7-Day Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners To Lose Weight [W/ Grocery List]

You’re probably looking for a 7-day keto diet meal plan for beginners to show you exactly what to do.

Most people think that by trying really hard and using their willpower they will see the weight loss that they are after.

Unfortunately… it’s not as simple as that.

However, you can greatly improve your chances of losing weight by having the right information and plan in place.

This 7-day keto diet meal plan for beginners has everything you need to start the keto diet. It includes the exact keto recipes you can have each day, the list of ingredients you will need plus exactly when and how much to eat.

So if you are ready to see the fast benefits of starting the keto diet, let’s begin…


Ketogenic Diet Basics

Many people get overwhelmed when starting the ketogenic diet.

But it really doesn’t need to be complicated.

The key is to reduce your carbohydrates and increase your fat intake.

Simple!

The diet typically contains (the grams are in brackets based on a 2,000 calorie a day diet):

  • 70-80 percent fat (167 grams)
  • 10-20 percent protein (100 grams)
  • 5-10 percent carbohydrates (25 grams)

If you are looking to lose weight, then ideally the calorie intake would be lower.

However, at Well Fit Fam we recommend you don’t count the calories.

Just keep an eye on the “net carbs”.

Ideally, you want to keep the daily net carbs below 20 grams at the start of the diet.

Therefore, if you keep the net carbs below 10 grams per meal you will be on the right track to reach ketosis and lose weight.

Check out our ultimate keto diet grocery list to find out more about the benefits and side-effects of the keto diet.


How To Calculate Net Carbs On Keto?

The nutritional information will be on the back of almost everything you buy.

It will normally tell you how many grams of carbs, fats and protein the food contains.

But how do we work out how many “net carbs” there are in different foods?

Net carbs = total carbs – fiber – sugar alcohols

(Sugar alcohols are only found in processed food… so try to avoid these as much as possible)

You don’t count fiber or sugar alcohols as they just pass through the human body without breaking down, meaning your body doesn’t use them for energy.

So let’s take avocado as an example…

Picture from Top 40 Recipes

There are 6 grams of carbs and 5 grams of fiber in half a cup of avocado.

So in total, there is 1 gram (6-5) of net carbs in half a cup of avocado.

That’s the only number that matters when you start the keto diet!

Remember… the aim is to keep your net carbs below 20 grams per day to help kick start ketosis!

Luckily for you, this 7-day keto diet meal plan for beginners has the exact nutritional value for each day so that you don’t need to spend your precious time working this out.

Simply follow the meal plans and you’re good to go!

So you’re probably wondering what are…


Keto-Friendly Foods to Eat

When following the keto diet these are the general types of food to include in your meals and snacks:

  • Meat: Grass-fed beef, venison, pork etc.
  • Fatty fish: Salmon, herring and mackerel.
  • Poultry: Chicken and turkey.
  • Eggs: Organic whole eggs make the best choice.
  • Full-fat dairy: Yogurt, butter and cream etc.
  • Full- fat cheese: Cheddar, brie, goat cheese, mozzarella, cream cheese etc.
  • Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, macadamia nuts, flaxseeds etc.
  • Nut butter: Almond, macadamia, pecan butter (avoid peanut butter).
  • Healthy fats: Coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut butter and sesame oil.
  • Low Carb Fruits: Avocados, raspberries, lemons etc.
  • Non-starchy vegetables: Greens, broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers.
  • Condiments: Salt, pepper, vinegar, lemon juice, fresh herbs and spices.

As long as your meals contain these food types you won’t go too far wrong on the keto diet.


Foods to Avoid on Keto

The idea is to limit the number of net carbs your body takes in each day.

So if you want to stick to less than 20 net carbs a day you should avoid these carb-heavy foods:

  • Bread and baked goods: White bread, whole-wheat bread, crackers, cookies, doughnuts and rolls.
  • Pasta: Spaghetti, noodles, pasta etc.
  • Sweets and sugary foods: Sugar, ice cream, candy, maple syrup, agave syrup (you can pretty much guess these!)
  • Sweetened beverages: Soda, juice, sweetened teas, sports drinks etc.
  • Grains and grain products: Wheat, rice, oats, breakfast cereals etc.
  • Starchy vegetables: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, corn, peas etc.
  • Beans and legumes: Black beans, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans (peanuts are actually a legume!)
  • Fruit: Apples, pears, grapes, bananas pineapple etc.
  • High-carb sauces: Barbecue sauce, sugary salad dressings, ketchup, dipping sauces etc. (you can get low carb variations of most sauces though)
  • Certain alcoholic beverages: Beer & sugary mixed drinks.

Now, any food can be consumed during keto.

But some people get their knickers in a twist as some recipes have pumpkin or something they’ve read they’re not allowed to eat on keto.

As long as you keep your carb count down then most foods are OK in small doses.

Just make sure to check the net carbs in the meal or snack.


Keto-Friendly Beverages

It’s pretty amazing how many carbs you can take in from drinks.

Here’s an example that may blow your mind:

A can of full-fat coke contains 39 grams of net carbs (that is over double the daily recommended amount for a keto diet!!)…

Let me say that again…

Double the daily amount in one drink!!

Some people claim that you can drink diet sodas and the likes on a keto diet.

Whilst this is technically true as they won’t contain net carbs, it has been proven that diet soda actually makes you feel more hungry… and make your taste buds crave sweet things.

On the keto diet, this is really bad news.

So here is what we recommend drinking on the keto diet at Well Fit Fam:

  • Water: Water has so many benefits such as suppressing your hunger, keeping you hydrated (super important at the start of ketosis) and helps to balance your blood sugar levels.
  • Sparkling water: If you love your soda then add some lemon to this and you’re away!
  • Unsweetened coffee: Add heavy cream to have a little treat every day!
  • Unsweetened green tea: The self-proclaimed healthiest beverage on the planet! It improves brain function, helps for weight loss and there’s even science that suggests it lowers the risk of cancer!

Check out the ultimate keto diet grocery list for more information about all of these foods you can eat or should avoid.


When And How Much To Eat On The Keto Diet

It’s recommended to eat at least 3 meals a day, ideally with a couple of snacks.

By eating every 3 hours your body will get a good amount of fat and protein throughout the day and help to keep the crazy food monster that lives in you from raiding the cupboards.

Here’s an example meal plan for each day:

  • Breakfast: 7 am
  • Snack: 10 am
  • Lunch: 1 pm
  • Snack: 4 pm
  • Dinner: 7 pm

Obviously these timings can change and your day may not fit exactly this schedule. But the snacks can be as simple as a big handful of nuts.

It’s amazing how filling these snacks can be due to the higher portion of fat and protein in them.

Use the 7-day keto meal plan for beginners below to plan what to eat for your first week of the keto diet.


7-Day Keto Diet Meal Plan For Beginners

This 7-day keto meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks.

When changing any habit (yes eating types of food is a habit) it’s important to plan and prepare in advance.

Spending an hour or so before the week starts to set this up can save hours of time working out what to do when the busy week starts taking its toll.

Here are some of the best Well-Fit Tips to help start the right way:

  1. Use the grocery shopping list at the end of this page to make sure you have all of the necessary ingredients for this meal plan (This is THE most important step).
  2. Make sure you have appropriate containers to store and carry your lunch in.
  3. Prep what you can before the week starts. Some people prefer to prep each evening, others prefer to batch cook a lot of the meals and store them in the fridge.
  4. Make daily habits i.e. cook at a certain time each evening, or prep your food for the next day whilst cooking dinner.
  5. Cook twice the amount and have it for lunch the next day (this is not included below as some people prefer not to repeat meals in the same week… personally, we don’t mind and it makes life easier!)

All of these things are easy to do but easy not to do. The people that see the most success from any diet place good habits in place that become a routine.

Every single one of these recipes can be found in our 3 popular keto recipe articles:


Day 1

Keto Cheeseburger
Image from Diet Doctor

Breakfast: Bulletproof Tea

110 kcal | 12g Fat | 0g Protein | 0g Carbs | 0g Net Carbs

Snack: 5 Sticks of Celery With 2 Tbsp Almond Butter

200 kcal | 16g Fat | 7g Protein | 4g Carbs | 2.5g Net Carbs

Lunch: Avocado Egg Salad

160 kcal | 12g Fat | 7g Protein | 6g Carbs | 3g Net Carbs

Snack: 1/2 Hass Avocado w/ Lite Salt and Pepper

114 kcal | 11g Fat | 1g Protein | 2.5g Carbs | 1g Net Carbs

Dinner: Keto Cheeseburger

1194 kcal | 79% Fat (104g) | 18% Protein (53g) | 3% Carbs (8g net carbs)

Total daily nutrition:

1,778 kcal | 78% Fat (155g) | 15% Protein (68g) | Carbs (22.5g) | 7% Net carbs (14.5g)


Day 2

6 One-Pan-Pesto-Chicken-and-Veggies-752x289-min
Image from Julias Album

Breakfast: Mozzarella Dough Bagels

203 kcal | 16.8g Fat | 11g Protein | 4g Carbs | 2.4g Net Carbs

Snack: 2 Squares Lindt 90% Chocolate

105 kcal | 9g Fat | 3g Protein | 3g Carbs | 3g Net Carbs

Lunch: Shrimp Avocado Salad With Tomatoes & Feta

430 kcal | 33g Fat | 24g Protein | 12.5g Carbs | 6.5g Net Carbs

Snack: 1 Cup Bone Broth

50 kcal | 3g Fat | 5g Protein | 0g Carbs | 0g Net Carbs

Dinner: One Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies

423kcal | 32g Fat | 23g Protein | 12g Carbs | 8g Net Carbs

Total daily nutrition:

1,221 kcal | 70% Fat (94g) | 21% Protein (66g) | Carbs (30.5g) | 9% Net carbs (20g)


Day 3

Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners Garlic-Butter-Baked-Salmon-in-Foil
Image from Little Spice Jar

Breakfast: Chocolate Coconut Keto Smoothie Bowl

500 kcal | 38g Fat | 26g Protein | 12g Carbs | 8g Net Carbs

Snack: 2 String Cheese

160 kcal | 12g Fat | 16g Protein | 2g Carbs | 2g Net Carbs

Lunch: Slow Cooker Dairy Free Butter Chicken

304 kcal | 18g Fat | 28g Protein | 9g Carbs | 7g Net Carbs

Snack: 24 Raw Almonds

166 kcal | 15g Fat | 6g Protein | 2g Carbs | 2g Net Carbs

Dinner: Garlic Butter Baked Salmon in Foil

265 kcal | 14g Fat | 31g Protein | 1.6g Carbs | 1g Net Carbs

Total daily nutrition:

1,385 kcal | 65% Fat (97g) | 28% Protein (107g) | Carbs (27g) | 7% Net carbs (20g)


Day 4

Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners Low-Carb-Beef-Stir-Fry
Image from Bulletproof

Breakfast: Soft Boiled Eggs With Butter and Thyme

340kcal | 27g Fat | 18g Protein | 1.8g Carbs | 1.8g Net Carbs

Snack: 24 Raw Almonds

166 kcal | 15g Fat | 6g Protein | 2g Carbs | 2g Net Carbs

Lunch: Salmon, Avocado & Arugula Salad

575 kcal | 49g Fat | 25g Protein | 11g Carbs | 4g Net Carbs

Snack: 12 Olives

75 kcal | 7.5g Fat | 0g Protein | 3g Carbs | 1.5g Net Carbs

Dinner: Low Carb Beef Stir Fry

582 kcal | 36g Fat | 55g Protein | 14g Carbs | 12g Net Carbs

Total daily nutrition:

1,702 kcal | 71% Fat (135g) | 24% Protein (104g) | Carbs (32g) | 5% Net carbs (20g)


Day 5

Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffins
Image from Real Balanced

Breakfast: Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffins

341 kcal | 25g Fat | 28g Protein | 2.5g Carbs | 2g Net Carbs

Snack: 24 Raw Almonds

166 kcal | 15g Fat | 6g Protein | 2g Carbs | 2g Net Carbs

Lunch: Shrimp Zucchini Noodles

235 kcal | 15.5g Fat | 17g Protein | 9g Carbs | 7g Net Carbs

Snack: 2 Squares Lindt 90% Chocolate

105 kcal | 9g Fat | 3g Protein | 3g Carbs | 3g Net Carbs

Dinner: Halloumi Salad

367 kcal | 31g Fat | 16g Protein | 9g Carbs | 6.5g Net Carbs

Total daily nutrition:

1,214 kcal | 72% Fat (96.5g) | 23% Protein (70g) | Carbs (25g) | 6% Net carbs (20g)


Day 6

Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners Keto-frittata-recipe Keto lunch recipes for work
Image from My Keto Kitchen

Breakfast: Bacon and Egg Fat Bombs

370 kcal | 37g Fat | 10g Protein | 0.4g Carbs | 0.4g Net Carbs

Snack: 12 Olives

75 kcal | 7.5g Fat | 0g Protein | 3g Carbs | 1.5g Net Carbs

Lunch: Keto Frittata

426 kcal | 36g Fat | 21g Protein | 3g Carbs | 3g Net Carbs

Snack: 20 Blueberries

16 kcal | 0.1g Fat | 0.2g Protein | 4g Carbs | 3g Net Carbs

Dinner: Cowboy Butter Chicken With Zucchini Noodles

582 kcal | 35g Fat | 59g Protein | 9g Carbs | 6g Net Carbs

Total daily nutrition:

1,469 kcal | 70% Fat (115.6g) | 25% Protein (90g) | Carbs (19g) | 5% Net carbs (14g)


Day 7

Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners Turmeric Keto Smoothie
Image From I Eat Keto

Breakfast: Turmeric Keto Smoothie

600 kcal | 56g Fat | 7g Protein | 17g Carbs | 6g Net Carbs

Snack: 24 Raw Almonds

166 kcal | 15g Fat | 6g Protein | 2g Carbs | 2g Net Carbs

Lunch: Keto Fish Cakes With Avocado Lemon Dipping Sauce

276 kcal | 26g Fat | 4.4g Protein | 10.8g Carbs | 2g Net Carbs

Snack: 2 String Cheese

160 kcal | 12g Fat | 16g Protein | 2g Carbs | 2g Net Carbs

Dinner: Keto Veggie Soup

79 kcal | 2g Fat | 2g Protein | 11g Carbs | 8g Net Carbs

Total daily nutrition:

1,281 kcal | 79% Fat (111g) | 15% Protein (35g) | Carbs (43g) | 6% Net carbs (20g)


Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners Grocery List

The below list includes all the ingredients that you will need to carry out this 7-day keto diet meal plan.

As with any recipes feel free to substitute alternative ingredients but make sure you stick to the core meats, dairy and vegetables included below.


Keto Fruit & Vegetables: Keto Diet Meal Plan For Beginners

  • Sun-dried tomatoes 
  • Asparagus
  • Blueberries
  • Olives
  • Cherry tomatoes yellow and red
  • Lemons
  • Onions
  • Bell peppers 
  • Cauliflower
  • Green beans 
  • Iceberg Lettuce
  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Cucumber
  • Zucchini
  • Baby bok choy
  • Broccoli florets
  • Tomatoes
  • Scallions
  • Avocado x5 meals
  • Arugula
  • Mushrooms
  • Baby Spinach
  • Shallot
  • Celery

Keto Meat, Fish & Eggs: Keto Diet Meal Plan For Beginners

  • Chicken breasts
  • Beef
  • Chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • Salmon
  • White boneless fish
  • Bacon
  • Ground beef
  • Shrimp x2 meals
  • Eggs

Keto Dairy: Keto Diet Meal Plan For Beginners

  • Butter
  • Halloumi Cheese
  • Feta cheese
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Heavy Cream
  • Parmesan
  • Cream cheese
  • Mozzarella
  • Unsweetened almond milk
  • String Cheese

Keto Nuts & Seeds: Keto Diet Meal Plan For Beginners

  • Chia seeds 
  • Almonds
  • Pine Nuts
  • Unsweetened almond butter

Keto Herbs & Spices: Keto Diet Meal For Beginners

  • Garlic
  • Salt & pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes 
  • Bay leaves
  • Oregano
  • Peppermint
  • Dijon mustard
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Paprika
  • Fresh parsley
  • Freshly chives
  • Thyme
  • Ginger
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Onion powder
  • Fresh dill
  • Turmeric
  • Garam Masala
  • Cumin
  • Chili powder
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Chilli flakes

Feel free to get any of these fresh or dried. You obviously don’t need them all either, if you prefer the taste of some spices compared to others then you can always sub them in.


Keto Food Cupboard: Keto Diet Meal Plan For Beginners

  • Olive oil
  • MCT oil or Coconut Oil
  • Avocado oil
  • Basil pesto
  • Chicken broth 
  • Veggie stock
  • Hot sauce
  • Tomato sauce
  • Keto-friendly mayonnaise
  • Coconut aminos (soy sauce alternative)
  • White wine vinegar
  • Full fat coconut milk
  • Almond flour
  • Baking powder
  • Granulated sweetener (stevia etc) or another sweetener
  • Raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Coconut stevia (or plain stevia to taste)
  • 2 scoops collagen protein
  • Tea
  • Lindt Dark Chocolate (90%)

Again, you do not need everything on this list.

If you prefer to just have olive oil then that is fine. You can always substitute the recipes with things you have in the house, but try to keep them as close as possible to get the same nutrition.


The Keto Diet Meal Plan For Beginners Bottom Line

If there is one thing you take away from this article it should be this:

If you are looking to lose weight on the keto diet, then aim to keep the net carbs below 20 each day.

Remember, a healthy keto diet aims to get about 75% fat, 20% protein and 5% carbs.

Ignore the calories and focus on reducing the net carbs and you will see results much quicker than you expect.

Rather than relying on willpower, use this 7-day keto diet meal plan for beginners to your guide and everything will become much easier!

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4 thoughts on “7-Day Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners To Lose Weight [W/ Grocery List]”

  1. Okay, so one major benefit from the ketogenic diet is that you are able to lose weight in a very short amount of time and steadly. That has nothing to do with the fact that it has the ability to lower your blood pressure, it also Has been proven to help people who have diabetes.

    I lost 55 lb in 4 months and my blood pressure that have been high for over 10 years immediately drop to normal. That’s my own experience with the diet and i’m very satisfied with the resulsts. I would recommend it to everyone to try it.

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    • That’s amazing Bratcho! Yeah, there are a ton of benefits from the Keto diet, but it can also be dangerous if people try it without understanding what’s going on and how it can affect us. It’s possible to miss out important nutrients without following a plan, which is exactly why we put this together

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  2. I’m very happy for my younger sister and it’s really helpful for her start weight loss Journey…….. and now she is very happy and confidant .. Thanks for the information and forward to everyone…….❤❤❤❤??????

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