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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.
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’s 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.
Every time I get out of the meal planning habit and resort to take-out, restaurants, and snacking on junk, it’s amazing how crappy I feel and how quickly the pounds pack on.
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.
You can read more about my approach to realistic meal planning for unpredictable schedules
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
Weight Watchers Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup
Hearty, nourishing, and brimming with flavor, this simple soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. Packed with protein-rich lentils and vibrant Swiss chard, it’s both satisfying and light. I love pairing it with a toasted light English muffin for a complete, comforting dinner that feels as good as it tastes.
Easy Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs
These easy slow cooker French onion meatballs are a deliciously simple solution for busy days. With just two ingredients, they deliver rich, savory flavor with minimal effort—just toss them in the crockpot and let dinner take care of itself! Serve this with lightenend-up mashed potatoes or rice and your favorite green vegetable.
Egg Salad
This simple, classic egg salad is creamy, satisfying, and lightened up for a healthier twist. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or served with crackers, it’s a quick and protein-packed option for lunch or an easy snack. I plan to serve it on Toasted English Muffins with Leftover Soup.
BLT Sandwiches
There’s something unbeatable about the classic combo of crispy, smoky bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato. This lighter version keeps all the flavors you love, with fewer calories but all the satisfaction. I like to pair it with a sweet and crunchy Broccoli Salad for the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
Grilled Chicken
Perfectly seasoned and tender, this grilled chicken is simple, yet full of flavor. Whether you’re grilling for a quick weeknight dinner or prepping for the week ahead, it’s an easy go-to that pairs well with almost anything. I’ll serve it with Leftover Broccoli Salad.
These lightened-up strawberry cheesecake parfaits are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy on a special occasion or whenever you’re craving something indulgent yet healthier. Layered with creamy, tangy cheesecake filling and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries, they offer all the flavor of the classic dessert but without the guilt. I’m planning to make a batch and share them with family and friends – they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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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
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 lbs. 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
I bought the Table for Two eCookbook and I love it! It saved me from giving up on my weight loss journey. The meals are delicious and so easy to cook. Having a weekly grocery list, recipes and instructions with pictures readily accessible has taken so much stress off of me in meal planning. I was tired of cooking recipes that had multiple servings and eating the left overs several times during the week. My husband loves the Table for Two recipes and he doesn’t even need to lose weight! I have recommended your site to several friends on the same journey and they love your recipes too. Thank you for all your hard work in making meal planning so easy! ~ Barbara
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I bought the 12 Week eCookbook and Meal Planner by Alisha Hughes from Meal Planning Mommies. It is great 12 weeks with a shopping list which is wonderful. I just make a copy of the list and go shopping for the week. ~ Roberta R.
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