PCOS Message Board - View Single Post - Why isn't Weight Watchers working for me?

KatCarney · 06-06-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Manda.B.

For example, you can eat a lot of 100cal packs and stay within your 27pts.

But 'staying within points' isn't the only 'goal' of weight watchers. They're very clear:

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FLEX:
The POINTS formula gently guides food choices by encouraging selection of healthy foods with a lower energy density because that's where you get the most food for a given POINTS value.

Lower density foods are typically fruits and non-starchy veggies...

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CORE:
The Core Plan controls calories by focusing eating on a core list of wholesome nutritious foods without counting. The list is comprised of foods from all the food groups: fruits and vegetables; grains and starches; lean meats, fish and poultry; eggs, and dairy products. We pre-selected these foods to provide eating satisfaction without empty calories. They are low in energy density and have a low potential for overeating based on our research. For that occasional treat, you can also eat foods outside of this list in a controlled amount.

The program is built around 'flexible restraint' - using all of your points on 'snack packs' isn't really 'flexible restraint'.

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Whatever approach is used, there are some fundamental food choices essential for good health and nutrition. Weight Watchers covers these in its Healthy Eating Guidelines and includes the daily recommendation to:

Include at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables.
Have at least 2 servings of milk; 3 if you are a teen or over 50 years old.
Drink at least 6 glasses of water.
Get a serving or two of a protein-rich food.
Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement.
Limit added sugars and alcohol.
Have 2 teaspoons of healthy oil, like olive, canola, sunflower, safflower, or flaxseed.
Choose whole-grain foods whenever possible.

Sources: http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/a...d=20751&sc=807