*I've received so many questions about this post, I added and FAQ page to help answer the questions as sometimes I can't keep up with the comments.
That was a mouthful! Whew! Well, I started Weight Watchers yesterday. I've been a big proponent of just calorie counting for years. I've done Weight Watchers in the past with little success, but I thought I'd give it another try this time. I have a few friends who are doing it as well, so, I decided why not. I'm using the online tools but not going to the meetings.
The program is much different than the last time I did it. It's been a few years, so I'm adjusting to the new system. Now they are doing a 2 week jump start program before you even start counting points, called Simple Start. Essentially, they give you a list of "Power Foods" that you can eat without counting any points. You create meals and snacks from these power foods. Then, you have 7 Points Plus Indulgence points you can use on anything you choose in a day. I've been using them for coffee creamer and jelly on my toast. Anyways, knowing the planning a full menu for at least the first week would be the best idea. That way there was no guess work. I knew exactly what I needed to eat at which meal. It was actually pretty easy to find meals for our whole family that everyone would eat. *let me just say that this menu is pretty plain jane and repetitive. I fixed a few things to eat off of for a few days in the week so there was less fuss. And I don't really have a huge expansive taste for food. There are plenty of things I left off this menu that are Simple Start approved. Check out the Weight Watchers website to see the list and create your own meals.
Monday
Breakfast- Lite Whole Grain english muffin, light margarine, and 1 T jelly, fruit salad Lunch- Shrimp Salad on 2 slices of 45 calorie whole grain bread, a fat free cheese stick, strawberries, and a banana Snack- 2 hard boiled eggs, and light ranch dressing Dinner- Baked potato with light margarine, salt and pepper and a salad with light ranch dressing Snack- Air popped popcorn, seasoning Tuesday Breakfast- Shredded wheat cereal, blueberries, fat free milk Lunch- Veggie Burger, light whole grain hamburger bun, green smoothie Snack- Crab Sticks, banana Dinner- Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, light whole grain hamburger bun, steamed veggies, light margarine Snack- popcorn, seasoning Wednesday Breakfast- Fried Egg and English Muffin, banana Lunch- Chicken Salad, 2 slices of 5 calorie whole grain bread, carrots, light ranch dressing Snack- Fat free cottage cheese and pineapple slices. Dinner- Egg salad, chopped veggies, light ranch dressing, fruit salad Snack- popcorn, seasoning Thursday Breakfast- shredded wheat cereal, fat free milk, berries Lunch- Shrimp Salad, light whole grain bread, fruit salad Snack- green smoothie Dinner- Sloppy Joes, light whole grain hamburger buns, salad Snack- popcorn, seasoning Friday Breakfast- Egg with ketchup, 2 slices 45 calorie whole grain bread, light margarine, fruit salad Lunch- Chicken Salad, cut up veggies, light ranch dressing Snack- Banana, boiled egg, fat free cheese stick Dinner- Turkey Burgers, light whole grain hamburger buns, steamed veggies Snack- popcorn, seasoning Saturday Breakfast- Light whole grain english muffin, fried egg Lunch- Veggie Burger, light whole grain hamburger bun, green smoothie Snack- shredded wheat cereal (dry), banana Dinner- Chicken Stir Fry, brown rice Snack- popcorn, seasoning Well, there ya have it. Like I said, pretty repetitive, but that's what works for me. So far, I'm craving carbs. With my main source of carbs coming through fruits and veggies, I'm not having the usual (totally unhealthy) carbs I'm used to. I'm definitely having nasty food withdrawal. But that's ok. That's good. And it helps having the indulgence points to use if necessary. I'm hoping to get some of my recipes up soon! Happy Tuesday!
49 Comments
Margo
2/16/2014 02:09:13 pm
What was your weight loss this first week? I'm on my first week also. I'm like you - not a very glamorous looking menu- but very do-able. I see you have popcorn every night for dessert - I have a WW ice cream bar! Good luck!
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Aleta
7/30/2017 06:44:31 pm
What kind of popcorn do you eat?
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Carol
8/21/2017 06:41:10 am
How can eating tat much carbs in muffins work and you lose? I lie your menu and can you do that and not need to switch to another eating plan? Where is the list of power foods?
Ilia Cordero
3/1/2014 10:36:21 pm
Hi !
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Jessica Wainscott
3/2/2014 05:54:10 am
Very good! I lost 4.6 lbs the first week sticking to this plan and food. The second week I didnt record like this, but I lost 3 lbs the 2nd week.
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Anna Lightsey
8/8/2019 10:02:04 am
I Don"t eat bread and i need zero point food to eat. One week I lose the next week i gain so what am i doing wrong
Pamela
3/26/2014 12:33:15 pm
Great Jessica, You had a great week. How was your water intake? I lost just over 19 pounds last year. I loved the WW meetings but they've been discontinued in my area. I am going to go back though, since I've maintained quite well but 5 pounds have crept back on. I think I will give this new SIMPLE START plan too. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Kristen Acome
5/10/2014 05:52:17 am
Great site Jessica. I've been doing Simple Start since February and have lost 27 lbs. I'm almost at my goal weight of 155 lbs. Pins like yours have helped me immensely. So, thank you :) Good luck.
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yvonne musah
6/4/2014 11:03:03 am
On the indulgence can I go outside the list in the book as long as I stay within 7 point's
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Dina
6/9/2014 08:20:07 am
Yes you can go outside the list in the book as long as you are within 7 points............I asked the same question of our counselor/facilitator. I'm sticking for the Simply Full as I think it is easier.
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Marilou
11/13/2018 04:04:01 pm
You get 28 points daily and can "carry over" as many as four to the next day if you don't use them all.
yvonne musah
6/9/2014 09:09:23 am
If it saids a 1/2 c. Of a vegetable? do I have to measure if it's power food for simple start
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yvonne musah
6/9/2014 09:10:33 am
If it saids a 1/2 c. Of a vegetable? do I have to measure if it's power food for simple start?
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6/10/2014 01:26:29 am
You don't have to measure veggies. I just measured everything so I got in the habit of measuring and learning what that portion size looks like.
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yvonne musah
6/10/2014 01:49:09 am
Thanks Jessica
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kathy pollitt
7/11/2014 11:38:22 am
I would like to get to know some women that are warriors for the Lord. I am also interested in your weight watcher meals I just cant afford to join at this time . I saw your site and was excited when I read you love the Lord.
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Yvonne
7/11/2014 12:11:40 pm
Welcome Kathy
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Joyce
7/14/2014 08:47:18 pm
Kathy - I know weight watchers can be expensive but you can even do it without - just eat only whole foods - someone once told me stay out of the aisles and only stick to the perimeter of the supermarket - there you will find all the good stuff. Eat your fruit and don't drink it. Good luck to you.
Cindy
3/2/2016 07:48:06 am
I also love the Lord & weight watchers
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7/22/2014 09:10:45 am
If anyone is looking for more Simple Start, Simply Filling, or Power Food recipes, come "like" my page called Simply Filling! :)
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Jerry Mason
1/24/2016 06:24:12 am
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Annie
1/28/2016 05:29:16 pm
I hope I can find your page Colleen. I too think ww is expensive, but am so willing to try anything. thx!
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Cindy
8/21/2014 02:23:52 pm
I have lost 37 lbs on ww since the middle of March. It works!! I really like the simple start...
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Penny
10/14/2014 07:23:26 pm
Hi there, I am on my way to losing 50kgs and changing my life for the better. I am so thankful that there is a blog like this. Its my first week so I hope to lose as will be exercising as well. I like this meal plan. Thanks :)
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janet5
10/16/2014 06:53:56 am
I started last week, too. I lost 2 lb. the first week. I going to add walking daily to see if that speeds up the losing.
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DebbieC
10/17/2014 11:24:40 pm
I am thrilled to see this, maybe it will finally work for me ! Thanks for your hard work and effort !
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Corina
10/18/2014 02:44:50 am
hello everyone, I had joined WW as a challenge with a few co-workers. Simple Start worked for me. I lost 45 pounds in 5 months without physical activity. Believe me it works if you stay committed.
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11/17/2014 01:43:45 pm
I needed to eat at which meal. It was actually pretty easy to find meals for our whole family that everyone would eat.
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liz
3/10/2015 08:53:16 am
do you have to know how many points you need when you are on simple start
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Wendy
6/24/2015 05:26:00 am
i have a question, I am doing online Point Pkus using the web site instead of meetings. I am confused about the simple start - is this meant only to be done for a few weeks or are you folks doing this for months? With your successes how much exercise are you also doing? Thanks!
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10/6/2015 01:23:17 am
I'm not having the usual (totally unhealthy) carbs I'm used to. I'm definitely having nasty food withdrawal. But that's ok. That's good. And it helps having the indulgence points to use if necessary. I'm hoping to get some of my recipes up soon!
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Shannon
10/12/2015 02:05:25 pm
How many points per day is this weekly menu based off?
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Sara
11/13/2015 09:46:27 am
What are crabsticks?
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Marcie
11/21/2015 09:55:47 am
Do you have a recipe for pumpkin soup or Autumn squash soup. Thanks If so can you email it to me
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Susan Bourg
12/31/2015 04:15:46 pm
What are the amounts of each of these items per meal. do you measure them out?
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Joni
1/6/2016 04:53:43 pm
Do you have a recipe for the shrimp salad you can share?
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E. Con
2/27/2016 07:22:30 am
This sounds doable. I am starting weight watchers next week. I would like the shrimp salad recipe and I also would like to know what the crab sticks are?
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Lynn
8/13/2016 01:54:37 pm
I just started the WW program. I am having a very tough time of it. I've printed out your starter menu and would love to see any others that you have.
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susan bembry
6/2/2018 04:38:26 am
I am interested in other menus if you would send them. thanks
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Nikki
3/30/2018 07:23:07 am
I just joined WW the week before last. I am doing pretty good. So far 2.8 down. I would love to see more of your weekly plans. I seem to get in a rut sometimes and this will help so much. Thanks for sharing.
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Margaret Wells
10/16/2019 09:02:09 pm
Whats in your green drink and what are crab sticks. I just saw you site and really need a quick start.
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Margaret Wells
10/17/2019 01:28:05 pm
How much popcorn do you have as a snack
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Becky bennett
4/21/2022 04:08:32 pm
I’ve been on WW for 3 wks and I’m gluten free and celiac so it’s been hard for me.
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