WEEKLY WEIGHT WATCHERS WEIGH-IN + ALL NEW PROGRAM!
I was up .2 pounds this week to 136.6. Not surprising given the week I had. I have been very stressed out and thus seemed to be putting food in my mouth all day long. But that's ok, I'm back on track and newly motivated with a new program Weight Watchers is offering.

You can now choose which plan is right for you, and I am going to try their new Core Plan. That involves eating from a list of core foods, but you can have as much of any of the foods (with a few minor exceptions) until you feel satisfied (not overstuffed!). On top of that you have 35 points to use anytime, and you can add to that by exercising.

Here is a quick summary of the core foods:

VEGETABLES:
What's Included

* Fresh, frozen or canned (without added sauce, fat or sugar)Tomato paste, puree and sauce

Details

* Vegetables cannot contain ingredients that are not Core Foods (e.g., regular refried beans, pork & beans, corn in butter sauce, dried tomatoes packed in oil, French fries and sweet pickles are not Core Foods)

* Vegetable juices are not Core Foods

FRUITS:
What's Included

* Fresh, frozen or canned fruits (without added sugar)

Details

* Canned fruit must be packed in water or juice (not syrup) and drained before eating

* Unsweetened applesauce is a Core Food, but sweetened applesauce is not

* Dried fruits are not Core Foods

* Fruit juices are not Core Foods

SOUPS:
What's Included

* Fresh, canned, frozen or homemade soups made only with Core Foods

* Bean soup (e.g., lentil soup, split pea soup)

* Bouillon

* Broth-based soup

* Tomato soup

Details

* Cream soups are not Core Foods

FAT-FREE DAIRY PRODUCTS AND DAIRY SUBSTITUTES:
What's Included

* Fat-free milk, cheese and sour cream

* Soy milk, cheese and yogurt (plain)

Details

* Weight Watchers Smoothies or fat-free, sugar-free instant hot cocoa or reduced-calorie dairy shakes is limited to once a day

EGG AND EGG SUBSTITUTES:
What's Included

* Whole eggs, egg whites and egg substitutes

READY-TO-EAT COLD CEREAL:
What's Included

* Puffed wheat, puffed rice, shredded wheat, and 100% bran cereals that do not contain added sugar

Details

* Cold cereals are limited to one meal a day and must be eaten with fat-free milk or fat-free plain yogurt

COOKED (HOT) CEREAL:
What's Included

* Cooked (hot) cereal

Details

* Any plain variety that does not contain added sugar

GRAINS AND STARCHES:
What's Included

* Whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, potatoes, and grains

* Starchy vegetables (e.g., peas, corn)

Details

* Whole-wheat pasta or brown rice or potatoes is limited to one meal a day

LEAN MEAT, POULTRY, FISH AND MEAT SUBSTITUTES:
What's Included

* Beef, lamb, pork and veal:

o At the meat case look for cuts from the "loin," "round," and "leg"

o Organ meats

* Poultry – Chicken and turkey:

o Fresh, frozen, or canned.

o Organ meats (e.g., chicken livers)

* Fish and shellfish:

o Fresh, frozen, or canned, any variety

* Meat substitutes:

o Dried beans and lentils

o Tofu, any type

o Vegetarian burgers, frozen

Details

* Beef, lamb, pork and veal:

o Choose visibly lean cuts and trim any excess fat

o Ground beef with no more than 7% fat or ground turkey or ground chicken is limited to one meal a day

o Processed meals such as deli products and hot dogs are not Core Foods

* Poultry – Chicken and turkey:

o Trim any visible fat before preparing and remove skin before eating

* Fish and shellfish:

o Canned varieties must be packed in water, broth, or tomato juice (not packed in oil)

OILS AND CONDIMENTS:
What's Included

* Fat-free salad dressings

* Fat-free margarine

* Fat-free mayonnaise

* Nonstick cooking or baking spray

* Extracts, flavorings, and herbs

* Select other condiments and extras

Details

* Include 2 teaspoons of olive, canola, safflower, sunflower, or flaxseed oil each day

BEVERAGES:
What's Included

* Coffee (without sugar)

* Tea (without sugar)

* Diet soft drinks

* Club soda

* Seltzer (plain or flavored, unsweetened)

* Water

Details

* Beverages containing alcohol are not Core Foods

The list is pretty comprehensive and I was already eating mostly from it anyway. It was the junk I was eating on top of it that has slowed me down, but with being able to eat more of the core foods, I think I can easily eliminate most of the junk. I will let you know how I do.