Hi Shasha -
I just joined WW and I'm learning the ropes, but I hope I can help explain some of it.
Not everyone gets 29 points. As I'm sure you know, that's based on your current height and weight. For example, I get 39 a day. On top of that, every week you get 49 FlexPoints to use as you wish. You can eat a couple extra points every day, or you can save them up if you know you're going to be going out to dinner or drinking or whatever.
The whole new thing about the system is that now the points aren't based on calories. The points are calculated measuring fat, carbs, protein, and fiber. It all has to do with some new science about how many calories your body burns digesting better foods....something like that. Something scientific. I just trust they know what they're talking about.
I think it's great! I'm not usually hungry, haven't had any bad cravings (and even if I do, I still eat it so I don't binge later!) and I've already lost 8.5 lbs in a week!
I have a friend I'm doing it with, and it's great being able to do it together!
Definitely try it out! I think you'll really like it!!