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DebinIA said:At the meeting last Saturday, our leader told us that they will be selling the new point calculator at cost to everyone. They couldn't develop a paper slider that would work with the new method, so the electronic calculator is the way to go. I think she said it would be $6 for the first one and then $11 if you wanted another.
I had started with "At Home"...lost a few pounds. Then switched to "Online"...a couple more pounds...then I lost motivation. I started attending meetings 5 years ago, and have gone every since. When I miss meetings, I start gaining the weight back. But I had lost 35 lbs and kept it off for a LONG time. When things got crazy and I missed more and more meetings, I found that weight again (almost all of it). SO the new program has me pumped to restart fresh.I like that I get more points per day and for the weekly allowance points. But I really like the meetings for accountability (no one sees your weight loss/gains except the lady at the computer, and they've ALL been on the scale and still do it). I also like the fresh ideas, and frankly- the HOUR ME TIME~ It's MY time to get out. I typically run an errand or two after the meetings...all by myself. love it! I've also been lucky to have fantastic leaders. I am lucky enough to live in an area that had meetings often, so each night had different leaders so it took a few nights till I found the one I clicked best with.StacieB said:For those that do it do you reccomend the meeting way or online version?
lcucinella said:Yes you get more points, but food is more points. A subway 6 inch Sweet onion is 8 points now. A veggie is 6. I am starting tomorrow, which means I am giving up my Starbucks frappachinos . But I need to get my motivation back.
Lisa
Dear Hungry Girl,
I follow Weight Watchers and am a little concerned about the new PointsPlus™ plan. It seems that many of my favorite foods with a POINTS® value of 1 -- like VitaTops and Sandwich Thins -- now have a PointsPlus™ value of 3. I am confused and feel like I might need to give up my favorites. HELP ME!
Worried 'Bout the New WW
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Dear Worried,
I am here to put your mind at ease... I, too, was worried about the new Weight Watchers plan before I gave it a try. But I've jumped into it, and I'm more than pleasantly surprised with how it's going. There are TWO key things to keep in mind...
1. The amount of PointsPlus™ you get with the new plan is greater than the amount of POINTS® you got with the old plan. (That goes for daily and weekly totals.) So even though some of your favorite packaged foods have higher values, you also have a bigger "budget" to play with.
2. On the new plan, there are more "freebies" -- those foods with a PointsPlus™ value of 0. (ALL fruits and most veggies.) Bananas! Grapes! Butternut squash! YAY!!!!
So here's the deal. On the old plan, A LOT of people I know would overindulge in packaged snacks with a POINTS® value of 1 or 2. In all honesty, that's not a great idea; cramming too many packaged snacks into your daily diet isn't the best strategy. Most people know this, but they did it anyway. (It happens.) Now that many of those carby snacks have PointsPlus™ values of 3 or 4, you just need to make your choices wisely. Instead of eating three or four of those packaged snacks per day, have just one or two. Then have more BETTER-FOR-YOU snacks, like fruits and veggies, throughout the day. And mixing and matching these types of foods works GREAT with the new plan. I used to eat a banana and a VitaTop together -- that added up to a POINTS® value of 3*. That same banana and VitaTop combo now has a PointsPlus™ value of 3*. Same value. So there's definitely room in your life for Vitas, Sandwich Thins, and your other low-calorie, high-fiber favorites -- you just have to figure out how they fit into your overall plan. The super-great news is that you will likely find yourself eating more fruits and veggies than ever before -- more lean protein too. So hang in there! And good luck with the new WW plan. I think it ROCKS!
lockhartkitchen said:Haven't been on here for awhile and saw this thread. I join weight watchers 3 weeks ago. I have lost 10 pounds. Last week was the first week on points plus program and I lost 3.5 pounds. I need to measure myself because I know I've lost many inches. All my pants and jeans are so big they fall off the waist. I plan on being down 50 pounds by NC and looking like a new person.
WW Momentum and WW +PLUS are both weight loss programs offered by WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers). The main difference between the two is that WW Momentum focuses on tracking points for food and activity, while WW +PLUS includes a personalized SmartPoints budget that takes into account your age, gender, height, and weight.
Both WW Momentum and WW +PLUS are designed to help individuals lose weight, so the best program for you will depend on your personal preferences and needs. If you prefer a more flexible approach to tracking food and activity, WW Momentum may be a better fit. If you want a more personalized plan based on your specific factors, WW +PLUS may be a better option.
Yes, there is an additional fee for WW +PLUS as it includes the personalized SmartPoints budget and access to the WW +PLUS community. However, many members find that the added cost is worth it for the personalized support and resources.
Yes, you can switch between the two programs at any time. If you are currently a member of WW Momentum and want to switch to WW +PLUS, you will need to upgrade your membership and pay the additional fee. If you are a WW +PLUS member and want to switch to WW Momentum, you can do so and will not be charged any additional fees.
Both programs encourage a balanced and healthy diet, including a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. As for activities, both programs encourage regular physical activity, but there are no specific foods or activities that are strictly prohibited. It is all about finding a balance and making sustainable lifestyle changes that work for you.