Weight Watchers New 2009 Plan (Momentum) Went Live Sunday!

Alrighty then, I just finished watching the official DVD for the new Weight Watchers Momentum plan, which went live today. It's a video for leaders of how to do the "Getting Started Session" (which is how we explain the program to new members). I had seen it before at Innovations, but I wanted to make sure it all made sense. So, diligently, with my 2009 Weight Watchers leaders materials and my "read along" book, I watcher the trainer and leader on video show a roomful of new Weight Watchers members how to get started.My first meeting is Monday at noon so I needed to be ready. (She has some idiosyncrasies in her speaking that drive me crazy but aside from that, it was a good thing to watch.)

The biggest difference between the old and new Weight Watchers Plans?

Overall, if I had to say anything is different is that Weight Watchers combined the Flex plan (points) and the Core Plan into one program. (Some folks are calling it the "floor plan." Cute, huh?) Personally, I was never a big fan of the Core plan. I think it was something they introduced (too late) to battle the Atkins craze several years ago. However, in al fairness, some of the members seemed to really like it. From my unscientific survey, it seemed to be about 10%, yet 10% is 10%. As I point out in my marketing blog, it's important to do the best you can to satisfy as many people as you can.

Core foods are now called "filling foods" and there is a lot more emphasis on getting people to pay attention not only to HOW MUCH they eat, but to WHAT they eat. As I have mentioned in my previous blog posts, I've been following the plan all week (can't wait to see how much weight I lose!) and I definitely do find myself paying attention to the types of food I eat. That's a good thing.

I do think some people will be disappointed about the fact that the Core Plan went away but I called the leader who does the Sunday meetings here in Eureka and asked her how it went. She said a few people had some comments.

"What did you say to them?"

"I suggested they track for a few weeks and see how it goes."

"How were they about that?"

"Fine."

For those at their right weight, I always tell them to try it and see. If the old stuff works, keep doing it. However, if you're not at your right weight, maybe something isn't working? Maybe it's time to try something new. After all, the number one rule of the Universe: "If I always do what I've always done, I'll always be where I've always been."