The Weight Watchers
weight loss program is from a medical point of view more sound than many others out there.
It does not involve any drastic shift in bodily processing or eating patterns, or risking any of the accompanying side effects that comes from making drastic changes.
I would highly recommend seeking medical advice from a doctor and or nutritionist before attempting to start any kind of diet, especially if you are the larger than average kind of person, as dieting can be a shock to the system, and also gives you peace of mind that you are in good health.
The Weight Watchers program has a few basic components:
First of all, you will cut down on your total food consumption.
Ideally, you are not supposed to feel as if you are starving, but you are also not supposed to feel stuffed after having eaten.
As such, it will teach you to eat in moderation, relying heavily on portion control and proper food choice.
Secondly, there is a somewhat complex points system which is used to calculate what you can eat and how much.
It's calculated by assigning points for calories, adding points for fat, and then subtracting points for fibre
The number of points will obviously be drastically higher when it comes to eating cake and rich desserts - so you decide for yourself if you are willing to sacrifice a meal for a few bites of chocolate.
Thirdly, you will need to incorporate regular exercise into your schedule.
From a medical point of view the program makes logical sense - restrict the intake of carbohydrates, curb the intake of fat, and then simply work off the excess energy by getting active and burning stored-up calories in the process.
Unfortunately, the mere idea of cutting down on your food intake may already come across as starvation to many people.
Most people start a diet expecting to cut down on the sweet stuff, but the idea of eating less (sometimes substantially less) as well is a tall order.
It comes back to self-control and self-discipline.
Another core component of Weight Watchers is support, whether online or through in-person weekly meetings.
Having a scheduled check-in time to ask questions, weigh in, and meet with others who are dealing with similar issues is a huge motivator.
However, if you have a packed schedule, want something a little bit more of a no-brainer, or don't want to deal with counting points, Weight Watchers may not be for you.
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