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Lidl 5-a-Day Weekly Weight Loss Plan — 1,800 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 120g of protein, built around Lidl's Simply / own-brand core range for roughly £20–30/week. Protein comes from whole foods — fish, eggs, dairy, legumes — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketLidl
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,800 kcal120g protein235g carbs42g fat45g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1800 kcal per person137g protein · 210g carbs per person
Breakfast332 kcal · 17g protein · 57g carbs · 5 min
Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast
Made with reduced-sugar baked beans, wholemeal bread. Ready in 5 min — 332 kcal, 17g protein, 57g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g reduced-sugar baked beans
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Celery, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Toast or warm wholemeal bread.
- Heat reduced-sugar baked beans through in a pan or the microwave.
- Layer reduced-sugar baked beans evenly and season to taste.
Lunch462 kcal · 40g protein · 52g carbs · 25 min
Lean Beef and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Made with lean beef strips, sweet potato, mixed leaves. Ready in 25 min — 462 kcal, 40g protein, 52g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g lean beef strips
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 3 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 80g)
- ½ red onion
- 1 tbsp balsamic dressing
Check the label for: Mustard, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cut the medium sweet potato into even chunks and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) until tender and browned, then cool slightly.
- Cook the lean beef strips in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked through. Rest briefly before slicing if needed. Add red onion for the final minute and cook until fragrant.
- Cut red onion into even pieces and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, then leave to cool slightly.
- Arrange lean beef strips, medium sweet potato and mixed leaves in a bowl and finish with balsamic dressing. Keep the dressing separate if packing ahead.
Dinner733 kcal · 54g protein · 72g carbs · 20 min
Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles
Made with salmon fillet, soba noodles, miso paste. Ready in 20 min — 733 kcal, 54g protein, 72g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g salmon fillet
- 90g soba noodles (dry weight)
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 150g pak choi
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the noodles according to their packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the salmon fillet in a non-stick pan over medium heat until opaque and it flakes easily. Add pak choi and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked noodles through the pan, stir in miso paste and soy sauce, and heat through before serving with sesame seeds scattered over.
Snack273 kcal · 26g protein · 29g carbs · 3 min
Turkey Breast and Cream Cheese Roll-Up
Made with turkey breast slices, light cream cheese, cucumber slices. Ready in 3 min — 273 kcal, 26g protein, 29g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 75g turkey breast slices
- 30g light cream cheese
- 4 cucumber slices
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion turkey breast slices and cucumber slices as needed.
- Combine turkey breast slices and cucumber slices in a bowl or lidded container, adding light cream cheese just before eating.
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Estimated cost: £20–30/week for 1 person from Lidl. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Lidl 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 budget weeks built around simple staples, freezer vegetables, tins, yogurt, eggs and own-brand grains.
- Choose flexible recipes because some limited-time ranges can rotate quickly.
- For batch cooking, buy the core protein and carbohydrate first, then adapt vegetables to what is available.
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 | Lidl | Lidl pages work best with simple staples, rotating offers and flexible protein swaps. |
| Budget | £20–30/week estimate | Very cheap plans repeat staples and avoid niche products. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Lidl 5-a-Day Weekly 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 - 137g protein, 210g carbs, 49g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (332 kcal, 17g protein, 57g carbs, 3g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (462 kcal, 40g protein, 52g carbs, 11g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles (733 kcal, 54g protein, 72g carbs, 29g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Turkey Breast and Cream Cheese Roll-Up (273 kcal, 26g protein, 29g carbs, 6g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1782 kcal - 119g protein, 172g carbs, 65g fat, 41g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (301 kcal, 16g protein, 52g carbs, 2g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (502 kcal, 25g protein, 19g carbs, 36g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Slow-Cooked Lamb and Red Lentil Stew (857 kcal, 67g protein, 86g carbs, 25g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (122 kcal, 11g protein, 15g carbs, 2g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1805 kcal - 107g protein, 283g carbs, 27g fat, 55g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (298 kcal, 16g protein, 51g carbs, 2g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tofu and Noodle Stir-Fry with Soy (545 kcal, 39g protein, 66g carbs, 16g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (820 kcal, 38g protein, 150g carbs, 6g fat, 35g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (142 kcal, 14g protein, 16g carbs, 3g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Thursday
1802 kcal - 121g protein, 238g carbs, 36g fat, 49g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (371 kcal, 19g protein, 64g carbs, 3g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (630 kcal, 26g protein, 119g carbs, 3g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lamb Keema with Cauliflower Rice (698 kcal, 58g protein, 48g carbs, 30g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (103 kcal, 18g protein, 7g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Friday
1806 kcal - 161g protein, 206g carbs, 40g fat, 50g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (367 kcal, 19g protein, 63g carbs, 3g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna Niçoise Salad (491 kcal, 54g protein, 39g carbs, 14g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Lentil One-Pot Stew (835 kcal, 84g protein, 99g carbs, 13g fat, 25g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (113 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs, 10g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Saturday
1802 kcal - 78g protein, 299g carbs, 35g fat, 58g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (453 kcal, 12g protein, 76g carbs, 10g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (536 kcal, 33g protein, 89g carbs, 3g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (594 kcal, 28g protein, 115g carbs, 9g fat, 25g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (219 kcal, 5g protein, 19g carbs, 13g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Sunday
1802 kcal - 119g protein, 235g carbs, 42g fat, 30g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (420 kcal, 11g protein, 71g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice (636 kcal, 48g protein, 69g carbs, 16g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Stir-Fry with Wholewheat Noodles (604 kcal, 55g protein, 75g carbs, 11g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (142 kcal, 5g protein, 20g carbs, 6g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Lean beef strips 330g
- Salmon fillet 180g
- Turkey breast slices 80g
- Red lentils 95g
- Firm tofu 170g
- Black beans 220g
- Lean lamb mince 220g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 160g
- Eggs 1
- Chicken thighs 240g
- Green lentils 210g
- Tinned chickpeas 210g
- Chicken breast 170g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 10 slices
- Soba noodles 90g
- Wholewheat noodles 160g
- Brown rice 240g
- New potatoes 160g
- Rolled oats 100g
Vegetables
- Sweet potato 460g
- Mixed leaves 140g
- Red onion 1
- Pak choi 150g
- Cucumber 1 (95g required)
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 3
- Tinned tomatoes 4 x 400g tins (1576g required)
- Onion 5
- Carrot 3
- Celery 6 sticks
- Broccoli 240g
- Peas 90g
- Green beans 85g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (145g required)
- Spinach 210g
Dairy & Eggs
- Light cream cheese 30g
- Halloumi 95g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 230g
- Skyr 170g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (494ml required)
Fruit
- berries 55g
- Banana 2
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 14 cloves
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
- Cumin 1.5 tbsp
- Dill 1 tsp
- Ginger 2 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Garam masala 2.25 tsp
- Paprika 1.25 tbsp
Condiments & Oils
- Balsamic dressing 15g
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce 6.75 tbsp
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Honey 1 tsp
- Salsa 55g
- Almond butter 1.25 tbsp
- Peanut butter 11g
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 518ml required)
- Sesame oil 2 tsp
- Hummus 60g
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 1kg
- Mixed beans 370g
Extras
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Lean lamb shoulder 190g
- Sweetcorn 65g
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Cauliflower 330g
- Olives 1 x 300g jar (43g required)
- Almonds 30g
- Dried cranberries 21g
- stir-fry veg 150g
Shopping This Plan At Lidl
The other major discounter, closely matched with Aldi on basket price and similarly limited in range.
Value rangeSimply / own-brand core range
Loyalty pricingLidl Plus (app coupons and spend rewards)
What Lidl is good for here
- Strong bakery and fresh produce for the price point.
- Vemondo plant-based range makes vegan and vegetarian weeks cheaper than at most mainstream stores.
- Frequent Lidl Plus coupons on meat and dairy, which are the costliest part of a high-protein shop.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Middle-aisle stock is not reliable for weekly planning — treat it as a bonus, not a staple.
- Store-to-store availability varies more than at the big four.
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 Lidl's Simply / own-brand core range 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
- Add an extra tin of fish (mackerel, sardines, tuna) rather than reaching for a protein bar
- Use extra eggs or cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up between meals
- Swap a processed snack for a handful of nuts and a boiled egg to keep protein whole-food
🥦 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 Lidl and typically costs £20–30 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Lidl Plus (app coupons and spend rewards) can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 120g 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 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
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 Lidl 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 Lidl — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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