1 Week Meal Plan to Lose Weight for Your Wedding

If you’re interested in a diet plan to lose weight, you’ve come to the right blog. I focus on helping women choose the right place for their calorie intake needs, so they can eat as much food as possible, be full & satisfied, and lose weight effortlessly. Dieting and weight loss (or maintenance) doesn’t have to be hard work. With a good meal plan, it can be easy and leave you feeling full and satisfied after each meal, while still losing belly fat. You shouldn’t feel deprived when trying to make sure your wedding dress will fit you perfectly! While lots of women believe that in order to lose weight they have to eat boiled broccoli and boiled chicken along with a little bit of white rice every day, that’s far from the truth. Your pre-wedding diet can be super delicious while bringing you your desired results.

My perspective on weight loss is to focus on meals high in protein, healthy fats, and fruits and vegetables. This will fill you up without consuming too many carbohydrates. Focus on what you’re adding to your plate, rather than what you’re removing. I also focus on creating extremely simple meals, so that you can actually stick with the plans, and eat healthy foods when you’re busy. Your goal should always be long-term results and developing a healthy lifestyle, not quick fixes that will end up with you binging afterward. I’m not here to earn commission on selling your diet pills or promoting fad diets that don’t work! Seriously - these meals I recommend take 5-15 minutes to make. Even ordering out takes way longer than that. And it’s way more expensive, often not as tasty, and can leave you feeling unsatisfied afterward.

1 Week Meal Plan Before the Wedding

The week before your big day can be a hectic one. There can be final dress fittings, last-minute errands, pick-ups of various bits and pieces as well as friends and family arriving from out of town. That’s where having a great eating plan for the week before you walk down the aisle comes in.

You won’t be focused on thinking about what you’re eating, which can result in skipping the grocery store for processed food or takeaways. Things with added sugar are likely to have added pull this week when you’ll want a quick energy hit. Having a wedding diet plan will allow you to make one trip to the store, get everything you need and ensure that you’re getting all the nutrients you need in this busy week. If you’re doing a lot of strength training, you will most likely need a tailored plan.

Although I’m a fan of meal prepping, you might not want to spend that much time all at once cooking. That’s why these meals are so quick and easy to throw together. Take some time out to make sure you’re feeding yourself well so that you’re glowing on your wedding day. There are plenty of alternatives below as well so you can swap out things that you don’t like or don’t have on hand. You don’t want to overwhelm yourself this week, so if you don’t stick to the plan, don’t worry.

Do your best to eat healthy food this week, especially if you have a tendency to skip meals. Hopefully having the meals planned out will help you make sure you’re fueling your body with healthy food. You can always cook some lean proteins, sweet potatoes, and brown rice to keep in your fridge for emergencies. Then you’ll always have food on hand, whenever the hunger hits.

Only one week to the wedding to go? Below is a printable, filling, satisfying, and healthy eating plan that is helpful for many people wanting to lose weight quickly. Print this out, take it to the supermarket with you, and then keep it handy in the kitchen. Everything is super simple, but removing the decision of “what am I going to eat” from your day will be such a relief!

I’ve kept this menu fairly limited so that there won’t be a lot of wasted food left in your fridge at the end of the week. You’ll be using up the things you buy so they won’t be sitting in your fridge while you head off on your honeymoon! Feel free to swap around the days if that works better for you. The meal with mozzarella sticks is a great one to use on a night out for dinner, which is bound to happen during this week!

Text Grocery List

Veggies

• 4 heads of celery

• 2 cans diced, roasted tomatoes

• 3 cups baby carrots

• 4 cups lettuce

• 8 zucchini

• 1 jar salsa

Protein

• 2 containers 2% fat or whole milk yogurt

• 3 containers 0% fat Greek yogurt

• 6 eggs

• 12 oz ground turkey, 93% lean

• 2 salmon filets(4-5oz per filet)

• 8 oz smoked salmon

• 8 pc bacon

Fats

• 2 cups nuts (any kind you like, salted & dry roasted (without oil) is fine with me!

• 6 Tbsp nut butter

• 1 cup shredded cheese

• ⅔ cup blue cheese crumbles

• 2 avocado

Starches & Fruits

• 3 cups frozen berries

• 2 cups grapes

• 3 medium sweet potatoes

• 1 cup oatmeal, dry

• 2 serving frozen mozzarella sticks (or get them if you’re out!)

Other

• 1 bottle light creamy salad dressing (50 calories or less per 2 Tbsp)

• 1 canister oil spray

• Seasonings, salt and pepper

SPECIFIC DAY OF THE WEDDING RECOMMENDATIONS

Of course, you should 100% enjoy yourself today. But, if we're eating foods in large quantities, and foods our bodies aren't used to, we may not feel our best & most confident. Here are some recommendations.

Importance of eating. Skipping meals can lead to low blood sugar, which can leave you feeling not only “hangry”, but faint. Feeling this way isn’t good for handling emotions or looking your best in photos. You also need the strength to dance all day and have a great time with your partner and your loved ones, so make sure you eat enough to fuel your body with the nutrients and energy it needs for this big day.

Throughout the Day: To keep your energy levels up without feeling queasy, try mini meals with foods your body is comfortable with. Some example mini meals are:

• Hard boiled eggs and a slice of hard cheese (e.g. cheddar)

• Carrots and peanut butter

• Oatmeal with nuts and cinnamon

Stay Hydrated: Also, stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids the day before and first thing in the morning. Continue to sip on water consistently throughout the day. You can bring a huge water bottle and keep it next to you all the time while getting ready for your wedding. That way, you’ll never feel thirsty, and as it’s next to you, you won’t forget to drink it.

Avoid Carbonation: It also may be wise to avoid carbonated beverages like sodas, since they can lead to bloating. It’s better to stick to water, tea, or fresh juice.

Alcohol: A good rule of thumb is to drink at least one cup of water in between each alcoholic drink. Stick to alcoholic beverages your body is familiar with to prevent any surprise reactions. It can be hard to keep track of how much you’re drinking, especially if people keep topping up your glass. If you’re unsure, have a glass of water or take a break from the alcohol to make sure you enjoy your special day.

What about Caffeine? If caffeine is a part of your normal day, it’s definitely fine to have it on the day of the wedding in amounts similar to what you’re used to. Don’t suddenly decide to take up or stop drinking coffee today. You’re likely to end up either jittery or with a nasty withdrawal headache in that case.

An extra plate: Ask your caterer to make a plate for you that you can enjoy the next day. Often brides get so busy at the actual wedding that they miss their own food!

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