A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points.

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (August 31-Sept 6)
What do you mean it’s almost Labor Day!? End of summer? Wait… what? Didn’t summer just start?
If you’re celebrating this weekend, I’ve got you covered! This Juicy Lucy burger is kid friendly while my Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger is a fun twist. Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Veggie Kabobs are perfect sides and a great way to use up those late summer veggies. Heading to a friend’s house? This Shrimp and Avocado Salad is perfect to bring along. Hosting at home? This Boozy Watermelon Lime Granita is a refreshing drink to beat the heat.
Whatever your plans, I hope your Labor Day weekend is festive, fun, and safe! And if you’re like me, let’s just pretend summer isn’t really over yet!
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. Depending on your goals, you should aim for at least 1500 calories* per day. There’s no one size fits all, this will range by your goals, your age, weight, etc.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
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Meal Plan:
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan.
MONDAY (8/31)
B: English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich (recipe x 2) and a plum
L: 2 cups White Bean Salad
D: Vegetarian Lasagna Zucchini Boats and Summer Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Total Calories: 1,313*
TUESDAY (9/1)
B: English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich and a plum
L: 2 cups White Bean Salad
D: Ground Turkey Taco Skillet with 1 ounce avocado
Total Calories: 1,414*
WEDNESDAY (9/2)
B: English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich and a plum
L: 2 cups White Bean Salad
D: Slow Cooker Korean Beef with ¾ cup white rice and Quick Cabbage Slaw
Total Calories: 1,396*
THURSDAY (9/3)
B: English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich and a plum
L: LEFTOVER Slow Cooker Korean Beef with ¾ cup white rice and 1 cup sliced cucumbers
D: Mediterranean Meatballs
Total Calories: 1,196*
FRIDAY (9/4)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey
L: LEFTOVER Slow Cooker Korean Beef with ¾ cup white rice and 1 cup sliced cucumbers
D: Flounder Piccata with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Parmesan Zucchini
Total Calories: 1,233*
SATURDAY (9/5)
B: Yogurt Waffles with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1 cup strawberries
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwiches (recipe x 4) with 1 ounce baked potato chips
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 673*
SUNDAY (9/6)
B: Tex Mex Migas
L: Tuna Melt (recipe x 2) with 8 baby carrots
D: Grilled Bourbon Chicken with Asian Edamame Fried Rice
Total Calories: 1,168*
*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

Shopping list
Produce
- 1 (1-pound) package fresh strawberries
- 1 small fresh fig
- 5 medium lemons
- 1 medium lime
- 3 small (5-ounce) Hass avocados
- 2 medium heads garlic
- 1 small shallot
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 2 medium jalapenos
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 medium ears of corn
- 2 medium English cucumbers
- 6 medium zucchini
- 1 small bunch celery
- 1 medium bag baby carrots
- 1 small bag shredded carrots
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 medium bunches scallions (you need about 15)
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 small bunch fresh Italian parsley
- 1 small bunch/container fresh basil
- 1 small bunch/container fresh dill
- 1 medium head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium head Romaine lettuce
- ½ small head green cabbage (or 1 medium bag pre-shredded)
- 1 (5-ounce) clamshell/bag baby spinach
- 1 (1-pound) container Campari tomatoes
- 5 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 small PLUS 2 medium red onions
- 1 small PLUS 2 medium yellow onions
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 package center-cut bacon or turkey bacon
- ¾ pound sliced chicken or turkey breast
- 2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 pounds chuck roast
- 1 ¼ pounds (4) flounder fillets
Condiments and Spices
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Canola oil
- Cooking spray
- Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
- Kosher salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
- Pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
- Hot sauce or ketchup (optional, for serving with English Muffin Sandwiches)
- Raw honey
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup
- Regular or light mayonnaise
- Red wine vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- White wine vinegar
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Cayenne pepper
- Apple cider vinegar
- Bay leaves
- Onion powder
- Sesame oil
- Reduced sodium soy sauce*
- Rice vinegar
- Gochujang sauce (or Korean BBQ sauce or chili garlic sauce)
- Black and white sesame seeds
- BBQ sauce
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 2 dozen large eggs
- 1 pint liquid egg whites
- 1 pint low fat buttermilk
- 1 pint unsweetened almond milk, skim milk or milk of your choice
- 1 small tub whipped butter
- 1 small tub light sour cream
- 1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 (5.3-ounce) container plain yogurt
- 1 small container tzatziki or nonfat plain Greek yogurt (optional, for serving with Mediterranean Meatballs)
- 1 (8-ounce) package regular or reduced fat sliced cheddar or American cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 (8-ounce) bag part-skim mozzarella cheese (I like Polly-O)
- 1 small package queso fresco
- 1 small wedge fresh Parmesan cheese
Grains*
- 1 small package corn tortillas
- 1 package light whole wheat English muffins
- 1 small loaf sliced whole wheat bread
- 1 small package quick oats
- 1 small package all-purpose unbleached white or white whole wheat flour
- 1 medium back tortilla chips
- 1 small package dry white rice (or 4 ½ cups pre-cooked)
- 1 small package dry brown rice (or 3 cups pre-cooked)
- 1 small package dry pearl Israeli couscous (whole wheat if you can find it)
- 1 package plain panko breadcrumbs
- 1 package seasoned breadcrumbs
Canned and Jarred
- 1 (29-ounce) can cannellini beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 jar salsa
- 1 small jar pitted Manzanilla olives
- 1 small jar capers
- 1 small jar unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 (32-ounce) carton reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
- 2 (4.5-ounce) cans tuna in water
Frozen
- 1 small bag shelled edamame
Misc. Dry Goods
- 1 small package granulated sugar
- 1 small package brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Baking powder
- 1 small package chia seeds
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- 1 small bottle bourbon
- 1 small package pecan halves (if buying from bulk bin, you need 1 tablespoon)
- 1 large bag baked potato chips
Non-Food Items
- Parchment paper
*You can buy gluten free, if desired

