December 30, 2005
Trying the Core Plan
It's almost the New Year! Are you thinking about going back or trying WW for the first time? You should try Core!!Do I sound like a commercial???? Sorry. I love January though...not for the weather, which sucks this time of year, but the whole idea of renewal and being more motivated.
This month will be six years I've done WW (at least, most of the time). We'll see next week what the number is; I haven't been brave enough to weigh in yet after Christmas. I thought about doing points this week while I was home on Christmas vacation, but I just can't. Really. I'm so sick of counting points after all this time that I go over on principle. ha ha. Which leaves me with Core. THANK GOD.
Excuse me as I sound like a commercial again, but core is the best thing that ever happened to WW. First of all, it basically shows you the way you're supposed to eat, and encourages it. You know, fruit? Veggies? Milk? All "free" on the core plan. There's no eliminating an entire food group like some plans do. (No carbs for you! LOL)It's made a huge difference for me since I will eat Core free foods before something I have to take out of bonus points. But on flex, I did not have the same motivation to pick healthier choices and ate too many junk food type items (chips, cookies, ice cream).
I know, I know, I lost 100 pounds on flex, how could I pick on it? Well, because I also gained back 40 lbs. counting points. Problem with flex (in my opinion) is that it's not a life plan. Core is. It's easier to eat out on it too, I had grilled chicken, salad, and a baked potato tonight, all core except for the salad dressing.
Oh, and I don't hoard points anymore either. On flex I would eat lighter breakfast and lunches so that I had more points for dinner. I was STARVING when I got home from work. Now I just eat core foods, and the funny thing is, I don't really eat more overall. Weird why that happens, but it does. A mind game maybe? Since I know I can have it, I don't need to overeat it. Ah, there are so many tricks we play on ourselves....
Happy New Year!
(Heather, thanks for writing, I hope this answers some questions!)
Posted by Mary Elizabeth on December 30, 2005 05:29 PM
Good for you, I just started back on WW. Sounds like you really have your head on straight!!
Posted by: Jen at January 3, 2006 06:10 PM
I am in the same boat as you are. I lost 100 pounds, had a tummy tuck and have gained 30 back. I can't get back on the wagon and am so disappointed in myself
Posted by: Traci at December 3, 2006 04:30 AM
I was on core plan last year and lost all the weight and thought it was a wonderful plan for me - does anyone have the list of foods? I have misplaced mine in my move
Posted by: sandy at December 27, 2006 12:49 PM