Weight Watchers is a very popular diet plan and for so many people it works. The beauty of Weight Watchers is that it teaches you portion control as well as how to make choices both at home and when you are going out to eat. Instead of counting calories, you simply count “points” and have to eat within your point limit each day.
I have many clients who have tried this plan and for the most part, have been very successful.
HOWEVER, counting points alone doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily eating a healthy diet……..it just means that you’re taking in the right amount of calories to lose weight. So, you can have some candy for breakfast, perhaps a milkshake for lunch and how about a donut for dinner, and still lose weight. Of course this isn’t Weight Watcher’s philosophy but I’m seeing people getting obsessed with counting points. It’s crazy—it’s all about THE POINTS and not at all about eating healthy, nutritious food.
Bottom line: If you eat crappy food you’re going to feel crappy. Whether you are counting points or calories, you need to pay just as much attention to healthy foods—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy unsaturated fats, lean sources of protein, low-fat dairy and raw nuts in moderation. It’s the combination of the right amount as well as the right quality of food that’s key.