The skinny on Weight Watchers' new Points plan

there is a menu plan for the the 1st week, I just signed up and I would find it easier if I had a plan to go by....thanks

I WOULD LIKE TO EAT MORE WEIGHT WATCHERS DINNERS, BUT THEY ARE LOADED WITH A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF SODIUM.

you also really need to pay attention to soduim because that makes a big difference in the weight lost

Nobody ever got fat eating fruits and veggies. It is the other crap that will make you fat

no one gets fat off grapes!

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does points means calories...it just does not make sense to eat as much fruit and it would sum up as zero points but and will certainly sum up in some calories. Fruit is rich in sugar, although healthy and unprocessed it can make you gain weight. Out of mere curiousity..how much fruit does WW allow per day and what type of fruit..

The issue I have with Weight Watchers is they do not seem to promote protein as much as they should. So the program allows people to eat " anything" as long as they stay in the points range ( which is really calorie counting). As a body builder I will tell people, to lose body fat, not just POUNDS you need to eat protein. Eating unlimited fruit is basically insane. And for those who think they are losing body fat? Wrong. Most likely, you are losing water weight or simply pounds. I am not saying Atkins is perfect, however I will say for people needing to lose body fat and learn how to eat it is a great way to live. At least you will be losing fat, not just water weight. And you can really lean out. Not to mention you are not counting every dam meal. It is a lot easier to order a small steak and double veggies and enjoy yourself than sit there and pick apart a menu or have to order some Carb filled meal to be hungry an hour later. Eat protein people. Stop paying 45 bucks a month to go be told what you can or cannot have. That is one area Weight Watchers is smart ~ people PAY to go stand on a scale and write down what they eat.

Fruits make you poop, so when you eat too many it will make you poop. I have lost 20 pounds on ww and I eat tons of fruit!

I think the most important thing to remember on any eating plan is that healthy habits are being learned. While i can't speak personally on weight watchers (because i've never done it), i think its success depends largely on the individual that's on the plan.

Every persons body is different and responds differently to what food they take in as energy for their body. For the person that already has an overeating problem, and is not very active, the fact that fruit & veggies are 0 points could potentially still give them a "free pass" to consume more food than they really need because they can still eat a lot without going over their points. They are not learning how to satisfy their hunger in a healthy way if they are eating past the point of being full.

On the other hand, an overweight person that decides to incorporate a good amount of physical activity into their regimen might actually require a larger amount of fruits & veggies throughout the day for energy because they are working to use the energy that the food they've consumed has provided. They may not OVER eat however, may require eating more frequently (in small portions of course).

The bottom line is that it's great to have a guide or starting point but you are mostly responsible for your own success. Don't blindly follow any plan but rather do your research, learn healthy habits, make smart decisions about what you put into your body, and pay attention & listen to what your body is telling you. The best plan is the one that works for you.

Its a lifestyle change people! It doesnt matter what you eat its the quantity you eat. Weight watchers has been proven to be the ONLY diet that you actually keep the weight off. You can believe what you want to believe and keep telling yourself whatever you want but it works and I am proud of anyone who does it. Like many others have said... no one became obese eating alot of fruit. I have successfully lost 55 pounds in 5 months on weight watchers after my 2nd son and i did not gain it back. Its changing the way you eat and instead of counting calories you are counting points. ROCK ON WEIGHT WATCHERS!

Say you do go over your calorie intake eating veggies and fruit verses a piece of cake, it is a huge difference because your body does break down the foods differently. In one hand I think it's a cool idea because it essentially is just going to cause people to eat healthier and choose better options. There's a very high percentage of Americans who are allergic to dairy and gluten products and if they simply cut those things out would be amazed at how much more effective their bodies burned calories. So simply having less processed foods, etc. will help the body run better and burn fat more effectively.

I used to eat all fruit in H.S. to lose weight and it always worked like a charm, even if it was mostly water. Adding lots of fruit would also cut down on overall sodium count, so you would see shrinkage sooner...always an important factor on staying motivated with any healthy eating plan!

I've been eating fruit - as much as I want and been losing about 2 lbs per week and haven't started to exercise -SO YEAH it works! Obviously I'm not going to eat 10 bananas in one day but WW does say to try and make it 5 servings a day of fruit/veg at least. If you keep to that there is no way you are going to gain weight on grapes or apples!

All I know is that my brother and sister-n-law are using the new plan and they have both lost weight and are liking the plan.

It is all about what works for the individual. In regards to how many grapes, apples, etc, common sense says moderation.

I just had artery sugery and told to follow a low fat diet..I heard your program is good to follow and not stressful.I am out of work for awhile but once I go back maybe I will find a group to join with..I just wondered if I weigh 169 how many points can I have a day? Any help is appreciated..
thank,joyce

I have had gastric bypass, gained much of it back, so I know of weight loss and struggle. I low carbed for a long time (some limited success there), and I believe in the principles, but it was tiresome and a chore and I missed variety. Then a friend talked me into WW. I have been there for 1 month now. I have lost 7 pounds.

In the past 7 lbs in a month would have horrified me. But now, I am thrilled. Why? Because this is finally doable. The points are working. And I do NOT pig out on Fruit. But what it does (which no one could have explained to me until I tried it), was it makes you make good choices. For example, I love, love, love fajitas. But the only way I can get them (and still eat as much as I want to) is to use chicken (lower points than beef), low carb tortillas (lower points than standard), and plenty of veggies (something I would not even have done low carbing). That is just one example of changes I make every day to the way I eat which WW has helped me make. Another would be simply, here I am at night, I have 2 points left. I really want that icecream, which is 4 points. Instead, I reach for the apple or orange or mango and I have not exceeded my points. Again, it helps me make the right choices without beating me over the head with it.. In short, if I want cake, I can have it, but I never do because I realize that it just ain't worth the cost of points.

Just because fruit has 0 points doesn't mean you can eat 2500 calories worth of fruit. Even at 0 points, you are supposed to limit yourself on fruits because of the sugar in them.. Eating your fruit servings for the day is okay. Its better than eating something full of junk and fat...

You are All missing the point, don't forget the "good health guidelines" which includes 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, relatively even, that means 2 of 1 and 3 of the other or just eat 3 servings of each and you'll be ok. If you eat your 29 points in fruit and vegetables, you will be lacking in others areas.