[Commit2Urself]

Okay - so I joined WW last week. I was told that my target points should be 23 points a day. My confusion comes in here. I am not eating anymore or less than what I did before I started weight watchers - but I am really having a hard time hitting the 23 point mark. Is it okay to be under points consistently? Whats the lowest number of points that I should be eating a day? If I need more points, should I eat until I reach 23 or what (this morning I added an ounce of cheese hoping to get to 23)?

[fitbyforty]

You need to eat all of your points.

[Rosegarden]

Yep, drink a higher fat milk or add the cheese. Get in those points

[QuilterInVA]

It is definitely not okay to be under your daily points. Post a day's menu so we can see what you actually eat, the quantities. Being new you might not be calculating the points correctly for your portions.

[Kelly_S]

Like Quilter said those are your MINIMUM a day to meet. You need to meeting this to keep your body from slowing the metabolism.

If you follow the 8 Good Health Guidelines then you really shouldn't ever fall below the minimum.

I mean the dairy requirement is 4-6 points minimum and the healthy oil requirement is 2 points.

Right there is 6-8 points off your 23 leaving you with 15-17 points for the rest of the healthy carbs, protein and fruits and veggies. Not counting any extras you want/need.

[Rosegarden]

Kelly - it's so brutal to see it in writing. I know it in my head but so black and white when I read your post.

[Kelly_S]

Rose, I hope that is a compliment. LOL! What I do is start off in my journal and mark off my oils and dairy right away...then plan around what is left, APs and FPs.