This 7-day meal plan averages 1,794 kcal and 154 g of protein a day over 4 meals, built from our recipes. Every day lands between 1,767 and 1,805 kcal; the totals are real numbers calculated from each recipe’s grams, and the shopping list is below.
Day total1,767 kcal · 133 g protein · 197 g carbs · 51 g fat
Shopping list for the week
For one person, every recipe of the week, merged and grouped.
Meat & fish
Chicken breast, skinless1.2 kg
Salmon fillet260 g
Flank steak150 g
Tuna in water, drained150 g
Lean beef mince, 5% fat140 g
Cooked chicken breast100 g
Turkey mince, 7% fat80 g
Eggs & dairy
Skimmed milk960 g
Greek yogurt, 0% fat490 g
Unsweetened almond milk400 g
Egg whites350 g
Eggs6
Whey protein powder230 g
Light ricotta60 g
Feta60 g
Cheddara little
Parmesana little
Vegetables
Broccoli410 g
Sweet potato350 g
Cucumber280 g
Baby spinach250 g
Cherry tomatoes210 g
Pak choi200 g
Romaine lettuce170 g
Red bell pepper160 g
Avocado120 g
Asparagus100 g
Sweetcorn70 g
Red onion60 g
Carrot40 g
Rocket40 g
Spring onions40 g
Fruit
Banana460 g
Blueberries280 g
Raspberries120 g
Mango80 g
Lemon30 g
Limea little
Grains & bread
Cooked white rice1.3 kg
Rolled oats320 g
Cooked quinoa300 g
Wholewheat tortilla170 g
Beans & plant protein
Firm tofu200 g
Shelled edamame100 g
Black beans, drained60 g
Nuts, seeds & oils
Peanut butter60 g
Chia seeds30 g
Olive oil30 g
Sesame oil20 g
Sauces & sweet
Tomato salsa90 g
Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)50 g
Honey30 g
Cocoa powder30 g
Teriyaki sauce30 g
Dark chocolate, 70–85%20 g
Srirachaa little
Dijon mustarda little
Herbs, spices and extras
Cold brew coffee120 g
Garlic30 g
Fresh gingera little
Baking powdera little
Fresh coriandera little
Smoked paprikaa little
Dried Italian herbsa little
Who is this plan for?
For many moderately active women 1,800 kcal is maintenance or slow fat loss; for many men it is a fat-loss plan. The calorie calculator shows which applies to you.
Healthy meals: what makes a recipe diet-friendly?
A diet-friendly meal is not about being low-fat or “light”. A good one is high in protein (over 30 g), has vegetables and fibre, and you know exactly how many calories it has. That is what keeps you full on fewer calories. All our recipes work that way: macros calculated from real grams, eight ingredients or fewer.
Healthy breakfast: overnight oats with Greek yogurt, veggie egg muffins, protein pancakes. 400-450 kcal, 30-40 g of protein.
Lunch: chicken or beef rice bowls, tuna or chicken wraps, quinoa salads.
Light dinner: roast chicken or fish with lots of vegetables, courgetti, a fajita traybake. Many are under 400 kcal.
Snack: a protein shake, cottage cheese with fruit, yogurt dip with vegetables.
How to use the plan
Swap freely: a breakfast for another breakfast, a dinner for one with similar calories. Browse recipes by category.
For meal prep, cook the first half of the week’s lunches on Sunday; most recipes keep 3-4 days in the fridge.
Weigh in grams, at least for the first week: the daily totals come from the recipes’ grams.
Drink enough water, and after two or three weeks adjust the calories from your weekly average weight.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories should a weekly meal plan have for weight loss?
About 85% of your daily needs. For many women that is 1,500-1,800 kcal, for many men 1,800-2,200 kcal. The calorie calculator gives your number.
Can I eat the same meal on several days?
Yes; in this plan a recipe appears at most twice a week. For meal prep it is handy to repeat a lunch on two days in a row.
What should I eat for dinner on a diet?
A lean protein (chicken breast, fish, lean beef, tofu) with plenty of vegetables. The dinners in this plan are about 400-650 kcal with around 40-50 g of protein; for lighter ones, many of our dinner recipes are under 400 kcal.
What counts as a healthy breakfast?
One with protein, not only carbs: oats with yogurt, eggs on wholegrain toast, cottage cheese with fruit. 25-40 g of protein in the morning keeps you full longer.
Do I need to count calories with this plan?
No, it is already counted: the daily totals come from each recipe’s grams. In the app you log what you ate with one tap.