Not too shabby for a full day's menu!
Most of us live busy, on-the-go lives. If it’s not work, it’s after-school soccer practices, weekend recitals, or out-of-town trips. For a long time, I thought that this type of lifestyle meant I couldn’t enjoy healthy meals. After all, chances are good that I’ll make bad decisions if I spend my morning wondering, “What should I eat today?” That’s what I love about these Weight Watchers menus. Meal planning is the key to eating healthy on the go because it takes the thinking out of weight loss.
While there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all diet plan, these five menus have something for everyone to set yourself up for success. Each day includes a breakfast, lunch, and dinner that will keep you feeling satisfied and healthy. We even made room for dessert while clocking in at less than 26 Weight Watchers points – because everyone deserves to indulge in a delicious, guilt-free treat every day!
These Weight Watchers menus are filled with gourmet ingredients that are completely enticing. Most of the meals can be prepped ahead of time, so you’ll enjoy a diet full of flavorful superfoods with little to no effort. Even though each day is below 26 Weight Watchers points, you certainly won’t feel deprived while you’re shedding the pounds. Get ready to feel fit and healthy!
5 Full-Day Menus with Fewer Than 26 Weight Watchers Points
These five menus each contain fewer than 26 Weight Watchers points for a full day of eating! It’s a week-long plan that’s the perfect way to jumpstart your diet or give you the boost you need to motivate you on your journey to healthy eating! Feel free to mix and match recipes across menus, but pay attention to the Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoints associated with each meal (listed below) to make sure that you stay below the 26-point limit and stay on track!
Daily Menu Option 1: (20 Freestyle SmartPoints)
I’m not sure which meal I’m most excited about – avocado toast for breakfast, pizza for lunch, or a lean protein for dinner! Whether you’re just getting started in Weight Watchers or you’re a veteran, this is the perfect Weight Watchers menu to kick off your busy week.
Breakfast: White Bean Avocado Toast(3 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Lunch: Zucchini-Bell Pepper Pizza (4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Dinner: Pork Tenderloin (6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
withCauliflower Stir Fry(2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Dessert: Bananas Foster (5 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Daily Menu Option2: (23 Freestyle SmartPoints)
If you’re feeling short on time, feel free to use yesterday’s leftovers as a substitute for some of today’s meals. Luckily, though, most of these meals are ready in less than 30 minutes!
Breakfast: Crustless Asparagus Quiche (1 Freestyle SmartPoint)
Lunch: Fiesta Chicken Soup (1 Freestyle SmartPoint)
Dinner: Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant Burgers With Cheese (7 Freestyle SmartPoints)
withSweet and Tangy Cole Slaw (5 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Dessert: 3-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Macaroons (9 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Daily Menu Option 3: (19 Freestyle SmartPoints)
By day three, you should be feeling pretty good about your progress. You’re halfway through a successful week of menus with fewer than 26 Weight Watchers points, so keep on going! As a reward, you get to enjoy some super-indulgent chocolate bites for dessert.
Breakfast: (1 Freestyle SmartPoint)
Lunch: Asian Salad with Crispy Chicken (5 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Dinner:Baked Lemon Salmon and Asparagus Foil Pack(2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
withClassic Cucumber and Tomato Salad (3 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Dessert: Quinoa Chocolate Drops(8 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Daily Menu Option4: (16 Freestyle SmartPoints)
We’re almost there! Today’s menu is filled with tasty superfoods. If you’re feeling like you’ve done too much cooking, think about meal prepping at the beginning of the week. Most of these recipes can be made in advance and reheated for mealtime.
Breakfast: 4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes(0 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Lunch: Roasted Pear Sandwich with Baby Spinach (7 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Dinner: Chicken Pot Roast (2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
withDijon Roasted Cabbage (2 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Dessert: No Bake Lemon Berry Cups(5 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Daily Menu Option 5: (14 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Congratulations, you made it! You’re on the last day of your five days with fewer than 26 Weight Watchers points, and we’re sure you’re feeling great. Reward yourself with a sweet treat in the morning and a super tasty cheesecake bite for dessert.
Breakfast: French Toast Casserole (6 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Lunch: Tuna Zucchini Noodle Bake (3 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Dinner: Chicken Chili (1 Freestyle SmartPoint)
Dessert:Skinny Mini Strawberry Cheesecake(4 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Do you have some leftover points? Try these Weight-Watchers-friendly snack ideas to help tide you over between meals.
Meal planning and tracking Weight Watchers points is one of my favorite ways to stay on track with healthy eating. It’s a flexible, easy-to-follow system that takes all the guesswork out of dieting. Planning your meals and preparing them in advance is one of the best ways to stay consistent—especially for those of us who lead very busy lives (don’t we all!). These five full-day menus with fewer than 26 Weight Watchers points are an excellent way to kickstart your diet—plus, the meals are so delicious and satisfying you’ll probably come back to them again and again!
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