New here with question

  • I am new here and wanted to say 'Hi'! My sister and I rejoined WW 2 weeks ago after much yo-yo dieting and trying all types of plans. I lost 3# the first week and my second weigh in is Monday - so wish me luck! Actually, I've been doing really well following my points and keeping track of my flex points. I haven't started exercising again but will be adding that in on Monday (at least that is the plan ) Anyhow, I have a question about POINTS. Does anyone know, or have some idea, of how many calories are in each point? I think I read somewhere that it's about 50 cal./point but I have no idea if that's true or not. I like the simplicity of counting points but I'd also like to know what the calorie equivalent is just to know. I am allowed 26 Points/day right now. I'm guessing that's about 1300 cal? Anyone know for sure?
    Thanks in advance!
    advocatemom
  • welcome and congrats! i just finished week 6 and am dn 14 lbs
    theres 50 cal per pt
  • Hi advocatemom! I'm not with WW but wanted to just stop by and say
  • While 50 is a good average here is a good average chart that W/W advises is for each of the TargetPoints...

    20 = 1150
    21 = 1200
    22 = 1250
    23 = 1300
    24 = 1350
    25 = 1400
    26 = 1450
    27 = 1500
    28 = 1550
    29 = 1600
    30 = 1650
    31 = 1700
    32 = 1750
    33 = 1800
    34 = 1850
    35 = 1900

    But remember this can be up or down based on fat and fiber and DOES NOT include the 200-250 calories a day that W/W built into the program for free veggies.
  • Thanks for the welcome andrea, misti and kelly, and for the great chart with calorie info!! I have felt like I'm eating more than 1300 cal/day (at 26 pts) and now I know that I am, which is fine by me. I really haven't felt too deprived or bored with my points. I am actually eating very well and feel like I'm gaining some control over my eating habits - yea! Thanks again!
    advocatemom