The Ultimate Healthy Weight Loss Meal Plan - 4 Weeks of Healthy Meals

What do I eat to lose weight? Is there a question we get more often here at Coach Calorie? Probably not.

For your convenience, we have created a 4 week meal plan full of healthy, whole foods that will help you feel energized, lose fat, and be the healthiest you can be.

Download Coach Calorie 4 Week Meal Plan (pdf)

How to Use This Plan

The meal plan gives suggestions for 3 meals and 3 snacks per day. Eat all three main meals, and add the snacks as needed for hunger. For simplicity’s sake, I have suggested one night of leftovers, one night of eating out (or more leftovers), and that Sunday night you prepare enough of your dinner to also eat for lunch the entire week (at least M-F). I’ve also simplified shopping and prepping by repeating breakfast and lunch everyday for each week. You do not have to follow the plan exactly: simply mix and match the below suggestions as needed.

If your goal is fat loss, make sure you are moving for at least 30 minutes per day in addition to following the meals. If after several weeks of this plan nothing is changing, consider eliminating 1 snack per day. You can also choose to eat your whole grains only within 2 hours of exercise or before 3pm.

A note about whole grains – these can be tricky to pick out, because everything from cereal to breads to muffins to chips are deceptively labeled as whole grain, whole wheat, etc. Look for very few ingredients on the label, all recognizable as something you might have in your own kitchen. Real whole grain products will be dense and textured.

Here is more to help in the planning and execution of this meal plan:

Suggested Meals

Anything below can be substituted in place of the meals in the plan. (I’ve labeled the faster/easier options for those with busy schedules)

Breakfast

For breakfast, choose a form of protein via eggs, meat, legumes, dairy, or whole grain like oats. Add a veggie and/or fruit for a complete meal. Suggestions :

oatmeal with berries, natural peanut butter, and cinnamon, made with skim milk – FAST
2 egg omelet with ground turkey breast, with sauteed bell peppers or broccoli, and spinach
whole grain english muffin with tomato, smoked salmon and 1 egg, side of celery and/or apple slices
whole grain toast with almond butter, nonfat plain greek yogurt mixed with berries – FAST
breakfast smoothie with spinach, plain nonfat greek yogurt, 1 cup of frozen fruit, flaxseed – FAST (Best choice for pre-workout)
breakfast taco with scrambled eggs, black beans, turkey sausage, spinach and tomatoes in a corn or whole wheat tortilla (make a big batch, freeze, and reheat–FAST)
nonfat plain greek yogurt with mixed berries, almonds, and pure vanilla extract – FAST
1 egg scrambled with kale, sweet potato hash browns (grate hash browns, mix with egg white, salt, and pepper, form a patty and cook in cast iron skillet)
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced bell peppers, 1/2 grapefruit (make a big batch of hard boiled eggs, peel and divide into sandwich bags and sprinkle salt/pepper for grab and eat-FAST)
frittatas made in muffin pan (pour egg, chopped spinach or kale, tomatoes, and goat cheese into non-stick muffin pan, bake 25-30 min)

Morning, Afternoon, and Bedtime Snack (optional)

This is optional. Have all three or none, but listen to your hunger cues and eat if you’re hungry.

handful of almonds
apple slices and cubed cheese
orange slices
pumpkin seeds
steamed edamame sprinkled with sea salt
celery with 2T natural peanut butter
bell peppers, celery, or carrots with 2T hummus
frozen grapes or blueberries
fruit salad (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries for example)
a couple of squares of dark chocolate and strawberries
fruit dipped in fruit dip (nonfat plain greek yogurt, 1tsp raw honey, 1T peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon)
roasted or raw cauliflower dipped in greek yogurt “ranch” (nonfat plain greek yogurt, salt, pepper, parsley, celery seed, garlic and onion powder to taste)
handful of pistachios
brown rice cake with mashed avocado
grilled zucchini chips
banana and 2T nut butter
more healthy snack ideas here

Lunch

Choose at least 1 large serving of vegetables and a form of protein, add in healthy fats, whole grains and/or fruit for a complete meal

salad with grilled chicken, leafy greens like spinach or field greens, bell peppers, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, and a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar
black beans, quinoa, onions, red and green bell peppers, hummus wrapped in a collard green leaf
tuna or salmon salad made with lime juice and mashed avocado instead of mayo, side of steamed veggies
grilled chicken breast with roasted vegetables (make a huge batch, section into daily lunches and refrigerate, grab and go)
whole wheat pita pocket with grilled turkey, baby spinach, avocado, and tomatoes
chicken, spinach, mango and goat cheese quesadilla on whole wheat tortilla
spinach salad with strawberries, pecans, feta, and grilled chicken with a drizzle of homemade honey mustard (olive oil, dijon mustard, and a bit of raw honey)
leftover spaghetti squash with lean grass-fed meatballs, tomatoes and broccoli
salad with arugula, cucumbers, pomegranate seeds, raisins, pine nuts, and seared tuna
quinoa with shredded chicken, red onions, bell peppers, cucumber and apple cider vinegar
turkey burger in a lettuce wrap with goat cheese, baked sweet potato
TIP- If you eat out at lunch regularly for work, go for the greenest salad, watch the cheese portion, balsamic vinaigrette or oil and vinegar on the side; or grilled meat and steamed veggies

Dinner

At dinner, aim for centering your meal around a serving of healthy protein and a heaping serving of veggies. Feel free to have any of the breakfast or lunch ideas for dinner, too. For extra efficiency, make large portions and use for lunches or freeze for upcoming dinners. Here are a few dinner suggestions:

spaghetti squash, tomato sauce, grass-fed meatballs with chopped up veggies mixed in (kale, spinach, broccoli work great)
turkey chili
chicken tacos in corn tortillas or lettuce wraps with shredded chicken, pico de gallo, avocado and a side salad
spinach, chicken, avocado, and goat cheese salad with red onion, bell peppers, walnuts, and cherry tomatoes
grilled chicken tenderloin, baked sweet potato fries, roasted cauliflower, homemade honey mustard dip (greek yogurt, drop of raw honey, dijon mustard)
baked butternut squash stuffed with quinoa and black beans
crock pot shredded bbq chicken on a whole wheat bun, with roasted brussels sprouts
baked salmon and tomatoes drizzled with olive oil, with mashed cauliflower and spinach salad
baked acorn squash stuffed with onion, grass-fed lean ground beef, riced cauliflower, diced tomatoes
roasted garlic shrimp and veggies
beef and broccoli made with flank steak, spaghetti squash, broccoli and peanuts
grilled pork tenderloin with mixed greens salad and roasted cauliflower, garlic, onion and tomatoes
stuffed zucchini (stuff with lean meat and veggies, sprinkle with cheese)
eggplant lasagna with spinach, lean grass-fed beef, tomato sauce, skim cottage cheese, sliced eggplant
crock pot chicken fajitas (add chicken breast, peppers, onion, broth, lime chile powder to crock pot, serve on corn tortillas)
seared scallops on a bed of spinach
chicken stuffed poblano peppers with pico de gallo and avocado
tons more approved healthy recipes here

So there you have it. Choose from the above options, move for at least 30 minutes every day, and be prepared to feel amazing. Stick to these foods 80-90% of the time and you will be healthy and lose the extra fat.