[robynweb]

can someone help me? What was that formula for the old weight watchers plan that I loved so much, right before this new one. It was something like Calories/50 +fat grams/12-fiber/5. Do I have the fiber part right? I never used the pouints calculator, just always knew this formula, but now I forgot it, and need to get back on the program. Thanks guys! MWAA-(that's a kiss!) [email protected]

[CLCinNOLA]

You've got the formula right; that's the formula that I've seen posted a number of times:

points = (calories/50) + (fat/12) - (fiber/5)

I'm not sure if it's for 1-2-3 or for Winning Points, but I guess it must be for 1-2-3 because the formula doesn't limit fiber.

[robynweb]

thanks Carole!

[Kelly_S]

It's the same formula for Winning Points with the only thing is you cap the fiber at 4 if it is higher than that.

[robynweb]

thanks, Kelly...I like the 123 because it worked just fine for me! Thanks for your help!

[WisconsinMomof2]

Hi,
Here's the formula I learned and it seems easier.

Calories x 2 divided by 100
PLUS 1/10th of a point for every gram of fat
MINUS 2/10th of a point for every gram of fiber up to a maximum of .8


Calories = 200, fat = 4g, fiber = 3g

200 x 2 = 400 / 100 = 4.0
4x 1/10 =+0.4 and 3 x 2/10 =-0.6
So add 4.0+.4=4.4 minus .6=
_______
TOTAL POINTS 3.8


I hope this helps someone. It certainly made my life easier when I went grocery shopping.
I memorized it and it's very easy.
Sandra

[Bumby]

This is another formula that works, and you only have to do division once.

Start with calories
Add 4x fat grams
Subtract 10x fiber grams (up to 4 grams)
Divide the total by 50 and round up.

[robynweb]

thanks so much to everyone for your ideas and support. Doing by "the group" sure makes life easier! Thanks guys!MWAA!

[MN_chick]

Great post, and thanks to those who shared your formulas! I'm going to carry the shortcut version from Bumby as I'm mathematically challenged.

Nancy