Weight Watchers Core Plan

So after many years on the Weight Watchers Flex Plan I've decided to move over and try Core. To understand the differences it's best to get an overview of each program.

Flex: You are assigned a certain number of points per day that are derived from a top-secret weight watchers calculation based on your current weight/age/activity level/gender. Each food has a point value assigned to it and you deduct it from your daily points. You also get 35 extra points each week to allow for going over your daily points.

Core: The core plan has no points. Instead you have a list of high fiber, minimally processed, low fat foods that you can eat from. The idea is that you can basically eat as much as you want but only when you are truly hungry and stopping when you are satisfied. You also get an additional 35 pts to use for items that are not on your list of approved core foods (i.e., the cheetos which are definately not high fiber good for you foods)

So I've switched to Core for a couple of reasons - primarily I'm bored with Flex. I've been doing it for a long time and wasn't finding it to be motivating. Secondly - with two boys at home under the age of 2 it's a bit hard to calculate every bite I put into my mouth. Just having a list of foods I know I can eat until I'm satisfied makes it much easier to make it through the day.

I'm on day 2 and it's going pretty well. I'm motivated and trying new recipes and just having a grand ol' time (as far as dieting goes)