TweetAfter 13 years using the old POINT System, Weight Watchers has done a complete revamping of it’s weight loss system and the result is the new PointsPlus plan. Using all we know today about nutrition and the science behind weight loss, the new program takes the focus away from counting calories and places a high importance on other nutrients such as protein. The old formula required finding the calories, total fat and fiber to calculate the POINT value for an item while the new program uses protein, total fat, total carbs and fiber to find the PointsPlus value. The new changes have been in development for four years and went through trials at the Medical University of South Carolina.
RESTAURANT INFORMATION
I have updated the layout of the information that is provided on the restaurant pages and any new pages that I add to the site will include the the information needed to calculate the new Weight Watchers PointsPlus values. I will also be spending considerable amounts of time trying to update the existing content to the new format as well as updating the nutrition info that is available for each restaurant. If there are any pages that you would like to see updated soon please leave a comment below and I will do my best to accommodate you.
CALCULATING YOUR DAILY POINTSPLUS TARGET
The new PointsPlus plan makes it a little more difficult to calculate your daily PointsPlus Target. At this time, to calculate your target you basically have 3 options – they will give it to you at your meeting, you can get it online using E-Tools or you can purchase a new PointsPlus Calculator
For those that have asked, I am unable to provide your PointsPlus target for you due to legal concerns.
PROGRAM MATERIALS
Keep an eye on the items for sale page for new PointsPlus materials at bargain prices when available. Below are some links to Weight Watchers PointsPlus materials that have started to show up on Amazon.com. If anyone needs it I also have a PDF version of the Quick Start Guide for the new PointsPlus calculator available as a free download.
DISCLAIMER
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NOTE: Weight Watchers, POINTS and PointsPlus are registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. Authentic information about the program is only available at your local Weight Watchers meeting. This site is not affiliated with Weight Watchers International in any way, and Weight Watchers has not reviewed this site for accuracy or suitability for WW members. Information on this site is based on recollections and assumptions of it’s author and is not warranted for any purpose by it’s author. All readers are encouraged to go to a Weight Watcher’s meeting for actual WW info. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.
