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Free GLP-1 Meal Planner

A personalised 7-day meal plan built around your body, your medication, and your side effects.

For people using Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. Includes a shopping list, meal prep guide, and weekly nutrition summary. No account required.

Why this tool exists

Why Generic Meal Plans Don’t Work on GLP-1

Most meal plans are built around normal appetite. You eat when you are hungry, stop when you are full, and use that feedback loop to structure your day. GLP-1 medications disrupt that loop entirely.

On Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, hunger signals become unreliable. Nausea makes certain foods intolerable. The appetite suppression that drives weight loss also suppresses the motivation to eat nutritiously. Most users end up eating whatever is easy and small — often crackers, toast, or soft foods that deliver almost no protein.

Over time, this creates a predictable set of problems. Without adequate protein, 30–40% of weight lost can come from lean muscle rather than fat — reducing metabolic rate and making it harder to maintain results. Fatigue, hair loss, and muscle weakness follow. These are not medication side effects. They are nutritional problems that a structured meal plan prevents.

This planner was built specifically for that reality. It calculates your protein and calorie targets from your body weight and activity level, adjusts food choices based on the side effects you are currently experiencing, and generates a complete 7-day plan with a shopping list and meal prep guide — everything you need to eat well on any GLP-1 medication.

The core principle

Protein first at every meal, every time. Before anything else on your plate. When portions are small, this is the one nutritional priority that cannot be compromised.

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Targets calculated automatically

Enter your weight and activity level. The planner calculates your protein target (0.7–0.8g per lb of lean body mass) and calorie goal using BMR, adjusting for GLP-1 appetite suppression and your primary goal.

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Side effect filtering built in

Select your current symptoms — nausea, constipation, fatigue, low appetite, acid reflux — and the planner automatically filters out foods that commonly worsen each one.

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Shopping list + meal prep included

Your plan includes a categorised shopping list and a structured Sunday meal prep guide — so every meal is planned, prepped, and ready to eat.

What’s included

Everything in Your Personalised Plan

This is not a static meal plan. It is a personalised nutrition system built around your specific inputs — and it updates to reflect your medication, side effects, and dietary preferences.

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7-Day Meal Plan

A full week of meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and optional snack — with exact portion sizes, protein grams, and calorie counts per meal. Organised by day with easy navigation.

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Auto-Generated Shopping List

Every ingredient you need for the week, categorised into protein sources, produce, dairy, and pantry items. Print it and take it to the shop — no manual writing required.

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Meal Prep Guide

A structured Sunday prep session and mid-week refresh guide. Includes side effect-specific tips — what to batch cook for nausea days, how to support constipation through food, and daily habits.

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Weekly Nutrition Summary

A visual bar chart showing your protein for each day of the week, colour-coded against your target. Shows average protein, average calories, and how many days you are on target.

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Print-Ready

Print your plan or save it as a PDF. The printed version shows only the meals — no interface, no buttons. Clean and usable on the fridge or kitchen counter.

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Injection Day Tip

A persistent note reminding you that nausea is typically worst in the 24–48 hours after injection — with specific guidance on which meals to lean on during that window.

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Build Your 7-Day GLP-1 Meal Plan

Answer 8 questions — takes under 2 minutes. Your personalised plan generates instantly. No account required.

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Your Personalised GLP-1 Meal Plan

Answer 8 questions. Get a complete 7-day meal plan with shopping list, meal prep guide, and weekly nutrition summary — built around your body, your medication, and your side effects.

Step 1 of 8
Step 1 — Your Body

What is your current weight?

Used to calculate your protein target and calorie needs automatically.

Please enter a valid weight.
Step 2 — Your Body

What is your biological sex?

Used to accurately set your calorie floor and protein target.

Male
Female
Please select an option.
Step 3 — Your Goal

What is your primary goal right now?

This shapes how calories and protein are distributed across your plan.

Fat lossCalorie deficit while protecting lean tissue
Muscle preservationMaintain strength and lean mass on GLP-1
Fat loss + muscle preservationThe core Fueled Framework approach — most popular
Please select a goal.
Step 4 — Activity Level

How active are you on a typical week?

Include all movement — gym, walking, physical work, sport.

SedentaryDesk job, minimal movement, no structured exercise
Lightly activeLight walks, 1–2 workouts per week
Moderately active3–4 workouts per week, active lifestyle
Very activeDaily training or physically demanding job
Please select your activity level.
Step 5 — Your Medication

Which GLP-1 medication are you using?

Different medications have different appetite suppression profiles. Not sure of the difference? See the full comparison guide.

OzempicSemaglutide — diabetes dose
WegovySemaglutide — weight loss dose
MounjaroTirzepatide — diabetes dose
ZepboundTirzepatide — weight loss dose
Other / Not sure
Please select your medication.
Step 6 — Side Effects

Which side effects are you currently experiencing?

Select all that apply. Your meal plan avoids foods that commonly worsen each symptom.

🤢 Nausea
🫁 Constipation
😴 Fatigue
😶 Low appetite
🔥 Acid reflux
💇 Hair loss
✅ None right now
Step 7 — Eating Pattern

How do you prefer to structure your eating?

This determines how your daily calories and protein are distributed across meals.

3 structured mealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner — no snacks
3 meals + 1 evening snackAdds a protein-focused snack to protect overnight muscle
2 larger mealsCommon when GLP-1 significantly suppresses appetite
Small, frequent meals4–5 smaller meals throughout the day — easier when nausea is present
Please select your eating pattern.
Step 8 — Food Preferences

Any dietary preferences or restrictions?

Also tell us how you want your week structured.

Dietary preference

OmnivoreNo restrictions
No red meatChicken, fish, eggs, dairy
PescatarianFish, eggs, dairy — no meat
VegetarianEggs, dairy — no meat or fish
Dairy-freeMeat and fish ok — no dairy

Meal variety

Simple & repeatableMeals repeat — easier shopping and meal prep
Fully variedDifferent meals every day of the week
Please select both a dietary preference and a meal variety option.
Building your personalised plan…

Calculating protein targets, adjusting for side effects, selecting meals, and generating your shopping list.

📅 7-Day Plan
🛒 Shopping List
🍳 Meal Prep
📊 Weekly Summary
📊 Track This Plan
⚠️ This meal planner provides general nutritional guidance only. It is not medical advice. Calorie and protein targets are estimates based on population averages. Always consult your healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes while using GLP-1 medications. Results vary by individual.
How it works

How the Planner Builds Your Plan

Every number in your plan is calculated from your inputs — not taken from a generic template. Here is exactly how it works.

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Calculates your protein target from body weight

Using your weight and goal, the planner estimates your lean body mass and sets a protein target of 0.7–0.8g per pound — the evidence-based range for muscle preservation during calorie restriction. For muscle-focused goals, this is set slightly higher. This target is then divided across your meals based on your eating pattern.

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Calculates your calorie target using BMR + activity

Your Basal Metabolic Rate is estimated using your weight and sex, then multiplied by your activity level to get your Total Daily Energy Expenditure. A GLP-1 adjustment factor is then applied — 0.80 for tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) and 0.86 for semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) — reflecting the appetite suppression profile of each medication. Your goal (fat loss, muscle preservation, or both) is applied on top of this.

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Filters meals based on your side effects

Each of the 44 meals in the database is tagged with side effect compatibility. If you select nausea, meals that are not nausea-safe are removed from your pool. If you select constipation, high-fibre options are prioritised. If you select hair loss, iron-rich protein sources are weighted higher. Multiple side effects stack — the plan adjusts for all of them simultaneously.

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Selects varied meals across 7 days

Meals are selected to ensure no repetition across the week (unless you choose the simple and repeatable option). Each meal is chosen from a filtered pool appropriate to your dietary preference — omnivore, no red meat, pescatarian, vegetarian, or dairy-free — with a scoring system that weights side-effect-friendly meals appropriately.

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Generates shopping list, prep guide, and weekly summary

The shopping list is auto-generated from every ingredient across your 7-day plan, categorised and deduplicated. The meal prep guide includes a structured Sunday batch cook session and mid-week refresh plan. The weekly summary charts your protein across all 7 days against your target with colour-coded progress bars.

The research behind the plan

Why Protein and Structure Matter So Much on GLP-1

GLP-1 medications are highly effective for weight loss — but the quality of that weight loss depends entirely on what you eat. These numbers explain why structure is not optional.

30–40%

of GLP-1 weight loss can come from lean muscle without structured protein intake

0.7–1.0g

protein per pound of body weight daily — the ISSN-recommended range for muscle preservation during calorie restriction

20.2%

average body weight lost on Mounjaro in the SURMOUNT-5 head-to-head trial — with structured diet and exercise counselling

80%+

of weight lost on GLP-1 medications returns within 2 years of stopping — making nutritional habits during treatment critical

Sources: International Society of Sports Nutrition protein position stand; SURMOUNT-5 trial, New England Journal of Medicine 2025; Fueled Framework GLP-1 protein guide.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this meal planner different from a regular meal plan?
Most meal plans are static documents that give the same plan to everyone. This planner calculates your specific protein and calorie targets from your body weight, activity level, and medication, then filters every meal based on the side effects you are currently experiencing. It also generates a shopping list and meal prep guide automatically from your 7-day plan — something no static plan can do. The result is a plan that is genuinely built for your situation, not a generic template with your name on it.
How does the planner calculate my protein target?
The planner estimates your lean body mass from your body weight (applying a factor based on your goal) and sets a protein target of 0.7–0.8 grams per pound of lean body mass. This aligns with the International Society of Sports Nutrition’s recommendation for muscle preservation during calorie restriction — which is especially important on GLP-1 medications where significant muscle loss is a known risk. For a more precise calculation based on your specific situation, use the dedicated GLP-1 Protein Calculator.
What if I have nausea and can’t eat the meals suggested?
Select nausea in Step 6 of the planner — this filters out all meals that are commonly poorly tolerated during nausea (hot, fatty, or strong-smelling foods) and replaces them with cold, bland, gentle options like cottage cheese plates, smoked salmon, Greek yogurt bowls, and protein shakes. These are specifically chosen because they are high in protein and tolerable even when nausea is significant. The planner also adds nausea-friendly badges to each meal so you can quickly identify the safest options on any given day. For a full guide to managing nausea through food choices, read the GLP-1 Nausea guide.
Can I use this meal planner if I don’t know my calorie target?
Yes — the planner calculates your calorie target automatically from your weight, sex, and activity level using a Basal Metabolic Rate formula adjusted for GLP-1 appetite suppression. You do not need to know your calorie target in advance. However, if you want a more detailed breakdown of your TDEE and how a calorie deficit is calculated, use the Fueled Framework Calorie Calculator before starting the planner.
How do I use the meal plan alongside the GLP-1 tracker?
The meal plan gives you the structure — what to eat and when. The GLP-1 Progress Tracker gives you accountability — it lets you log your actual protein intake, calories, water, and weight daily, and checks your entries against your target. Using both together gives you a complete nutrition system: the plan tells you what to eat, the tracker confirms you hit your targets. The tracker also links directly to guides when you fall short on protein or calories, so you know exactly what to do to get back on track.
Is this meal plan suitable for vegetarians or dairy-free diets?
Yes. Step 8 of the planner asks for your dietary preference — omnivore, no red meat, pescatarian, vegetarian, or dairy-free. Every meal in the database is tagged with diet compatibility, and only meals appropriate to your selection are included in your plan. Vegetarian plans emphasise high-protein plant sources including tofu, edamame, lentils, chickpeas, eggs, and dairy (or dairy-free alternatives where dairy-free is selected). Protein targets may be slightly harder to hit on vegetarian plans, so portion sizes are adjusted accordingly.
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Medical Disclaimer: The meal plans and nutritional targets generated by this tool are for general educational purposes only and are not medical advice. Calorie and protein targets are estimates based on population averages and will not be accurate for every individual. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making significant changes to your diet while using GLP-1 medications. This tool is not a substitute for personalised dietary guidance from a registered dietitian.