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Tesco High-Protein High-Carb Weekly Gym Beginner Plan — 1,800 kcal
Free printable UK gym beginner meal plan for Tesco: 7 days at ~1,800 kcal/day, £40–55/week estimate, macros and shopping list.
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1800 kcal per person147g protein · 192g carbs per person
Breakfast461 kcal · 21g protein · 58g carbs · 5 min
Ricotta Toast with Berries
Made with ricotta cheese, wholemeal bread, frozen berries. Ready in 5 min — 461 kcal, 21g protein, 58g carbs.
Recipe
- Toast or warm the bread, bagel, wrap, or pitta if preferred.
- Prepare the filling ingredients: Ricotta cheese 120g, Wholemeal bread 2 slices, Frozen berries 95g, Honey 1.25 tsp.
- Layer the filling evenly, season to taste, and serve or wrap tightly for later.
Lunch409 kcal · 48g protein · 21g carbs · 15 min
Turkey Mince Lettuce Cups with Hoisin
Made with turkey mince lean, romaine lettuce leaves, spring onion. Ready in 15 min — 409 kcal, 48g protein, 21g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Turkey mince lean 215g, Romaine lettuce leaves 5, Spring onion 2, Hoisin sauce 25g, Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp, Carrot grated 60g.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Dinner727 kcal · 73g protein · 85g carbs · 35 min
Smoked Haddock and Potato Bake
Made with smoked haddock fillet, white potatoes, semi-skimmed milk. Ready in 35 min — 727 kcal, 73g protein, 85g carbs.
Recipe
- Prepare the ingredients: Smoked haddock fillet 215g, White potatoes 300g, Semi-skimmed milk 175ml, Onion 1, Reduced-fat cheddar 35g, Parsley fresh.
- Cook the main protein or vegetables in a pan over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add the remaining ingredients, heat until piping hot, season to taste, and serve.
Snack203 kcal · 5g protein · 28g carbs · 1 min
Apple and Peanut Butter
Made with apple, peanut butter. Ready in 1 min — 203 kcal, 5g protein, 28g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Apple 1, Peanut butter 1.25 tbsp.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Weekly Shopping List
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Estimated cost: £40–55/week for 1 person from Tesco. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
Protein
- Turkey mince lean 400g
- Tinned mackerel in brine 115g
- King prawns 170g
- Chicken breast 675g
- Lean lamb mince 185g
- Tinned chickpeas 185g
- Lean beef mince 225g
- Green lentils tinned 250g
- Eggs 6
- Egg whites 15
- Turkey breast slices 135g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 195g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 10 slices
- White potatoes 600g
- Brown rice 150g dry
- Wholemeal pasta 330g dry
- Wholemeal tortilla 1
Vegetables
- Romaine lettuce leaves 10
- Spring onion 4
- Carrot grated 60g
- Onion 5 3/4
- Peanut butter 1.25 tbsp
- Cucumber 1/2
- Red onion 3/4
- Tinned tomatoes 650g
- Mixed leaves 165g
- Broccoli 600g
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
- Carrot 3
- Celery sticks 2
- Peas 75g
- Mushrooms 250g
- Sweet potato mash 310g
- Mixed peppers 260g
- Avocado 3/4
- Baby spinach 40g
- Sweetcorn 135g
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Carrot 185g
Dairy & Eggs
- Ricotta cheese 550g
- Semi-skimmed milk 175ml
- Reduced-fat crème fraîche 90g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 300g
- Skyr 200g
Fruit
- Apple 1
- Mango 1/2
Herbs & Spices
- Parsley fresh
- Garlic 16 cloves
- Mixed herbs 3.5 tsp
- Chilli flakes pinch
- Coriander fresh
- Garlic clove 1/2
- Dill 1.25 tsp
- Ginger 2.25 tsp
- Garam masala 1.75 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Cumin 0.5 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 7 tsp
- Hoisin sauce 25g
- Lemon dressing 15g
- Soy sauce 2.25 tbsp
- Olive oil 3.25 tsp
- Vegetable stock 250ml
- Olive oil spray x2
- Mustard 1.25 tsp
- Olive oil 1.25 tbsp
Extras
- Frozen berries 500g
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp
- Smoked haddock fillet 215g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 70g
- Pumpkin seeds 30g
- Dark chocolate chips 15g
- Lime juice
- Cauliflower 280g
- Cheddar reduced-fat 40g
SupermarketTesco
Cooking for1 person
Cook amount1 portions
Calorie target~1800 kcal/day per person
Weekly budget£40–55 total
Prep difficultyStandard (20–30 min/day)
Best forNew to structured gym nutrition
DietAll diets
Estimated Daily Macros Per Person
Plan Details And Assumptions
Tesco 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 broad choice, easy vegetarian swaps, high-protein dairy, ready-to-eat helpers and Clubcard-style shops.
- Good when a plan needs a specific diet type because the range is usually wider than discount stores.
- Use own-brand alternatives first, then only add premium products where they solve a real convenience problem.
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 | Tesco | Tesco pages can use wider choice, online availability and convenient high-protein or free-from options. |
| Budget | £40–55/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. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Tesco High-Protein High-Carb Weekly Gym Beginner 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 - 147g protein, 192g carbs, 48g fat, 27g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (461 kcal, 21g protein, 58g carbs, 15g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Turkey Mince Lettuce Cups with Hoisin (409 kcal, 48g protein, 21g carbs, 13g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Smoked Haddock and Potato Bake (727 kcal, 73g protein, 85g carbs, 11g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (203 kcal, 5g protein, 28g carbs, 9g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1800 kcal - 110g protein, 210g carbs, 56g fat, 29g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (358 kcal, 17g protein, 45g carbs, 12g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Mackerel and Brown Rice Salad (542 kcal, 29g protein, 67g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (679 kcal, 55g protein, 86g carbs, 11g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (221 kcal, 9g protein, 12g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1800 kcal - 153g protein, 185g carbs, 50g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (448 kcal, 21g protein, 56g carbs, 15g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tiger Prawn and Mango Salad (233 kcal, 33g protein, 23g carbs, 2g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken, Broccoli and Wholemeal Pasta Bake (971 kcal, 85g protein, 88g carbs, 30g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (148 kcal, 14g protein, 18g carbs, 3g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Thursday
1800 kcal - 132g protein, 192g carbs, 56g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (358 kcal, 17g protein, 45g carbs, 12g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken, Broccoli and Brown Rice Prep Bowl (580 kcal, 50g protein, 72g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lamb Keema with Cauliflower Rice (593 kcal, 50g protein, 41g carbs, 25g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (269 kcal, 15g protein, 34g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
Friday
1800 kcal - 131g protein, 219g carbs, 44g fat, 48g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (485 kcal, 22g protein, 61g carbs, 16g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef Mince Lettuce Wraps (353 kcal, 50g protein, 9g carbs, 10g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (756 kcal, 40g protein, 148g carbs, 4g fat, 37g fibre per person)
- Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs (206 kcal, 19g protein, 1g carbs, 14g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Saturday
1800 kcal - 181g protein, 192g carbs, 35g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (242 kcal, 32g protein, 20g carbs, 1g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Turkey and Avocado Wholemeal Wrap (470 kcal, 39g protein, 44g carbs, 19g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake (961 kcal, 87g protein, 120g carbs, 15g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (127 kcal, 23g protein, 8g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Sunday
1800 kcal - 154g protein, 164g carbs, 57g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (224 kcal, 29g protein, 18g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Vegetable Frittata Slice with Green Salad (490 kcal, 33g protein, 28g carbs, 27g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Roast Chicken Breast with Potatoes and Greens (893 kcal, 74g protein, 96g carbs, 25g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (193 kcal, 18g protein, 22g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Turkey mince lean 400g
- Tinned mackerel in brine 115g
- King prawns 170g
- Chicken breast 675g
- Lean lamb mince 185g
- Tinned chickpeas 185g
- Lean beef mince 225g
- Green lentils tinned 250g
- Eggs 6
- Egg whites 15
- Turkey breast slices 135g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 195g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 10 slices
- White potatoes 600g
- Brown rice 150g dry
- Wholemeal pasta 330g dry
- Wholemeal tortilla 1
Vegetables
- Romaine lettuce leaves 10
- Spring onion 4
- Carrot grated 60g
- Onion 5 3/4
- Peanut butter 1.25 tbsp
- Cucumber 1/2
- Red onion 3/4
- Tinned tomatoes 650g
- Mixed leaves 165g
- Broccoli 600g
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
- Carrot 3
- Celery sticks 2
- Peas 75g
- Mushrooms 250g
- Sweet potato mash 310g
- Mixed peppers 260g
- Avocado 3/4
- Baby spinach 40g
- Sweetcorn 135g
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Carrot 185g
Dairy & Eggs
- Ricotta cheese 550g
- Semi-skimmed milk 175ml
- Reduced-fat crème fraîche 90g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 300g
- Skyr 200g
Fruit
- Apple 1
- Mango 1/2
Herbs & Spices
- Parsley fresh
- Garlic 16 cloves
- Mixed herbs 3.5 tsp
- Chilli flakes pinch
- Coriander fresh
- Garlic clove 1/2
- Dill 1.25 tsp
- Ginger 2.25 tsp
- Garam masala 1.75 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Cumin 0.5 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 7 tsp
- Hoisin sauce 25g
- Lemon dressing 15g
- Soy sauce 2.25 tbsp
- Olive oil 3.25 tsp
- Vegetable stock 250ml
- Olive oil spray x2
- Mustard 1.25 tsp
- Olive oil 1.25 tbsp
Extras
- Frozen berries 500g
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp
- Smoked haddock fillet 215g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 70g
- Pumpkin seeds 30g
- Dark chocolate chips 15g
- Lime juice
- Cauliflower 280g
- Cheddar reduced-fat 40g
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Switch to own-brand products across the board
- 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)
- Buy pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) dried and cook in bulk
💪 Increase protein
- Add a scoop of unflavoured whey or plant protein to porridge or smoothies
- Replace rice or pasta with extra protein (an additional chicken breast or 2 boiled eggs)
- Use Skyr or Quark instead of standard yogurt (roughly 2× the protein)
- Add a hard-boiled egg as an afternoon snack on rest days
- Swap rice cakes or crackers for a protein bar (aim for 20g+ protein, under 200 kcal)
🥦 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 gym beginner plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Tesco and typically costs £40–55 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk, choosing own-brand items, and batch cooking can reduce the cost further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
Protein is balanced across the week. Most days provide 100–130g, which meets general UK dietary guidelines for active adults.
Can I swap meals I don't like?
Yes. Use the AI edit button on any meal to swap it out. Common requests include swapping chicken for turkey, replacing salmon with tinned tuna, or making a day vegetarian. The shopping list updates automatically.
Can I print this gym beginner meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises the full 7-day meal plan and includes the weekly shopping list.
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. The meals use widely available ingredients and straightforward cooking methods. No specialist equipment or culinary experience is needed.
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