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.
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’m 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’m setting myself up for success.
What Do I Eat for Breakfast on Weight Watchers?
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
WW Taco Soup – a longtime classic, this zesty soup can be made on either the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Packed with zesty spices, hearty beans, and plenty of veggies, it’s a simple way to enjoy all the bold flavors of tacos in a wholesome, satisfying soup. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or whipping up an easy family dinner, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that delivers big taste with a low Points value. Plus, it leaves you with leftovers—perfect for busy days when you need a nourishing meal in no time.
Skinny Impossibly Easy Chicken Broccoli Pie – Looking for a lightened-up comfort food classic that’s quick to prepare and sure to please? This Skinny Impossibly Easy Bisquick Chicken Broccoli Pie is the answer! With tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a creamy, cheesy filling, it’s everything you love about a hearty casserole—made lighter and simpler with a few smart swaps. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals, this dish is a fuss-free way to serve up big flavor without extra Points.
Easy 4-Ingredient CrockPot Broccoli Cheese Soup – When you’re craving something creamy, cozy, and oh-so-simple, this Easy 4-Ingredient Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup is here to save the day! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can whip up a rich and velvety soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings or busy weekdays. It’s packed with cheesy goodness and tender broccoli, making it a crowd-pleaser for the whole family! We usually enjoy soup for supper with crusty bread, toast or muffins.
Easy Egg Salad Toasts – Looking for a light, satisfying meal that’s as effortless as it is elegant? These Easy Open-Face Egg Salad Toasts, inspired by Ina Garten’s classic tartine recipe, are just the thing. Creamy, flavorful egg salad atop crisp, toasted bread and smoked salmon (or smoked sliced turkey) makes for a perfect main dish when paired with a comforting cup of soup or a fresh, simple salad.
A note about WW Points
If you’re following Weight Watchers, all the recipes here on Simple Nourished Living have been updated for the new WW program, with points displayed in the recipe card. The Check the WW Points link in the recipe card takes you to the Weight Watchers App where you can edit it using the WW recipe builder or add it to your day.
(Must be logged into WW account on a mobile device, such as smartphone or tablet).
Tired of trying to decide what to cook?
If you are struggling with meal planning here are a couple 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 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
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
Hi Martha – I cannot begin to thank you enough for my month of meals. We (my husband and I) have only had the first week, but WOW, what great meals! I can’t wait for the second week. You have a customer for life! ~ Sharon S.
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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