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]

right formula
 

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.

thanks Carole!

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.

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

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=
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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

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.

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

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