I know the Core Program is new...

This is where I may end up, Lee
Laura wrote in message
...
Lee, I am doing the Core program but I am still journaling just like I did
under Flex. I will never give up that part of WW. Like you, I need to
journal to keep on track. I have 2 columns- one is for Flex and the other
tracks those that count as part of the 35 allowance.

"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
these are some of my issues. I am also dealing with not journaling as
an
acceptable concept. I think I feel out of control when I am not writing
it
down. Lee, still working it out
frood wrote in message
m...
I lost 2 pounds last week. Like Laura, I did not increase my portion
size -
I was happy the way that was, but I did switch from 1 pt boca burgers
to
2-3
pt veggie burgers, and from egg substitutes to real eggs, so I think
my
point count is probably up.

Unlike Laura, however, I don't see that I'm eating "heathier". I'm
eating
the same amount of veggies, the same amount of wine/beer. What's gone
(or
greatly reduced) is the whole wheat bread, tortillas, english muffins.
I
don't see any of those foods as unhealthy, just a different type of
food.

I do think the higher protein/lower carb ratio did help break me out
of
a
plateau, so I'm sticking with it for another week (or maybe more). I
cannot
see myself staying on this plan as a life choice, so I'm sure I'll go
back
to the Flex Points plan.

My one problem with the Core Foods plan is the lack of tools for
tracking
those 35 points. Sure there's a little note pad, but it's a pain - it
doesn't reset each day. And, my recipies that I've entered aren't
showing
up
in the calculator search, so I can't figure points on those if I have
more
(or less) than one serving. You also have to reset the 35 points back
to
zero yourself, and figure your own activity points.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Eaton Wings" wrote in message
...
...but is anyone here having success on it yet? Including eating
until
you
are "satisfied?"

Eaton Wings

This is where I may end up, Lee
Laura wrote in message
...
Lee, I am doing the Core program but I am still journaling just like I did
under Flex. I will never give up that part of WW. Like you, I need to
journal to keep on track. I have 2 columns- one is for Flex and the other
tracks those that count as part of the 35 allowance.

"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
these are some of my issues. I am also dealing with not journaling as
an
acceptable concept. I think I feel out of control when I am not writing
it
down. Lee, still working it out
frood wrote in message
m...
I lost 2 pounds last week. Like Laura, I did not increase my portion
size -
I was happy the way that was, but I did switch from 1 pt boca burgers
to
2-3
pt veggie burgers, and from egg substitutes to real eggs, so I think
my
point count is probably up.

Unlike Laura, however, I don't see that I'm eating "heathier". I'm
eating
the same amount of veggies, the same amount of wine/beer. What's gone
(or
greatly reduced) is the whole wheat bread, tortillas, english muffins.
I
don't see any of those foods as unhealthy, just a different type of
food.

I do think the higher protein/lower carb ratio did help break me out
of
a
plateau, so I'm sticking with it for another week (or maybe more). I
cannot
see myself staying on this plan as a life choice, so I'm sure I'll go
back
to the Flex Points plan.

My one problem with the Core Foods plan is the lack of tools for
tracking
those 35 points. Sure there's a little note pad, but it's a pain - it
doesn't reset each day. And, my recipies that I've entered aren't
showing
up
in the calculator search, so I can't figure points on those if I have
more
(or less) than one serving. You also have to reset the 35 points back
to
zero yourself, and figure your own activity points.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Eaton Wings" wrote in message
...
...but is anyone here having success on it yet? Including eating
until
you
are "satisfied?"

Eaton Wings

My problem is the opposite, I always think I ate too much and then do not
eat, then I get stressed witch causes me to eat even less. I think I have
worked out a way to use the flex on line journal to do what I want, I will
try it by entering last weeks food and seeing what happens. if it works I
am home free. if not I will just keep a list or go back to flex. Lee
Laura wrote in message
...
You could always create your own type of journal. One that you will be
comfortable with. Maybe in excel or in a notebook. I agree with you about
journaling. My problem is that I tend to eat too much if I don't write
things down. I think I have more points left over than I really do.

"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
It isn't the menus but that sheet sounds interesting, it is the not
journaling. I feel completely out of control without journaling and end
not
eating enough. I finally started writing it down and I think I have
figured
out a way to use the flex journal to do the core program so I am going
to
try for at least another week and maybe up to four weeks total before I
decide. Lee
Laura wrote in message
...
At my meeting last night they had Action sheets available for the 20pt
Fast
track. They have been modifed for Flex & Core. This might give you
some
ideas as to how to plan your menus around the Core plan.

"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
this is my first week on it and head issues rather than the food
seem
to
be
bothering me. Lee, who will write when she works it out
Eaton Wings wrote in message
...
...but is anyone here having success on it yet? Including eating
until
you
are "satisfied?"

Eaton Wings

My problem is the opposite, I always think I ate too much and then do not
eat, then I get stressed witch causes me to eat even less. I think I have
worked out a way to use the flex on line journal to do what I want, I will
try it by entering last weeks food and seeing what happens. if it works I
am home free. if not I will just keep a list or go back to flex. Lee
Laura wrote in message
...
You could always create your own type of journal. One that you will be
comfortable with. Maybe in excel or in a notebook. I agree with you about
journaling. My problem is that I tend to eat too much if I don't write
things down. I think I have more points left over than I really do.

"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
It isn't the menus but that sheet sounds interesting, it is the not
journaling. I feel completely out of control without journaling and end
not
eating enough. I finally started writing it down and I think I have
figured
out a way to use the flex journal to do the core program so I am going
to
try for at least another week and maybe up to four weeks total before I
decide. Lee
Laura wrote in message
...
At my meeting last night they had Action sheets available for the 20pt
Fast
track. They have been modifed for Flex & Core. This might give you
some
ideas as to how to plan your menus around the Core plan.

"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
this is my first week on it and head issues rather than the food
seem
to
be
bothering me. Lee, who will write when she works it out
Eaton Wings wrote in message
...
...but is anyone here having success on it yet? Including eating
until
you
are "satisfied?"

Eaton Wings

I hear ya..

What I do is that I try to eat mostly out of the core list.. and the things
I eat that are "non core" I choose carefully.. but I still trak and count
the points.. so it IS flex plan.. but with a little core twist.. works for
me too. Since I've started doing that I feel more in control and solid.. )

For me the good side of core is that it helps me making better choices.. I
also re-evaluate my "am I hungry" feeling everytime I go for food.. made me
more aware of that.. and I am staying within my point easily since I started
doing that *blush*

But me being me I can't do without traking.. maybe it's just a mind thing..
but then Weight loss is a mind thing isn't it ? That's what works for me,
doesn't mean it'd work for others.. I do know that there are some really
successful members who are following the core plan..

That great actually.. something for everybody ;o)

--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?


"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
I really do prefer the eating style of core but it may have to give way to
the need to journal. I want to give it a fair chance as I think it is
ideal
for traveling and eating out, Lee
Willow wrote in message
om...
Nobody HAS TO go core.. it's a good plan.. I've heard good comments and
ravings from lots of members.. but if it doesn't fit you.. then flex is
still good.. I know I still use it..


--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there
should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?


"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
these are some of my issues. I am also dealing with not journaling as
an
acceptable concept. I think I feel out of control when I am not
writing
it
down. Lee, still working it out
frood wrote in message
m...
I lost 2 pounds last week. Like Laura, I did not increase my portion
size -
I was happy the way that was, but I did switch from 1 pt boca
burgers
to
2-3
pt veggie burgers, and from egg substitutes to real eggs, so I think
my
point count is probably up.

Unlike Laura, however, I don't see that I'm eating "heathier". I'm
eating
the same amount of veggies, the same amount of wine/beer. What's
gone
(or
greatly reduced) is the whole wheat bread, tortillas, english
muffins.
I
don't see any of those foods as unhealthy, just a different type of
food.

I do think the higher protein/lower carb ratio did help break me out
of
a
plateau, so I'm sticking with it for another week (or maybe more). I
cannot
see myself staying on this plan as a life choice, so I'm sure I'll
go
back
to the Flex Points plan.

My one problem with the Core Foods plan is the lack of tools for
tracking
those 35 points. Sure there's a little note pad, but it's a pain -
it
doesn't reset each day. And, my recipies that I've entered aren't
showing
up
in the calculator search, so I can't figure points on those if I
have
more
(or less) than one serving. You also have to reset the 35 points
back
to
zero yourself, and figure your own activity points.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Eaton Wings" wrote in message
...
...but is anyone here having success on it yet? Including eating
until
you
are "satisfied?"

Eaton Wings

That's a good idea, Willow. I may try that next week when I switch back to
Flex. I can follow strict Core for the rest of this week, but next week I
need to go back to Flex. I feel a deprivation binge coming on, and I need to
head that off!

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Willow" wrote in message
. com...
I hear ya..

What I do is that I try to eat mostly out of the core list.. and the
things
I eat that are "non core" I choose carefully.. but I still trak and count
the points.. so it IS flex plan.. but with a little core twist.. works for
me too. Since I've started doing that I feel more in control and solid..
)

For me the good side of core is that it helps me making better choices.. I
also re-evaluate my "am I hungry" feeling everytime I go for food.. made
me
more aware of that.. and I am staying within my point easily since I
started
doing that *blush*

But me being me I can't do without traking.. maybe it's just a mind
thing..
but then Weight loss is a mind thing isn't it ? That's what works for me,
doesn't mean it'd work for others.. I do know that there are some really
successful members who are following the core plan..

That great actually.. something for everybody ;o)

--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?

Good thinking.. it's always easier to prevent than to try and repair.. ;o)

--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?


"frood" wrote in message
...
That's a good idea, Willow. I may try that next week when I switch back to
Flex. I can follow strict Core for the rest of this week, but next week I
need to go back to Flex. I feel a deprivation binge coming on, and I need
to
head that off!

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Willow" wrote in message
. com...
I hear ya..

What I do is that I try to eat mostly out of the core list.. and the
things
I eat that are "non core" I choose carefully.. but I still trak and
count
the points.. so it IS flex plan.. but with a little core twist.. works
for
me too. Since I've started doing that I feel more in control and solid..
)

For me the good side of core is that it helps me making better choices..
I
also re-evaluate my "am I hungry" feeling everytime I go for food.. made
me
more aware of that.. and I am staying within my point easily since I
started
doing that *blush*

But me being me I can't do without traking.. maybe it's just a mind
thing..
but then Weight loss is a mind thing isn't it ? That's what works for
me,
doesn't mean it'd work for others.. I do know that there are some really
successful members who are following the core plan..

That great actually.. something for everybody ;o)

--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there
should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?

Good thinking.. it's always easier to prevent than to try and repair.. ;o)

--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?


"frood" wrote in message
...
That's a good idea, Willow. I may try that next week when I switch back to
Flex. I can follow strict Core for the rest of this week, but next week I
need to go back to Flex. I feel a deprivation binge coming on, and I need
to
head that off!

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Willow" wrote in message
. com...
I hear ya..

What I do is that I try to eat mostly out of the core list.. and the
things
I eat that are "non core" I choose carefully.. but I still trak and
count
the points.. so it IS flex plan.. but with a little core twist.. works
for
me too. Since I've started doing that I feel more in control and solid..
)

For me the good side of core is that it helps me making better choices..
I
also re-evaluate my "am I hungry" feeling everytime I go for food.. made
me
more aware of that.. and I am staying within my point easily since I
started
doing that *blush*

But me being me I can't do without traking.. maybe it's just a mind
thing..
but then Weight loss is a mind thing isn't it ? That's what works for
me,
doesn't mean it'd work for others.. I do know that there are some really
successful members who are following the core plan..

That great actually.. something for everybody ;o)

--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there
should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?

this is where I am, Lee
Willow wrote in message
. com...
I hear ya..

What I do is that I try to eat mostly out of the core list.. and the
things
I eat that are "non core" I choose carefully.. but I still trak and count
the points.. so it IS flex plan.. but with a little core twist.. works for
me too. Since I've started doing that I feel more in control and solid..
)

For me the good side of core is that it helps me making better choices.. I
also re-evaluate my "am I hungry" feeling everytime I go for food.. made
me
more aware of that.. and I am staying within my point easily since I
started
doing that *blush*

But me being me I can't do without traking.. maybe it's just a mind
thing..
but then Weight loss is a mind thing isn't it ? That's what works for me,
doesn't mean it'd work for others.. I do know that there are some really
successful members who are following the core plan..

That great actually.. something for everybody ;o)

--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?


"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
I really do prefer the eating style of core but it may have to give way
to
the need to journal. I want to give it a fair chance as I think it is
ideal
for traveling and eating out, Lee
Willow wrote in message
om...
Nobody HAS TO go core.. it's a good plan.. I've heard good comments
and
ravings from lots of members.. but if it doesn't fit you.. then flex
is
still good.. I know I still use it..


--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there
should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?


"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
these are some of my issues. I am also dealing with not journaling
as
an
acceptable concept. I think I feel out of control when I am not
writing
it
down. Lee, still working it out
frood wrote in message
m...
I lost 2 pounds last week. Like Laura, I did not increase my
portion
size -
I was happy the way that was, but I did switch from 1 pt boca
burgers
to
2-3
pt veggie burgers, and from egg substitutes to real eggs, so I
think
my
point count is probably up.

Unlike Laura, however, I don't see that I'm eating "heathier". I'm
eating
the same amount of veggies, the same amount of wine/beer. What's
gone
(or
greatly reduced) is the whole wheat bread, tortillas, english
muffins.
I
don't see any of those foods as unhealthy, just a different type
of
food.

I do think the higher protein/lower carb ratio did help break me
out
of
a
plateau, so I'm sticking with it for another week (or maybe more).
I
cannot
see myself staying on this plan as a life choice, so I'm sure I'll
go
back
to the Flex Points plan.

My one problem with the Core Foods plan is the lack of tools for
tracking
those 35 points. Sure there's a little note pad, but it's a pain -
it
doesn't reset each day. And, my recipies that I've entered aren't
showing
up
in the calculator search, so I can't figure points on those if I
have
more
(or less) than one serving. You also have to reset the 35 points
back
to
zero yourself, and figure your own activity points.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Eaton Wings" wrote in message
...
...but is anyone here having success on it yet? Including eating
until
you
are "satisfied?"

Eaton Wings

this is where I am, Lee
Willow wrote in message
. com...
I hear ya..

What I do is that I try to eat mostly out of the core list.. and the
things
I eat that are "non core" I choose carefully.. but I still trak and count
the points.. so it IS flex plan.. but with a little core twist.. works for
me too. Since I've started doing that I feel more in control and solid..
)

For me the good side of core is that it helps me making better choices.. I
also re-evaluate my "am I hungry" feeling everytime I go for food.. made
me
more aware of that.. and I am staying within my point easily since I
started
doing that *blush*

But me being me I can't do without traking.. maybe it's just a mind
thing..
but then Weight loss is a mind thing isn't it ? That's what works for me,
doesn't mean it'd work for others.. I do know that there are some really
successful members who are following the core plan..

That great actually.. something for everybody ;o)

--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?


"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
I really do prefer the eating style of core but it may have to give way
to
the need to journal. I want to give it a fair chance as I think it is
ideal
for traveling and eating out, Lee
Willow wrote in message
om...
Nobody HAS TO go core.. it's a good plan.. I've heard good comments
and
ravings from lots of members.. but if it doesn't fit you.. then flex
is
still good.. I know I still use it..


--
Will~

The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there
should
be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the
safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself?


"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
these are some of my issues. I am also dealing with not journaling
as
an
acceptable concept. I think I feel out of control when I am not
writing
it
down. Lee, still working it out
frood wrote in message
m...
I lost 2 pounds last week. Like Laura, I did not increase my
portion
size -
I was happy the way that was, but I did switch from 1 pt boca
burgers
to
2-3
pt veggie burgers, and from egg substitutes to real eggs, so I
think
my
point count is probably up.

Unlike Laura, however, I don't see that I'm eating "heathier". I'm
eating
the same amount of veggies, the same amount of wine/beer. What's
gone
(or
greatly reduced) is the whole wheat bread, tortillas, english
muffins.
I
don't see any of those foods as unhealthy, just a different type
of
food.

I do think the higher protein/lower carb ratio did help break me
out
of
a
plateau, so I'm sticking with it for another week (or maybe more).
I
cannot
see myself staying on this plan as a life choice, so I'm sure I'll
go
back
to the Flex Points plan.

My one problem with the Core Foods plan is the lack of tools for
tracking
those 35 points. Sure there's a little note pad, but it's a pain -
it
doesn't reset each day. And, my recipies that I've entered aren't
showing
up
in the calculator search, so I can't figure points on those if I
have
more
(or less) than one serving. You also have to reset the 35 points
back
to
zero yourself, and figure your own activity points.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Eaton Wings" wrote in message
...
...but is anyone here having success on it yet? Including eating
until
you
are "satisfied?"

Eaton Wings