Weightwatchers - Your help please

[blackhair]

I have a range point between 20 and 27. First I picked a daily range of 25 but was not loosing weight so i went down to 22 and it works. BUT with two lean cuisine or ww entrees of 7 points each (diner and lunch) I only have 8 points left.

How can I have a least 3 servings of dairy (2x3= 6pts) even a fatfree milk is 2 points and my 5 serving of fruits ??? 1 banana is 2 pts.

How do you manage your point to get full and not wake up at night hungry.
You know how small those frozen dinners are. (btw they are on sale at giant)

Also any idea of free food / 0 point food ??
I also exercise 1 full hour of aerobic a day but I am afraid to add those earning points. Am I wrong ? Please help.

[Puddles]

I do weight watchers. Here is a chart for people counting points. It's called the Wendie plan. (http://p079.ezboard.com/flightenup78347frm31.showMessage?topicID=3.topic) It works great and you lose between 2-4 pounds a week.

Winning Points Ranges

18-23

Day 1 – 18
Day 2 – 23
Day 3 – 19
Day 4 – 30-33
Day 5 – 18
Day 6 – 22
Day 7 - 20

20-25

Day 1 – 20
Day 2 – 25
Day 3 – 21
Day 4 – 32-35
Day 5 – 20
Day 6 – 24
Day 7 - 22

22-27

Day 1 – 22
Day 2 – 27
Day 3 – 23
Day 4 – 34-37
Day 5 – 22
Day 6 – 26
Day 7 - 24

24-29

Day 1 – 24
Day 2 – 29
Day 3 – 25
Day 4 – 36-39
Day 5 – 24
Day 6 – 28
Day 7 - 26

26-31

Day 1 – 26
Day 2 – 31
Day 3 – 27
Day 4 – 38-41
Day 5 – 26
Day 6 – 30
Day 7 - 28

28-33

Day 1 – 28
Day 2 – 33
Day 3 – 29
Day 4 – 40-43
Day 5 – 28
Day 6 – 32
Day 7 - 30

If you are following 123 Success, just add 2 points to the daily point ranges.

For activity points, add them in the appropriate places. I am assuming that if you have earned activity points, then you have burned off extra calories, so it all equals out.

Hope this little chart helps you to figure out how to set up your own schedule. I have found it is easier for me if I write the number of points I will have at the top of each day's journal page.



Here's a couple of groups I belong to. One is a recipe only group. You'll recieve recipes in your email. The other is a WW group with tons of support and info. Weight Loss Zone (http://p087.ezboard.com/bdottisweightlosszone) is the place with tons of info. Recipes Only (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Weight_Watchers_Recipes_Only/?yguid=217848010) has recipes that include the points. I hope this helps you.

[blackhair]

Oh pebbles thank you soooo much. This is very helpful. Best

[Phoenix]

Have you thought about doing the WW core plan? Your food choices are more restricted but you can eat as much as you want. A few people at my job are doing it and they are eating ALOT and still losing weight.

[blackhair]

Phoenix i do not understand well this new WW system. I am afraid to go overboard an eat too much. I didnot register to ww I just bought the package via ebay. If you can get more information on how the core plan work please email me.
Thanks again.

Have you thought about doing the WW core plan? Your food choices are more restricted but you can eat as much as you want. A few people at my job are doing it and they are eating ALOT and still losing weight.

[Puddles]

What's in the 'Core Plan'
Highlights from Weight Watchers' new program, which promotes food that's big on volume but low in calories.

— Fruits and vegetables: Any plain fresh or frozen items, and anything canned without syrup.
— Protein: Leaner meats. Ham might be OK, bacon and spareribs less so.
— Grains: Mostly whole grains -- whole wheat pasta and brown rice, for instance.
— Dairy: Plain, nonfat options should be fine.
— Soups: Broth- and tomato-based items are on the list; cream-based aren't.
— Breakfast cereals: Because they're tempting as a snack, only four made the cut -- puffed wheat and rice, shredded wheat and 100 percent bran.
— Healthy oils: A couple tablsepoons of heart-healthy options are allowed, such as canola or olive oil.
— No-nos: Foods likely to become nutritional crutches -- many unsweetened cereals, white rice, nonfat fruit yogurt or sugar-free cocoa.


These are just some of the things on the core plan. The group I listed above has core recipes as well.

[blackhair]

Thank you much Puddles.

[spanishteardrops]

Blackhair I would also suggest getting a food scale. I almost had a heart attack when I saw how many points in a serving of portugese sweet bread. 5!! I wasn't sure what they considered a serving so I bought one and used the oz measurement instead and took each slice down to one point. HTH :Rose: