Want to start Weight Watchers but don't want to count points? Eat approved foods from the Core list, and you won't have to count points.The Weight Watchers Core Plan encourages dieters to eat low-calorie foods that are high in fiber and water content.
Program Principles
Weight Watchers Core Plan is based on hunger signals and the energy density of foods. Choose foods that are fibrous and that satisfy hunger for several hours. Avoid overeating by monitoring hunger levels and choosing filling foods.
The Comfort Zone
Check in on hunger every few hours while on the Core Plan. The Comfort Zone rating scale allows dieters to gauge hunger on a scale of one to six. Dieters should aim for a mid-range number throughout the day and should avoid feeling overly hungry or full.
The Food List
Dieters choose from fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals, lean sources of protein, non-creamy soups, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, fat-free milk products, healthy oils and sugar-free drinks. The Core Plan has certain rules for foods; some may be eaten only once a day, while others are not specific to serving size.
Weekly Points Allowance
Don't worry about counting points for foods that are on the Core food list. If you eat something that is not on the list, you deduct its points value from your weekly allowance of discretionary points.
Weight Loss
Follow the Core Plan, and Weight Watchers predicts healthy weight loss of 1 to 2 lbs. per week.
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