I officially joined Weight Watchers and have spent some time learning the new PointsPlus plan. It uses Fat, Carbs, Fiber, and Protein to calculate a points value rather than simple Calories/Fiber/Fat. Ultimately that makes more sense...it just means that all the cool spreadsheets and data I have collected over the last 10 years are null and void!
Here is a breakdown of what each of those components are as calories:
- Fat: 1 gram = 9 calories
- Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories
- Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 calories
- Alcohol: 1 gram = 7 calories
So ... tomorrow is the first official weight in, though today I am planning and calculating my points.
First Goal: Lose 5% before my trip to Palm Springs in mid Feb. That is just over 6 weeks. I can do it!
3 comments:
I think this is ultimately why WW didn't work for me. Before the office crew decided to do our thing, I was SERIOUSLY going to look in to this. :)
Ally (over in training)
the OLD points system....I should have said that.
Hi Ally!
I hear ya. I eat like an 8 yr old...very low on fruits and veggies. The old point system made it very easy to just live on pasta, cereal, frozen dinners which is no good for my hormone/insulin issues. No way to live! Slowly I am planning to introduce real cooking into my house again. Tonight I am going to give pork chops in the oven a try.
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