thread: Pro Points with weight watchers

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Mar 2009
    Brisbane, Queensland
    203

    Hi there,

    I don't do pro points so can't be a massive help, but I was discussing it with a friend recently.

    My understanding is that the main difference between this and previous ww programs is that all fruit and vege are now 0 points. This includes potatoes and other starchy vegetables, bananas etc that previously had higher points due to higher calories.

    Sorry I can't help more!

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Jan 2007
    7,197

    Hi sweets, I do ProPoints online and basically they have changed the value of certain points, so now you basically get more points in day, fruit and veg are nearly all 0, and some foods are higher in points now. Last year I got about 21 points and now I get 29. I love it, I use the app on my phone and it really makes me think about what I am putting in my mouth and make healthier choices.
    The other choice is calorie king hun, it's free and it tracks your food as well just like WW does. Don't be scared of failing darls, you have nothing to lose by giving it a go. I have found that exercising is key as well, if I don't get out to do something I am doing a dvd when the kids are in bed, or yoga at night at the very least plus I have the treadmill now as well. xoxox

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jul 2006
    Melbourne
    4,895

    Tanstar summed it up beautifully - I joined WW pro points about 3 weeks ago & have found it simple to use. Alot of what we used to eat for meals, we still do - I bulk it up with more veg/salad and have cut down my portion size... There are recipes on the site too that you can follow. I used to do Calorie King & had alot of success with that but got bored with meals, so joined WW this time plus I have alot of social functions this time of the year and I want to be able to go to them and roughly know that I am staying on track with my eating - I found this a little more difficult on CK.

    Anyway, why don't you try it for two weeks - I am fairly sure there is a promotional going on at the moment whereby you can try for two weeks for free - search via FB.. GL

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Mar 2006
    4,542

    Thanks everyone. I'll look into the free trial for two weeks and then I'll have a better idea of it's for me or not. Off to search for it when the little one is in bed this arvo.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    Central Coast NSW
    2,160

    I'm in my third week doing ww pro points online. I have previously gone to meetings but its too hard with ds. I have lost over 3kgs in two weeks which is more than I have ever lost in the past. I'm an online member which costs me $30 per month paying three monthly. I can use my computer to access etools, the ww online tracker, but mostly use the ww app on my iPhone/iPad. On pro points fruit is no points as are most veggies except potato, sweet potato, corn and peas. It really does teach you about eating for health, portion size and what different foods cost in terms of what will help you lose/maintain weight or gain. Good luck!

  6. #6
    Registered User

    May 2005
    Canberra
    3,617

    There is another thread in here somewhere, that I posted alot of info about the ProPoints plan on. (will see it I can dig it up for you).

    There aren't meal plans as such in the material you get in the kit - but there is a 'meal plan builder' type booklet. It has different meals and snacks which you can mix and match together to create a meal plan. I generally recomment to buy the WW magazines if you are after meal plans, they have a new one in it each month.

  7. #7
    Registered User

    May 2005
    Canberra
    3,617