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M&S High Budget Standard Prep Weight Loss 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 around M&S's Remarksable Value (100+ everyday staples) for roughly £55+/week. Every meal already carries at least one lower-calorie swap — egg whites instead of whole eggs, cauliflower rice, extra lean protein instead of extra carbs — to keep calories down without cutting protein.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketM&S
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£55+ estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,501 kcal95g protein161g carbs50g fat26g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1504 kcal per person110g protein · 176g carbs per person
Breakfast527 kcal · 29g protein · 52g carbs · 8 min
Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast
Made with eggs, rye bread, turmeric. Ready in 8 min — 527 kcal, 29g protein, 52g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 slices of rye bread
- ½ tsp turmeric
- black pepper, to taste
- 5g butter
- 1 generous handful baby spinach (about 30g)
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop black pepper, to taste and baby spinach, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, then cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring gently until softly set.
- Toast rye bread, then serve with the eggs and turmeric and butter.
Lunch490 kcal · 34g protein · 49g carbs · 12 min
Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Salad
Made with smoked salmon, quinoa, cucumber. Ready in 12 min — 490 kcal, 34g protein, 49g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g smoked salmon
- 80g quinoa (dry weight)
- ½ cucumber
- 1 tsp dill
- lemon juice, to taste
- 2 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 60g)
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the quinoa according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- Rinse mixed leaves, then slice or chop cucumber.
- Arrange smoked salmon, quinoa (dry weight), cucumber, dill, lemon juice, to taste and mixed leaves in a bowl.
Dinner487 kcal · 47g protein · 75g carbs · 20 min
Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry
Made with king prawns, wholewheat noodles, pak choi. Ready in 20 min — 487 kcal, 47g protein, 75g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g king prawns
- 90g wholewheat noodles (dry weight)
- 150g pak choi
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 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.
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Estimated cost: £55+/week for 1 person from M&S. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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This plan has about 21 prep-friendly meals. Start with 11 main containers, 5 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 3 five-container glass packs to provide at least 11 main meal spaces, then add the separate small tubs shown above.
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Best for regular weekday lunches, reheating at work, curry, chilli, pasta, and repeat washing.
- Material
- Glass
- Last checked
- 13 July 2026
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Plan Details And Assumptions
M&S 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 premium convenience, fresh prepared ingredients, quality proteins and smaller high-value baskets.
- Use M&S plans when the week needs quick assembly meals, salads, fish, cooked grains or prepared veg that save time.
- Balance the shop with simple staples so convenience items do not push the whole plan into a premium basket.
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 | M&S | M&S pages lean on premium convenience, fresh prepared ingredients and high-quality smaller baskets. |
| Budget | £55+/week estimate | High-budget plans can use more varied proteins, higher-calorie extras and convenience foods. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Printable meal plan PDF
M&S High Budget Standard Prep Weight Loss 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
1504 kcal - 110g protein, 176g carbs, 40g fat, 21g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (527 kcal, 29g protein, 52g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Salad (490 kcal, 34g protein, 49g carbs, 13g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry (487 kcal, 47g protein, 75g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1499 kcal - 98g protein, 172g carbs, 46g fat, 24g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (435 kcal, 25g protein, 39g carbs, 20g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (409 kcal, 26g protein, 68g carbs, 3g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Lean Sirloin Steak with Brown Rice and Roasted Veg (655 kcal, 47g protein, 65g carbs, 23g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1501 kcal - 110g protein, 162g carbs, 43g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (413 kcal, 23g protein, 39g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (452 kcal, 40g protein, 53g carbs, 8g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lentil and Turkey Sausage Casserole (636 kcal, 47g protein, 70g carbs, 17g fat, 16g fibre per person)
Thursday
1501 kcal - 110g protein, 151g carbs, 45g fat, 24g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (468 kcal, 26g protein, 45g carbs, 20g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Salad (451 kcal, 32g protein, 45g carbs, 12g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Mushroom Wholemeal Pasta (582 kcal, 52g protein, 61g carbs, 13g fat, 10g fibre per person)
Friday
1499 kcal - 97g protein, 139g carbs, 59g fat, 18g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (467 kcal, 26g protein, 45g carbs, 20g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (442 kcal, 22g protein, 15g carbs, 32g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Fajita Bowl with Brown Rice (590 kcal, 49g protein, 79g carbs, 7g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Saturday
1501 kcal - 72g protein, 157g carbs, 58g fat, 40g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (532 kcal, 9g protein, 21g carbs, 43g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: King Prawn and Avocado Salad (239 kcal, 28g protein, 9g carbs, 11g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (730 kcal, 35g protein, 127g carbs, 4g fat, 21g fibre per person)
Sunday
1502 kcal - 68g protein, 168g carbs, 62g fat, 28g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (412 kcal, 7g protein, 16g carbs, 34g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (427 kcal, 19g protein, 79g carbs, 6g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Coconut Milk Curry with Brown Rice (663 kcal, 42g protein, 73g carbs, 22g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 13
- Smoked salmon 180g
- King prawns 330g
- Green lentils 80g
- Lean sirloin steak 180g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 110g
- Turkey 3 sausages
- Red lentils 170g
- Chicken breast 470g
- Tinned chickpeas 150g
Carbs & Grains
- Rye bread 9 slices
- Quinoa 150g
- Wholewheat noodles 85g
- Brown rice 320g
- Wholemeal pasta 80g
- Wholemeal 1 roll
Vegetables
- Baby spinach 200g
- Cucumber 1 (300g required)
- Mixed leaves 240g
- Pak choi 150g
- Courgette 3
- Red pepper 3
- Onion 4
- Edamame beans 60g
- Spring onion 2
- Tinned tomatoes 2 x 400g tins (575g required)
- Celery 2 stalks
- Mushrooms 180g
- Mixed peppers 170g
- Avocado 1
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (123g required)
- Butternut squash 370g
Dairy & Eggs
- Butter 21g
- Low-fat crème fraîche 45g
- Halloumi 85g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 25g
- Coconut milk 1 x 400ml tin (323ml required)
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (141ml required)
Fruit
- Mango chunks 170g
Herbs & Spices
- Turmeric 2.25 tsp
- Black pepper, optional to taste x5
- Dill 2 tsp
- Cumin 1 tsp
- Paprika 0.75 tsp
- Garlic 6 cloves
- Thyme 1 tsp
- Curry powder 1.5 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Sweet chilli sauce 19g
- Soy sauce 1.75 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 3 cubes (makes 1500ml; 1037ml required)
- Olive oil 1.75 tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.75 tsp
- Lemon dressing 14g
- Curry paste 21g
Extras
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x2
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Fajita spice 1.75 tsp
- Chia seeds 50g
- Vanilla extract, optional to taste x2
Shopping This Plan At M&S
Premium food retailer; Remarksable Value makes a weekly prep shop feasible, but it remains the priciest option here.
Value rangeRemarksable Value (100+ everyday staples)
Loyalty pricingSparks
What M&S is good for here
- Remarksable Value covers the staples a prep plan leans on most.
- Prepared and part-prepared ingredients cut cooking time substantially on low-effort plans.
- Consistently high produce quality, which holds up better across several days of storage.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Outside Remarksable Value, costs rise sharply against every other retailer here.
- Smaller pack sizes suit one or two people better than bulk batch cooking.
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 M&S's Remarksable Value (100+ everyday staples) 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)
- Switch to M&S's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- 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
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark in place of standard yogurt for more protein at a similar calorie cost
- Add a hard-boiled egg or egg white as an afternoon snack instead of a higher-calorie option
- Swap a carb side for extra lean protein when a meal feels short on fullness
🥦 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 M&S and typically costs £55+ per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Sparks 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 each meal already has a lower-calorie substitution built in, rather than leaving that to you.
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 M&S 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 M&S — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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