Meal planning to lose weight

Does anyone know of any free meal planning programs to lose weight or have any tips on making my own meal plans and grocery lists to aid in weight loss? I did joint the beach body nutrition plus program and it worked for about a week but the groceries cost too much and it took for ever to meal prep everything. Plus I’m trying to save $$ so the monthly payment was no fun.

I just want to start eating clean and losing weight but I like to follow a program. For some reason it makes it easier.