Re: - WW

[Guest guest]

Hi Donna,

I don't do core plan but I know people who do and love it. The plan is based on choosing foods that are non-processed, non-fat and whole grain (healthy foods) and you are allowed to eat as much of any of the core foods (there are over 4,000 of them I'm told, I have not counted!) as you want until you feel satisfied. The key is learning when you are satisfied and not stuffed. There's no counting or measuring involved. You can eat foods that are not considered core but you do have to count points for those (and you get a big flex points account to pull from for them). I've heard of people getting on a weight loss plateau and switching to core and having that help jumpstart their weight loss again. Others like it for vacation weeks because you can eat as much fruits and vegetables (among other things) that you want so you always have a food choice without worrying about how many points in the item.

I like WW for the reasons you wrote and also because it puts the control and the choices on YOU. If you're committed you learn to trust yourself and be in control of the food and exercise choices you make instead of letting "life" or food control you (no more "I couldn't help it, I have no control over myself when I eat chocolate." Yes, you do...). You can also, on either the flex or core plan eat anything you want (with core you just count points for some foods) so it can become a mindset and a way of managing your weight and health for a lifetime.

For all the information, go to www.weightwatcher.com, then look for Weight Watcher Turnaround: Our Flexible Points Plan or No Counting Plan and click on the button that says "Learn More." Clicking around the site will get you more info. I'll find the articles I sent someone else too and email those to this group.

- WW

Hi ,First, I hope I'm posting to the right list! But Iwould love to hear more about WW and the core plan. Idon't technically need to lose weight, but I wouldlike to improve my eating habits.I've always thought WW was a sensible program as itisn't gimmicky, and relies on good old fashionedportion control and smart choices. Ahh..makes so muchsense, but so hard to do sometimes!Donna__________________________________________________