The ‘new’ Weight Watchers is basically the WW Freestyle plan or the WW Blue plan. Activity adds to the weekly point allowance. I plan to swap my activity points first and try not to use my weeklies (I don’t think that the app has this feature anymore so will be more of a side tracking activity for me).
The zero point foods for this plan are:
- Non-starchy vegetables
- Fruit
- Beans, peas & lentils
- Eggs
- Fish & shellfish (doesn’t impact me)
- Poultry (doesn’t impact me)
- Tofu & tempeh
- Fat free, plain yogurt
- Fat free cottage cheese
- Corn and plain, air popped popcorn
I didn’t do great on the Personal Points plan.. I felt like I was way under eating and then I would binge like crazy. I don’t know if this will help much in that aspect. The program does give points back for activity, but I struggle seeing the negative points for the day, or to use weekly points.. or I go the opposite and use all my weekly points and then some.. I’m trying to find that balance between not depriving and obsessing over food, but also, getting back to a weight that I feel more comfortable and makes running easier.
This week, I am going to track all of my food and update here for double accountability. Check back in throughout the week to see how I am doing 😊
My daily points allowance is 27 points with 28 weeklies.
Points used: 30/27
Weekly points earned: 8
Breakfast – 4 points
- Village hearth light English muffins (2 points)
- 2 eggs (0 points)
- 0.5 ounces Swiss cheese (2 points)
Morning snack – 0 points
- Banana (0 points)
- Apple (0 points)
Lunch – 5 points
- Veggie stir-fry: tofu, green beans, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, broccoli and carrots (0 points) with homemade miso sauce (white miso, soy sauce, peanut butter) (5 points)
Afternoon snack – 8 points
- Strawberries (0 points)
- Caribou crafted press, large (8 points)
My happy hour got cancelled due to the snow so I used those points for a yummy caribou!
Dinner – 13 points
- Salad with yogurt dressing and veggies (3 points for the dressing)
- Falafel with tahini (10 points)
Activity
- 30 minute Peloton ride (220kj)
Tuesday
Points used: 29/27
Weekly points earned: 9 points
Breakfast – 11 points
- Village hearth light English muffins (2 points)
- 0.5 ounces Colby jack cheese (2 points)
- Cariou latte w/ half shot of white chocolate (7 points)
- 0.5 banana (0 points) (Hailey stole the other half)
Morning snack – 0 points
- Banana (0 points)
- Apple (0 points)
Lunch – 5 points
- Veggie stir-fry: tofu, green beans, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, broccoli and carrots (0 points) with homemade miso sauce (white miso, soy sauce, peanut butter) (5 points)
Afternoon snack – 4 points
- Small Caribou cappuccino (4 points)
There was some AMAZING looking treats for a bake off that I REALLY wanted to eat, but lived vicariously through my coworkers. Figured the second day of trying out the new program, I didn’t need to blow my weekly points on something not super special. I would rather do dessert night with Joel this weekend when the kids go to bed and I can be snuggled on the couch.
Dinner – 10 points
- Perkins cup of tomato basil soup with side of fruit (10 points)
Activity
- Treadmill Run – 3.05 miles; 33:35 (11:01/mile)
Wednesday
Points used: 36/27
Weekly points earned: 5 points
Breakfast – 5 points
- Village hearth light English muffins (2 points)
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter (3 points)
Morning snack – 3 points
- Apple (0 points)
- Latte – Fairlife Nutrition Plan Salted Caramel w 2 shots of espresso (3 points)
Lunch – 5 points
- Veggie stir-fry: tofu, green beans, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, broccoli and carrots (0 points) with homemade miso sauce (white miso, soy sauce, peanut butter) (5 points)
Afternoon snack – 0 points
- Air-popped popcorn (0 points)
- Diet Coke (0 points)
Dinner – 23 points
- 2 beers (13 points)
- Pomegranate salad with breadstick (10 points)
Activity
- 30 minute walk
- 15 minute strength
Thursday
Points used: 64/27 — this will be a perfect test to bounce back after a rough points day; I think this is my main goal this time is to not beat myself up about days like this or throw in the towel and just give up.
Weekly points earned: 3 points
Breakfast – 6 points
- 2 eggs (0 points)
- 1/8 shredded cheddar cheese (2 points)
- 1 Tortilla Fresca tortilla (4 points)
Morning snack – 7 points
- Apple (0 points)
- Cariou latte w/ half shot of white chocolate (7 points)
Lunch – 5 points
- Veggie stir-fry: tofu, green beans, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, broccoli and carrots (0 points) with homemade miso sauce (white miso, soy sauce, peanut butter) (5 points)
Afternoon snack – 4 points
- Crafted press (4 points)
Dinner – 42 points
We had a potluck for my book club so I knew I would be using a few extra points tonight. Maybe not THIS many… but that pie was GOOD
- Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, peanut butter bar, carrots and hummus (42 points)
Activity
- Rest day
Friday
Points used: 32/27
Weekly points earned: 7 points
Breakfast – 4 points
- Light English muffin with cheese
Lunch – 8 points
- Noodles and company med salad with tofu
Afternoon snack – 6 points
- Goldfish
- Protein Latte
Dinner – 14 points
- Salad with French dressing
- Garlic Cheese toast
Activity
- 30 minute peloton ride (213 kj)
Saturday
Points used: 74/27
Weekly points earned: 4 points
Breakfast – 12 points
- Caribou latte
- Breakfast burrito
Lunch – 29 points
- Burger King impossible burger, no mayo
- Medium French fry
Afternoon snack – 7 points
- Sugar cook at the mall
Dinner – 26 points
- Pizza Ranch
Activity
- Rest day
Sunday
Points used: 47/27
Weekly points earned: 8 points
Breakfast – 14 points
- Crafted Press
- Eggs with cheese
- Oatmeal
Lunch – 18 points
- Taco John’s: 2 hard-shell bean tacos
- Tacho John’s: 1/2 medium potato ole
Dinner – 15 points
- 24 oz. beer
- Vegan chorizo El Bol
Activity
- Run: 3 miles; 31:27 (10:27/mile)
Weekly Recap
I ended the week at -58 weekly points (oops! but negative trackers are generally honest trackers!). This is in addition to the 44 weekly points I earned with activity. Also, with the dip in weight, I lost a daily point so will now only get 26 points a day.
First week back and I’m down 3.7 pounds! I am feeling pretty good about that – especially with the impromptu road trip and eating out a bit. I didn’t feel too deprived this week; there were plenty of temptations of candy and treats that I was able to say no to!
I was able to get in some workouts here and there, which was great! Thanksgiving week will be a challenge – stay tuned for week 2!