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Post by chook on Feb 24, 2019 9:26:38 GMT
A freestyle fast start would be IMO limiting your free foods to a specific number. Or a reduced number of Daily Points???
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Post by DotRen on Feb 24, 2019 12:08:24 GMT
Maybe it's keto
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Post by squid on Feb 24, 2019 13:27:52 GMT
A freestyle fast start would be IMO limiting your free foods to a specific number. They could provide set menus with specific amts. of "free" foods. Roz
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Post by Jennifer on Feb 24, 2019 13:46:46 GMT
A freestyle fast start would be IMO limiting your free foods to a specific number. Or a reduced number of Daily Points??? My guess if there is a fast start plan, it's limited to 0 point foods. It will be interesting to see if it's just a rumor or a real thing. I believe 100% that such a plan will drive people in the door in droves, no matter what we've been told or how many times we're told, many are still in search of that magic pill.
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Post by zazzles on Feb 24, 2019 15:34:45 GMT
Maybe it's keto Y'know, that's not so far-fetched. I was in Costco yesterday and looked at cookbooks. Over 50% of the cookbooks the are selling are Keto titles. They could provide set menus with specific amts. of "free" foods. As I recall, SimpleStart let you choose from pre-defined recipes for meals and gave you 7 points (max) per day that didn't carry over to the next day. That would totally leave the zero-points food list out of the equation. My guess if there is a fast start plan, it's limited to 0 point foods. It will be interesting to see if it's just a rumor or a real thing. I believe 100% that such a plan will drive people in the door in droves, no matter what we've been told or how many times we're told, many are still in search of that magic pill. I can't see how limiting foods to the zero-point foods list would be feasible. To me, that list, alone, would not make for a balanced or satisfying daily menu. As happened the one year they didn't make a plan change with PointsPlus, it seems that people did not storm the doors in January. Making a change now might be aimed at pulling in more new/return members, and that wouldn't be a surprise given rumors about membership numbers, earnings, and the stock slide. We will know in a couple of days when the quarterly results are released.
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Post by dar1965 on Feb 24, 2019 17:16:01 GMT
I wonder if this is the new "fresh" food items they say they are going to start selling in meeting locations.
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Post by Jennifer on Feb 24, 2019 18:32:38 GMT
zazzles wrote: As happened the one year they didn't make a plan change with PointsPlus, it seems that people did not storm the doors in January. I totally agree with this ^ We had this conversation at one of my meetings around December, no changes to the plan, no big attendance in January. zazzles wrote: Making a change now might be aimed at pulling in more new/return members, and that wouldn't be a surprise given rumors about membership numbers, earnings, and the stock slide. We will know in a couple of days when the quarterly results are released. Has WW ever made plan changes at this time of the year I really can't remember if they have or not? That in itself seems odd. This whole thing excites me I hope we hear about it soon, I'm in the mood for something new.
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Post by zazzles on Feb 24, 2019 23:54:08 GMT
Has WW ever made plan changes at this time of the year I really can't remember if they have or not? That in itself seems odd. This whole thing excites me I hope we hear about it soon, I'm in the mood for something new. From the POINTS era circa 2008 and beyond I can't remember a year where changes were made other in the December lead-in into January. I wasn't attending/following from 1978 to 1998, and then only briefly in 1999.
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Post by chook on Feb 25, 2019 0:03:30 GMT
It’s called “Kick Start” and is a weekly meal plan/shopping list/recipe card. Handed out to all meeting members this week (including members of the public who have dropped in for Open Week), and another weekly plan will be handed out next week. Don’t know yet if Online only members will also be getting it. Maybe they’re gauging response to some much needed structure?
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Post by squid on Feb 25, 2019 0:09:16 GMT
It’s called “Kick Start” and is a weekly meal plan/shopping list/recipe card. Handed out to all meeting members this week (including members of the public who have dropped in for Open Week), and another weekly plan will be handed out next week. Don’t know yet if Online only members will also be getting it. Maybe they’re gauging response to some much needed structure? Thank you letting us know, Chook. I like the way this sounds, and agree with you that it addresses the needs of those that need some structure. I hope something similar is introduced in the USA.
Anyone remember the week's worth of menus that used to be in each issue of WW Magazine? I loved those, and got a lot of really good menu and simple recipe ideas from them. Wish I had saved them.
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Post by ladymajky on Feb 25, 2019 14:18:14 GMT
In 2014 the website for the UK version of WW had sample 7-day menus under the UK's Pro-Point plan. There was a 7-day menu plan for Simply Filling, one for meals-for-one, and one regular one. The Filling & Healthy foods (power foods) were highlighted. They acknowledged the GHGs.
I downloaded them because they offered interesting and different food combinations for meals -- combinations that were common in the UK but novel to me. The challenge was translating some of the British terms for food items into the words that I knew them by. (Sugar-free jelly crystals, aubergine, quark, courgettes, beef or turkey mince.)
I've gone back and used these 7-day menus a number of times when I wanted to bring some variety to my normal food routines.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Feb 25, 2019 15:16:18 GMT
Anyone remember the week's worth of menus that used to be in each issue of WW Magazine? I loved those, and got a lot of really good menu and simple recipe ideas from them. Wish I had saved them. YES! ladymajky I have no clue why on Earth they can't give sample menus, there is absolutely no reason with all the other crapola they have on there. I completely agree with you. Thanks for the update chook!
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Post by diva49 on Feb 25, 2019 16:02:18 GMT
I hope something similar is introduced in the USA. THIS is currently on the WW-US website under My Day; I've never even heard a coach refer anyone to it: Food A Weekly Meal Plan Could Help You Reach Your Goals Use this step-by-step guide to create an eating plan.By Karen Ansel, MS, RDN Starting a weight-loss plan is pretty much like the first day of school. Everything is fresh and new. And you’re excited, nervous—and overwhelmed. That’s where a weekly meal plan could come in handy. Mapping out your meals can help give you direction, keep you on track, and may even save time by helping you shop and prep more efficiently. If you’ve never created a meal plan before, it’s easier than you might think. Here’s everything you need to know in five simple steps. Step 1: Make a playbook. Job one: Decide how you’re going to plot out your meals for the week. You can go high- tech with a computer spreadsheet or old-school with a notebook and paper. It doesn’t matter which method you pick, as long as it’s one that’s easy for you to use. Or download the worksheet at the end of this article. Step 2: Do the math. Regular meals and snacks throughout the day reduce the risk for getting overly hungry. To make sure you’re eating the optimal amount of food at the right time, divvy up your daily SmartPoints among meals and snacks. Let’s say you have 23 daily SmartPoints. You might want to use three points for breakfast, another seven for lunch, three for an afternoon snack, and 10 for dinner. You can use zero SmartPoints value fruits, veggies, and some proteins to fill in any gaps. Step 3: Plan to Indulge. It also helps to think about your plans for the coming week. Do they include date night, happy hour, or Sunday brunch? The beauty of the SmartPoints system is that it allows you the flexibility to spend your budget the way you want. Whether that’s a glass of wine with dinner or a slice of birthday cake, using your Weekly SmartPoints to plan for events makes it easier to work them into your SmartPoints budget and less likely that you’ll be unprepared. Step 4: Plug and chug Now that you know how many SmartPoints you’re going to allot for each meal, it’s time to decide how to spend them. Some people are happy to eat the same meals day in and day out, while others prefer to mix things up. Either way, now is the time to fill in exactly what you plan to eat for each meal. When doing this, you might want to consider where you’ll be at mealtimes. For instance, eggs can be a great pick if you do breakfast at home, and hard-cooked are great if you’re on the go or at your desk. And don’t forget about beverages as their calories can add up quickly. If you’ll be drinking anything other than water, take a minute to figure out how drinks fit into your weekly quota. Finally, give a little thought to when you’ll be eating out and—if possible—do a little sleuth work and decide what you’ll order in advance. RELATED: Easy Weeknight Meal Ideas Step 5: Keep it balanced. Whether you’re crafting your own recipes or choosing from our collection, you’ll want to make sure that each meal contains key food groups that help you stay comfortably full throughout the day, namely fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. In addition to keeping you satisfied, these foods deliver benefits that go far beyond weight loss. For instance, whole-grains fruits and vegetables are filled with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, plus fiber for better gut and overall health. Aim for at least one serving with each meal and snack. Then there’s protein for building bones, muscles, hormones, and antibodies. Go for lean picks such as white-meat chicken and turkey, fish, eggs, tofu, beans, and low-fat milk and yogurt. While a good daily goal is about 4 grams of protein for every 10 pounds you weigh, you don’t need to obsess about counting grams. Instead, simply try to include a serving of lean protein with every meal and you’ll get plenty. For an example of what this will look like, check out Your Go-To Protein Meal Plan. Use this worksheet to create your own weight loss meal planner. www.weightwatchers.com/us/sites/default/files/ww_worksheet_1017.pdf
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Post by DebDoesWW on Feb 25, 2019 16:17:50 GMT
Call me old school diva49 but telling new members to "do the math" themselves is just freaking lame. WW is getting paid to "do the math," people come to them for GUIDANCE. Not to be told here's a blank freaking worksheet, grab a pen and have at it. They need to pull their heads out of their collective arses and get back to ideas that got them MEMBERS in the doors, like making weight loss SIMPLE, here's a flyer, buy this stuff, stick to the plan for 2 weeks and you WILL lose weight.
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Post by linda72 on Feb 25, 2019 16:30:39 GMT
Next thing you know, they'll reintroduce the NEW, IMPROVED Paper Tracker! What's next? A pencil? WOW, WW is the way to go!
HA!
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