I'll sell anyone on the Core Plan-its been 2 full weeks & I've lost 9.2 lbs. It was just what I needed to shock my body out of the rut I was in while following the Flex Plan.
OK, so you've got your list of Core Foods & most likely just the list-which is probably why you don't see yourself being able to eat a variety of things. What is really helpful is the "Complete Food Companion" book because it also details what brands of core foods are on the Core List (you might find it on eBay.) No worries though, you can still do this. (And you can always ask for advice on the Weight Watchers message board, just don't call attention to the fact that you aren't still doing WW, they get kinda nasty about that.)
So besides the list of food that you can eat until satisfied, you still have your weekly 35 points that you can spend on anything throughout the week. Personally? Mine all goes to wine & other alcoholic products. So sue me.
A lot of people use the WPA (weekly points allowance) for bread because they like to have sandwiches & whatnot. I've also noticed that some people hate fat-free cheese, fat-free mayo, & low-fat milk so they use their WPA for those little indulgences.
I eat 5-6 times every day, keeping in mind that I'm always looking to feel satisfied & not full or "stuffed." Also, I eat almost every meal at work so I tend to keep stuff around that I can heat up! This is what I typically eat:
Breakfast Ideas:
+Plain instant oatmeal w/ a cut-up banana
+Plain instant oatmeal with cinnamon & splenda
+Weight Watchers English Muffin (1 point a piece) with Parkay Fat-Free Spray butter
Snack Ideas:
+Fruits or veggies (for me its usually another banana)
Lunch Ideas:
+Salads (with every veggie you could ever want & grilled chicken, but not cheese, croutons, etc.) Use Oil/Vinegar instead of dressing
+Soups like Tomato, Beef w/ Vegetables & Barley, Chicken Vegetable, Manhattan Style Clam Chowder, Southwestern Style Chicken Vegetable, Minestrone, Roasted Garlic Chicken w/ Vegetables, Beef Consomme, Sirloin Steak w/ vegetables, etc.
+Sandwiches (Weight Watchers bread-1 point for two slices, lean meat, fat-free mayo & fat-free cheese)
Snack Ideas:
+94% Fat-Free Popcorn (Its there on the list, enjoy!)
+Apple
+Tuna from a pouch
Dinner Ideas:
+Grilled Chicken w/ Vegetables
+Couscous, boiled in chicken or beef broth for flavor (instead of rice)
+Tuna with fat-free mayo
+Soups
+Sushi w/ Brown Rice
I hope this helps, its usually what I eat but there are so many other choices out there (especially for dinner!) I'm just such a creature of habit & am always afraid to try new things so my meals don't vary much.
I'm always willing to help and/or answer questions about it though! Good luck!
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