Weight Watchers Program Question Please..

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beanqueen

Cathlete
well, after trying just about everything...i'm looking for something that is 'lifestyle oriented'. i've heard some buzz about clean eating and ww's , here on cathe's board..was hoping for some general info re: the program from some "cathe-ite ww veterans" ;)

i went to the ww site, but it doesn't give too much info aside from the core vs. flex (kinda basic vague general info) and basically just wants you to sign up, go to to a meeting to learn more about the program. but i don't know if i'm willing to shell out $50 for the first month, when i don't really understand or know some of the basic tenants and parameters of the program are..or whether i want to even try the program, ya know?

is there a "book" of some sort that explains the program? and if there is such a thing, is it only for ww members? can i buy it somewhere? i've seen ww cookbooks, but nothing specifically explaining the program. or do the cookbooks contain detailed information on the various programs/plans?

i did a search and someone had mentioned the points vs. the "eat as much as you want" from the healthy whole foods group. but "what" is that exactly, ya know? is fat/oil something that's limited? (i noticed alot of recipes call for 'spray oil' ) are food combinations an issue? are sweeteners an issue? fruit? it sounds like you can "cheat" on foods once in a while? is that determined by points?

sorry for all the questions...just hoping that maybe i can get "some" idea of what the diet plan is about before committing. :)

thanks so much.
bq
 
I recommend going to the WW site and clicking on find a meeting! You do not have to commit to anything, just attend a getting started meeting! As you scroll down the locator, you will notice different locations run different specials!( * some have free registration til March 6th ,it may not be advertised online but on their front windows, another deal is $20 to join,half off etc)


Ask all the questions,concerns needed at your free session, take material home with you and even call their 1800 # if you have more questions!

To answer your diet part, WW has the turnaround program which features flex (points system)more accountability of everything you at and core (no points, eat wholesome foods til your satisfied(this could be the hard part knowing when you are really full especially if you are not good at portioning)

IMHO flex is the way to start to get familiarized with the program since you can still eat wholesome ,you just count your points! Then as you progress,pick what works for you! The best part is both have weekly allowance points of 35 so you never feel restricted !

I know their are alot of ww people here, who can be more helpful! I initially went with my SIL the beginning of the year for support and ended up joining! I think the program is simply wonderful and realistic ! No matter how much you have to lose(5-100 +)!

Me personally, I can't believe how easily I already reached my personal goal ! (Just need to hold onto it for 2 weeks to be a lifetimer ;-) Which shouldn't be a problem since its a no brainer that what I'm doing works for me! Plus My SIL is consistently losing each week and we are both doing differnt plans! She's on flex and I'm on Core!

Go to a free meeting and see if its for you! Good luck!
 
Hi bq

My DD did Core this summer and lost 26 lbs. She found the meetings were just what she needed. They did things like a pin when you reach 10% loss (or maybe it was a key chain). Everyone claps when you lose (i think) 10 lbs.

She went back to college and tried to do it on line but for her that didn't work.

Agree go for the free meeting.
 
RE : Weight Watchers Program Question Please..

Let us know how you make out and if you have any other questions!
 
RE: RE : Weight Watchers Program Question Please..

I have been doing WW online online only for 2 years. I have lost a little over 80 pounds. I highly recommend WW because you can really taylor the program to fit your personal needs. Core is a lot like "clean eating." Whereas Flex, you can eat anything, but you have to stay within your Points allowance for the day. You do have flex points to use however you want. I found Core pretty restrictive, but I can manage well on Flex. Online is only $15.00 a month, very reasonable really. You could try that out before making a more long term commitment.

You earn more points the more you exercise.

There is also a WW online community, that you don't have to be a member of WW to join. You could prowl around there and get an idea of how the program works too.
 
> Ask all the questions,concerns needed at your free session,
>take material home with you and even call their 1800 # if you
>have more questions!
>

WW will allow you to attend a meeting, but you are not allowed to stay for specifics of the program unless you join (orientation is at the conclusion of the regular meeting). And you are not allowed to take any booklets with you, as the information is proprietary and for paying members only.

That said, WW is a great program!
 
Even with the flex plan, you are encouraged to make good choices and that is what the meetings are about. You are also encouraged to increase activity. It is definitely more of a lifestyle approach whether you choose the flex plan or core plan. There is a WW magazine that is sold many places that will give you some idea of the program.
 
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