My Thoughts

As promised, here are my thoughts after the first week using Weight Watcher’s Simply Filling Technique. 

With this method, WW provides a list of Simply Filling foods. If you eat things from this list, you do not track or count Smart Points. The idea is to listen to your body and eat portions that are right for you. WW states that the key to success with Simply Filling is to eat until you are satisfied and comfortably full. If you want to eat something off the list, that’s not a problem. You just need to track it. Weekly points are given for when you eat non-Simply Filling foods. I get 35, which is the same that I get when tracking Smart Points. 

When first researching Simply Filling, I thought I may feel deprived. I have not felt that way. Having 35 weekly points has kept me from feeling restricted. The first week, I used 11. I opted to not have many non-Simply Filling foods since it was the first time doing it. I will be adding items back in as I do not plan on giving up things like pancakes and ice cream.

Another thing I was concerned about was the chance of overeating. Having measured everything for so long, I didn’t know if I would be able to use portion control. The opposite happened. There were days that I wondered if I was having enough calories. I did not weigh any food and I did not always use measuring cups and spoons. I feel like I did great with self-control. I have transformed from a very unhealthy relationship with food to a new, balanced and healthier lifestyle.

I have enjoyed the change from tracking. It’s been somewhat liberating; although, I am still in the WW app because I am learning what food is allowed. I have definitely not broken up with the tracker. 

I felt good this week. I haven’t been bloated and I think because of less sodium consumption, I had less issues with fluid retention. I have a bit more energy too. I will take any that I can get because my sluggish thyroid has been making me feel lethargic. 

I plan to do Simply Filling again another week. I am 10 pounds from goal and am hoping this will help me get there sooner than later. Off to a good start with losing 1.2 lbs this week. If you are looking for a change or you’ve decided that tracking points is not for you, I would recommend giving Simply Filling a try. Take a look at my daily posts for the first 7 days on the plan. I included all the food I ate and drank. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

—Monica