About 6 years ago, I worked at a large insurance company that was located in the middle of nowhere, and while my Visa appreciated the fact that Icould no longer wander out to my favorite clothing stores on my lunch break (as I had been prone to do at my previous place of employment), my stomachwasn’t a huge fan of the cafeteria food. Everything looked like it was at least a monthpast its best before date, and since I was much too disorganized topack my own lunch, I typically filledup on junkfood like chips and gummy bears every afternoon.
Naturally, all of that unhealthy eating eventually caught up to my waistline, but it wasn’t untilone of my co-workersmade acommitment to lose weightand started experimenting with various Weight Watchers lunch recipes she found online that I finally found the motivation to get back on track with my own diet.
And you know what?
I was absolutely amazed at what a difference all of my hard work made.
By taking the time to pack a lunch to take to work, I found I was much more likely to take a proper break from my deskhalfway through the workday, which went a long way in helping me connect with my co-workers and get a better handle on what my priorities were for the remainder of the day. And when I was conscious about only consumingwholesome, nutritious, and filling foods, Ifound I was much more efficient and productive.
And did I mention I also dropped an entire clothing size?
It was pretty amazing.
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Of course, my life as a WAHM is much less structured than it was back then, and I’m the first to admit I’ve fallen back to my bad eating habits more times than I care to admit since becoming a mom. But after declaring 2016 the year that I beginmakingmyself a priority so I can be a better version of myself for my daughter and husband, I started collecting different healthy recipesso that I can continue to enjoy a variety of different tastes while still ensuring I consume 3 well-balanced meals each day.
And while I’ve never actually tried out the Weight Watchers diet per se, I seem to be bursting at the seams with different Weight Watchers lunch recipes I can’t wait to try, and decided it was time to share the love.
From Macaroni and Cheeseto Tuna Salad, and White Pizza to Pasta Salad, there’s a Weight Watcherslunch recipe (with points) here for everyone!
And if you are looking for great Weight Watchers recipe book recommendations, a friend of mine HIGHLY recommends Weight Watchers Family Meals: 250 Recipes for Bringing Family, Friends, and Food Together (her kids LOVE the recipes in this book), Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook (great for lazy nights when you can’t be bothered to cook something complicated), Weight Watchers Cook it Fast: 250 Recipes in 15, 20, 30 Minutes (her absolute favorite cookbook of all time).
Which of these delish recipes are you making for lunch tomorrow?!
1. Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl (Inspiralized)
(11 WW SmartPoints Per Serving)
2. Skinny Pizza Logs (Emily Bites)
(2 WW SmartPoints Per Serving)
3. White Pizza with Spinach and Caramelized Onions (KitchMe)
(5 WW SmartPoints Per Serving)
4. Chicken Salad with Apples and Cranberries (Simple Nourished Living)
(5 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
5. Skinny Asian Steak and Noodle Bowl (Skinny Kitchen)
(6 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
6. Turkey Pinwheels with Cranberry Spread (Eat Yourself Skinny)
(4 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
7. Skinny Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad (Skinny Kitchen)
(2 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
8. Weight Watchers Chickpea and Feta Salad (Simple Nourished Living)
(4 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
9. 3-Ingredient Sloppy Joes (Simple Nourished Living)
(7 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
10. Turkey Panini with Apple, Cheddar & Arugula (Cookin Canuck)
(8 WW SmartPoints Per Serving)
11. Spicy Southwest Chicken Wraps (Emily Bites)
(8 WW SmartPoints Per Serving)
12. Healthy Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese (Organize Yourself Skinny)
(21 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
13. Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets (skinnytaste)
(5 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
14.Skinny Waldorf Chicken Salad (Skinny Kitchen)
(6 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
15. Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables (SkinnyTaste.com)
(11 WW SmartPoints Per Serving)
16. Black-and-White Summer Bean Salad (Weight Watchers)
(3 WW SmartPoints Per Serving)
17. Turkey, Avocado, and Hummus Roll Ups (Organize Yourself Skinny)
(4 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
18.Chicken and Black Bean Tostada (Weight Watchers)
(6 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
19.Weight Watchers Crunchy Asian Salad with Chicken (Simple Nourished Living)
(7 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
20. Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos (Recipe Diaries)
(4 WW SmartPoints Per Serving)
21. Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing (Cookin Canuck)
(3 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
22. Weight Watchers Macaroni and Cheese (Real Advice Gal)
(4 WW Points Per Serving)
23. Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Taco Soup (Recipe Diaries)
(5 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
24. Skinny Penne Arrabiatta with Turkey Sausage (Skinny Kitchen)
(6 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
25. Southwestern Pasta Salad with Yogurt Salsa Dressing (Cookin Canuck)
(4 WW PointsPlus Per Serving)
Losing weight doesn’t mean you need to limit the foods you love. It’s important to eat 3 well-balanced and nutritious meals each day, and with a little planning and preparation, this collection of Weight Watchers lunch recipes with points is your ticket to ensuring you maintain your healthy eating habits on even the busiest days!
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