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 (Sept 25-Oct 1)
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A note about WW Points
If you’re following Weight Watchers, all the recipes here have been updated to reflect the new Weight Watchers program, with points displayed under the recipe title. The ww button in the recipe card takes you to the Weight Watchers website where you can see the recipe builder used to determine those points and add it to your day (US only, you must be logged into your account). All cookbook recipes in the cookbook index are also updated!
About The Meal Plan
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 (9/25)
B: Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups with a banana
L: 5-Ingredient Salmon Salad on 1 slice sourdough bread and an apple
D: Whole Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary with Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Total Calories: 1,098*
TUESDAY (9/26)
B: Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups with a banana
L: 5-Ingredient Salmon Salad on 1 slice sourdough bread and an apple
D: Ground Turkey Taco Skillet
Total Calories: 1,047*
WEDNESDAY (9/27)
B: Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups with a banana
L: 5-Ingredient Salmon Salad on 1 slice sourdough bread and an apple
D: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies with a green salad**
Total Calories: 1,000*
THURSDAY (9/28)
B: Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups with a banana
L: LEFTOVER Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies with a green salad
D: Skillet French Onion Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
Total Calories: 1,169*
FRIDAY (9/29)
B: Feta Eggs with Zucchini
L: LEFTOVER Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies with a green salad
D: Shrimp and Andouille Sheet Pan Dinner
Total Calories: 1,135*
SATURDAY (9/30)
B: Berry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl (recipe x 4)
L: Stuffed Pepper Soup
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 517*
SUNDAY (10/1)
B: Banana Bread Recipe with 2 scrambled eggs
L: Lemony Hearts of Palm Salad with Avocado and Perfect Air Fryer Shrimp
D: Meatloaf and Brown Gravy with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Total Calories: 1,105*
*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1,500 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.
** Green salad includes 9 cups mixed greens, 3 scallions, ¾ cup each: tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, chickpeas and ½ cup light vinaigrette. Set aside 2 servings for lunch Thurs/Fri.


Shopping List
Produce
- 3 medium apples (any variety)
- 4 small PLUS 3 large bananas
- 4 medium lemons
- 1 medium lime
- 1 (6-ounce) container blackberries
- 1 (6-ounce) container blueberries
- 1 (6-ounce) container raspberries
- 1 (12-ounce) container strawberries
- 1 medium (5-ounce) Hass avocado
- 2 medium heads garlic
- 1 medium jalapeno
- 2 medium red bell peppers
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 pounds green beans
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 2 pounds cauliflower
- 1 ½ pounds broccoli florets
- 1 pound whole cremini mushrooms
- 5 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 small bunch celery
- 1 small bunch scallions
- 1 small bunch fresh Italian parsley
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 small bunch/container fresh thyme
- 1 small bunch/container fresh rosemary
- 1 (1-pound) bag/clamshell mixed greens
- 1 (5-ounce) bag/clamshell baby arugula
- 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1 medium heirloom tomato
- 2 large Vidalia onions
- 1 small PLUS 1 large red onion
- 1 small PLUS 4 medium PLUS 1 large yellow onions
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 (8-ounce) skinless salmon fillet
- ¾ pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 ¼-pounds jumbo peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 (3-pound) whole roasted chicken
- 1 pound (4) boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 2 ½ pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
- 1 ½ pounds 90% lean ground beef
- ¾ pound smoked sausage (preferably andouille)
Grains*
- 1 small package quick oats
- 1 medium package unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 loaf sliced sourdough bread
- 1 (16-ounce) package rotini pasta (I like Delallo)
- 1 package seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 small package dry brown rice (or 3 cups pre-cooked)
- 1 small package tortilla chips
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)
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Vanilla extract
- Mayonnaise
- Herbs de Provence
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Cayenne
- Nutmeg
- Light vinaigrette (or make your own with ingredients in list)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Bay leaves
- Worcestershire sauce
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Creole seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Honey or maple syrup (optional for Berry Cottage Cheese Bowls)
- Marjoram
- Parsley
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 1 18-pack large eggs
- 1 (8-ounce) tub light sour cream (I like Breakstone’s)
- 1 (8-ounce) carton low fat (1%) buttermilk
- 1 pint nonfat milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container 1% milk
- 1 quart container unsweetened almond milk
- 1 small box unsalted butter
- 1 small box butter
- 1 small tub whipped butter (can sub regular butter in Mashed Potatoes, if desired)
- 2 (16-ounce) cartons low fat cottage cheese (I like Good Culture)
- 1 (6-ounce) container low fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small block Gruyere cheese
- 1 small block Gouda cheese
- 1 small block light sharp cheddar cheese (I like Cabot)
- 1 small wedge fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 small package feta cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) bag reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
Canned and Jarred
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pumpkin puree
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 medium jar salsa
- 1 (32-ounce) carton beef broth or stock
- 1 (32-ounce) carton reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm
- 1 small jar unsweetened apple sauce
Frozen
- 1 small bag corn kernels
Misc. Dry Goods
- 1 small package slivered almonds (if buying from bulk bin, you need ½ cup)
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- 1 small package light brown sugar (can sub monk fruit in Banana Bread, if desired)
- 1 package brown monk fruit sweetener
- 1 small package powdered sugar
- 1 small package granulated sugar
*You can buy gluten free, if desired