Weigh- In Wednesdays in August 2024

After rejoining Weight Watchers at the very end of April (on the 26th to be exact). I knew I wanted to reinstate my Weigh- In Wednesdays posts.  I thought I'd make it a link party if you'd like to join in. On the third Wednesday of every month I'll have a new post/party up for everyone to share workout tips, weight loss thoughts and ideas, and healthy recipes to fuel us on our journey to better health. 


I weighed in at 164.2 at our last link up and while my weight has been ALL over the place this month I've never seen 164 again as my weight went right back up the very next day. I did feel like I ate really healthy for the most part. Having picked up a box of fresh fruit and veggies each week I've been eating so many plant heavy meals and we mostly ate at home all month which also makes it a bit easier to eat healthier. 

omelet with broccoli & mushrooms

veggies, fruit and a "cheat" of peanut butter and chocolate rice cake

roasted veggies, salad, and my Weight Watchers American chop suey

chicken fajita salad

One of my favorite meals was combining roasted butternut squash, roasted zucchini/squash & a sprinkle of feta cheese

Veggies with a chicken & veggie wrap

New England style fish with salad


I feel like I have done a pretty good job adding more exercise into my weeks too. While it was still too hot and muggy and rainy for most of the month to bother with any walking or hiking I have started adding in at home exercise routines for those 2 days a week (M-F) I don't get to the gym with my mom. I've been enjoying Pilates, yoga, and stability ball exercises once again. I just got a new fitness tracker watch last week so that should help me a whole lot. 

Hopefully all this hard work will pay off soon!

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  1. Maria RineerAugust 21, 2024 at 5:54 AM

    Good job on eating so healthy! All the fresh vegetables make it much easier, I find, to eat healthier in the summer.

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2024 at 10:31 AM

      Thank you! I do find having all those fruits and veggies on hand make it much easier to eat healthier.

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  2. Amy ScottAugust 21, 2024 at 7:09 AM

    You're doing great! Your plates look so colorful and delicious!

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  3. JoyceAugust 21, 2024 at 7:14 AM

    Your meals look good, especially that fish. I haven't made fish that way in a long time. I am up and know I need to add more exercise. It's super hot here too so I'm not walking as much either. Have a good day!

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  4. LyssyAugust 21, 2024 at 7:30 AM

    Love all the colorful meals!

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyAugust 21, 2024 at 8:25 AM

    Your meals all look great.

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  6. Adrienne PatenaudeAugust 21, 2024 at 8:28 AM

    Your food looks delicious and a variety. I am on the struggle bus too of dropping any weight.

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  7. mireilleAugust 21, 2024 at 9:32 AM

    After indulging with ice cream for the last 5 days, I am a glutton and don't stop at one half the time, I decided to give myself a goal of till my birthday (which I thought was 2 weeks but it's 3 ) of no desserts! Of course, I made banana chocolate muffins today, but I will resist them! Love the meals you have been making. I know I usually have to increase protein to do a better job.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2024 at 10:34 AM

      I've been trying to just eat a spoonful of my husband's ice cream when we go out and not get my own each time but it's so hard because I just LOVE ice cream!

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  8. PamelaAugust 21, 2024 at 9:58 AM

    Great meals! What is New England style fish?

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM

      It's a white fish like cod or haddock or pollock topped with buttered, seasoned Ritz cracker crumbs: https://www.myslicesoflife.com/2021/05/new-england-style-baked-fish.html

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  9. HollyAugust 21, 2024 at 10:22 AM

    Your meal look so healthy- love when you share!

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  10. EllibelleAugust 21, 2024 at 11:11 AM

    Your meals look absolutely delicious!

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  11. Lindsay's Sweet WorldAugust 21, 2024 at 12:36 PM

    As always, your meals look healthy, colorful, and delicious!

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  12. Jodie's Touch of StyleAugust 21, 2024 at 8:59 PM

    You've got this. Our weight is not the only indicator of health. The push with real food is everything!
    Xoxo

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2024 at 6:57 PM

      Very true and I am trying to keep that in mind too.

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  13. Nancy 's Fashion StyleAugust 22, 2024 at 2:51 AM

    Healthy food and exercising is the best for our bodies in my head. And no stress, haha

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2024 at 6:57 PM

      Yeah, I'm really trying to work on the low/no stress thing.

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  14. Kim CarberryAugust 22, 2024 at 9:42 AM

    All of your meals always look so good and so healthy. I love the look of the chicken fajita salad. You are doing great!

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  15. MandyJoyLoves♥August 23, 2024 at 12:03 AM

    The BEST food photos, you are awesome!

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