Skinnytaste Meal Plan (July 1- July 7)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers SmartPoints®.

Have a great 4th of July weekend!

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (7/1)
B: PB + J Smoothie (4)
L: Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls* (7)
D: Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes (7) and a green salad* (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 1,023**

TUESDAY (7/2)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls (7)
D: Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw (4) with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower “Rice” (1)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 996**

WEDNESDAY (7/3)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls (7)
D: Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu (5) with Roasted Broccoli with Smashed Garlic (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14, Calories 1,040**

THURSDAY (7/4)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Grilled Salmon Kebabs (0) with Chickpea Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes (1)
D: Easy Inside Out Turkey Cheeseburgers (8) with Low Carb Potato Salad (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 1,209**

FRIDAY (7/5)
B: PB + J Smoothie (4)
L: Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (3)
D: Mexican Shrimp Diablo (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 886**

SATURDAY (7/6)
B: Breakfast BLT (6) (Recipe x 4)
L: Chicken Chimichangas (6)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 679**

SUNDAY (7/7)
B: Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche (5) with a peach (0)
L: Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad (2) with 12 tortilla chips (4)
D: Campfire Dinner Meatloaf Foil Packets (8)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 21, Calories 1,006**

*Prep bowls Sunday night, if desired.  Green salad includes 4 cups romaine, 2 scallions, ½ cup each: tomatoes,
cucumber, chickpeas and 2 tablespoons light Italian dressing.

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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3 Self-Care Practices That Can Help With Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is always a hot topic. While we’ve written a lot about it and believe that it’s often tied more (or at least in part) to this cycle, there’s no doubt that food is surrounded by feelings — negative ones, positive ones, and everything in between. For feel-good ways to improve your relationship with food by putting self-care and unconditional self-love first, we’ve got this post from Kristin Jones. A certified personal trainer, Inferno Hot Pilates and barre instructor, you can learn more about Kristin and what she does here. 3 Self-Care Practices That Can Help With Emotional Eating,…

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Grilled Vegetable Platter with Yogurt Mint Sauce

This beautiful, Grilled Vegetable Platter with Yogurt Mint Sauce is so colorful and delicious. An easy summer side dish made with asparagus, zucchini, squash, red onion and bell peppers.

Grilled Vegetables with Yogurt Mint Sauce

Grilled vegetables are perfect to make as a side dish with anything you’re grilling such as grilled pesto chicken or grilled salmon, or they can be served as a main dish or appetizer.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad Recipe

Want to learn how to embrace fresh flavors like a wine country chef? With the new cookbook, Season, from wine country chefs Justin Wangler and Tracey Shepos Cenami, you can do just that. And today, we’re sharing an amazingly flavorful salad recipe from them. Strawberry and rhubarb — not just for pie! This Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese recipe takes inspiration from the structured look of a Cobb salad — it just ditches the bacon, avocado, and bleu cheese. Instead, it gets that look with plated greens and other ingredients arranged in rows on top. The dressing, made…

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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad, a light and refreshing salad that requires no cooking! Lime juice and cilantro are the key ingredients to creating this wonderful, healthy salad you’ll want to make all summer long.

Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Made with shrimp and the freshest ingredients – avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and chopped jalapeño tossed with some freshly squeezed lime juice and a touch of olive oil.

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Podcast Ep 115: Rob Dionne of Open Sky Fitness

If you are in the mood for some intense motivation to improve just about every aspect of your life, you’ll love this interview with the energetic and inspiring Rob Dionne of Open Sky Fitness. Rob and his wife, Devon, have taken online coaching and training to the next level and help busy people take control of their lives while ditching diets and kicking perfectionism to the curb. Rob is passionate about helping people find external accountability to help them hit their fitness and career goals, which he does as the host of the Open Sky Fitness Podcast (where Jenn and…

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Breakfast BLT

Breakfast BLT made with center cut bacon, lettuce, tomato and egg on whole wheat bread.

Add a fried egg or hard boiled egg to a classic BLT sandwich and you have the perfect breakfast sandwich (or have it for lunch). If sandwiches are not your thing, you can browse through all my breakfast recipes here.

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How to Be a Healthy Unicorn

What if we told you that just about everything you thought you knew about healthy living wasn’t true — and was totally set up for you to fail? Yes, even when others had the best intentions. And yep, even when some saw short-term success. What if we’d all been conditioned to think that, in order to be healthy, you had to do some magic thing, follow some magic plan, and be some specific number on the scale? It’s a pursuit that many of us would spend our entire lives chasing … and never reach. And — even worse — we’d…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (June 24-June 30)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers SmartPoints®.

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (6/24)
B: 2 eggs, any style (0) with a piece of whole grain toast (3) ½ cup cherries (0)
L: BBQ Chicken Salad (2)
D: Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise (5) with Air Fryer French Fries (5) (Recipe x 4)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 1,061*

TUESDAY (6/25)
B: ½ cup 2% cottage cheese (3) with 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (1) and a peach (0)
L: BBQ Chicken Salad (2)
D: Barbacoa Beef (3) with Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice (6) and Corn Salsa with Lime (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 828*

WEDNESDAY (6/26)
B: 2 eggs, any style (0) with a piece of whole grain toast (3) ½ cup cherries (0)
L: Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill (1) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3) and an apple (0)
D: Barbacoa Beef (3) with 2 corn tortillas (3), 2 ounces avocado (3) and 2 tablespoons chopped tomato (0)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 1,045*

THURSDAY (6/27)
B: ½ cup 2% cottage cheese (3) with 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (1) and a peach (0)
L: Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill (1) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3) and an apple (0)
D: Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) with Corn Tomato Avocado Salad (3)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 933*

FRIDAY (6/28)
B: 2 eggs, any style (0) with a piece of whole grain toast (3) ½ cup cherries (0)
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) with ½ cup mango (0)
D: Salmon Avocado Salad (5)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 881*

SATURDAY (6/29)
B: Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (5)
L: The Skinny Tuna Melt (4) (Recipe x 2)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 466*

SUNDAY (6/30)
B: Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (5)
L: California Grilled Chicken Avocado and Mango Salad (4)
D: Vietnamese Shaking Beef (5) with ¾ cup jasmine rice (4)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 916*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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Mexican Shrimp Diablo

This delicious Mexican Shrimp dish is made with saucy Chipotle shrimp served over a bed of corn, zucchini, and red onions, and served with a side of avocado.

Mexican Shrimp

Also known as Camarones a la Diabla, this whole shrimp dish takes less than 30 minutes made all in one skillet! More Mexican shrimp recipes you may like, Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad and Shrimp Fajita Bowls.

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Salmon Avocado Salad

This Salmon Avocado Salad is made with my two favorite super foods – avocado and wild salmon. I could eat this every day!

Salmon Avocado Salad

With the warmer weather, all I want to eat is salad these days. A big green salad with salmon, tomatoes and avocado is usually what I crave when I want to eat quick healthy, low carb meal. You can see more salad recipes from the archives.

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Preparing for Babies No. 2 and 3: Nursery and Product Must-Haves

I’m almost too nervous to type it in case we’re forgetting something major, but — aside from buying a minivan and investing in a double jogging stroller — I think we are pretty set up for the twin girls to arrive! My husband and I have spent the last couple of months turning what was a tiny playroom into the nursery, and I gotta say, that I’m very pleased with how it turned out. It’s cozy and functional, but we squeezed all of the most-important things in there! There were a few things that we knew were a MUST from…

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Campfire Dinner Meatloaf Foil Packets

These Campfire Meatloaf Foil Packets are great for camping, glamping or for an easy weeknight dinner made with turkey meatloaf, BBQ sauce and succotash.

I used to go camping all the time when Karina was little. On one camp out, Tommy made us meatloaf in foil he learned when he was a young boy. I took that idea and added a healthier spin, using a variation of my turkey meatloaf and adding vegetables to make it a campfire meal.

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Understanding the Restrict-Binge-Shame Cycle

I feel like every time we interview someone for our podcast, I learn something. Or, I hear something in a new way that is so crystal clear that it’s almost like I learn it all over again. You know what I mean? This happened recently when we were chatting with Stefani Ruper of Coconuts & Kettlebells. She dropped a number of truthbombs, but the one that stood out to me was her past experience with the “restrict-binge-shame cycle.” In case you’ve never heard of it — or you’ve never heard of it called that — let me break it down…

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Cold Brew Matcha

Summer Stuff We Love

Summer weather have you craving more fun, outdoor activities? We hear that! via GIPHY Now, there are loads of things we stock up on this time of year — sunscreen, hats, towels, snacks (of course) — but we’ve had a few other super cool products sent our way for review recently that we just had to share. (Note: So much so that we’re affiliates for some of the items you see below. Thanks for helping to support the site!) Brush on Block Protective Lip Oil SPF 32 I’m a lip gloss and lip balm fiend. And while I do like…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (June 17-June 23)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW SmartPoints®.

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (6/17)
B: 2 eggs, any style (0) with a peach (0)
L: Hummus Avocado Toast (6) and 2 apricots (0)
D: Greek Mac and Cheese (10)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 825*

TUESDAY (6/18)
B: 2 eggs, any style (0) with a banana (0)
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
D: Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats (5) with Mexican Cauliflower “Rice” (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 917*

WEDNESDAY (6/19)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
D: Perfect Air-Fryer Chicken Breast (0) with Chickpea Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes (1)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 982*

THURSDAY (6/20)
B: 2 eggs, any style (0) with a peach (0)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0)
D: Easy Inside Out Turkey Cheeseburgers (8) with Green Bean Salad (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 960*

FRIDAY (6/21)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0)
D: Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice (8)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 955*

SATURDAY (6/22)
B: Breakfast Pizza (5)
L: Greek Nachos (5) (Recipe x 2) with an apple (0)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10, Calories 535*

SUNDAY (6/23)
B: 4-Ingredient Flourless Banana Pancakes (4) (Recipe x 4)
L: Classic Egg Salad (3) with 2 thin slices whole grain bread (4) and 8 carrot sticks (0)
D: Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Boneless Chicken Thighs (7) with ½ cup brown rice (3) and 1 cup steamed baby bok choy
(0)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 21, Calories 1,069*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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