Review: Great Intro to Weight Watchers Simple Start Plan
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 26, 2014
Not being terribly overweight myself, I still wanted to shed a little “winter weight” so I thought giving Weight Watchers a try my actually give me the extra motivation I need to achieve my goal. After talking with a rep she recommended the “Simple Start” plan for me.  One of the things I really like to do is research anything I am considering doing so I bought this ebook to get some insight into the process and gain more knowledge of what to expect in the program.I really like the fact that I’ll still be able to splurge on a few of the foods I crave, yet achieve my weight loss goal. I also like the Simple Start App for my iphone which is covered well in this book – see Chapter 9. I’m sure this app will come in handy as I proceed through my regimen. I appreciate that this book isn’t just all fluff and even gives me ideas of pitfalls in the program and where some parts are a bit outdated so I can focus on what’s new and relevant for me.I was surprised to find a recipe in Chapter 2 for a Pork BBQ sandwich! Since I love BBQ, I’m sure to make this often. Most of the other recipes, including the bonus recipes in Chapter 8, seem tasty as well and all include the number of points each will account for in my daily totals. Super handy!Chapter 4 speaks of portion control which is probably my biggest issue at the moment. I’m always looking around wondering where that bag of M&M;’s got to, so the handy references given to everyday objects make it easy to guesstimate portion sizes while on-the-go. The Power Foods listed in Chapter 5 tells you pretty specifically what you can and can’t eat while using the Weight Watchers Weight Loss plan. I thought it a bit humorous that you can’t eat processed meats like hotdogs, yet hotdog buns of the Lite variety are ok. “One hotdog please! Add mustard and ketchup, but hold the dog!”Chapter 6 is probably the most handy and useful information in the whole book. It is a great overview of a shopping list I can use to do my meal planning and, of course, shopping. Most everything I can think of is covered including meats, dairy, staples and condiments. I am positive this list will come in handy at the store to keep me on the right track.In conclusion, I highly recommend this book if you are looking into the Weight Watchers Simple Start program. It will give you a solid understanding of how it works and what to expect in a well-written and concise form.