Fridays, I send out an email outlining my dinner plans for the upcoming week that are designed to work with Weight Watchers. I also publish them on my blog. This practice helps me stay on track with my meal choices and motivates me to make healthier food decisions.

By sharing my weekly dinner plans, I aim to offer a handy resource for anyone seeking meal planning ideas or looking to add variety to their diet. For even more inspiration, check out the “101 Meal Prep Ideas from Successful Weight Watchers” guide—it is packed with creative tips to keep your meals fresh and exciting!

My Approach to Meal Planning

Every time I fall out of the meal planning habit , I find myself relying on too much takeout, restaurant food, and unhealthy snacks. It’s shocking how quickly the pounds creep back—and how lousy I feel.

When I have even a rough idea of what I am cooking for dinner in the coming week, I’m far less tempted by fast food or takeout. But my approach to meal planning is intentionally simple. Trying to do too much overwhelms me, so I keep it SUPER EASY: just a post-it note on the counter with a few dinners I plan to make. That’s it.

Since it is just the two of us—myself and my husband—we often have leftovers. This means plenty of ready-made lunches or dinners for the next day. I enjoy finding creative ways to repurpose leftovers into something fresh and tasty.

Our social life is fairly active, and plans can change on a dime. That is why flexibility is key for me. (You can read more about my approach to realistic meal planning for unpredictable schedules.)

Ultimately, I am always asking myself, “How can I make this as easy as possible?” For me, meal planning only works when it’s simple. As long as I have a stash of easy-to-prepare, healthy foods in the fridge and pantry, I know I am setting myself up for success.

What Do I Eat for Breakfast on Weight Watchers?

Most days my breakfast is something quick like an english muffin with almond butter, avocado toast, cottage cheese with fruit, eggs, yogurt with fruit, oatmeal or a smoothie, depending on my mood and the season.

What Do I Eat for Lunch on Weight Watchers?

Lunch is usually leftovers or some combination of soup / sandwich / salad. This formula is a proven winner for me. I never fall into the temptation of takeout when I have a jar of soup, bowl of hard boiled eggs, container or leftovers and/or salad fixings staring back at me when I open the fridge!

This Week’s WW Dinner Suggestions with Points

This week I am focusing on easy crockpot dishes that will provide lots of leftovers that can be repurposed in a variety of ways for more quick and easy meals. I love the concept of cooking once and eating two or three times. It is what works best for our family of two.

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Beer and Herbs
There is something magical about the way a slow cooker transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful, comforting meal. This easy recipe for slow-cooked chicken thighs with beer and Herbes de Provence (affiliate link) is the perfect example.

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you will have tender, juicy chicken infused with the aromatic blend of Provençal herbs, balanced by the subtle maltiness of beer. I usually serve this with rice or potatoes and a vegetable. The leftovers can be used so many ways depending on my mood and what I have on hand:

• Rustic Chicken and Rice Bowl – Shred the chicken and serve it over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice with roasted veggies and a drizzle of the flavorful sauce.

• French-Inspired Chicken Sandwich – Pile the shredded chicken onto a crusty baguette with Dijon mustard, arugula, and a slice of Swiss or Gruyère cheese for a simple but elegant sandwich.

• Cozy Chicken Soup – simmer the leftover chicken with some broth, diced veggies, and a handful of pasta or rice for an easy, comforting soup.

• Savory Chicken Crepes – Fill whole wheat or traditional crepes with the shredded chicken and a little sauce, then top with a light sprinkle of Parmesan for a French-inspired twist.

• Mediterranean Chicken Salad Toss chopped chicken with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh and flavorful salad.

• Hearty Chicken and Bean Stew: Add a can of white beans (like cannellini or Great Northern) to the leftover sauce and simmer for a rich, protein-packed stew.

• Herbed Chicken and Egg Scramble – Use the shredded chicken as a protein boost in an omelet or scramble, adding spinach, goat cheese, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup
Served with Mixed Green Salad and Crusty Bread. I love soup for lunch and or a light supper. It is nutritious, comforting, and best of all, you can reheat it in just a few minutes. Perfect to enjoy leftover on busy weeknights.

Crock Pot Stew Beef and Gravy
Mom’s classic stew beef and gravy—a recipe that is all about tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef bathed in a savory, velvety gravy — adapted for the slow cooker. It is pure comfort in a bowl, perfect for those chilly, gray days that call for hearty, soul-soothing meals.

I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Roast carrots would be nice.

I’ll repurpose the leftovers for another meal or two. There are so many ways things you can do:

Beef and Rice Bowls – Serve the beef and gravy over cooked rice (brown, white, or cauliflower rice) and add steamed veggies for a quick and hearty meal.

Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff – Stir in some Greek yogurt or light sour cream, and serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a stroganoff-style dish.

Open-Faced Beef Sandwiches – Toast a slice of sourdough or whole-grain bread, pile on the beef, and drizzle with gravy. Add a side salad for a balanced meal.

Beef Pot Pie – Use refrigerated biscuit dough, puff pastry, or even Kodiak Cakes mix (affiliate link) to make a simple beef pot pie. Mix in frozen peas and carrots, top with dough, and bake until golden.

Beef and Gravy Baked Potatoes – Spoon the beef and gravy over a baked potato (or a baked sweet potato) and top with cheese or Greek yogurt.

Beef and Barley Soup – Thin out the beef and gravy with broth, add barley, diced carrots, and celery, and simmer for a comforting soup.

Shepherd’s Pie – Mix the beef and gravy with frozen mixed vegetables. Layer in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, and bake until golden brown.

Baked Salmon and Vegetables for Two
You will be amazed by what little effort this baked salmon recipe requires. It is super simple, yet so delicious and so good for you too. The foil locks in moisture and ensures that your beautiful piece of fish turns out flakey, moist, and tender. I’ll serve it with quinoa or rice.

Crispy Chocolate Cornflake Clusters – I also plan on making a batch of these mini crispy cornflake clusters for Valentine’s Day enjoying and sharing.

Tired of trying to decide what to cook?

If you are struggling with meal planning here are a couple meal planning resources to help:

Customer Testimonials

I can’t tell you how thrilled we were with your menu posted this week! We are on vacation and in a condo for five weeks. Keeping meals simple. I made both the chicken broccoli pie and the broccoli cheese soup for the first time this week. Both were a big hit. Then last night we had your Caribbean Jerk Chicken which is a definite favorite. Made your lasagna soup last week!!! Yum!

I am so thankful I found your website and continue to try new things. I started WW March 2020 (online only) and have lost almost 30 pounds and am at my goal! Slow and steady wins the race!!! (Just like the tortoise and the hare).

Thank you for all your encouraging emails and wonderful recipes. We’ve been married almost 47 years. When I first found ‘my friend Martha’ as all my friends know you by, my husband said ‘you’ve always been a good cook but we never tried so many different things!’ He loves your recipes also!!!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!! ~ Joyce

I bought the Table for Two eCookbook and I love it! It saved me from giving up on my weight loss journey. The meals are delicious and so easy to cook. Having a weekly grocery list, recipes and instructions with pictures readily accessible has taken so much stress off of me in meal planning. I was tired of cooking recipes that had multiple servings and eating the left overs several times during the week. My husband loves the Table for Two recipes and he doesn’t even need to lose weight! I have recommended your site to several friends on the same journey and they love your recipes too. Thank you for all your hard work in making meal planning so easy! ~ Barbara

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