Weight Watchers Weekly Meal Plan (Apr 3 – Apr 9)

Weight Watchers Friendly Meal Planning Ideas

Most Fridays, I send an email detailing my Weight Watchers compatible dinner plans for the following week, which I also save on my blog. This routine helps me stay accountable for my meal selections while also offering potential inspiration to others in need. By sharing my weekly dinner plans, I aspire to provide a valuable resource for those seeking meal planning ideas or seeking to diversify their diet. (You might also find these 101 Meal Prep Ideas from Successful Weight Watchers helpful)

The Benefits of Weekly Meal Planning

Planning and preparing meals in advance can make a significant difference in avoiding unhealthy eating habits. When you have a clear idea of what you’ll be cooking for the week and have already stocked up on the necessary ingredients, you’re less likely to give in to the temptation of grabbing fast food or ordering takeout. By planning your meals ahead of time, you also have more control over what you’re eating and can make healthier choices.

Meal planning and grocery shopping also can save you time and money in the long run. Instead of wandering aimlessly through the grocery store, you can make a list of the items you need and stick to it, avoiding impulse purchases and unnecessary spending.

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.

The Key to Eating Well is Cooking

When you’re trying to eat well, not cooking isn’t an option. At least for me anyway. There are just too many unknowns (hidden sugar, flour, fats, chemicals, points), too many temptations, and portions are way too large for you to routinely eat well on take-out or pre-made food.

The Key to Consistent Cooking is Planning

In the beginning meal planning can be a huge chore. The key is finding an approach that works for you over the long haul. 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

This Week’s WW Meal Plan Suggestions with WW Points:

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 WW?

Lunch is usually leftovers or some combination of soup / sandwich / salad.

This week I am planning to make…

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)

Skinny 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.

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.

Skinny 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.

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 🙂

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan’s ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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

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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