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Aldi Quick Weight Loss Plan — 1,800 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 138g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £20–30/week. Meals need close to no active cooking — assemble-and-eat, one-pan or ready-to-eat combinations — so the plan stays realistic on the busiest days.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketAldi
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,804 kcal138g protein194g carbs55g fat26g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1800 kcal per person153g protein · 209g carbs per person
Breakfast437 kcal · 25g protein · 39g carbs · 10 min
Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast
Made with eggs, wholemeal bread, butter. Ready in 10 min — 437 kcal, 25g protein, 39g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 6g butter
- black pepper, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop black pepper, to taste, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and butter.
Lunch515 kcal · 52g protein · 46g carbs · 10 min
Chicken Tikka Wholemeal Wrap
Made with chicken tikka, wholemeal tortilla, mint yogurt sauce. Ready in 10 min — 515 kcal, 52g protein, 46g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g chicken tikka
- 1 wholemeal tortilla
- 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp mint yogurt sauce
- 2 generous handfuls lettuce (about 50g)
- 60g cucumber
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Check the label for: Mustard, Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Toast or warm wholemeal tortilla.
- Slice chicken tikka and cucumber.
- Layer chicken tikka, mint yogurt sauce, lettuce and cucumber evenly and season to taste. Roll it up tightly if you are taking it with you.
Dinner610 kcal · 59g protein · 94g carbs · 20 min
Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry
Made with king prawns, wholewheat noodles, pak choi. Ready in 20 min — 610 kcal, 59g protein, 94g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 225g king prawns
- 100g wholewheat noodles (dry weight)
- 175g pak choi
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1¼ tbsp soy sauce
- lime juice, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Crustaceans, Soybeans. Check the label for: Eggs, Fish. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the noodles according to their packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat and stir-fry the king prawns for 3-4 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Add pak choi and stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes, keeping everything moving so it stays crisp.
- Stir in sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce, toss to coat and serve with the noodles.
Snack238 kcal · 17g protein · 30g carbs · 3 min
Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese
Made with rice cakes, cottage cheese. Ready in 3 min — 238 kcal, 17g protein, 30g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 rice cakes
- 125g cottage cheese
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Top rice cakes with cottage cheese and serve.
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Estimated cost: £20–30/week for 1 person from Aldi. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Aldi Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Best for repeatable low-cost staples such as oats, rice, eggs, tins, frozen vegetables, chicken and Greek-style yogurt.
- Batch-cook plans suit Aldi well because fewer niche products means fewer swaps when ranges change.
- Use the same protein across lunches or dinners if a pack size is larger than one meal needs.
Why This Exact Plan Exists
This page is not only a title-and-macros variant. The calorie target, supermarket, diet type, budget and prep style all change the meals, shopping-list assumptions and swaps.
Shopping Logic
The list favours repeatable UK supermarket staples, grouped by protein, carbs, vegetables, dairy and extras so the basket can be checked before buying.
Practical Swaps
The swap section keeps the page usable if a product is out of stock, too expensive, or not right for the reader's diet.
| Decision | This plan uses | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie target | Built around roughly 1,800 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| Supermarket | Aldi | Aldi pages lean on own-brand staples, simple proteins, frozen veg and budget-friendly repeats. |
| Budget | £20–30/week estimate | Very cheap plans repeat staples and avoid niche products. |
| Prep style | Minimal (under 10 min/day) | Minimal-prep plans use more assembly meals, ready-to-eat staples and short cooking steps. |
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Aldi Quick Weight Loss Plan — 1,800 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily macros and the weekly shopping list.
7-day meal plan
Monday
1800 kcal - 153g protein, 209g carbs, 46g fat, 15g fibre- Breakfast: Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast (437 kcal, 25g protein, 39g carbs, 20g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken Tikka Wholemeal Wrap (515 kcal, 52g protein, 46g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry (610 kcal, 59g protein, 94g carbs, 5g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (238 kcal, 17g protein, 30g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1802 kcal - 107g protein, 175g carbs, 74g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast (335 kcal, 19g protein, 30g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Halloumi Bowl (574 kcal, 39g protein, 55g carbs, 19g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (677 kcal, 43g protein, 73g carbs, 25g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit (216 kcal, 6g protein, 17g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1798 kcal - 142g protein, 181g carbs, 60g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast (386 kcal, 22g protein, 34g carbs, 17g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Sweetcorn Jacket Potato (426 kcal, 48g protein, 54g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Roast Chicken Breast with Potatoes and Greens (741 kcal, 62g protein, 80g carbs, 21g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (245 kcal, 10g protein, 13g carbs, 19g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Thursday
1825 kcal - 146g protein, 205g carbs, 47g fat, 28g fibre- Breakfast: Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast (386 kcal, 22g protein, 34g carbs, 17g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (582 kcal, 51g protein, 68g carbs, 11g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Smoked Haddock and Potato Bake (580 kcal, 58g protein, 68g carbs, 9g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (277 kcal, 15g protein, 35g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
Friday
1798 kcal - 129g protein, 204g carbs, 50g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast (386 kcal, 22g protein, 34g carbs, 17g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Halloumi Bowl (609 kcal, 41g protein, 59g carbs, 20g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (646 kcal, 48g protein, 103g carbs, 7g fat, 26g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (157 kcal, 18g protein, 8g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Saturday
1802 kcal - 136g protein, 176g carbs, 62g fat, 19g fibre- Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries (217 kcal, 21g protein, 25g carbs, 5g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Sweetcorn Jacket Potato (428 kcal, 48g protein, 54g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Lean Sirloin Steak with Brown Rice and Roasted Veg (850 kcal, 60g protein, 85g carbs, 30g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (307 kcal, 7g protein, 12g carbs, 24g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Sunday
1804 kcal - 156g protein, 207g carbs, 44g fat, 27g fibre- Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries (241 kcal, 24g protein, 27g carbs, 5g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (704 kcal, 62g protein, 82g carbs, 13g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Sweet Potato (711 kcal, 56g protein, 80g carbs, 23g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (148 kcal, 14g protein, 18g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 10
- Chicken tikka 180g
- King prawns 240g
- Green lentils 190g
- Firm tofu 180g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 625g
- Chicken breast 230g
- Tinned chickpeas 190g
- Quorn mince 190g
- Lean sirloin steak 230g
- Pork tenderloin 230g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 10 slices
- Wholemeal 2 tortillas
- Wholewheat noodles 110g
- Rice 4 cakes
- Rice noodles 75g
- Baking potato 420g
- White potatoes 500g
- Brown rice 270g
- Wholemeal pasta 85g
Vegetables
- Lettuce 50g
- Cucumber 2 (395g required)
- Pak choi 180g
- Spring onion 7
- Carrot 230g
- Broccoli 160g
- Edamame beans 170g
- Onion 2
- Tinned tomatoes 1 x 400g tin (380g required)
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Sweet potato 230g
- Celery 3 sticks
Dairy & Eggs
- Butter 25g
- Mint yogurt sauce 35g
- Cottage cheese 260g
- Halloumi 150g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 625g
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (142ml required)
Fruit
- Pomegranate seeds 55g
- Raisins 18g
- mixed berries 220g
- Apple 2
Herbs & Spices
- Black pepper, optional to taste x5
- Garlic 9 cloves
- Parsley, optional to taste
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Cumin 0.5 tsp
- Mixed herbs 1 tsp
- Rosemary 1.25 tsp
- Dill 1.25 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Sweet chilli sauce 24g
- Soy sauce 3.5 tbsp
- Lemon dressing 30g
- Tamari 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 3.75 tbsp
- Sesame oil 2.25 tsp
- Honey 2.25 tsp
Extras
- Lime juice, optional to taste x2
- Beansprouts 90g
- Peanuts 18g
- Mixed nuts 30g
- Sweetcorn 130g
- Pumpkin seeds 35g
- Dark chocolate chips 15g
- Smoked haddock fillet 170g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 30g
- Dark chocolate 70% 35g
- Almonds 21g
Shopping This Plan At Aldi
A limited-range discounter: fewer lines per category, but consistently among the cheapest UK baskets.
Value rangeEveryday Essentials
What Aldi is good for here
- Large fresh meat and mince packs that portion well for batch cooking.
- Cheap frozen vegetables and fruit, which keep weekly costs stable.
- Own-brand dairy — Greek-style yogurt, cottage cheese, skyr — at discounter prices.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Ranges rotate and stock varies by store, so plan a fallback for any single named product.
- Fewer speciality and free-from lines than the big four, which matters for restrictive diets.
Retailer details checked 2026-07-20. Ranges and loyalty schemes change — the weekly cost estimate above is based on the plan's budget tier, not on live prices at this store.
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Buy Aldi's Everyday Essentials range for rice, pasta, oats and tins — nutritionally identical to standard lines, at the lowest price point in store
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- Use frozen chicken breast instead of fresh (saves ~£1.50/week, same protein)
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
💪 Increase protein
- Keep tinned tuna, mackerel or pre-cooked chicken on hand for a zero-prep protein top-up
- Add cottage cheese or a protein yogurt as a snack — no cooking, no extra washing up
- A ready-made protein shake covers a gap without adding a single extra step
🥦 Make it vegetarian
- Replace chicken with Quorn fillets or diced firm tofu
- Swap beef mince for tinned green lentils or plant-based mince
- Use halloumi or feta instead of meat in lunch salads
- Substitute eggs or cottage cheese for fish-based meals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this weight loss plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Aldi and typically costs £20–30 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 138g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — well above general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic weight loss plan?
Plenty of weight loss plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that meals are filtered for near-zero active cooking time, not just for being quick recipes.
Can I print this weight loss meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 1,800 kcal/day, the Aldi shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
Most recipes in this plan scale well and reheat easily. Soups, stews, and grain dishes are ideal for making in larger batches to save time midweek.
Is this plan suitable for beginners?
Yes. Recipes are rated Minimal (under 10 min/day) and use ingredients available at Aldi — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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