[IrishRover]

My dear sister is living over in West Virginia and my mother and I are going to visit her in a couple of weeks. the only problem is whenever we visit i always gain a few pounds and that is just not an option this time (im losing the weight for her wedding in march!)
So I was wondering if all you stateside ww-ers could help me get the points on a few of my favourite american foods so i can work them into a plan and still get to enjoy them!
The most important is first:
1- those big soft pretzels you get at stands in the mall? I only get the plain ones with salt, but ive no idea how to go about pointing them!
2- Krispy Kremes (you cant get them here either so i dont know if theyre more or less points than normal doughnuts)
3 - Cherry Coke (is it the same as normal coke?)
4 - Oreos
5 - Cheetos

Thats it I think, im very excited about going over, the food in america is so much nicer than here! although i have to say i do prefer Irish chocolate...

Thanks!

[suitejudyblueeyes]

A Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut is 5 points. Other varieties are generally higher in points.

An original soft pretzel at Auntie Annie's (a soft pretzel place usually found in malls, so I imagine pretty close to what you want to get) is 7 points.

As for the other three, you should be able to work out the points values from the nutritional information on the back of the package, right? It will depend on how much you eat of each thing.

It's nice to see someone who believes in enjoying your favorite foods and working them into your day points-wise, not just depriving yourself of what you want. I hope you have a great time on your trip!

[IrishRover]

Thanks a million for those points, they were the two worrying me the most because they seem so big and fatty and lovely! neither of them are two bad though, I think i'll be able to fit a krispy kreme and a pretzel into my holiday food plan without feeling too guilty!
(Ps- Great screen-name, love CSNY! Y especially!)

[suitejudyblueeyes]

thanks I do love me some CSNY. CSN came to town last week but... without Y... well... it's just not the same