A free 7 day flexible weight loss meal plan with ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner and a grocery list. All recipes contain macros and Weight Watchers points.

7-Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)
Spring means many things – sunshine, growth, greenery (allergies, lol), crazy weather and the start of spring sports! That can mean crazy days and hectic evenings. Make life a little easier on those nights by checking out my slow cooker recipes, like Madison’s Favorite Beef Tacos (to have ready when you get home) or a quick meal after a game or practice with these Tortilla Encrusted Chicken Tenders.
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A note on WW points
If you follow Weight Watchers, all of the recipes here have been updated to reflect what’s new weight watchers program, with dots appearing under the recipe title. The ww button in the recipe card takes you to the Weight Watchers website where you can see the recipe maker used to calculate these points and add them to your day (US only, you must be logged into your account). All cookbook recipes in the cookbook directory will also be updated!
About the menu
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve shared these free, flexible 7-day healthy eating plans (you can see my past meal plans here) intended as a guide a lot of leeway for you to add more food, Coffee, Beverages, Fruits, Snacks, Dessert, Wine, etc. or swap out recipes for dishes of your choice, you can search the index for recipes by course. Depending on your goals, you should aim for at least 1500 calories* per day. There is no one size fits all, it depends on your goals, age, weight etc.
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meal plan:
Breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday are designed for 1 person, while dinner and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed for a family of 4. Some recipes yield enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to prepare all the meals on the plan.
MONDAY (4/24)
B: Breakfast bowl with berry cottage cheese
L: Food cart style chicken salad with white sauce with ½ whole wheat pita
GB: Pizza Margherita and chickpea salad with cucumber and tomatoes
Total Calories: 1,070*
TUESDAY (4/25)
B: 2 scrambled eggs with 30g avocado, 1 slice of wholemeal toast and an orange
L: Food cart style chicken salad with white sauce with ½ whole wheat pita
D: One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac with Green Salad**
Total Calories: 1,189*
WEDNESDAY (26.4.)
B: Breakfast bowl with berry cottage cheese
L: Food cart style chicken salad with white sauce with ½ whole wheat pita
D: REMAINING One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac with green salad
Total Calories: 1,101*
THURSDAY (27.4.)
B: 2 scrambled eggs with 30g avocado, 1 slice of wholemeal toast and an orange
L: Food cart style chicken salad with white sauce with ½ whole wheat pita
D: Ground beef and broccoli stir fry with ¾ cup brown rice
Total Calories: 1,231*
FRIDAY (4/28)
B: Breakfast bowl with berry cottage cheese
L: Turkey Club and an apple
D: 3 cups Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad
Total Calories: 1,079*
SATURDAY (29.4.)
B: Bacon and Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and ½ Grapefruit
L: Turkey Club (Recipe x 4) and an apple
D: DINNER
Total Calories: 763*
SUNDAY (30.4.)
B: LEFT Bacon and Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and ½ Grapefruit
L: Warm Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Peppers, Mozzarella (Recipe x 4)
UK: Air fryer chicken breasts, garlic mashed potatoes and parmesan roasted mushrooms
Total Calories: 1,149*
*This is a guide only, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I left plenty of scope for you to add more foods, such as coffee, drinks, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
**Green Salad contains 12 cups mixed leafy greens, 4 spring onions, 1 cup each: tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, chickpeas, and ½ cup light vinaigrette. Set aside half (with dressing on side) for dinner on Wednesday.


*Google Doc
Shopping List
To produce
- 2 medium oranges (any kind)
- 4 medium grapefruits
- 2 medium limes
- 2 medium lemons
- 5 medium apples (any variety)
- 1 (6-ounce) container blackberries
- 1 (6-ounce) container of raspberries
- 1 (6-ounce) container of blueberries
- 1 (12-ounce) container of strawberries
- 1 small (5 ounces) PLUS 1 medium (6 ounces) avocado
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 large head of garlic
- 1 large shallot
- 1 (1-inch) piece of fresh ginger
- 1 medium red pepper
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large head of broccoli florets
- 2 pounds (4 medium) Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds mixed mushrooms (like white, hornbeam, crimini, shiitake, etc.)
- 1 large bunch of spring onions
- 2 large heads of romaine lettuce
- 1 large head of iceberg lettuce
- 1 (5-ounce) bag/clamshell baby spinach
- 1 (1-pound) bag/clamshell of mixed greens
- 1 small bunch/container of basil
- 1 small bunch/tin of thyme
- 1 small bunch of coriander
- 1 small bunch of Italian parsley
- 11 medium-sized vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 small red onions
- 2 medium yellow onions
meat, poultry and fish
- 1 1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ pounds (4) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large package of bacon cut in half (you will need 18 slices)
- 1 pound thinly sliced turkey breast (I like boar head)
- 1 pound cooked large shrimp
grains*
- 1 small packet of whole grain flatbread
- 1 loaf thinly sliced whole wheat bread (I like Dave’s Killer Bread)
- 1 package whole wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta shells (I like Delallo)
- 1 small package dry brown rice (or 3 cups pre-cooked)
- 1 small package all-purpose or white whole wheat flour
spices and condiments
- Extra virgin olive oil
- rapeseed oil
- cooking spray
- Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil sprayer)
- Kosher Salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
- pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
- Honey
- cumin
- oregano
- paprika
- Smoked Peppers
- cayenne pepper
- turmeric
- Regular or light mayonnaise
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- oregano
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- Chipotle Chili Powder
- Light vinaigrette (or make your own using the ingredients on the list)
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce*
- sesame oil
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
- balsamic vinegar
- onion powder
- Parsely
Milk & Other Chilled Items
- 1 18-pack large eggs
- 1 liter non-fat milk
- 1 small pan of beaten butter
- 1 small container of light sour cream
- 1 (16-ounce) container low-fat plain Greek yogurt (I like Fage or Stonyfield)
- 1 (8-ounce) container whole milk plain yogurt
- 1 (32-ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese (I like good culture)
- 1 (1 pound) piece of fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) bag of shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 (8-ounce) bag of shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese (may contain less than ¾ cup Mexican Blend).
- Chili Mac if desired)
- 1 small piece of fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) block of Gruyere cheese
Preserved and Preserved
- 1 small jar mild harissa (optional, for topping food cart chicken salad)
- 1 small can of San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 (29 ounce) can chickpeas
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can pink or red kidney beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 (16 ounce) can of non-fat refried beans
- 1 (10 ounce) can RoTel tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (32-ounce) carton of low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small jar of capers
- 2 (15-ounce) jars roasted peppers
- 2 (14 ounce) cans of artichoke hearts
Frozen
- 1 small packet of corn kernels (I like Trader Joe’s Roasted Corn)
Miscellaneous dry goods
- 1 packet of flaked almonds (if you buy them in bulk, you need 6 tablespoons)
- 1 small pack of granulated sugar
- baking powder
- cornstarch
* You can buy gluten-free if you wish