Welcome to my Weight Watchers Friendly Weekly Recipe and Link Roundup
Encouragement and inspiration are essential when you’re trying to change long-standing habits, especially those tied to eating better, losing weight, and building a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Each week I gather motivating articles, practical tips, and easy recipes to help you stay on track without resorting to extremes.
Following a slow, steady, and sensible approach to lasting change can sometimes feel out of step with fad diets and quick fixes. My goal is to make gradual, sustainable progress feel both enjoyable and achievable by sharing approachable recipes and useful resources.
Below you’ll find this week’s hand-picked selections alongside the newest and most popular recipes on Simple Nourished Living. These picks emphasize flavor, simplicity, and Weight Watchers–friendly options to support your goals. Enjoy!
WW Weekly Topic: Are You Sitting Too Much?
Sitting for long periods can negatively affect your health. This week we explore eight practical strategies to reduce sedentary time, add more movement into your day, and support better metabolism and overall well-being.
On Simple-Nourished-Living This Week:
Vegan Banana Oat Muffins – Soft, moist, and naturally sweetened, these muffins are low calorie, low fat, gluten-free, and free of eggs, dairy, and refined sugar. A great snack or breakfast option that keeps things simple and satisfying.
One Pan Curried Rice and Shrimp Pilau – A flavorful one-dish meal with minimal fuss. It uses everyday ingredients and cooks in a single skillet, making dinner quick to prepare and easy to clean up.
Kurbo by WW Success Stories – WW’s Kurbo app is designed to help kids and teens build healthier habits, but many adults find the structure helpful too. The app offers coaching options and real-life success stories that highlight practical strategies for better eating.
This Week Last Year:
Italian Zucchini Pesto Soup
Light and Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Five Most Popular Posts This Week
These reader favorites offer quick wins for meal planning and flavor-packed comfort without excess calories:
- 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Muffins
- 50 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes with WW Freestyle SmartPoints
- Easy Healthy Apple Desserts with WW Points
- Slow Cooker Curried Carrot Apple Soup
- Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
On My Menu This Week
After a summer of indulgences—cheese curds, soft serve cones, and other treats—I’m ready to lighten my meals. My focus will be on slimming soups, hearty salads, and simply seasoned grilled chicken with vegetables. These options pair well together and keep meals satisfying without excess calories.
- Potato Leek Soup
- Simple Arugula Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Parmesan
- Simple French Shredded Carrot Salad
- Grilled Chicken and Grilled Vegetables
- WW Slow Cooker Italian Beef & Lentil Soup
- Chicken Tortellini Soup (MPM eBook Week #10)
Easy Healthy WW Friendly Recipes and Links I Bookmarked This Week
Here are a few promising ideas I bookmarked for future meals. They’re practical, crowd-pleasing, and adaptable to Weight Watchers plans.
WW Zero Point Lunchbox – A helpful concept for packing satisfying, zero-point options so you don’t have to choose between hunger and going over your daily points.
Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Carnitas – A versatile recipe that makes flavorful, shredded meat to top salads, tacos, or rice bowls. There’s also a turkey leg confit variation for a leaner twist at Simple Nourished Living.
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Artichoke Soup – A bright, tangy soup that pairs well with whole-grain bread or a simple side salad for an easy weeknight meal.
Felicia Keathley’s Tater Tot Casserole (WW-Friendly Version)
- 1 pound 96/4 extra lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1.5 cups Fat Free Kraft Cheddar
- 30 Ore-Ida tater tots
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (thawed/cooked)
Cook the beef and onion until the meat is browned. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and mixed vegetables. Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and arrange tater tots on top. Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- 1/6 of the dish is approximately 6 Freestyle SmartPoints (5 SP if made with fat-free ground turkey)
- 1/4 of the dish is approximately 10 Freestyle SmartPoints (7 SP with fat-free ground turkey)
Have a wonderful weekend!
More WW Weekly Recipes and Round-Ups
- WW Recipes and Helpful Links: October 5, 2019
- WW Recipes and Helpful Links: September 28, 2019
- WW Recipes and Helpful Links: September 14, 2019
- WW Recipes and Helpful Links: January 26, 2019
- WW Recipes and Helpful Links: February 3, 2018