Weigh in Wednesday: The Month We Were Fully At Home

 I can't believe it's already time for another weigh-in Wednesday! I feel like I just wrote up my summary from last month. 


I weighed in at 163.5 (or 6?-- I don't really remember the number after the decimal point and I'm too lazy to find my phone and look it up right now) last Thursday (when I wrote this post). This means that in the last month I was able to shed 2 lbs.  I'm pretty happy with that. I mean I always want to see those numbers go down but at the same time I really do love to eat and have not managed to give up my sweets entirely.  

I do think I ate much better this month than last and a large part of that is that we've been eating at home.  I haven't really remembered to snap many photos of my dinner but I have taken quite a few photos of my breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. 

salad with chicken and peaches and croutons

I've moved my fruit/yogurt/granola bowl to the afternoons for the most part

I made a mini Caesar salad over my regular weekly salad and not just lettuce

Breakfasts have been a lot of eggs and I allowed myself to try some of Alec's cinnamon swirl bread

A shrimp Caesar salad

I liked it so much I ate it 2 days in a row! 

A spinach omelet with more of Alec's homemade bread

Tuna sandwich on pumpernickel with veggies and sun chips

Scrambled eggs with fresh veggies on pumpernickel; my new favorite breakfast!

Another veggie omelet with butternut squash fries.

Shrimp stir-fry with green beans and riced cauliflower

Leftover green beans with eggs and a light whole grain English muffin

I've been craving peanut butter so I had a small scoop with my apple

Egg sandwich on an English muffin with clementines

Peanut butter and homemade jam on an English muffin with apples 

I'm still not working out consistently 5 days a week like I would like but I have been much better about mixing up my variety of workouts.  This past month I've hiked, kayaked, lifted weights, RUN on the treadmill, squeezed in a couple of stability ball workout, enjoyed a few Move With Nicole Pilates videos, and tried to ease some lower back pain with a few Yoga with Adrienne videos. 





Hopefully I keep it up!  We do have 3 cookouts this month so I'm trying to be extra good during the week and use my points over the weekends but I know I really need to up my exercise.  


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Comments

  1. Maria RineerAugust 16, 2023 at 6:39 AM

    Congrats on the weight loss! And on moving more. I know the latter is super important for me. Your meals all look good. Keep it up and have a great Wednesday!

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  2. HollyAugust 16, 2023 at 7:55 AM

    What a healthy month! :)

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  3. Dara @ Not In JerseyAugust 16, 2023 at 8:05 AM

    Great job! I find it so frustrating that if I go down 2 pounds, the next day I go back up 2 pounds!

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    1. Joanne August 16, 2023 at 3:53 PM

      I do that too but I've been noticing that my highs aren't as high and the lows are dipping into lower numbers so I know I'm heading in the right direction.

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}August 16, 2023 at 9:12 AM

    You're doing awesome. Your meals all look tasty and healthy!!

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  5. Jodie's Touch of StyleAugust 16, 2023 at 1:35 PM

    It's so much easier to eat better at home most of the time. We have found a couple of healthy restaurants around us, because cooking is a lot of work, LOL
    XOOX
    Jodie

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  6. JenniferAugust 16, 2023 at 1:40 PM

    Woo hoo on pounds down! Always such a good feeling. And every time I see your fruit and yogurt bowls, I want to have one. And then I forget about them. They just look so yummy!!

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  7. Kellyann RohrAugust 16, 2023 at 2:23 PM

    Your meals are so colorful and healthy!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  8. AstridAugust 16, 2023 at 2:28 PM

    Congrats on the weight loss! Those salads sound absolutely delicious. #WWandPics

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  9. MarshaAugust 16, 2023 at 3:03 PM

    You are so active and do so many different things. That's a good idea. I really need to start planning as I'm approaching my final check up after surgery!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  10. Women Living Well After 50August 16, 2023 at 8:21 PM

    HI Joanne, your meals look delicious which proves that eating healthy doesn't have to be boring. #WWandPics

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  11. Deb's WorldAugust 17, 2023 at 12:12 AM

    Eating at home is much easier isn't it? Delicious looking meals without being too hard on yourself. #WWandPics

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  12. LeanneAugust 17, 2023 at 3:38 AM

    To be able to eat all that delicious food and still lose 2lb sounds like a win/win to me :)

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  13. Kim CarberryAugust 17, 2023 at 7:25 AM

    It is so much easier to eat better when you are at home. All of your food looks so good.

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  14. Amy JohnsonAugust 17, 2023 at 7:29 AM

    So many delicious meals!

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  15. StacyAugust 17, 2023 at 9:30 AM

    Good for you! I joined weight watchers last week but have done terrible at tracking! I have got to get on the ball! Your meals look delicious!

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    1. Joanne August 17, 2023 at 2:07 PM

      It takes a little bit of practice for it to become habit but once you do it's much easier to keep it going.

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  16. Lindsay's Sweet WorldAugust 17, 2023 at 12:11 PM

    That cinnamon swirl bread looks amazing! It looks like you ate really healthy this month! Lots of salads and fruits and veggies and proteins!

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    1. Joanne August 17, 2023 at 2:07 PM

      Alec has made quite a few delicious breads for us this month.

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  17. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 17, 2023 at 2:26 PM

    Good going! I am still doing keto but not losing as much weight on it as I did initially. know I need to up my exercise as that will help

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  18. Denyse Whelan.August 18, 2023 at 12:38 AM

    That was a great read and view of those food pics...must not look when I am hungry. Thanks for grabbing the badge from my blog, there is now a contributor badge at the bottom of the blog page for you! Thank you so much for linking you post to WWandPics this week. Next week, the link up continues beginning at 5.00 am WEDNESDAY Australian Eastern time and finishes at 5.00 am FRIDAY allowing an additional 12 hours for the blog linkers from the northern hemisphere. See you next week, on Denyse’s Words and Pics! And yes, I will be doing a “D” post!! Warm wishes, Denyse.

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  19. Jennifer WhiteAugust 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM

    Your lunches and salads look so good! You did do such a great variety of workouts...it's nice to do different things, and you do such a great job getting outside!

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  20. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comAugust 21, 2023 at 2:02 PM

    So many great meal ideas. Your post reminded/prompted me to track today. I am trying harder again. Just saw some pictures of myself and feel like I look so thick. I don't remember being THICK in the past. And I have a tummy I've picked up that was never a real issue. Ugh. I continue to enjoy your Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and granola idea. But will have to check out some of these new breakfasts.

    Atta girl!! You look terrific and are healthy and strong.

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2023 at 3:48 PM

      Aw, thank you! I hope the tracking helps keep you "on track."

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  21. LyshaAugust 21, 2023 at 3:25 PM

    You go girl! I am struggling to workout because it is so hot. My workouts are usually just walking through my neighborhood. 90+ degree temps and humidity that ranges between 50-90% are killer. Diet wise I'm doing ok. Need to cut out a few things to start making progress again.

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2023 at 3:49 PM

      Ugh that is definitely tough in the summer. Heat makes me feel so unmotivated to do anything.

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  22. Julie's Creative LifestyleAugust 31, 2023 at 4:07 PM

    I love looking at the healthy foods you eat Joanne and great job losing the 2 lbs.

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