Ocado Moderate Budget Standard Prep Weight Loss Plan — 1,400 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,400 kcal/day and averages 86g of protein, built around Ocado's Ocado Own Range (740+ own-label lines) for an estimated £55–70/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.
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
Chia Seed Pudding with Mango
Made with chia seeds, coconut milk, mango chunks.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 30g chia seeds
- 175ml coconut milk
- 90g mango chunks
- vanilla extract, to taste
Method
- Stir chia seeds and coconut milk together in a lidded jar or container.
- Stir well, cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir again before eating, then add mango chunks and vanilla extract, to taste. Loosen with a splash of coconut milk if needed.
Tuna and Sweetcorn Jacket Potato
Made with baking potato, tinned tuna in spring water, sweetcorn.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g baking potato
- 1 standard tin of tuna, drained
- 50g sweetcorn
- 30g low-fat Greek yogurt
Allergens in this meal: Fish, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Prick the baking potato with a fork, then bake until the skin is crisp and the middle is tender.
- Drain tuna. Mix with sweetcorn and low-fat Greek yogurt and season to taste.
- Split the baking potato, fluff the middle with a fork, spoon over the filling and serve hot.
Chicken Stir-Fry with Wholewheat Noodles
Made with chicken breast, wholewheat noodles, broccoli.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g chicken breast
- 80g wholewheat noodles (dry weight)
- ½ small head of broccoli (about 125g)
- 1¾ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame, Soybeans. Check the label for: Eggs. 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 the sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat and stir-fry the chicken breast for 3-4 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Add a small head of broccoli and stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes, keeping everything moving so it stays crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce, toss to coat and serve with the noodles.
Weekly Shopping List
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Estimated cost: £55–70/week for 1 person from Ocado. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
Protein
Carbs & Grains
Vegetables
Dairy & Eggs
Fruit
Herbs & Spices
Condiments & Oils
Tins & Jars
Extras
Container setup for this plan
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.
Best for regular weekday lunches, reheating at work, curry, chilli, pasta, and repeat washing.
- Material
- Glass
- Price and availability
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This plan includes saucy or reheated meals, so choose containers with secure, leak-resistant lids. If using plastic, check that it is suitable for reheating and follow the product instructions.
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Plan Details and Assumptions
Ocado 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 planned online shops, wider range searches, scheduled deliveries and easy repeat baskets.
- Use Ocado plans when you want M&S products, broad branded choice or specialist diet items without visiting multiple stores.
- Check substitutions and delivery cut-offs before relying on a narrow ingredient or exact pack size.
The Assumptions Behind This Plan
Every plan is built on four decisions. If one of them does not match your week, that is the part to change - the swaps below cover the common cases.
| Decision | This plan uses | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie target | Built around roughly 1,400 kcal per day | Lower-calorie days need protein, fibre and vegetables so the plan still feels like meals. |
| Supermarket | Ocado | Ocado pages suit online baskets, scheduled deliveries, M&S ranges and easy repeat shops. |
| Budget | £55–70/week estimate | Moderate plans allow more convenience items and variety without becoming premium-only. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Shopping This Plan At Ocado
Online-only, with a very wide catalogue and the M&S food range alongside its own label.
What Ocado is good for here
- The widest catalogue of any UK grocer, so speciality and diet-specific ingredients are rarely a blocker.
- Delivery slots and a saved trolley make repeating the same weekly prep shop straightforward.
- Ocado publishes a minimum-life-on-delivery policy, which suits plans that shop once and cook across the week. Check the current policy before relying on it.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Delivery fees and minimum basket sizes change the real cost of a small weekly shop.
- No physical stores, so there is no option to top up mid-week.
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 Ocado's Ocado Own Range (740+ own-label lines) 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 Ocado'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 Ocado and is estimated at £55–70 per week for one person at typical UK prices, depending on what you already have at home. Ocado Smart Pass can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 86g 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 1,400 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 1,400 kcal/day, the Ocado 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 Ocado — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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