Weight Watchers' new — and surprisingly effective — points system doesn't take into account how much weight you want to lose (2024)

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Do Weight Watchers lower your points as you lose weight? ›

As members lose weight on the plan, Foster said, they'll get fewer and fewer SmartPoints to eat per day, gradually decreasing the amount of food they're eating to foster weight loss.

We look at the complex nutrition info (calories, saturated fat, protein, sugar and fibre) of every food and drink and distill it down to one easy to understand number: the Points value. Saturated fat and added sugar drive up the Points value; fibre, protein, and unsaturated fats drive it down.

Short-term weight loss

In one study of 152 people with obesity, researchers found that people on WeightWatchers lost an average of nearly 6% of their body weight in 3 months. Plus, one-third of participants in this study were able to lose 10% or more of their body weight after 6 months.

Up to 4 Points that you don't use in a day will be automatically rolled over into your weekly Points Budget. You'll get a notification letting you know how many we rolled over.

But it really only takes a few minutes to get an official number using the WW calculator. The average WW points allowance is about 23. If you were allotted 23 points a day, here's what you could eat: A ham-and-cheese omelet for breakfast (3 points).

Full of fiber and protein, these foods also support overall health, keep you full, and bulk up and add flavor to your meals. And, of course, you can eat as much as you like.

While Weight Watchers does not require or recommend that WW members eat zero points worth of food in a day, eating zero point foods for a few days can give your weight loss a jump start. This isn't a long-term plan but rather a way to quickly get back on track with healthy eating.

Her exit from the company's board came after she revealed in 2023 that she was taking a weight-loss drug.

Can I lose 20 pounds in 2 months on Weight Watchers? ›

How much weight will you lose in a month on Weight Watchers? According to the program itself, WW members can expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week, which would be 4 to 8 pounds per month.

There appear to be no major changes to the WW zero-point food list in 2024. Zero-point foods are nutrient- and vitamin-dense foods that form the foundation of healthy eating. These healthy and delicious foods can be enjoyed in meals or as snacks without having to count any points.

What is negative about Weight Watchers? Weight Watchers lacks education when it comes to nutrition and learning about why and how the foods you eat affect your weight. You also can't follow the points system outside WW, making the plan hard to continue after canceling your subscription.

Plain oats—no matter the type—are a ZeroPoint food.

Physical activity is rewarding in more ways than one: You'll add Points for doing it. This is another way we tailor the plan to you, ensuring that your Budget adjusts to your activity levels and you have enough to eat each day—whether you're chilling on the couch or constantly on the go.

How many Weight Watchers smart points are you allowed per day? Users are usually allowed about 30 smart points a day. This varies from person to person according to factors such as age, weight, and gender.

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Second, when you reach your goal weight, you'll change your Profile Settings to Healthy Habits (rather than Weight Loss). You'll automatically get 6 Point added to your daily Budget to help you maintain your weight, rather than continue losing.