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Weight Watchers PointsWeight Watchers
Points works by giving all food items a ‘points value’,
which is based upon the amount of calories and saturated fat content
in the food item. Depending on their starting weight, members are
advised on how many points they should aim to eat each day. They
are then free to eat whatever they like providing they stay within
their recommended points limits.
Because dieters can eat all food types, they do not end up feeling
hard done by and will not have to worry about cravings. It is nice
to know that if you fancy a burger and fries, then you can have
a burger and fries and still lose weight. However, you should bear
in mind that this will use up around half of your daily points allowance,
and you will then have to make the remainder of your points last
for the rest of the day. A good way to learn how to manage your
points is to think of them as money. The idea is to make your money
last the whole day and control your spending so that you do not
run out halfway through the day. In the same way, indulging in large,
points-rich breakfasts and lunches means you may run out of points
by the afternoon.
All may not be lost if you do find yourself running out of points
early on in the day. Bonus points can be earned through physical
activity, and so a brisk walk could earn you a few extra points
towards dinner! If you are planning a night out such as a party
or a meal, Weight Watchers Point System advise
that you can save a few points from each of the days leading up
to the night out so that you have enough points to enjoy yourself.
Again, it is like cash – save a little money each day and
then you’ll have banked enough to spend on a good night out
at the weekend!
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