|
WW Question - Momentum Program
| Posted By |
Message |
Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
Member since 7/06 27915 total posts
Name:
|
WW Question - Momentum Program
I haven't been to WW in probably a year and a half and I'm considering rejoining this week. I want to lose weight and get in great shape before having baby #2. I am very familiar with the points system and the core program BUT could someone let me know what the momentum program is all about. Is it just a tool to help you stay on track? Just wondering. TIA!! 
|
Posted 2/17/09 7:49 AM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
MsMa
Momma's Boy ?
Member since 5/05 1453 total posts
Name:
Meri
|
Re: WW Question - Momentum Program
I can't believe you posted this. I just logged on to ask the same question 
|
| Posted 2/17/09 9:39 AM |
| |
|
JenMarie
One day at a time
Member since 11/07 7397 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: WW Question - Momentum Program
Momentum is a combination of Flex and Core. You have to track everything you eat and everything has a points value, just like Flex. The Core piece comes in on certain foods that have a "set" points value. For example, brown rice has a set points value (3?), so no matter how much you eat (within reason) you can assign the set points value instead of the traditional points according to the serving size. You can also only eat foods with set points values and not track.
There is also a strong focus on eating filling foods to make points stretch more. The plan also recommends at least 30 minutes of activity on most days.
There's a ton of info on the WW website. If you can't find it, FM me and I will send you the info. I really like this plan and all of the effort WW is putting in to help people stay on track (I do the online program).
|
| Posted 2/17/09 12:56 PM |
| |
|
Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
Member since 7/06 27915 total posts
Name:
|
Re: WW Question - Momentum Program
Thank you!!!!
|
| Posted 2/17/09 1:05 PM |
| |
|
pmpkn087
Life is good...
Member since 9/05 18504 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
|
Re: WW Question - Momentum Program
Posted by Jennifer907
Momentum is a combination of Flex and Core. You have to track everything you eat and everything has a points value, just like Flex. The Core piece comes in on certain foods that have a "set" points value. For example, brown rice has a set points value (3?), so no matter how much you eat (within reason) you can assign the set points value instead of the traditional points according to the serving size. You can also only eat foods with set points values and not track.
There is also a strong focus on eating filling foods to make points stretch more. The plan also recommends at least 30 minutes of activity on most days.
There's a ton of info on the WW website. If you can't find it, FM me and I will send you the info. I really like this plan and all of the effort WW is putting in to help people stay on track (I do the online program).
OK, this is basically the jist of it, but I have to clarify a few things.
Not all filling foods have set points values. Just Lean Proteins (5) Starchy vegetables/Grains (6) and fruit (2). You do not HAVE to use the set point value (and it is not meant to use all the time). Basically, what you want to do is focus on eating the filling foods (whole grains, lean proteins, FF dairy, fruit, veggies, cereal with no added sugar such as Fiber One, and broth based soups - not creamy soup). By focusing on those foods, the core foods, you will be fuller longer. You have to measure and track everything. You still get a daily points target and you still get a weekly points allowance. That is the way it works.
Yes, there is a technique for those of you who just can not track. You still have to measure. You can eat all filling foods. then if you eat a non-filling food (bread, for example) you take the points off of your weekly points allowance. You also have some rules, just like in Core - cereal only once a day, whole grain bread or rice once a day, etc.
Lots of people are being very successful on Momentum. Especially Core people. They are surprised how now that they have to track and measure they are definately more conscious of how much they are eating.
Hope this helps
|
| Posted 2/17/09 8:56 PM |
| |
|
Potentially Related Topics:
Currently 705077 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
|
Long Island Bridal Shows
|
