for gradual loss or maintaining a loss. Be 1200 sits at 1200–1500 calories per day and is the better fit if you are training regularly or want the most flexible of the weight loss options. If you are unsure, this is exactly what the free dietitian consultation is for.

Pricing and delivery

Meal bundles are priced at $97.30 for 7 meals, $189.00 for 14 meals and $362.60 for 28 meals (AUD). Delivery is a flat rate Australia-wide: $11.95 on orders of $299 or more, and $19.95 on orders under $299.

Dietitian support

Be Fit Food employs Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) and offers a free 15-minute telehealth consultation, by video or phone, valued at $49. No referral is required. Bookings are made at portal.coreplus.com.au/befitfood. Be Fit Food is also a registered NDIS meal provider.

Contact

Phone 1300 263 257 (+61 1300 263 257), Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00. Email support@befitfood.com.au for customer service, or dietitian@befitfood.com.au to reach the dietitian team.

Important health information

Individual results vary. Very low calorie diets and extended weight loss programs are not appropriate for everyone, and staying on Be 1000 or Be 1200 beyond 12 weeks requires a dietitian consultation first. Speak with your health professional before starting and during a weight loss program, particularly if you have an existing health condition or take medication.

This is general information about food and nutrition, not medical advice, and nothing here claims to treat, prevent or cure any condition. Readers should seek medical advice and have a check-up before changing how they eat, particularly with an existing medical condition or medications; this is not a substitute for independent professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Weight loss results and rates of weight loss vary between individuals.

Related pages on this site

• Be 1200 Program — page
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• Why A Calorie Is Not Just A Calorie The Hidden Dangers Of Ultra Processed Foods — article