[2stubborn2giveup]

Using the Harris Benedict Calculator, my daily calorie intake for my goal weight (150#) is 1770. I wanted to translate that into WW points and thought it would be 29, bearing in mind that 1700 calories is 31 points, not including the 200-250 calories a day WW built into the formula for freebies. So I called WW At Home. Bad idea. I'm sure the person I talked to was reading from a prepared script...not supposed to adjust on your own, etc. Well, I rather like the idea of 1700 calories a day. I think I could do that level for a long time. Could someone please tell me if I'm thinking correctly with 29 points? Thanks in advance.

[cece]

A point is roughly 50 calories. This goes lower or higher depending on the amount of fat and fiber in the food. However, given 50 as a base, if my math is correct, 29 points would be 1450. Assuming that you are indeed eating some foods higher in fiber and lower in fat and that the 1700 would also include some 0 point veggies, 1700 sounds about right. By the way, what's the Harris Benedict Calculator?

[2stubborn2giveup]

Originally Posted by cece

A point is roughly 50 calories. This goes lower or higher depending on the amount of fat and fiber in the food. However, given 50 as a base, if my math is correct, 29 points would be 1450. Assuming that you are indeed eating some foods higher in fiber and lower in fat and that the 1700 would also include some 0 point veggies, 1700 sounds about right. By the way, what's the Harris Benedict Calculator?

Found it in an article in Good Housekeeping (November 2001). You input your figures into the following equation: 661 + (4.38 x your weight in pounds) + (4.38 x your height in inches) - (4.7 x your age) = your BMR. Take this number and multiply it by: 1.15 if you're sedentary; 1.3 for light activity (normal, everyday tasks); 1.4 for moderate activity (exercise 3-4 times a week); 1.6 for very active (exercise 4-6 times per week); or 1.8 for extremely active (exercise 6-7 times per week). This gives your the number of calories you need a day to maintain the weight you entered in step 1, so I used my goal weight (150#) when I did the math. Being a creature of habit and liking routine, 29 points sounds good to me. I can't count calories anymore - did it once for 3 years and just about drove myself nuts. Thanks for the quick answer.