- The first major change is that you get more points based on your height, weight and age.
- Along with that a lot of the foods went up in points.
- The point value is no longer calculated based on just calories, fat and fiber.
- Now points are calculated by fat, carbs, protein and fiber.
- For example the minimum daily points target on the old program was 18 points per day, then microwave popcorn was 3 points and a soft pretzel was 3 points.
- Now, with the new program minimum Daily Points Target is 29 points with that same popcorn being 3 points and the pretzel is now 6 points.
- All fruits, fresh and canned in their own juice, are 0 points.
- Most veggies with the exception of starchy veggies such as corn, potatoes and peas are 0 points.
- You must be careful when choosing bread.
- A lot of bread you can find for 3 points for 2 slices and some are 2 points per slice.
- Read the labels and use your calculator
- I am eating breakfast now. I used to just have a WW smoothie and now I am making a better effort to use some of my points on breakfast and I have to admit it is helping me not be so hungry at lunch time.
- For example a medium croissant with butter is 270 calories and is 7 points
- 1 poached egg, 1 slice of whole-wheat toast with a pat of butter and 3 oz ham is 270 calories and 6 points
- Which breakfast would you rather have?
- Even though the calories are the same the second breakfast has more protein and fiber thus less points
- Also, the weekly points allowance went up from 35 to 49
- This is built in to the week to allow for special occasions or to treat yourself
- Your allowance is optional you may choose to use them or choose not to use them.
- They are there if you need a cushion to fall back on
- If you don't feel like you're getting enough points per day take your weekly points allowance and divide it by 7 (days of the week) and that will give you 7 extra points per day
~Crystal
2 comments:
Thank you for posting that clears up some questions that I had. My co-worker is on WW and is a lifetime member, Now I know why she's been eating all the fruit lately. That is great to know. I think this new program would be great for Carrie and I considering our thyroid issues, we are supposed to be on a low-carb anyway. Thanks for sharing the info. Do they sell a special calculator?? Corrie
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