What Is The Weight Watchers Point System?

 

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Overview: What is the weight watchers point system? Weight watchers has integrated an exciting new points system to keep their diet interactive and easier to stick to & so far its working.

Everyone starts in a certain category depending on their weight and are given a pre determined amount of points. Foods are assigned a point value and as you eat througout the day you will add up your points based on the value of foods you eat.

The rules are fairly relaxed, meaning you could technically eat a meal most people couldn't and assuming you stay under your pre assigned point limit you are supposed to lose weight. There are very few foods that are outright not allowed on the weight watchers points. Obviously weight watchers cant account and assign point values to every food in the world. You are given a forumula for figuring out a foods point value. The forumla takes into account the calories, fiber and fat.

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What's Included In The 2009 Weight Watchers Member Kit

weight watchers complete food companionComplete Food Companion: At over 550 pages this book lists the point values for over 18 thousand foods! Foods are very easy to find because they are listed A-Z, by ethnicity, and even brand name. It also containst over 5 thousand core plan foods. You will be referring to this book daily. Over time you won't need to consult with this book as much because you will start memorizing foods point values.


weight watchers dining out companionEating Out Companion: Another very comprehensive book at over 450 pages is your guide to dining out. There are over 4 thousand foods from over a hundred different restaurants that most people frequent often. It also provides a great section on tips for eating out.

 

weight watchers points calculatorWeight Watchers Points Calculator: This is a newer calculator and is easier than previous editions. This calculator will help you add up your food totals faster than ever.

 

weight watchers food journalWeight Watchers Food Journal: This journal contains everything you need to keep on track. A weight loss chart, graphs, body measurement chart, clothing size chart and even a flex points chart so you can see whats working and what's not!


Bonus Items: Also included with the weight watchers points system members kit is a tote bag to carry your whole program in. It also comes with a meal survival guide that contains over 50 recipes to get you going.


Pros & Cons:

  • You are given a journal and calculator to log your points which is very simple
  • Almost no food restrictions - Foods allowed include chocolate, bread, yogurt & candy!
  • Check in to support team once a week with a leader and weigh-ins
  • Online tools and support
  • Can be expensive
  • Must be disciplined and track and record what you eat
  • Most people don't want to be counting and tracking for the rest of their life


Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How many times or meals will I eat in a typical day?
Answer: This will vary from person to person because each person is assigned a different number of points and your points and how you use those points determine how much food you will eat.

Question: What if I exercise while on weight watchers should I eat more or get more points?
Answer: Yes, there is a formula to add more points based on your activity. They are actually called activity points.

Question: How quickly should I notice weight loss when on the weight watchers points system?
Answer: Although everyone is different you should definately notice some weight loss in your 2nd week if not the first.

Question: How many weight watchers points can I have in a day?
Answer: This is different for each person but below is a calculation so you can figure out your number.

Gender:
Male = 2 pts
Female = 1 pt

Your Age:
17-26 - 4 pts
27-37 - 3 pts
38-47 - 2 pts
48-58 - 1 pt
over 58 - 0 pts

What Do You Weigh?
(you will use the first 2 digits of your weight. ex. 189 = 18)

How Active Are You?
Sit down all day - 0 pts
Mostly sitting but some standing - 1 pt
Walking most of the time - 2 pts
Doing physical work most of the time - 3 pts

 

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