Summary:
As probably the best known weight loss program, Weight Watchers is certainly an industry leader. Weight Watchers diet has two programs to select from the famous Points program and their newer Core program.
With the Points program, you count the number of calories, grams of fiber and fat in foods to come up with a point value. You can eat anything you want as long as you stay within your point allotment for the day. The more fat grams in a serving, the more points it will cost you. The more fiber, the fewer points. Your point level will be determined by your weight and how much you want to lose.
Say for example, you're points for the day are 26. Theoretically, you could eat a quarter pounder burger (13 points) and have 13 left for the rest of the day.
On the Core program, you have the option to eat whatever (no limits on the amount) you want as long as it's on the "core foods list." This list follows the basic concept of "volumetrics " - letting you eat foods that make you full, but are not high in calories. The focus with this program will be on lean meats, fresh produce, broth-based soups and whole grain items.
Both Weight Watchers programs provide menu recommendations and allow you to track online what you've eaten as well as your weight loss progress along the way.
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Hunger:
2 (on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being not hungry at all; 5 being starving)
Pros:
It's effective - I lost 15 pounds in roughly six weeks.
On either the Points or the Core programs, you can switch between the two as often as once a week.
Cons:
The points system can be confusing - for me, I just suck with their recommended meals to avoid all the counting.
If you do meetings, you'll have to do the dreaded public weigh ins.
I was a little disappointed with their meal planner as if you make changes, it doesn't update your grocery shopping list.
Cost:
Typically, you'll spend $5 a week. ($65 for the first 3 months.)
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