Here I have another meal plan for you full of tasty winter meals that you are sure to enjoy. Whether you follow my meal plan as a whole or decide to pick and choose a few different ideas from it. Do comment and let me know what you think.

Bowl of hearty pasta soup

How to save money making this winter meal plan

There are a few places on this winter meal plan where you can save money if you are on a budget.

For the hearty vegetable pasta soup using frozen carrots or canned carrots can make a bit of a saving. This is also a great meal to use up leftover bags of pasta as a mixture of shapes really does not matter in this meal.

The keema and rice can be made more cheaply but substituting some of the mince for lentils without changing the taste.

All the meals with salad leaves can be made cheaper by buying your own lettuce rather than a bagged salad.

The sausage casserole can easily be made using vegetables a little past their best. Slightly soft peppers will not be noticed in this meal at all.

The fresh rosemary used in the rosemary and caramelised onion quiches could be substituted for dried rosemary if preferred to save money.

If you buy frozen leeks for the leek macaroni cheese this can save money but they do produce a lot of water so do strain them before mixing with other ingredients.

To make the baked oats more cheaply just try a different flavour with fewer ingredients.

pile of oats
Oats

Using these recipes for weight loss

If you follow Slimming World, Weight Watchers (WW), Noom (paid link) or any other weight loss plan you can usually count this as free or easily within your allowances, of course always check your plan for advice.

Starting a diet or getting back on plan

If you are looking to start a diet, or even kickstart a diet you already follow, then a fresh start can be just what you need.

Check how many syns (approx) are in your favourites or how many calories if you follow another plan so you can regain control.

Stop kidding yourself about the clothes size you are and what you weigh but instead, find out for sure, make plans and move forward.

Meal planning can make a big difference so why not grab a notebook and plan this week’s meals?

The meal plan

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

If you have found this meal plan helpful do check out my other meal plans here.

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How to have a healthy winter this year

If you are planning how to feel good this winter then you need to add a healthy diet to that. Whether you follow a weight loss plan or just eat a little healthier it should be easy to plan a healthier winter. A few simple swaps like grilled chicken instead of fried chicken could make all the difference.

Soup is always a popular winter meal but not always filling. Pasta soups can help and become a staple on your winter meal plan alongside the classic beef stew.

Are you starting the day with a healthy filling breakfast? Try overnight oats or baked oats for a good start to the day as an alternative to porridge and I am sure you won’t feel hungry until lunch. Why not pop your tea in the slow cooker at the same time as you make breakfast to save time? Most recipes can easily be adapted for the slow cooker.

If you hate meal planning I have winter meal plans that could help you, why not take a look at the warming winter meal plan? If you need a big boost then my syn free meal plan might be perfect too.

Don’t forget to keep an eye on nutrients too with things like cranberry juice drinks and ensuring any recipes you make have plenty of vegetables.

Other meal plans to help

A low-cost summer meal plan

7-day easy to cook meal plan

Meal plan full of vegetables

Another winter warmer meal plan for autumn – a perfect way to use winter fruits.

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Have a good look around and see how I can help you achieve your weight loss goals. Request my free resources to get you started too!

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Hi, I’m Jen Mellor; I live in Nottingham, UK. and use my knowledge and experience in weight loss and confidence to help you become your own cheerleader and best friend. I am usually seen wearing colourful leggings and love to wear bright colours. Wear what you love, and be proud of your style and choices!

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