Weight Watchers has been around for the longest of almost
all weight loss programs. They have introduced a unique points system to
keep their diet interactive and easier to stick to and it works.
Depending
on your weight you start in a category and are assigned a certain
number of points. You then are allowed to eat that number of points and
assuming you stay within that limit you will lose weight. All foods are
assigned a point value. That means for example that half your points
could technically come from pizza during the day assuming you just don't
go over your allotted points.
The Good:
o Tracking of points is done with a journal and calculator - simple
o No food restrictions
o You attend a weekly support team to get advice from a leader and weigh-in to stay accountable
o Access to online tools and support
o Foods such as chocolate, bread, yogurt and candy IS allowed
o You learn healthier eating habits
The points given to foods are based on the serviing size and not what the food is. Obviously they can't account for every food on earth so when the food isn't listed in the Weight Watchers Food Chart you are given a formula to figure out the points. The formula takes into account the fiber, fat and calorie content of the food.
The Bad:
o Can be expensive - $10 to $15 per class plus your signup fee
o You must be disciplined and willing to track and record what you eat
o The points system has disadvantages - you won't want to be counting calories your whole life
If you go to the grocery story you will even see some frozen foods that are not part of the weight watchers program that contain the point values. Talk about making it easy.
The Weight Watchers Diet Plan encourages exercising not in the very beginning but after a month or so of being on the diet.
Points are only a guideline for eating. Those wishing to truly become healthy and not just a smaller unhealthy fat person will need to eat healthier using the guidelines and not just live along the points.
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The Good:
o Tracking of points is done with a journal and calculator - simple
o No food restrictions
o You attend a weekly support team to get advice from a leader and weigh-in to stay accountable
o Access to online tools and support
o Foods such as chocolate, bread, yogurt and candy IS allowed
o You learn healthier eating habits
The points given to foods are based on the serviing size and not what the food is. Obviously they can't account for every food on earth so when the food isn't listed in the Weight Watchers Food Chart you are given a formula to figure out the points. The formula takes into account the fiber, fat and calorie content of the food.
The Bad:
o Can be expensive - $10 to $15 per class plus your signup fee
o You must be disciplined and willing to track and record what you eat
o The points system has disadvantages - you won't want to be counting calories your whole life
If you go to the grocery story you will even see some frozen foods that are not part of the weight watchers program that contain the point values. Talk about making it easy.
The Weight Watchers Diet Plan encourages exercising not in the very beginning but after a month or so of being on the diet.
Points are only a guideline for eating. Those wishing to truly become healthy and not just a smaller unhealthy fat person will need to eat healthier using the guidelines and not just live along the points.
Read More:
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