Quote Originally Posted by tofu View Post
I used a lot of artifical foods and sweeteners, and just feel like while it was okay for a while, it's not a lifestyle for me.

Is anyone on /can anyone reccomend a plan that has the ability to encorporate more whole foods? I do a lot of home cooking, and try to avoid artifical crepe.
This confuses me a little. Being on WW doesn't mean having to use artificial foods and sweeteners.

I do WW, and I have not purchased any WW products, nor do I use artificial foods or sweeteners. I eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and lean meats/fish. I do almost all of my cooking at home (I used to eat out alot, which was alot of my problem...). I prefer to eat naturally. In fact, one of the things I LIKE about WW, it that the points system seems to encourage a shift to the most natural foods. Substitute whole wheat pasta for white, and your portion size will go up while your points go down. Substitute whole grain bread for white and the same thing happens. Choose non-fat yogurts over low fat or whole, and the volume of food you can eat goes way up. Fill your plate with fresh veggies for no points at all. Pre-packaged foods and meals have too much fat, sodium and chemicals.

I think relying on the pre-packaged WW foods is the wrong way to go. It doesn't teach one the proper way to eat or cook, which I think is essential for keeping off the weight.

Susan