Top 10 Weight Watchers Tips by PromoGuy.com

Having problems following Weight Watchers diet plan? Check out these tips to help you lose the weight!

Tip #1: Check Out WeightWatchers.com Message Board for Recipes
There is no better source of recipes and snack food suggestions than the message boards found at WeightWatchers.com. Be sure to read them several times a week, if not every day.

Tip #2: Eat the Low Point Snack "Pirate's Booty"
OK, let's all agree that there is no snack food with a worse name than "Pirate's Booty." I don't know the actual points, they are not as low as they used to be, but still make for a good snack. Moderation is the key here. They are so light and tasty that you may go through a whole bag before you know it. You may have to hunt around for them in the grocery stores, sometimes they are in the Health Food section. Or you can order them online from the manufacturer or at Trader Joe's. If you don't have a Trader Joe's locally you can order from them online as well. Go on, get yourself some Booty!

Tip #3: Have a Cow, Man
If you are on Weight Watchers and have not heard of Skinny Cows then you have just found your Nirvana - thank me later! Skinny Cows were the original low point ice-cream sandwich snack. Most of them are only 2 points! Imagine yummy ice cream sandwiched between two large chocolate cookies! They have lots of flavors, like chocolate, vanilla, mint, peanut butter and more! Skinny Cows were so popular that Weight Watchers has made their own version of the ice cream snack, as has Healthy Choice. I've only tried the Skinny Cow brand, and they taste great.

Tip #4: What can Brown do for you?
Umm, Chocolate. Is there really any point in a diet if you can't have chocolate? I didn't think so. To get your fix, you might want to consider the No Pudge Brownies. I've heard good things about them, and you can find out more on their site. FatFreeFoods has these wonderful ZERO point Chocolate Truffles. You can also order lots of other great Weight Watchers low point foods there.

Tip #5: Journals get to the point.
If nothing else, don't let yourself slack off on the journaling. It is essential to keep yourself in check. At least through your first year. Jot down those points, even on "bad" days. If you have no boundaries, how do you know when to stop? If you fall off the wagon, get back on. The program works if you work with the program. If you get off track, don't let yourself be discouraged. You are not a failure if you are trying.

Tip #6: Out you go
Don't be afraid to eat out. Go to Red Lobster! Go to Olive Garden. Just because you are on Weight Watchers doesn't mean you can't live a little. Sure you may have to bank points to go there, but it is worth it. Try not to think of Weight Watchers as a diet. Remember Richard Simmons used to say: The first three letters in diet are DIE - Never say Diet!" Weight Watchers isn't a diet really, it is more like a way of life. Yeah, it isn't the happiest thought to think you will be eating this way forever, but after a while, it becomes second nature. Besides, once you start seeing the results, you really won't want to go back to the old way of eating. Well ok, you might, but why toss away such hard work? Go on, eat out. Live a little! Just remember to bank the points and to get back on track tomorrow.

Tip #7: Another Side of You
Get used to this phrase "on the side." If you go out and order a salad, ask for the dressing on the side. If you get a baked potato, get the all the toppings on the side (especially the butter). That way YOU control the portions. Too much of a good thing can be bad.

Tip #8: Fancy meeting you here
If at all possible, attend local Weight Watchers meetings. I know Weight Watchers has a great web-based program, but nothing can replace the camaraderie of meeting with like-minded people. Then there is the sometimes dreaded, but more often enjoyed "weigh-in." The leaders usually have great recipe ideas and there are always great success stories to inspire you.

Tip #9: Remember Your Spouse When You're Cooking
Sometimes it's hard to go on a diet when you have to cook for others and your spouse does not like But I know many men/husbands are not so supportive at first. They don't want to eat better and lighter. And they may even oppose you and discourage you because they feel threatened by change. Don't worry about it. You just let them eat what they want, and buy your Weight Watchers foods too. But when it comes to meals, I'd suggest you sneak in a few Weight Watchers recipes here and there, just don't tell him they are. I speak from experience, Weight Watchers recipes are great and in most cases we never know the difference (and we could stand to eat a little better and get rid of that spare tire). Sooner or later the fella will see the results and his support will soon follow.

Bonus Tip: Hydrate That Body - Drink Water
Drink your water! Yeah, I know it isn't as tasty as a Diet Coke, but it is better for you. You will have to force yourself at first, but in time, your body will crave it and it will become easier. I've found that it works best for me to keep a water bottle at my desk (in my case, a MegaMug formerly used for coffee). I drink it down and then go fill it up again. Yes, I have to dash to the bathroom more often than I used to, but once you drink the water you should be drinking, there is a difference you can see. Clear = good! You can still have your soda and coffee, but work the water in somehow.

Tip #10: You are Beautiful - Diet with a Smile
Regardless of the weight you have to loose, you are still a wonderful and unique person. If you want to loose the weight do so because you want to and you are ready. You can't do it just to please someone else. Remember, you are amazing just as you are.

Hope this has helped, and the best of luck to everyone on Weight Watchers diet plan!.