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Old dog... New tricks!


 You can't teach an old dog new tricks… 



Firstly… NOBODY PANIC!!! ProPoints haven't gone and left us… Those of us brainwashed to know every point of every food group *raises paw*, can relax, safe in the knowledge that they're still on the scene… 



Simple Start is essentially the Filling & Healthy plan, and for the weight watcher die-hards the old Core plan… This week to kick start everyone back into the swing of things they're getting everyone to give it a go… It's detoxing apparently … ahem … 

Personally I've tried Filling & Healthy and as my class buddies said, we're here BECAUSE we ate as much as we liked! Pasta is free… not weighed… as are potatoes… this scares the bejesus outta me! Irish blood, and clearly some italian blood, means I could eat all the mash potatoes in the land and still have room for an apple tart after… My mother would insist on it! Sure aren't we wasting away! 


This program will suit some people… and many are having great success on it but its not for everyone… some people like to count calories.. or do other low carb diets… there's no wrong plan… its just finding the plan for you… there's no tracking or weighing and for some that's a bonus and there are some great recipes too... I'll be trying some out for you… 


One thing I will say is Simple Start is very healthy… its full of most things you would have in your cupboards but just eating them in a different way… All the foods are low in saturated fat, low in sugar and salt and have fibre.. so you will feel fuller for longer.. the clues in the name eh?

Next week its all about adding some flexibility to the plan… This means you can have a bottle of wine or your takeaway at the weekend… aaaaaannnnnnndddddddd BREATHE!

So, one week only I'm giving it a go… cause my leader asked us so nicely... and I'm going to TRY to not point things or track them… my poor online tracker will think I've deserted it! 



Here's the basic bits…. 



There's the main Filling & Healthy food list… 
which you can eat as much as you want from…  




...you have unlimited boosters  (that's herbs and seasoning to you and me).. 
as well as drinks (not the fun ones!)






…and you get 2 treats a day… this is your choccie fix… a glass of wine.. 
and scarily weetabix! (not really a treat in Dolltown!) 


Let me know what you think… I'd be interested to see how you all get on… I might surprise myself this week! 




12 comments

  1. Yes, I must admit I snorted a bit when I saw Weetabix described as a treat.....

    Sx

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    1. The expressions in class when that was noticed was HILARIOUS.. it was like someone cancelled Christmas… gobs open… ' a treat?!?!?!' bless ...

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  2. Still loving the Blog! Started back to ww in nov after baby #3 ( kids 3,2,1 now). Lost 12 lb in 4 weigh ins. 5 of that over Xmas. Never liked the core plan so this week will be hard following this new plan. Will give it a shot anyway. 12 down 60 to go....

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    1. fantastic loss! Stick with what works for you… give it a shot and if its too hard or you're not seeing a loss at least you know its not for you! well done! x

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  3. Just completed a wk and I get weighed tomorrow :) feel so much better for it too.

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    1. Good stuff! Even a little bit of exercise makes all the difference! x

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  4. is this just a similar approach to Slimming World? im looking to start one or the other and don't know which to go for!! :( any advice? xoxo
    sparkle-bug.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Short answer.. Yes... But week two adds more treats and flexibility and week three gives you the opinion to point only... So there's a few ways to follow the programme... It's all personal choice, this has no weighing or counting which I love.. My points are like money and I'm VERY stingy! Lol give it go online.. Drop me a mail ... x

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  5. Hi!
    Just wondering whats the story with rice cakes and oat cakes on simple start? Thx

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    1. As far as I'm told they're counted as treats... I know... The flexible bit next week will allow more for those... x

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  6. Your blog is fab! I lost 6stone on ww points plan 5 years ago and have slowly put back on 3 1/2 stone reading this has just given me the inspiration to get back to it! X

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  7. Hey Doll, I was doing great on Simple Start till my mother hosted a baby shower for my sister and she took out ALL the biscuits, cake and chocolates that were not eaten at Christmas! I am back on track today but with the weigh in tomorrow it could be too late to recify lol. I found it very hard at the weekend as so restrictive but I like the concept and found myself more relaxed not having to worry about points but at the same time mindful of my portion sizes! How have you found it?

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