Weight Watchers Points Plus List and System
By Robin
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How does Weight Watchers Work? The Weight Watchers Points Plus Program
The new Weight Watchers program called, Weight Watchers New Points System, is a great way to jumpstart your weight loss. Having completed the program a few times, after having our children, I can attest that the program works. Previously, Weight Watchers had two programs: Weight Watchers Flex Plan which was based on the old Weight Watchers Points system and the Weight Watchers Core Plan. These programs are no longer supported, instead a new program, the Points Plus program is advocated.
There are two ways to use the program: Go to a Weight Watchers meeting near you or join www.weightwatchers.com. For first time users, I recommend attending meetings. The cost is about $10 per meeting; the joining fee usually is on promotion for free. At the meetings you are privately weighed in and your weight is recorded. The meeting usually lasts for about 30 minutes and is based around a topic. Tips and advice are given as well as help in reaching your goal weight. This support system can be extremely valuable and helps keep you motivated and accountable. Resources are also given and cookbooks and snack foods can be bought at the meetings.
I recommend joining Weight Watchers online if you are already familiar with the program and don't need the assistance provided at the meetings, or if you want to also use the online services along with the meetings. The online service provides you with recipes, stories, a community, food ideas, and a point tracker system. Once you have joined Weight Watchers Online, you can receive the free iphone or android app. The apps are very well done, allowing you to record your points, use the points calculator, check out cheet sheets, find a meeting, read articles, look at recipes, read success stories, etc. I highly recommend the apps for those that are on the go.
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Write down what you eat
In the times that I have been able to lose weight, the key for me was writing down or journaling everything that I ate. Weight Watchers recommends this, but I can't say enough how important it is to your weight loss. For moms and dads, I think it's even more important. The reason is we are constantly feeding our little ones and a bite of this and a bite of that adds up. When you write down every bit of food that goes in your mouth, you tend to eat less - I know that I do! If you want to write down your points, I recommend the 3 Month PointsPlus Tracker Journal. You can buy it from Amazon or from the Weight Watchers site. For those that are also dealing with emotional eating, a journal is a great way to express how you're feeling as you lose weight and during those times that you "cheat." Going back and looking over what you have written can be extremely powerful.
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The New Weight Watchers Points Plus System: How is it Different?
The new PointsPlus System is different than the older Points system in a couple of ways. First, the new system no longer uses calories in the Points equation. The older system used, fat, fiber and calories to calculate a point value for a food. The new PointsPlus system uses fat, fiber, carbohydrates, and protein to calculate a food value. Because of this, you are given more points per day under the new system. The other bonus is that most fruits and vegetables are given a zero point value. Under the older Points system, only vegetables were given a zero point value.
The one similarity with the old Points program is your weekly allowance. Weight Watchers still gives you a little wiggle room to splurge with 49 weekly points to use as you please.
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Is there a Weight Watchers iPhone or Android App?
Yes! If you have an iPhone or Android phone and you have paid for your online or etools account, then you can download the Weight Watchers application for free. It's a great app that helps you track and calculate your points and weight; browse recipes and get food ideas; and get PointsPlus values while you are on the go. I highly recommend the app and if you have an iPad, there is a Weight Watchers app for the iPad, too!
Weight Watchers for New Mothers
I have three girls and I used Weight Watchers after having each of my babies. It was a great program to get you back on track fairly quickly. If you are nursing, make sure that you follow the nursing mother guidelines. Your body needs more calories than if you weren't nursing. There were times when I knew my body needed more, and I listened to my body's cues. I think this system is great for new moms and helps you lose that baby weight quickly. Coupled with nursing, I was able to lose my baby weight with Weight Watchers.
Weight Watcher Food Guidelines
Foods
| Recommended Servings per Day
| Nursing Mom Recommendations
|
|---|---|---|
Fruits and Vegetables
| 5 servings per day
| same
|
Milk Products (low fat or fat free)
| 2 servings per day
| 3 servings per day
|
Liquids
| 6 glasses per day of non-alcoholic beverages
| 8 servings
|
Lean Proteins
| 1-2 servings per day of cooked meat, fish or poultry of 2-3 oz.
| same
|
Healthy Oils: Olive, sunflower, safflower, flaxseed, canola
| 2 teaspoons
| 3 teaspoons
|
Whole Grains
| Choose whenever possible
| same
|
Multivitamin
| 1 per day
| same
|
Activity
| At least 30 min a day for 5 days a week
| at doctor's instruction
|
Sugar and Alcohol
| Limit intake: women no more than 1 alcoholic beverage a day, men should have no more than 2
| not advised
|
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What are Weight Watcher Power Foods?
Power Foods are foods that have a lower PointsPlus value and help keep you satiated for longer. The table below goes through different categories and Power Foods within those categories. Remember, most vegetables and fruits are power foods with zero points!
Weight Watcher Power Foods List
Fruits
| Vegetables
| Whole Grains
| Non-Fat Dairy
| Lean Protein
| A Few Others
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple
| Artichokes, cooked
| Barley
| Cappuccino made with fat free mik
| Beans -refried, fat free
| Bread- reduced calorie, whole wheat
|
Applesauce (unsweetened)
| Asparagus
| Cereal, hot
| Cheese
| Beef
| Broth
|
Apricots
| Beans
| Cornmeal
| Cottage Cheese
| Beef ground
| Gelatin, sugar free
|
Banana
| Broccoli
| Couscous, whole wheat
| Creamer
| Bison
| Muffin, english - light
|
Berries, mixed
| Brussel Sprouts
| Hominy
| Latte
| Chicken
| Pickle
|
Blueberries
| Carrots
| Kasha
| Milk
| Egg
| Soup
|
Boysenberries, fresh or frozen
| Cauliflower
| Macaroni
| Soy
| Fish
| |
Cantelope
| Corn
| Pasta
| Yogurt
| Ham
| |
Cherries
| Corn on the Cob
| Popcorn
| Lamb
| ||
Cranberries, fresh
| Cucumber
| Quinoa
| Lobster
| ||
Clementine
| Greens
| Rice - brown, wild
| Pork
| ||
Figs
| Leeks
| Spaghetti
| Shellfish
| ||
Grapefruit
| Lettuce
| Tofu
| |||
Grapes
| Peas
| Tuna
| |||
Orange
| Potatoes
| Vegetarian Burger
| |||
Peach
| Pumpkin
| ||||
Pear
| Spinach
| ||||
Pineapple
| Tomatoes
| ||||
Raspberries
| Zucchini
| ||||
Pumpkin
| Yams
| ||||
Strawberries
| |||||
Honeydew melon
| |||||
Watermelon
|
5 Things You Should Know about the PointsPlus System
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The Old Weight Watchers Core Plan
The Weight Watchers Core Plan was recently created to serve participants that didn't like counting points. Certain foods are listed in the Core plan that participants can eat until satisfied, not full. All of the food groups are incorporated plus a bonus of 35 non-core points for added treats. Success with this plan is dependent upon portion control.
Here's a list of the Core foods:
- Vegetables and fruits
- Non-creamy Soups
- Whole Wheat Pasta, Brown Rice, Potatoes and Grains
- High Fiber and other cereals without added sugar
- Lean Meats, poultry, fish and eggs
- Fat-Free Milk Products
- Healthy Oils
- Condiments
- Coffee, Tea and sugar-free beverages
The Old Weight Watchers Flex/Point Plan
In the Flex/ Points plan all foods have a point value depending on three factors: calories, fat and fiber. You are given a number of points a day. The number of points allotted depends on: age, current weight, height, gender, and amount you exercise.
You are then given extra points, Weight Watchers calls it Flex Points, to use at your discretion throughout the week. The old Points system had a different Flex plan where you banked points throughout the week to use. More points were given each day and those points that were unused could be transferred to another day for special occasions or treats.
The point values per day based on your weight are as follows:
- Less than 150 lbs: 20 pts
- 150-174 lbs: 22 pts
- 175-199 lbs: 24 pts
- 200-224 lbs: 26 pts
- 225-249 lbs: 28 pts
- 250-274 lbs: 30 pts
- 275-300 lbs: 31 pts
Flex Points: 35 extra points a week to use as you choose.
Exercise: added points are given depending on your exercise time, activity and intensity.
*Above values are not for growing teens or nursing women*
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Comments?
I am a 65 year old disabled veteran and walk only with great difficulty. I use a cane so exercise is out of the question. Since my back injury, I have gained 50 pounds. I a 5 feet 7 inches and weigh 220 lbs. Is there hope for me? What would be my desired points per weeks to lose weight?
Great hub, Robin! I know there is a decent amount of controversy regarding the new points system - my cousin absolutely hates the new system, and likes the old Weight Watchers point values. I have other friends that absolutely love the new system. This is a great summary of the changes to their point-counting method!
Cannot seem to lose on new Points Program. Want to go back to old points, 19. Where can I find old points values?
Enjoyed the meetings a LOT more when the leader showed her before photo. This was the most encouraging thing I ever got out of the meetings. You can see actual results right in front of your eyes. Why on earth would you take this away?
when I go to a meeting I would like a pep talk or a story that will get me through the week,I don't want to talk about recepies, or what someone is eating . we all know what we need to eat.
sorry if I offended someone.
I am a weight watchers member and I would like to know how much 250 grams of uncooked shrimp weigh when they are cooked. I am adding them into other ingredients in a wok and it is not that simple to weight them before and after. Is there a formula that I can use? Thanks
I have done ww on the old point system for a little while and then got pregnant, i don't mind counting points. can any one give me a list of foods that are low points. breads, cereal, yougurt, ect...
Thanks.
I have a lifetime. membership (02392244) that goes back too the exchange program. I would like to know how to convert labels on food to go along with the point system
Barbara Reinking:
26 is the lowest amount of points that you can have - because it's ideal for you to get in all of your healthy checks (fruits, dairies, proteins, etc) and you need those 26 points to get in those requirements for the most part. It may seem like a lot but trust me it works :)
When I signed up with WW I said I weigh 145 lbs and I DO.Yet this list on this page gives me 26 plus poins which is designed for someone (per the info) that weighs considerably more than I. SO, AT 5'3 AND I WEIGH 145, WHAT ARE THE CORRECT NUMBER OF POINTS. IF I AM STARTING THIS, I NEED TO START OFF WITH THE CORRECT # OF POINTS.
Thank you,
Can diabetics use the New Point system. I know we can't eat fruit without our blood surgars rising. Can you still do the Flex diet.
Thanks for the complete Power Foods list - searched all over etools for it, couldn't find it. Googled it and found you. Keeping the list on my refrigerator and will refer to it daily.
I am a life time member and have put 15 pound back on. Do you recomend this new program or the old one. If I want to join is there anything I need to do being a life time member?
Tina and Sheryl, I recommend talking to your doctor if you have throid problems in regards to the Weight Watchers program. Thanks for reading!
Thanks for the comment smarter4ever. Best of luck to you. That's good news that you are already eating most of the power foods. For me and my weight, it's all about my diet. Just writing down what I eat everyday really helps me stay on track. Cheers!
As Sherry Angel question re: Thyroid issues
I too am asking the same question?
sherry angel 2 weeks ago
would the weight watchers program help for people with low thyroid problems, thanks!
This is a great hub. I was not aware of the differences between the old and new program. I was glad to see you provided a list of Power Foods. I was even happier to see I eat many of these items already. I've been working on trying to lose about 30 pounds. I recently found out about a health issue I have most likely had for years, and that contributes to weight gain. With my new knowledge from that and reading this article, I think I can finally lose the extra pounds (and feel A LOT better in the process). Thanks!!!
would the weight watchers program help for people with low thyroid problems, thanks!
Thanks, Claudia! I updated the Learning Center. The links that I had provided before were outdated so I had to delete them. I appreciate the catch! ;)
Hi Robin, I came to this hub from a link on your "Value of High-quality Outbound Links" learning center hub, where it says that this weight watchers hub is an example of a hub that puts a group of helpful, related links at the bottom for interested readers who want to learn more. Nevertheless I don't see any related links at the bottom????
For some reason, after being a Lifetime member for YEARS, the pounds are inching back up at an unsettling rate since Points Plus..I believe calories are VITAL..Fruits are NOT zero unlimitedly..
I have not been able to get e-tools. My leader said to call the number on the back of my monthly pass, but there is no phone number.
I am trying to work out how many points I should be on a day.
I am 29, 165cm & 170kg
Thank you
Hi faithstarlite, you look fabulous. I have been with WW for 2yrs now and I have lost 40 lbs, it was 44 but keep going back and forth and over the summer I have put on a few pounds and now it is only 38 lost but I am determined to make this happen for me. You have inspired me to get to my goal which is another 15 pounds to go. I do know what you are talking about regarding days when we were heavier and carrying all that extra some pounds around. Thank you for sharing your photos and keep it up girl! You look fabulous!
7 hours i week i think she said actually
Do points go up or down as you lose weight?
Hi, I am 53 and suffer from fibromyalgia,and arthritis just like Paula. I have also been through chemo and other treatments for breast cancer. Wii with fitness plus and balance board works for me.Check it out on youtube to get an idea of what you can do with it.
Could you tell me how to bring up the food list and all the points each one is. My e mail is thompson_mona@yahoo.ca
i have lost 13 pounds and now stuck at 153 i want to loose more. i have fibromyalgia bad and lots of arthritis so exercise is really hard. i'm 53 years old anyone have any ideas
do u have to eat all ur points daily for it to work
how many points plus in a cup of roasted pumpkin seeds????
PLEASEEEEE BRING WEIGHT WATCHERS IN GREECE!!!!!!!!!!
I have the ww points plus calculator but no manual and need to change my weight . I hit the wrench then used the arrow keys to get to weight then hit the clear button and put in the correct weight And hit enter but it won't change . Can I buy a manual anywhere?
If you have a smart phone or devise where you can get Google apps there is an app called Ultimate Points Calculator Plus. It's great! It $3.00, but worth every penny. My sister goes to Weight Watchers meetings so she has all the information and I was able to compare it to the official plan. Its exactly the same. It has a calculator, a daily diary to enter your food, you can save favorites, there's a food diary list you can search and they recently added the ability to search online too. It tracks your weight and measurements, healthy choices and exercise points and its exactly the same as Weight Watchers! It saved me because I can't afford to join weight watchers right now but I know they work because I've lost weight with them before in the past. They change the name of the app every once in awhile but right now its called Ultimate Points Calculator plus and has a picture of a red heart with a calculator inside it as its logo. I've lost 28lbs using it. I just can't believe you can get it for such a low price. Just wanted to let people know about it.
The points posted above are from the OLD plan, not the new one. Try http://pointspluscalculator.com to calculate the # of points you'll need daily and to figure out how many points a given food is worth. You can even track your food intake. An awesome FREE site. Good luck!
hi i signed up for weight watchers and i had wanted to print of the food list and the points for each but i couldnt figure out how to do it being i dont have the internet at home and would have to go to the library every time i needed to know food and points.i wanted to have the list avaiable to me.how can i get a list of the foods and the points for each.could you email me and let me know how i can do this.shelleybutton10@hotmail.com
thanks you so much for you help
I've been very successful in the past losing 26 lbs, but need to do it again. Was disappointed that WW changed their plan but understand their reasoning. I don't want to buy all new books, join their meetings, or enroll online. I'll continue on their old flex points plan.
It's a good article. Too bad all your points information is wrong. I am at 159, I have the lowest # of points availalbe @ 29points plus(PP)/day 45 weeklies (WP's) and as many activity points (AP's) as I can earn.
This is wonderfully informative. After my trip back to India this summer, i feel fatter than i have ever been! It's time to hit weightwatchers again! I've been curious about how they new program works and this was very helpful in answering my questions.
I am trying to locate the general food point plus plan. All I wanted was the cream cheese value for an ounce of cream cheese. Not fat free. I've spent 30 minutes already.
hi i want to know howmany point i have aday
i am 37 , 162 cm , 63 kgr
tanx alot
I like the old points system of weight watchers, I have lost 41 lbs. However, that new plus point system doesn't work well with me as I am a diabetic. I don't have a lot of problems with the veggies,as I do with the fruit. Being a diabetic, fruit and me don't mix and I gain 10 pounds on the new system sadly to say. I did return to the old points system and the 10 pounds I gain, I have taken back off.
Thanks for the information here Robin! Wow the girl in the video was exercising 7 hours a day--amazing
New mom, son is 14 months. thought that i didnt care what i looked like anymore because i had my baby and my husband. but although i try to convince my family of that...i am thinking I only try to convince them so that i may actually be convinced myself. Would like to try the point system....anyone know where i can get a book? Limited on funds so was hoping to follow system on my own
How well does points plus work for older people , like 60. I have been overweight for a while and don't do much exercise. I tried the gym, but didn't lose any
hey S87 i wanted to know if you found the point plus system online for free? ifu did please tell me? thank you
Hey everyone today (July 8th '11) is my first day on the diet. I have decided to use Internet sources to figure out how many points items are.
One quick question I have is about fruits and vegtables. I was told my someone who is on the WeightWatchers Diet that all fruits and Vegtables are ZERO pts. so you can eat as much as you want but I have read online how some fruits/Veg. are between 1-3pts. What is correct? Please let me know because Im trying this diet on my own and I am relying on online info. Thanks!!
I have been doing the weight watcher points plus program since the 6 th and june... i have lost 23 pounds :) i am so proud of myself i love the new points plus. Great program
Hi Brenda Sewell
My fiance wanted to lose 30 pounds before our wedding... he is a big/tall guy so he couldn't just stop eating the quantity he was used to. What we did was fill him up with this flaky fibre drink that you can buy at your local health store. It comes as a coarse powder and you add water to it and drink it. It slowly swells in your stomach - therefore filling the gap - but since it's all fibre, it goes straight through you and you don't gain weight from it! (obviously the bad thing about eating too much fibre, eek!!)
See if you can find it - it comes in quite big bags where you can make about a month worth of meal/drinks out of it!
R
p.s. my hubby did lose the weight with me as a strict nutrition and exercise coach!
i started weight watchers yesterday 4th june i am hoping i can understand how it work,s i am a big eater so if anyone has any tip,s on how to fill up at this early stage i would be gratefull for the advise thank you.
I did the old plan last year and lost 20 pounds in 2 months... then got back on weight watchers this year... and have been trying the new points plus plan and havent last a think in 3 months - any tips?
I'm 5'7 and I weight 165lb only25ys I want to get on weight watchers can anyone send me a copy of the book? Braveheart5686@yahoo.com. I see the chart posted here with the points and ur weight but I will need more options them jut the finds listed PLZ help thanks
My friends lost 20 pounds for 2 months. It encouraged me to try. But today (my third day) i ate 13point from extra 35 before i went to bed. So sad:O( but not hungry any more then!!!! Hooray!!!
I Will sleep well and tomorrow will try again.
i am a life time member,this is my third time i return to weight watchers.i went back in january and i have lost 15 pounds. i love the new points plus program it works for me.i am on way again to my weight lost.thanks weight watchers to a great program.
Useful information and am in love with the diet you short listed here,thanks for wonderful piece of advice you shared in here.
Jennifer H. Looks great. I am doing calorie counting which is just weight watchers in a round about way, but you can't deny the results. But points plus is out now.
Robin,
If you use all of the flex points, is it likely that you will still lose weight?
Thanks :)
I have tried weight watchers and i have significant changes in my body. It's really good :)
Thanks for this great hub.
Nice one I love this diet it makes a lot more sense to me than some of the other ones out there.
I have very good things about weight watchers. For weight loss healthy eating and exercise is not always the answer, this doesn’t always work for everyone. Some people have medical conditions which prevent them eating particular foods and prevent them from exercising. Often we crave food we are allergic too.
The articles is great,i lose 30lbs in 2 months.
Hi newbie, I am just starting the ww journey again today after being off the wagon for 5 years! I do not have a thyroid gland...years ago i had Hashimotos desease which is an autoimmune disease that destroyed the gland...and it was removed later. Anyway, I was successful five years ago when i lost 48 lbs after 7 months on WW..but I found that I had to stick with the daily points target and NOT have the extra 35 points each week. I walked everyday starting about 20 minutes a day up to an hour near the end...got disillusioned that the weight would not continue to come off as i still had 50 pounds to lose and then i gave up. It was stupid and i regret it now. I should have stepped up the exercise and hung in there...even though it is harder with a slow thyroid or no thyroid it can be done...good luck!!
Hi all,
I am a newbie, I have been on WW for 1 week and my weight is exactly the same, no loss. I have an underactive thyroid, can someone comment who also has an underactive thyroid and tell me about your weight loss on WW.
feeling a little discouraged, was hoping for a small weight loss. Does it matter what you eat while doing the point system? as long as you stay within your daily point allottment? I feel like i am consuming too much bread....but I am not eating more than my daily points..
please comment.....
how many points do chips have 1med portion?
This site is great! I lost 30lbs on WW and never gained it back. Now 2yrs later I want to lose 50lbs more, thanks for the site!
This is a really great hub.God bless you Robin for sharing such information. I too have something to share. Have you tried acai berry suppliments combined with exercise. You will be suprised at how fast you will loose weight. The Acai Berry comes with lots benefits other than just weightloss. It has high levels of antioxidants, more than apples, bananas and even blue berries. Antioxidants are the body's fuel for fighting off radicals (nasty little molecules that come from cigarette smoke, pollutants, pesticides etc).Studies are still under way to proove if these high antioxidants levels in the Acai Berry can help in fighting cancer cells.
I lost 30 lbs doing the Point System and have listed some food finds on my blog/hub that have helped me also - this was THE ONLY diet that ever worked for me - i did not allow myself flex points though, strictly kept to the points allowed and didn't add in for exercise
I love weight watchers, I lost 40 pounds on weight watchers, I love it because it does not deprive you of your favorite foods to eat, nevertheless, eating healthier!
Another point list with recommended daily point intake can be found at
www.tinyurl.com/wwpointlist
Hi Robin, thanks for your hub. Weight Watchers has a good reputation for providing sensible and healthy weight loss plans. I agree with you that it is best to attend the meetings if you haven't done Weight Watchers before. Some people are easily tempted to use up all of their points on just the 'treats.' However, they then find it hard to stay on the plan because they are constantly hungry and depriving themselves of healthy whole foods.
great hub robin...i think we have same thoughts and determination on weight loss....based on your analysis....keep up the good job!:)
The points system is slightly different in the UK. The amount of fibre is not taken into account when calculating the number of points food has. They also change the name of the programs, but the basic concepts are the same.
just to let you know . your points for the weight are wrong.
Weight Watchers is the best. I gained over 50lbs w/ each of my pregnancies and lost it each time afterwards using the Weight Watchers plan. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to lose weight. Great hub, too!
Hello everyone! My name is Lisa. Close to a year and half ago I was at the heaviest weight I have ever been in my life! Due to stress from a relationship and "eating my emotions" I had gained several pounds. I am 4'9 so didnt look so healthy. I descided to give weight watchers a try especially from hearing such good things about it and actually seeing the results from others. I weighed in my first time in feb of 08 at 172 pounds. Through the course of year I continued to drop the weight by watching what I ate and following my points. I am now at 123 pounds and cant believe how good I feel. Its an amazing feeling! Just wanted to tell anyone that is looking into the plans or feeling a little down about themselves that this is a wonderful opportunity. It takes time but if your paitient and willing you will loose as I did an many others.
HI - I tried weightwatchers and it does work. The important thing is to stick to the program. Make it a lifestyle change, and not just a diet, that way you dont gain the weight back. I've tried diets before, they worked for my friends not for myself. So I think each person has to find whats best for them self. I would definetly recommend ww. If your having problems calculating points you can go to the website www.webmilhouse.com/pointcalc.php . Although you want to lose weight, keep in mind its always a wise decision to lose the weight, and more important to keep it off, have a healthy diet, and excersise. May God Bless you all - hope you get where you want to be!
It's not dutchess, its duchess.
Hi, would anyone know where I can find a coupon to get a reduced price or free registration. I am going to sign up on Wednesday. Today is Monday. Oh, I am going to meetings, not the online program.
Thank you
Great information. Your explanations were very helpful.
Kathy,
Scroll down from the top of this page and you'll find the number of points you can have per day. It's according to your weight. I am using the old system which allows me 28 points per day but I can eat up to 33. I CANNOT eat less than 28 and NO MORE than 33. Just look at the scale and match your points to your weight. Just remember to eat your minimun points every day and drink 6-8 glasses of water every day. Many people try to cut back points to loose more weight but it doesn't work that way. This minimum points raise your motabolism and keeps it to a max in order to burn burn fat. You also need to exercise after the third week or so. You really need to get a point scale from weight watchers and two booklets (Dining Out, and Complete Food Guide) these will help you through the process. Best of luck.
I really need to know how many pionts I can have a day or calories. See I have no money to go to the meetings and to put it as it is I'm FAT. I would like to lose about 70 lbs. If and member can help me please do. I guess I should not think that I'll hear from anyone but there is always hope. PLEASE HELP ME......
Kathy
I tried Weight Watchers a few years ago and lost 35 pounds in 8 weeks. I stopped and gained it all back. I started again because of diebetes and high blood preasure (I was 273 lbs.). 8 weeks later I am at 249 and my doctor has taken me off the blood preasure meds and cut my sugar meds in half. I also cannot afford to go to meetings, although I need to for encouragement, but the plan still works. I'm using the old points plan, but I'm currently looking into the flex plan. I AM GOING TO LOOSE FIFTY POUNDS. Mark my words.
I started my own diet 4 weeks ago..I lost twelve pounds in 3 weeks on my own. I started weight watchers on Friday. Today is Monday and I have gained 3 lbs back...what the hell?
Hi Robin, looking at your example points made me aware of some of the horrible stuff I consume! Thanks for an inspiring Hub.
It is great that they recognize the consumer's desires and created a separate plan. I know that when my in-laws used it they lost a ton of weight. Unfortunantly, they turned a lot of people off of it by trying to force everyone else to do it and criticizing our own plans. Weight Watchers is one of those companies that will be around a long time because they are flexible to the needs.
Thanks for another great article.
My office started Weight Watchers about (3) weeks ago. We are doing Weight Watchers at home. We keep each other honest and weight first thing every monday morning at 8am. There are three of us currently following the program. We have lost 43 pounds together. I'M A BELIEVER!
the point ssystem does seem to be very flexible and generous in the amount you can eat - basically as long as you eat healthily you will never go hungry.
Great hub. You may want to check out http://wikiweightwatchers.com for a great resource on points.
Hi Robin,
I just became a WeightWatchers Life Time member last month. I've been on this journey for 4 years. I went from 210 pounds to 170. Thanks for the HubPage
George
I agree that weight loss is importantbut some people go too far starving themselves
Thanks for the information.
@tcnixon, Interesting. I've been thinking of trying WeightWatchers, but I felt like it wasn't enough food for me. Maybe I'll take another look.
One caveat for people only reading this now: Weightwatchers has changed the points formula that they use for men. Men now get more points (because their bodies, not surprisingly, are different).
Hi there, I am trying to do the weight watchers flex plan without signing up as I don't have a lot of money. I have decided to invest in a gym membership and try to figure out the rest of it on my own.
I am wondering how you calculate the points you get back for exercise. I can find lots of recipes and stay within 22points (which is what I need) but I am concerned that if I work out, I will plateau if I don't calculate that part correctly as well??
If anyone can get back to me at michey_xo@hotmail.com it would be appreciated!
I'm new to hub pages and I'm finding so many fun and useful things to read. Thanks for the great intro to WW. Would you get in trouble with WW if you posted the formula for calculating points on your own?
Very useful information. Great hub!
Thanks!
It helps, it is very motivational!
I've lost 26.4 pounds sense the new-year!! The freedom to eat what my body likes has been a tremendous advantage!!!!
thanks for sharing, i guess since you're talking baout points as rewards etc, the name weight watchers is kinda questionable and then the concept of counting points is just as funny, but then again if it gets results who can argue with that!
I' ve given up on trying to diet. I just eat healthy to the best of ability and
pretty much agree with the philosophy of Mr. Nice. As long as I'm not flabby
and I'm healthy I'm cool...but I liked this hub anyway. I also wanted to thank
you for naming me for the next featured hubber Robin *MUAH*!
Your hub is interesting but here is what i believe in. Think wisely, Breath correctly, Eat moderately and excercise. If you practice all that you will live trouble free.
A very interesting and enlightening read - great work
thank you for your recommendations. I joust found your site, nice tips and advice, will share this page with my subscribers.
I lost 30+ pounds on WW about six years ago and have kept -most- of it off, but I was curious about their new flex and core programs. Thanks for a very simple and useful explanation!
You look great. i am off Tuesday to join WW for the 3rd time in 4 years. To milf-hunter: why is it a shame somw people need support to acheive goals? There are support groups for AA and drug addiction, why should society not embrace those with eating addictions equally?
Great job Robin, I pray I have the same success. Guess that is up to me though!
How many points should I eat if I weigh 152 and I walk on the treadmill 3 times a week burning a total of 1600 calories total
It is a shame that we need a program like Weight Watchers to hold our hands when we can't take of ourselves using our own brain these days. I have friends who ave joined and quit W.W. over and over with no results.
Hi Robin, Just wanted to pass on my wifes appreciation for your hub. Thanks,
Hi Robin! This is very inspiring! Thanks for the great hub.
Good job Nikki!! I lost about the same amount on my first week. But don't get discouraged if you only loose 1-2 pounds the next couple of weeks. It's hard but keep at it. I am glad I continued because now I have almost reached my weight goal. I have 25 pounds to go!
im so glad i started weight watchers because i lost 3 lbs in 1 week.
Weight Watchers did work for me! I am currently still on the plan and to this date have lost 25 pounds! I hope not to find them ever again. Good luck to all of you!
I agree with Mari, the video looks great. Keep making hubs like that. (Thumbs Up!!!)
I did weight watchers a few times, in fact. I just wrote a hub on 1-point sweets you all might like!!!
Great job!! I've been burdened with a weight problem my whole life, I'm about 200 pounds over weight, I have found out in the last year I'm a type 2 diebetic, 2 degenerated discs in my back, and just 2 days ago found out I may have heart issues. I've been on several diets and have failed. I was even considering the lap ban surgery. In the last week I lost amost 6.5 pounds with something very similar to the point system with a few modifications of my own. I have lost weight alot in the past but always for the ladies or to impress. Now it for my life and thats the bottom line.
Girl you look great!!! thanks for the inspiring video.
Thanks, Ron. Good luck to her! ;)
Great hub, my wife is on the plan now.
wow, that incredible!
Great! You look very nice!
Tracie,
It's a hard road but very rewarding. Finding support is incredibly important to your success. There are a lot of online forums to help. Best of luck to you!
Great job! You look fantastic!
I wanted to say thanks for the site. I am at my heavest weight since I was pregnant 13 years ago. I have been slowing gaining since I took a desk job. I have decided enough! As a single mom of 4 teenage boys, the fee for weigh watchers (low as it may be for some) is just to much for me. I know going to meeting would be better, however, I do appreciate these sort of sites to get me motivated. I know lots of fmily and friends that have lost weight on weight watchers, and I will be back to my goal weight. I thank you for your motivation. Great job on your weight loss.
The BEAUTIFUL you broke out of your shell! Way to go girl!
You do look great
All the Power to you. You look absolutely Great! I am glad you got over the plateau. Congrats
I like that, WaJay. I probably mind mine too much. ;)
A waist is a terrible thing to mind. Nice hub, Robin.
Ladyj 2 months ago
I am joining today. I don't have a lot to lose but I am not comfortable with myself where I am. I will be attending the meetings to stay motivated each week. I tried WW online but It didn't work for me. Wish me well this time. I will let you guys know how things go.