Virginia Chickie
09-21-2004, 05:01 PM
Hi everyone! :) I have been doing low carb for several years with a year off to switch to calorie counting, which worked as well for me. Everyone at my job is on WW, and doing great, I have asked several times this simple question, How many calories would 25 points be??? No one knows, or is this a closely guarded trade secret :dizzy: I would love to join WW, just dont have the money right now, and thought Id try to ask a few questions first. Thanks so much. Linda
bensmom
09-21-2004, 05:43 PM
There is a formula to calculate it from scratch:
# of points = calories/50 + fat/12 - fiber/5
*note: fiber is capped at 4
A reminder that I carry around in my head when I am shopping is 35 cal with 0 fat and 0 fiber is 1 point.
Kelly_S
09-21-2004, 05:45 PM
18= 1050 calories
19= 1100 calories
20= 1150 calories
21= 1200 calories
22= 1250 calories
23= 1300 calories
24= 1350 calories
25= 1400 calories
26= 1450 calories
27= 1500 calories
28= 1550 calories
29= 1600 calories
30= 1650 calories
31= 1700 calories
32= 1750 calories
33= 1800 calories
34= 1850 calories
35= 1900 calories
And this DOES NOT include the 200-250 calories a day W/W built into the program for free veggies. This was provided to me by a leader from their materials. This is a good general but remember it can be a bit higher or lower depending on fat and fiber.