Weight Watchers Meal Dinner Plan 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.
My Approach to Meal Planning
Every time I get out of the meal planning habit I end up eating too much take-out, restaurant food, unhealthy snacks. It is amazing how crappy I feel and how quickly the pounds begin to creep back.
When I have a rough idea of what I’m planning to cook for dinner in the coming week I’m much less likely to succumb to the temptation of fast food or takeout.
That being said, my approach is a casual one. Meal planning can overwhelm me if I try to do too much. So I make it SUPER EASY. I keep a post-it note on the counter with a list of a few dinners I’m planning to make. That’s it.
We are a middle-aged couple so I am mostly cooking for just the two of us. We have a fairly active social life, which means our plans are always subject to change. (Read more about my thoughts on realistic meal planning for busy, unpredictable lives.)
Most recipes make more than we can eat, so we tend to have a ready supply of leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. I enjoy finding creative ways to use and re-purpose leftovers.
I’m always asking myself, “How can I make this as easy as possible? For me meal planning works only when I keep it as simple as possible. When I have a ready supply of easy to prepare, good for me food in the fridge and pantry I’m set 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
This week features some of our comfort food favorites. I’ll plan to cook four meals that will provide lots of leftovers for lunches and evenings when all I feel like doing is rewarming something in the microwave (affiliate link).
Skinny Artichoke Spinach Baked Pasta – This creamy and delicious artichoke spinach baked pasta dish is a longtime favorite. My mom shared the recipe with me years ago and it’s still a hit every time I make it. I usually serve this creamy baked pasta with a green salad.
Salmon Patties – Salmon patties you can make in less than 20 minutes from common ingredients you probably have in your pantry and fridge. Another longtime easy recipe I turn to regularly. I’ll plan to serve them with frozen potato wedges or sweet potato wedges and a simple coleslaw or this healthy broccoli slaw.
Slow Cooker Ham & Wild Rice Soup – This simple and delicious slow cooker ham and wild rice soup is a huge hit with the family every time I make it. It’s easy to make thanks to the slow cooker. Perfect for busy days. I’ll plan to serve it with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes and cruncy bread or toast.
Sheet Plan Sausage, Onions, Peppers & Potatoes – Here’s a great easy dinner recipe that dates back to my childhood. Sausage, peppers, onions and potatoes roasted in the oven. This was one of my favorite suppers when I was growing up. My mom was making sheet pan suppers years before they were a thing! I’ll plan to serve a simple green salad alongside.
I’ll also plan to make this easy Icebox Eclair Dessert to enjoy and share!
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I hope this helps you with your own meal planning this week 🙂
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 Weight Watchers program, with points displayed in the recipe card. The WW link in the recipe card takes you to the Weight Watchers website where you can edit it using the WW recipe builder or add it to your day (U.S. only, you must be logged into your WW account).
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Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she’s not experimenting in the kitchen, you’re likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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