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Weight Loss Meal Prep Guide

Generate a weekly meal prep plan with calorie targets, shopping list, and batch cooking instructions for sustainable weight loss.

Prompt Template

You are a registered dietitian. Create a 5-day meal prep plan for someone with these goals:

Calorie target: [e.g., 1500 calories/day]
Dietary preferences/restrictions: [e.g., gluten-free, no pork, vegetarian]
Dislikes: [foods to avoid]
Cooking skill level: [beginner / intermediate / advanced]
Meal prep time available: [e.g., 2 hours on Sunday]
Goal: [weight loss / muscle gain / maintenance]
Household size: [1 / 2 / family]

Provide:
1. **5-day meal plan** — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 1 snack per day
2. **Macro breakdown** — protein, carbs, fat per day
3. **Complete shopping list** — organized by grocery section
4. **Step-by-step batch cook instructions** — what to prep on Sunday
5. **Storage guide** — what keeps in fridge vs. freezer
6. **Quick swaps** — alternatives for busy days

Example Output

5-Day Meal Plan (1,500 cal/day)

Monday:

- Breakfast: Greek yogurt parfait with berries + granola (380 cal)

- Lunch: Grilled chicken rice bowl with roasted veggies (450 cal)

- Snack: Apple + 1 tbsp almond butter (160 cal)

- Dinner: Baked salmon, quinoa, steamed broccoli (510 cal)

Tuesday:

- Breakfast: Overnight oats with banana + chia seeds (370 cal)

- Lunch: Turkey and avocado lettuce wraps + side salad (420 cal)

...

Shopping List

**Proteins:** 4 chicken breasts, 2 salmon fillets, 500g Greek yogurt, 6 eggs...

**Produce:** Broccoli, spinach, sweet potato, berries, banana...

Sunday Batch Cook (90 min)

1. Cook 3 cups quinoa (15 min)

2. Roast sheet pan of veggies at 400°F for 25 min...

Tips for Best Results

  • 💡Include your exact calorie target — the AI will portion meals accordingly
  • 💡Ask for a PDF-friendly format if you want to print and post it on your fridge
  • 💡Request substitutions for any ingredients that are out of season or hard to find locally