In the past, I have reviewed several diets and kept a diary of my experiences ... it's time to give another plan a whirl.

Aside from attending a meeting or two to tell readers what they are like, I have not followed the Weight Watchers plan for many years (Not since the days when a certain "red-headed royal" was spokesperson!). I always liked the concept before and so I am very excited to be giving the current version of the program, called Weight Watchers Momentum, a try.

When I initially looked into joining, three months of the online Weight Watchers Momentum plan was discounted at a rate of $65, so I went ahead and took the plunge and signed up! That makes the program a little over $20 a month. (The offers and discounts vary, so if you're interested in joining, it pays to visit often and check out the going rates.) I have received full access to the plan online, including a huge database of many foods' "points" values and online tracking tools, but the online plan does not include the cost of attending any on-site Weight Watchers meetings. (For that, I would need the "Monthly Pass" plan instead and that runs abouy $40 a month.)

I am the type of person who can do things independently so I feel certain I'll be able to stick to it without the added motivation of attending in-person meetings. I will weigh myself in on a dependable scale once a week and the Web site will prompt me to enter my weight on the same day each week so I will be able to gauge the consistency of my results. The plan provides some nice ways for me to track my progress such as charts showing my weight changes and a measurements graph.

I will be checking in every so often to let you know about my experiences and progress. I will also publish a full review at the end of my trial to let you know more details about the new Weight Watchers Momentum plan (how it varies from previous versions), any pros and cons of the plan and my overall success. Stay tuned!

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There is only one thing I like more than chocolate and that's ice cream. So, combine the two in a diet-friendly treat and I'm a happy girl.

I have been keeping Breyers Double Churn Light Ice Cream on-hand for years now. It contains 3.5 grams of fat, 100 calories, and a gram of fiber per serving. I had always avoided the fat-free version, up until now however, thanks to more than a few bad fat-free ice cream experiences in the 90's.

Well, fast forward to today and I am pleased to report that the fat-free version of this brand is quite different than those! It is creamy, flavorful and the texture is nice. (My friend April also taste-tested it with me and she said it seemed just a little "gummy" to her, but I did not notice this.)

Unlike regular ice cream, which provides 4.5 grams of saturated fat per serving, this type has no saturated fat. It also provides four grams of fiber, something regular ice cream doesn't contain. (Certain ingredients used to replace the fat add the fiber.) There are 90 calories per serving.

So, don't let the fat-free label fool you -- this stuff's perfect for a chocolate fix!

How do you get your ice cream cravings under control? Post your favorite varieties in the comments section!

Keep the holidays from packing on the pounds with these 5 Ways to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain.

Looking to stay motivated? Try not to focus on the "shoulds" or "should nots" of losing weight, such as "I shouldn't eat this," or "I should have gotten a salad instead." and phrases like "I have to eat this because it's low calorie." and "I never eat...(fill in the blank)!".

Words like "avoid" or "off-limits" lead you to a sense of failure when you break the rules. And honestly, when we make those rules, we will eventually break them. That's part of what makes losing weight so tough, and you don't want to make it any harder than it is, right?

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