How these meal plans work

Every plan is built from the recipes on this site โ€” traditional Eastern European dishes adapted for weight loss. Each day combines breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack with exact per-meal calorie counts, so a full day lands inside the plan's target without any tracking apps or weighing guesswork. Plans come with a complete shopping list and a Sunday batch-cooking sequence: most of the week's cooking happens in one session of about two and a half hours.

Who they're for

These plans suit anyone who wants to lose weight without giving up familiar Central and Eastern European food โ€” borscht, buckwheat, varenyky, kefir, cottage cheese. The standard plan targets roughly 1,400โ€“1,600 kcal per day, a moderate deficit for most adults. The slim plan runs under 1,200 kcal per day for faster results over a shorter stretch; it is not intended as a long-term way of eating. Both lean on high-protein, high-fibre staples so meals keep you full despite the lower calories.

Choosing your plan

Start with the standard 7-day plan if you're new to calorie-aware eating or have more than a few kilos to lose โ€” it's the more sustainable of the two and easier to repeat week after week. Pick the slim plan for a focused short push, then move to the standard plan to keep progress going. You can swap any meal for another recipe from the same course with a similar calorie count; every recipe on the site lists its full nutrition per serving.

Calorie targets are general guidance, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or specific nutritional needs, check with a registered dietitian or your doctor first โ€” see the full health disclaimer.