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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 17-23)
Late summer is one of the best times to bring a little more color and flavor to the breakfast table. With peaches, berries, tomatoes, zucchini, and other seasonal produce at their peak, it’s easy to build breakfasts that feel fresh, satisfying, and nourishing without being complicated.
As summer starts to wind down, take advantage of the produce that’s still overflowing at farmers markets and grocery stores. A simple breakfast like this Egg and Tomato Breakfast Melt, Summer Mango Fruit Stone Fruit Smoothie or my Summer Quinoa Breakfast Bowl can be a delicious way to celebrate the season while fueling your morning.
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 (8/17)
B: Potato Cheddar Chive Bake with a peach
L: 2 cups Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Salad
D: Creamy Pesto Pasta with Cottage Cheese and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Total Calories: 1,180*
TUESDAY (8/18)
B: Potato Cheddar Chive Bake with a peach
L: 2 cups Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Salad
D: Shrimp Fajitas with 1 ounce avocado and Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Total Calories: 1,192*
WEDNESDAY (8/19)
B: Potato Cheddar Chive Bake with a peach
L: 2 cups Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Salad
D: Sloppy Joes on a whole wheat hamburger bun with Coleslaw and Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
Total Calories: 1,204*
THURSDAY (8/20)
B: Potato Cheddar Chive Bake with a peach
L: LEFTOVER Sloppy Joes on a whole wheat hamburger bun with Coleslaw
D: Mediterranean Boneless Pork Chops with Summer Veggies and Houston’s Couscous Salad
Total Calories: 1,137*
FRIDAY (8/21)
B: Air Fryer Breakfast Banana Split
L: LEFTOVER Sloppy Joes on a whole wheat hamburger bun with Coleslaw
D: Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables (recipe x 2) with ¾ cup brown rice
Total Calories: 1,101*
SATURDAY (8/22)
B: Bacon Egg and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich**
L: Tuna Sub-in-a-Tub (recipe x 2)
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 634*
SUNDAY (8/23)
B: Tres Leches Overnight Oats (recipe x 2)
L: Pepperoni Pizza Bites with 1 cup watermelon
D: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken with Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad
Total Calories: 1,219*
*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.
**Double dough recipe for lunch Sunday.

*Google doc
Shopping list
Produce
- 4 medium peaches
- 1 medium banana
- 1 (12-ounce) package fresh strawberries
- 1 mini watermelon
- 3 medium limes
- 3 medium PLUS 1 large lemon
- 2 small (5-ounce) Hass avocados
- 2 medium heads garlic
- 1 small shallot
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 small PLUS 1 large zucchini
- 1 small yellow squash
- 1 package sweet mini peppers (you need 20)
- 1 small PLUS 3 medium red bell peppers
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium Russet potato
- 1 ½ pounds baby red, baby Yukon or multi-color potatoes
- 1 small bunch celery
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1 (4-ounce) package mushrooms
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 small bunch scallions
- ½ small head green cabbage
- ½ small head red cabbage (or 1 bag coleslaw mix for both green and red cabbage)
- 1 small bunch radishes
- 1 small bunch/container fresh chives (can sub 2 tablespoons scallion greens in Potato Bake, if desired)
- 1 small bunch/container fresh oregano or rosemary (can sub 1 teaspoon dry in Chicken Quinoa Salad, if desired)
- 1 small PLUS 1 large bunch/container fresh basil
- 1 small bunch/container fresh mint
- 1 medium bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 small bunch fresh Italian parsley
- 1 large head Romaine or Butter lettuce
- 2 dry pints grape or cherry tomatoes
- 5 medium Heirloom tomatoes
- 5 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 small PLUS 1 medium red onions
- 3 medium yellow onions
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 package center-cut bacon
- 1 small package turkey pepperoni
- 2 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken cutlets
- 1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 pound (4) wild salmon fillets
- 1 pound (8) thin sliced center cut boneless pork chops
- 1 ¼ pounds 93% lean ground beef sirloin
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)
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Maple syrup
- Cinnamon
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for Breakfast Sandwich and Pizza Bites)
- Optional bagel toppings: everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes
- Vanilla extract
- Regular or light mayonnaise
- Red wine vinegar
- Oregano
- Chipotle chili powder
- Steak seasoning or seasoned salt
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- White wine vinegar
- Italian seasoning
- Sesame oil
- Reduced sodium soy sauce*
- Unseasoned rice vinegar
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Balsamic vinegar
- McCormick reduced sodium Montreal Chicken Seasoning
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 1 (18-pack) large eggs
- 1 pint liquid egg whites
- 1 (16-ounce) container low fat cottage cheese
- 1 (32-ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt (Fage or Stonyfield)
- 1 (8-ounce) container 2% milk
- 1 container light whipped topping
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 small chunk part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 small package feta cheese
- 1 small wedge fresh Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
Grains*
- 1 small package unbleached all-purpose or white whole wheat flour
- 1 small package protein oats (such as Bob’s Red Mill) or quick oats
- 1 small package dry quinoa
- 1 small package dry brown rice (or 3 cups pre-cooked)
- 1 small package dry whole wheat couscous
- 1 package orzo pasta
- 1 package mezze rigatoni or pasta shape of your choice
- 1 package whole wheat hamburger buns
- 1 package (taco-size) low carb tortillas (such as La Tortilla Factory) or corn tortillas
Canned and Jarred
- 1 small can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 small can light evaporated milk (can sub 2% milk in Overnight Oats, if desired)
- 1 large jar pitted kalamata olives
- 1 large jar banana peppers or pepperoncini
- 1 small jar sliced dill pickles (optional, for Tuna Sub-in-a-Tub)
- 2 (5-ounce) cans light tuna in water
- 1 (14-ounce) can reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small jar pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 (4-ounce) can or (4.5-ounce) tube tomato paste
- 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
Misc. Dry Goods
- 1 small package pecan halves (if buying from bulk bin, you need 2 tablespoons)
- 1 small package sliced almonds (if buying from bulk bin, you need 1/3 cup)
- 1 small package raisins (if buying from bulk bin, you need ½ cup)
- 1 small package basil seeds or chia seeds
- 1 small package coconut flakes (if buying from bulk bin, you need 1 teaspoon)
- 1 small package brown sugar
- 2 single-serve vanilla protein shakes (such as Fairlife)
- Monk fruit (optional, for Overnight Oats)
- Colored sprinkles (optional, for Breakfast Banana Split)
- Baking powder
*You can buy gluten free, if desired