Core success?

Hi all,

I recently re-joined Weight Watchers and was considering using the core plan
instead of the flex. For those that are doing Core, and even better, those
that have switched to core from flex, how successful has it been for you so
far?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

Sofia

it was very unsuccessful for me, but I am glad I tried it and it reconfirmed
the food choices I make, my food issues are in portions rather than in types
of food. I may try it again at some point and many people I know have had
excellent progress with it, Lee
Someplace_Else wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I recently re-joined Weight Watchers and was considering using the core
plan
instead of the flex. For those that are doing Core, and even better,
those
that have switched to core from flex, how successful has it been for you
so
far?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

Sofia

it was very unsuccessful for me, but I am glad I tried it and it reconfirmed
the food choices I make, my food issues are in portions rather than in types
of food. I may try it again at some point and many people I know have had
excellent progress with it, Lee
Someplace_Else wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I recently re-joined Weight Watchers and was considering using the core
plan
instead of the flex. For those that are doing Core, and even better,
those
that have switched to core from flex, how successful has it been for you
so
far?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

Sofia

I have had mixed results with Core. I started losing again after being stuck
on Flex this summer. Now I find myself stuck again. Could just be my body
trying to catch up or I am letting things go these days.

Core is nice that it eliminated all of the junk that had crept into my life.
The hard part is knowing when you are satisfied to stop eating. I try and
count my points too as a way of keeping the portions sizes under control.
This is where I fall down on the job. I need to get back to serious weighing
and measuring. That is the only part of Core that I don't like. I don't mind
journaling either. I think that is the only thing that will keep me on
track. Come monday morning I am back to serious tracking as a way of getting
things under control.

For folks just starting out I would recommend doing Flex first to get the
hang of proper portions. Concentrate on healthy eating and don't fall into
the habit of filling up on empty points just because they are there to be
used up. Eat healthy points. Follow the 8 guidelines and drink your milk,
eat your fruits and veggies plus your 2 healthy oils a day. If you follow
this (which I did not always do) you won't have a ton of points to waste on
junk.

Good luck on whatever plan you decide to try. Just remember that you can't
switch back and forth during the week so plan on sticking with one or the
other for at least a week. Some say it is best to give either plan 2-3 weeks
before knowing if it is something you can follow for a long time.

"Someplace_Else" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I recently re-joined Weight Watchers and was considering using the core
plan
instead of the flex. For those that are doing Core, and even better,
those
that have switched to core from flex, how successful has it been for you
so
far?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

Sofia

I have had mixed results with Core. I started losing again after being stuck
on Flex this summer. Now I find myself stuck again. Could just be my body
trying to catch up or I am letting things go these days.

Core is nice that it eliminated all of the junk that had crept into my life.
The hard part is knowing when you are satisfied to stop eating. I try and
count my points too as a way of keeping the portions sizes under control.
This is where I fall down on the job. I need to get back to serious weighing
and measuring. That is the only part of Core that I don't like. I don't mind
journaling either. I think that is the only thing that will keep me on
track. Come monday morning I am back to serious tracking as a way of getting
things under control.

For folks just starting out I would recommend doing Flex first to get the
hang of proper portions. Concentrate on healthy eating and don't fall into
the habit of filling up on empty points just because they are there to be
used up. Eat healthy points. Follow the 8 guidelines and drink your milk,
eat your fruits and veggies plus your 2 healthy oils a day. If you follow
this (which I did not always do) you won't have a ton of points to waste on
junk.

Good luck on whatever plan you decide to try. Just remember that you can't
switch back and forth during the week so plan on sticking with one or the
other for at least a week. Some say it is best to give either plan 2-3 weeks
before knowing if it is something you can follow for a long time.

"Someplace_Else" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I recently re-joined Weight Watchers and was considering using the core
plan
instead of the flex. For those that are doing Core, and even better,
those
that have switched to core from flex, how successful has it been for you
so
far?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

Sofia

I had Grits with fat free butter spray and two eggs _core
, whole wheat spagetti with squash, zucchini,onions,garlic and green
peas, tomatoes -core........ all core !
4 small sweet pototoes -core with fat free butter spray ,tea water,
and coffee.
i had vanilla low fat yougart which i counted . seems i am doing core
and didn't realize it .
any way i feel good and i am not over eating .
Brenda



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Brenda

In The noise and confusion of your life take time to find Peace in your
soul. Jesus Saves.
Stop Child abuse- words can slam harder then a fist.

"Brenda southern Lady" wrote in message
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I had Grits with fat free butter spray and two eggs _core
, whole wheat spagetti with squash, zucchini,onions,garlic and green
peas, tomatoes -core........ all core !
4 small sweet pototoes -core with fat free butter spray ,tea water,
and coffee.
i had vanilla low fat yougart which i counted . seems i am doing core
and didn't realize it .
any way i feel good and i am not over eating .

Once you know what foods are core it is not hard to follow the plan even on
flex. I have had to adjust to the ff plain yogart and other ff cheeses but I
am getting use to them.

I found a new dessert: take an apple and core and cut into pieces. I don't
even peel it. Put a 1/4 c water in a microwaveable bowl, add the apple
pieces. Mix 1/4c quick oats, some cinnomon and 1 packet splenda and put on
top of apple. Cover with plastic wrap. Nuke for 2 minutes and stir. Nuke
another minute or 2 until apple and oatmeal are cooked. Let cool a few
minutes and enjoy. Once I put a glop of frozen cool whip on top as "ice
cream".

Unless I am mistaken, core only allows for 1 serving of bread or potato a
day. If that is correct then you are not doing core. Perhaps modified core.
I am diabetic (type II) and could not follow core to a T because of that. My
blood sugar was falling so low I was sick nearly everyday. I am allowing 1
bread or potato per meal, and am using pretzels and apples to keep my blood
sugar from plummeting.

ironbyron in Owensboro, KY

"Brenda southern Lady" wrote in message I
had Grits with fat free butter spray and two eggs _core
, whole wheat spagetti with squash, zucchini,onions,garlic and green
peas, tomatoes -core........ all core !
4 small sweet pototoes -core with fat free butter spray ,tea water,
and coffee.
i had vanilla low fat yougart which i counted . seems i am doing core
and didn't realize it .
any way i feel good and i am not over eating .

That is partially correct. Bread is not allowed on Core. Whole wheat pasta,
potatoes & Rice are restricted to one MEAL (not serving) per day. So Brenda
will need to count the points for either the sweet potatoes or the whole
wheat spagetti if she was doing core. Still considered core without it being
a modified version.

As for your blood sugar levels on core, I know of several people in other
groups that have had great sucess with Core and are diabetic. Many have to
eat more frequently plus increased their fruit to help keep the levels
steady. Some say this is the exact type of food plan that their nutritionist
layed out for them. Maybe it would help to talk to a nutritionist yourself
to see what modifications that you can make without having to have bread or
potatoe at every meal. Plus you just started WW so it will take a few weeks
for your body to adjust to improved, probably a much lower carb than you are
used to.

"Byron Oost" wrote in message
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Unless I am mistaken, core only allows for 1 serving of bread or potato a
day. If that is correct then you are not doing core. Perhaps modified
core.
I am diabetic (type II) and could not follow core to a T because of that.
My
blood sugar was falling so low I was sick nearly everyday. I am allowing 1
bread or potato per meal, and am using pretzels and apples to keep my
blood
sugar from plummeting.

ironbyron in Owensboro, KY

"Brenda southern Lady" wrote in message I
had Grits with fat free butter spray and two eggs _core
, whole wheat spagetti with squash, zucchini,onions,garlic and green
peas, tomatoes -core........ all core !
4 small sweet pototoes -core with fat free butter spray ,tea water,
and coffee.
i had vanilla low fat yougart which i counted . seems i am doing core
and didn't realize it .
any way i feel good and i am not over eating .