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WW Friendly Meal Planning Ideas
My Approach to Meal Planning
What Do I Eat for Breakfast on WW?
What Do I Eat for Lunch on Weight Watchers?
This Week’s WW Dinner Suggestions with Points

WW Friendly Meal Planning Ideas

Fridays, I send out an email outlining my dinner plans for the upcoming week that are designed to work with Weight Watchers. I also publish them on my blog. This practice helps me stay on track with my meal choices and motivates me to make healthier food decisions.

By sharing my weekly dinner plans, I aim to offer a handy resource for anyone seeking meal planning ideas or looking to add variety to their diet. For even more inspiration, check out the “101 Meal Prep Ideas from Successful Weight Watchers” guide—it is packed with creative tips to keep your meals fresh and exciting!

My Approach to Meal Planning

Every time I fall out of the meal planning habit, I find myself relying on too much takeout, restaurant food, and unhealthy snacks. It’s shocking how quickly the pounds creep back—and how lousy I feel.

When I have even a rough idea of what I’m cooking for dinner in the coming week, I’m far less tempted by fast food or takeout. But my approach to meal planning is intentionally simple. Trying to do too much overwhelms me, so I keep it SUPER EASY: just a post-it note on the counter with a few dinners I plan to make. That’s it.

Since it’s just the two of us—myself and my husband—we often have leftovers. This means plenty of ready-made lunches or dinners for the next day. I enjoy finding creative ways to repurpose leftovers into something fresh and tasty.

Our social life is fairly active, and plans can change on a dime. That’s why flexibility is key for me.

Ultimately, I am always asking myself, “How can I make this as easy as possible?” For me, meal planning only works when it’s simple. As long as I have a stash of easy-to-prepare, healthy foods in the fridge and pantry, I know I am setting myself up for success.

What Do I Eat for Breakfast on WW?

Most days my breakfast is something quick like an english muffin with almond butter, avocado toast, cottage cheese with fruit, eggs, yogurt with fruit, oatmeal or a smoothie, depending on my mood and the season.

What Do I Eat for Lunch on Weight Watchers?

Lunch is usually leftovers or some combination of soup / sandwich / salad. This formula is a proven winner for me. I never fall into the temptation of takeout when I have a jar of soup, bowl of hard boiled eggs, container or leftovers and/or salad fixings staring back at me when I open the fridge!

This Week’s WW Dinner Suggestions with Points

This week I am planning to make…

bowl of kale, butternut squash, white bean soup

Kale, Squash and White Bean Soup
This cozy kale, white bean and butternut squash soup provides the ultimate in soul-satisfying, tastebud pleasing, nourishing goodness. Three highly nutritious foods come together in this tasty one pot vegetarian meal in a bowl, lending it vibrant color and flavor. I’ll serve it with wholegrain crackers with light cheese spread (such as Laughing Cow).

Textured Pottery Plate with 3 slices of meatloaf garnished with parsley. — Salsa Meatloaf

Salsa Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
Crushed Fiber One cereal replaces the more traditional bread crumbs and does a great job holding this meatloaf together. Easily adjust the heat level with your favorite salsa and chili powder. I’ll serve with a roasted or steamed veg, which for us is often broccoli.

Baked potato topped with cottage cheese, salsa and fresh chopped cilantro in a blue ceramic bowl on wooden table with fork napkin and glass of water.

Cottage Cheese Baked Potato
This us one of those old standby ideas for a super-quick and easy lunch or dinner I got from Weight Watchers eons ago. As a potato lover, it always makes me happy. A simple Shredded Romaine and Dill Salad makes a delicious accompaniment.

Peanut Butter Banana Strawberry Wrap cut in half on plate with fresh strawberries and banana slices.

Peanut Butter, Banana, Strawberry Wrap
A satisfying “no-cook” supper is sometimes just what I need. The inspiration for this quick and easy sweet and satisfying sandwich was included with a little recipe insert in the ProteinUp Flatout flatbreads I picked up at Costco. The fancy addition of crunchy granola and fresh fruit rolled around a peanut butter and fruit spread slathered wrap sounded too good to resist. It’s a healthier alternative to your classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich made on squishy white bread. I’ll serve it with a little more fruit alongside.

Salmon fillet on a bed of vegetables with colorful plaid napkins in the background. — Baked Salmon in Foil

Baked Salmon in Foil
You’ll be amazed by what little effort this baked salmon recipe requires. It’s super simple, yet so delicious and so good for you too. The foil locks in moisture and ensures that your beautiful piece of fish turns out flakey, moist, and tender.

This will be our Easter Dinner for two served with Orzo Salad and Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, I think I’ll make these Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries for dessert.

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I hope this helps you with your own meal planning this week 🙂

Tired of trying to decide what to cook?

If you are struggling with meal planning here are 3 great meal planning resources to help:

My Month of Meal Month of Meal Plans eBook
My WW friend Alisha’s 12-Week eCookbook and Meal Planner and Table for Two Meal Planner and eCookbook

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