Weight Watchers is a commercial diet program that works by assigning a point value to foods that is based on their nutritional content. When you begin the diet, you are allowed a certain number of points each day, which varies among participants. You then choose what you want to eat, as long as you don't exceed your allotted points for the day. Tips from other dieters are often a good way to help you stick with the program until you reach your goals.
Stay Honest
Keeping careful track of how many points you have used throughout the day helps you lose weight. Choosing to overlook certain items can hinder your success and cause frustration. Keep a journal with you and write down each thing you eat and its points value right away so that you don't forget. Often, having to be held accountable for a poor food choice is enough incentive for you to skip something that has too many points.
Carry Snacks
If you are someone who reaches for anything when hunger strikes, it is best to be prepared. Choose snacks that have a low points value and keep them at work, in your car and in your purse so that you have a healthy option where ever you are. The Weight Watchers online recipe database and cookbooks are good resources for finding a variety of snacks that won't leave you feeling deprived, but are low in points.
Get Support
Joining the online member forum or attending Weight Watchers meetings allows you to create a network of people who can support you as you lose weight. Swap recipes with fellow dieters to keep mealtime exciting. Going to regular meetings allows you to share successes and struggles with fellow Weight Watchers participants. You can also look to family to help you on your journey or keep in contact with your doctor if your health relies on dropping weight.
Don't Use Food As A Reward
Give yourself small rewards often to motivate you to keep with the Weight Watchers program. Choose those that aren't food-related so that your reward doesn't hinder your success. Buy yourself a new outfit in a smaller size, get a pedicure or see a movie with friends to celebrate rather than going all out and eating cake and ice cream for dinner. However, it is important to indulge in your favorite foods once in a while, so rather than using food as a reward, have a small treat occasionally so that you don't feel deprived. Remember to count it toward your points value.
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