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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.
My Approach to Meal Planning
Whenever I fall out of the meal-planning habit, I end up relying on takeout, restaurant meals, and too many random snacks. Before long, I feel sluggish and the pounds start to creep back.
I’ve found that simply having a rough plan for dinners makes healthy eating much easier. I’m far less tempted to order takeout when I already know what’s for dinner.
My approach is intentionally simple. Complicated meal plans overwhelm me, so I keep a Post-it note on the counter with a handful of dinners I want to make that week. That’s it.
Since I’m usually cooking for just the two of us—and our plans often change—I like to stay flexible. Most recipes leave us with leftovers, which become easy lunches or another dinner later in the week.
For me, meal planning only works when I keep it easy. A simple plan and a fridge stocked with a few healthy basics are all I need to set myself up for success.
Want to know more? Read about my approach to realistic meal planning for busy, unpredictable lives.
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 features a combination of easy slow cooker, oven and stovetop dinners. Most will provide leftovers for additional quick and easy meals! I can’t tell you how much I love cooking once and eating twice 🙂
WW Slow Cooker Italian Beef and Lentil Soup
Easy, healthy and delicious this Weight Watchers Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Soup is one of my favorites. This is one of those dump and stir, one-pot slow cooker recipes. There’s no precooking required so it is great for busy days.
Impossible Chicken and Broccoli Pie
With just a little chopping, this dish can be prepped and ready for the oven in about 15 minutes. After about 35 minutes of baking, you’ll have dinner on the table in under an hour. You can also assemble it ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake. I’m planning to serve it alongside these delicious Parmesan Broiled Tomatoes.
Skillet Mexican Pizza
Crispy tortillas—whether white or yellow corn—are layered with seasoned fat-free beans and topped with taco sauce, cheese, and tomatoes. This vegetarian option is perfect for Pizza Night, Meatless Mondays, or any day of the week.
You can also add a little leftover shredded or chopped lean chicken breast for an extra boost of protein. I like to serve a little size salad alongside. Sauteed zucchini and corn would also be yummy.
Crock Pot Creamy Potato Cauliflower Soup
This cauliflower potato soup recipe proves that it’s possible to create a creamy and rich tasting potato soup that’s low in carbs, calories, fat and points. I didn’t really believe it was possible, but the smooth puree of cauliflower, potatoes and garlic gives the impression of being very rich, when, in reality, it is not.
I’m planning to serve this mixed green salad with goat cheese and dates alongside.
More Ways to Simplify Dinner
If you’d like even more flexible options, these resources can help make weeknight meals feel less stressful:
- WW-Friendly Vegetarian Recipes – A collection of easy, light, and delicious vegetarian dishes.
- 7-Day No-Recipe Meal Plan – A flexible, mix-and-match plan designed for busy weeks when you don’t want to follow full recipes.
- Flexible No-Recipe Meal Planning Method – My easy, customizable approach to meal prep using simple components you can turn into a variety of meals.
Customer Testimonials
I can’t tell you how thrilled we were with your menu posted this week! We are on vacation and in a condo for five weeks. Keeping meals simple. I made both the chicken broccoli pie and the broccoli cheese soup for the first time this week. Both were a big hit. Then last night we had your Caribbean Jerk Chicken which is a definite favorite. Made your lasagna soup last week!!! Yum!
I am so thankful I found your website and continue to try new things. I started WW March 2020 (online only) and have lost almost 30 pounds and am at my goal! Slow and steady wins the race!!! (Just like the tortoise and the hare).
Thank you for all your encouraging emails and wonderful recipes. We’ve been married almost 47 years. When I first found ‘my friend Martha’ as all my friends know you by, my husband said ‘you’ve always been a good cook but we never tried so many different things!’ He loves your recipes also!!!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!! ~ Joyce
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