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Weight Loss Meal Plan — 1,500 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,500 kcal/day and averages 95g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket for roughly £30–40/week. Meals lean on lower-fat protein — chicken breast, white fish, egg whites, low-fat dairy — so each meal carries more protein for the calories it costs, leaving room to hit the day's target without relying on volume alone.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketGeneric UK supermarket
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,497 kcal95g protein181g carbs42g fat28g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1497 kcal per person108g protein · 187g carbs per person
Breakfast333 kcal · 9g protein · 47g carbs · 5 min
Smashed Avocado on Rye Toast with Cherry Tomatoes
Made with rye bread, avocado, cherry tomatoes. Ready in 5 min — 333 kcal, 9g protein, 47g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 slices of rye bread
- ½ avocado
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- chilli flakes, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Toast or warm rye bread.
- Heat chilli flakes, to taste through in a pan or the microwave and slice avocado and cherry tomatoes.
- Layer avocado, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice and chilli flakes, to taste evenly.
Lunch592 kcal · 50g protein · 73g carbs · 20 min
Chicken, Broccoli and Brown Rice Prep Bowl
Made with chicken breast, broccoli, brown rice. Ready in 20 min — 592 kcal, 50g protein, 73g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g chicken breast
- ½ small head of broccoli (about 175g)
- 80g brown rice (dry weight)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- Cook the chicken breast in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked through. Rest briefly before slicing if needed. Add garlic for the final minute and cook until fragrant.
- Slice or chop small head of broccoli.
- Arrange chicken breast, small head of broccoli and brown rice (dry weight) in a bowl and finish with soy sauce and olive oil.
Dinner572 kcal · 49g protein · 67g carbs · 35 min
Lean Turkey Mince Stuffed Peppers
Made with turkey mince lean, mixed peppers, brown rice. Ready in 35 min — 572 kcal, 49g protein, 67g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g lean turkey mince
- 4 mixed peppers
- 80g cooked brown rice
- ½ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
Method
- Have the cooked brown rice ready, reheating gently if serving hot.
- Meanwhile, cook the lean turkey mince in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring, until browned and hot through. Add mixed peppers, tomatoes, onion and garlic and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked rice through the pan, season to taste and serve hot.
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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Generic UK supermarket. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Generic UK Supermarket Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Use common UK staples first: oats, rice, potatoes, pasta, eggs, tins, frozen vegetables, yogurt and lean protein.
- Keep branded products optional so the plan still works at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Iceland, Waitrose, Ocado, M&S or Co-op.
- Check cupboard items before shopping because sauces, oil, spices, oats and rice are often already at home.
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 1,500 kcal per day | Lower-calorie days need protein, fibre and vegetables so the plan still feels like meals. |
| Supermarket | Generic UK supermarket | Generic UK pages use widely available supermarket ingredients and average-price assumptions. |
| Budget | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
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Weight Loss Meal Plan — 1,500 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
1497 kcal - 108g protein, 187g carbs, 33g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Smashed Avocado on Rye Toast with Cherry Tomatoes (333 kcal, 9g protein, 47g carbs, 12g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken, Broccoli and Brown Rice Prep Bowl (592 kcal, 50g protein, 73g carbs, 11g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Turkey Mince Stuffed Peppers (572 kcal, 49g protein, 67g carbs, 10g fat, 16g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1482 kcal - 101g protein, 164g carbs, 49g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Smashed Avocado on Rye Toast with Cherry Tomatoes (433 kcal, 12g protein, 67g carbs, 13g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Vegetable Frittata Slice with Green Salad (491 kcal, 34g protein, 27g carbs, 28g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Cod with New Potatoes and Green Beans (558 kcal, 55g protein, 70g carbs, 8g fat, 12g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1499 kcal - 87g protein, 146g carbs, 60g fat, 22g fibre- Breakfast: Smashed Avocado on Rye Toast with Cherry Tomatoes (333 kcal, 9g protein, 47g carbs, 12g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (493 kcal, 25g protein, 19g carbs, 35g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice and Frozen Veg (673 kcal, 53g protein, 80g carbs, 13g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Thursday
1499 kcal - 116g protein, 196g carbs, 27g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Smashed Avocado on Rye Toast with Cherry Tomatoes (365 kcal, 10g protein, 53g carbs, 12g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Sweetcorn Jacket Potato (409 kcal, 46g protein, 52g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (725 kcal, 60g protein, 91g carbs, 12g fat, 16g fibre per person)
Friday
1501 kcal - 96g protein, 165g carbs, 46g fat, 19g fibre- Breakfast: Smashed Avocado on Rye Toast with Cherry Tomatoes (365 kcal, 10g protein, 53g carbs, 12g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Turkey Mince and Brown Rice Meal Prep Bowl (577 kcal, 47g protein, 69g carbs, 9g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Mackerel with Warm Potato Salad (559 kcal, 39g protein, 43g carbs, 25g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Saturday
1500 kcal - 95g protein, 183g carbs, 44g fat, 29g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (443 kcal, 14g protein, 66g carbs, 13g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (484 kcal, 33g protein, 36g carbs, 21g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Tagine with Wholemeal Couscous (573 kcal, 48g protein, 81g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
Sunday
1498 kcal - 63g protein, 226g carbs, 38g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (473 kcal, 15g protein, 70g carbs, 14g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (472 kcal, 21g protein, 87g carbs, 6g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables (553 kcal, 27g protein, 69g carbs, 18g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Chicken breast 170g
- Turkey mince lean 575g
- Eggs 6
- Cod fillet 250g
- Lean beef strips 190g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 150g
- Mackerel fillet 180g
- Salmon fillet 110g
- Chicken thighs 160g
- Tinned chickpeas 230g
Carbs & Grains
- Rye bread 10 slices
- Brown rice 440g
- New potatoes 550g
- Baking potato 200g
- Wholemeal pasta 90g
- Rolled oats 120g
- Quinoa 60g
- Wholemeal couscous 60g
Vegetables
- Avocado 3
- Cherry tomatoes 2 x 300g packs (514g required)
- Broccoli 190g
- Mixed peppers 575g
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (879g required)
- Onion 4
- Courgette 3
- Red pepper 3
- Mixed leaves 130g
- Green beans 190g
- peas 80g
- Spring onion 5
- Watercress 40g
- Baby spinach 120g
- Cucumber 1 (36g required)
- mixed veg 160g
Dairy & Eggs
- Halloumi 95g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 30g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (299ml required)
Fruit
- Banana 2
Herbs & Spices
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste x5
- Garlic 11 cloves
- Parsley, optional to taste
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Mixed herbs 1 tsp
- Curry powder 1.75 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Soy sauce 4.5 tbsp
- Olive oil 2.25 tbsp
- Chicken stock 100ml
- Mustard dressing 19g
- Peanut butter 24g
- Lemon dressing 11g
- Sesame oil 0.75 tsp
Extras
- Lemon juice 1.75 tbsp
- Lemon 2
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- stir-fry veg 190g
- Sweetcorn 60g
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
- Chia seeds 8g
- Pumpkin seeds 7g
- Ras el hanout 1.5 tsp
Shopping This Plan At Generic UK supermarket
Built from ingredients stocked by every major UK supermarket, using average UK pricing rather than one retailer.
Value rangeOwn-brand equivalents at any major retailer
What Generic UK supermarket is good for here
- Ingredients are chosen from staples that most UK supermarkets carry, so the plan should work wherever you shop, though ranges still vary by store.
- Easy to swap to a specific retailer later without changing the meals.
- Costs reflect a mid-market average rather than the cheapest or priciest store.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Shopping entirely at a discounter will usually come in below the estimate; a premium store above it.
- No loyalty-scheme pricing is assumed.
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 own-brand rolled oats, rice, pasta and tins — nutritionally identical to branded, at any supermarket
- 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
- Add extra egg whites (3–4) to a breakfast instead of whole eggs — protein without the extra fat
- Swap a carb portion for extra chicken breast or white fish on higher-hunger days
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark instead of standard yogurt for the same volume, far more protein
🥦 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 a generic UK supermarket and typically costs £30–40 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 95g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — in line with 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 1,500 kcal target — the difference here is that the meal selection is biased toward lower-fat protein sources rather than just hitting a protein number however it can.
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 1,500 kcal/day, the generic UK supermarket 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 Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at a generic UK supermarket — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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