The #1 Reason You're Not Losing Weight On Weight Watchers Freestyle! (MyWW Blue)
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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Today I'm shedding a little bit of light on what my best guess is for why you're not losing weight on Weight Watchers Freestyle.
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The reason Weight watchers with Carrie is working for her is that she keeps a daily journal which lists her points and calories. Her husband made it to lifetime. She’s a great inspiration. And you are a reality check for all who are watching this video.
Thank you for telling us the info about how low we can go. Very helpful because no one at WW will tell you that.
WW needs to show the total amount of calories we are eating in a day on the app too. It's a pain to log my daily foods into 2 different apps every day.
Agreed
That's should be easy to do with the data we log in already. Would love to see the Marco breakdowns.
Calories are in the app. When you look a food up for points scroll down to nutritional value
@@joarnett1708 But it doesn't calculate the calories we've consumed in a day.
Gosh yes this would help me out!
Then why give it a zero (0)? Why not give it at least a 1pt? It is deceptive. And sends the wrong message!
They're trying to encourage healthy eating habits, which I totally understand. This is a lifestyle plan, not a quick lose diet.
I get that they want people to make more healthy food choices but they are advertising weight lost. And it is not happening. People who are losing weight are secretly using the old system. That is not helping anyone. Freestyle is great marketing.
I totally agree, totally wrong
The goal with these weight programs is to keep getting new members to pay or other members to keep buying their food. But you can’t eat their food forever. Don’t think Marie Osmond eats nutrisystem all the time.
WW keeps changing its program to get new members to make up for the ones that quit because they don’t allow the old programs to remain on the websites. They’ve lost a lot of members
Hula Girl .. I joined in June.. I have no prior knowledge of the old program.. I have lost 29 lbs.. I have stuck to the plan. I mostly use all my points.. I understand that if I eat 10 pieces of fruit, eggs or chicken breasts.. in one day because they are zero points.. I know that logically I will gain weight.. it’s about using your points and carefully planning your diet.. it’s still per serving!! My coach at the workshop made that clear.. and it makes sense.. a serving is what we need to keep in mind! One serving of corn is zero points.. I hope that helps ❤️
I lost 134lbs on WW in 2005 when the only thing that was 0 points were non starchy vegetables and condiments. I think now weight watchers is starting to cater to people who want to feel good about overeating. They need to go back to their roots. How can eggs and chicken be 0 points?? I don’t think weight watchers understands the cravings of an over-weight person with food addictions.
The reason for the 0 points that I was told to by the coach, is that they picked food that people usually won't binge on (Eg, corn, eggs, and chicken). Like it's expected that you won't sit down and eat 10 boiled eggs in a row. And even the leader, sorry coach, mentioned that just because it's 0 points, that doesn't mean it's zero calories. And she's been telling us to weigh our foods.
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V bloody hell then she is totally contradicting herself and the programme ! I do see people snacking on lots of boiled eggs and packets of chicken ! And they still think they don’t count.
@@loulou7963 The reason my coach even brought it up was because someone said, "I can have all these free foods." Thats when she said "These zero points are NOT free food. We picked foods that people won't binge on and they may be zero points but they aren't free of calories." That's being realistic in my eyes as it holds me accountable to eat foods but remember not to overindulge just because its zero points.
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I agree with you!!!! I did it back in 2004/2005 for my pre wedding weight loss. I felt amazing and lost 20lbs. Consistent weight loss week by week.and those weekly allowance including added activity points where perfectly calculated. I just started WW freestyle. We will see the outcome but I do have a issue with overeating emotionally.
I love the freestyle way. Zero point foods encourage me to choose healthier and leaner meats, it encourages me to snack on healthier options. This type of diet is teaching me to live a lifestyle and better eating habits. That’s why I love this.
Thank you for making this video.. what I also do in the evening.. in order to be aware .. is also add up my daily calories.. as I find when I’m eating super clean.. If im less than 1000 calories then I know I need more food.. another reason for no weight loss is UNDER EATING.. I find that happens too. This program is NOT trying to push eating out of control! It’s teaching us to pick .. carefully pick our diets. At the end of the day.. some people want to continue with unhealthy ways.. and still lose weight.. good advice. Thank you.. completely agree
Hear what your saying, but most people signed up for weight watchers to not have to calorie count. That’s the frustration
That makes total sense, and I get it, and I'm not saying do it all the time, but just to keep yourself in check.
Ugh this is exactly what I am struggling with why pay for ww when I still have to count calories
Exactly! This program falls so short ... calorie and fat info are vital. We shouldn't have to calculate. That's what I pay the program to accomplish
I have definitely expressed a desire to have the WW app include a feature where it ALSO tells us our calories and macros. Like if the WW app merged with my fitness pal. That would be ideal.
its common sense......zero point foods have calories. its as simple as that. the chicken breasts that I buy are 9 oz......the WW suggested serving size in the app is 3 oz...so if I ate the entire breasts...that's 3 servings.
WW did not get rid of the suggested serving size.
I have FINALLY reached my goal and am currently on maintenance....I LOVE, LOVE Freestyle!! IMHO I don’t think ANYONE has ever developed a weight problem overeating fruits and vegetables, PERIOD. We all have our triggers...mine are Carbs so I limit them. Some people have a sweet tooth..on and on...You explained it well....I absolutely love the scanner! It has amazed me sooo many times! I was blown away to see how many pts one piece of Cheesecake could be at the Cheesecake Factory 83pts!! Aaahhgggg
There's an 83 point piece of cheesecake?? ouch!
Then there’s no point of paying for weight watchers I might as well just use a free calorie counter
and that's what some people do.
This is exactly the thought that brought me to this video, why do ww? Why not simply use one of the many free apps?
spark people!!
daperfectstorm est.1980 and the free app is cheaper too?
Taj I didn’t pay for the app. There are free apps and charts out there. The zero point foods weren’t meant for me. I can seriously eat. Most people will be all “muh belly is so full with eggs and apples.” I’m not like that. I will over eat me some eggs and chicken breasts.
If we could control our portion sizes we wouldn't be overweight and we wouldn't need Weight Watchers. At least before Freestyle all you really had to keep in mind was to go easy on the fruit.
Joseph E my thoughts exactly !
I’ve done old school weight watchers, points plus and now freestyle. I’ve been on FS for 2 weeks and it took me some time to tweak it. I make sure to eat my 23 dailies and enjoy my meals. I don’t eat fruit after dinner and use zero point foods to supplement my regular meals. I like having my sp for the fun stuff like blueberry waffles and toast but having some egg whites with it makes it stay with me longer. Using the zero points keep me from dipping into weeklies because you can volumize your meals with lean protein and veggies. You made a good point about portion control. 3oz of chicken, a small sweet potato and green veggies is a filling meal. No need to eat a giant chicken breast. I double tracked the first week and come out with 1100-1300 cals a day with 23sp and a handful of zero point foods.
I was eating zero points, plus my 23 dailies, plus my weeklies, thinking this diet is great, I'm eating so much food! Then shocked that I was gaining. I started tracking also in My Fitness Pal after coming to the same conclusion as you, you are so right!
Yeah, there's a fine line between too many 0sp foods and just enough
You are ABSOLUTELY right. I've been a WW member for over 20 years, yes my weight goes up and down but that's on me and I have seen people go crazy every time WW comes out with a new program because all they see is the O Points and think it says O calories and that's NOT how it works. Everything you put in your mouth has calories and you have to count them. Sorry people but that's how it is. So two thumbs up to you!!!
I have been on freestyle for 10 weeks and lost 20 lbs ! I eat until I am no longer hungry thanks to the zero points food and eat pretty much what I want including sweets & chips... It's a program that I know after I am done with it I am going to be able to still follow it without needing to track my points!
That's awesome!! The Freestyle plan really is great, but only if you use it properly, which you appear to be doing. Rock on!
Way to go!! I love it! Week one I lost 5.9 lbs. I think you got it right with the zero point foods, I try to eat in moderation , don’t use my weeklies, and turned off all my roll overs . I try to eat on the lower end of my blue dots usually leaving 5 points unused . And hey if I need um they are there.
Wonderful video, I totally agree, I am 74, started WW online in Jan. and have lost 14 lbs. on 23 points, I am a turtle but only exercise is walking as am very arthritic. My problem is I am careless with tracking oil, marg, mayo, etc. you have reminded me to start MEASURING! 😊
Thanks for the clarity! I've been in WW for almost a year....and have lost 89 pounds.....however, they never said what you just said about calories and of late (last several months) I haven't been losing too much....even though i was sticking to zero point foods! Yes, calories count! Thank you! As simple as it may sound, I didn't pay attention to that as long as I was eating zero point foods...Now I know they're not all equal! I'm waiting for your sequel!
I’m so glad this helped you, Dave. 89 pounds gone is absolutely amazing! Good for you! Things obviously will get slower as your weight loss progresses, so it’s important to start taking calories into consideration as well. Keep us posted on if this different way of thinking got the scale moving again.
So . . . not only do you have to count POINTS, now you also have to count PORTIONS AND CALORIES. This is taking something that was straightforward in the old SmartPoints system and making it more complicated. With Freestyle, you need to have 2 trackers--the Weight Watchers one AND calories. That's why it's a fail for me :).
No, you don't. I don't count calories at all. However, I do count portions. I don't get obsessive with a scale, but do I pay attention to the fact that a "serving" equals a cup or 4 oz. or a half cup or whatever? Do I keep in mind that 0 points doesn't = 0 calories? You bet. 50 pounds lost in 5 months.
I liked the old SmartPoints better too... not so confusing. Do they not have that system at all anymore to follow?
You’ve always had to consider portions.
I think weight watchers is just trying to make this more of a lifestyle and not a strict diet. Most people (including myself) jump off and on weight watchers becauSe it can be hard when you are strict. This is the first time in my life that I’ve felt like I’m making a lifestyle change and listening to my body verse stressing about food. My advice to anyone on the program is to not cheat the system and listen to your body. Beans are zero points but they make me feel fat and bloated afterwards so I don’t eat them...even though they are on the zero point list. Listen to your body, use zero point foods in each meal and don’t eat an entire meal that’s zero points. Loved the topic xoxo
This!!! This is exactly what needs to be seen!
Alot of lectn in beans (other foods too) that cause that feeling u have. I see it in my baby and me.
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HashtagSab I just started weight watcher and been following it. This and the comments just discourage me greatly: made me feel like I signed up for the wrong program. Why am I paying for something that I thought was helping me lose weight but in actuality just maintaining my weight... not what I signed up for.
I agree the zero point foods are meant to supplement a balanced meal. Or snack in between not to make a “meal” on zero point foods, that’s defeating the purpose. 💕 thanks for sharing
Thanks for explaining the Freestyle! I've been trying to learn for free about WW and from what I just learned from your video, I like the old point system for weight loss. I found some formulas that are roughly the same as what they use and if it's off by 1 or 2 points then that is probably not going to break the bank. The formula I found to calculate my daily points is Base Line 2 + Age 3 + Height 1 + 10% Weight + Activity Level. I'm guessing the Weight part is for your goal weight and not your current weight? That's the only questionable thing about the formulas, but if I calculate with my current weight and I don't lose anything then that is how to maintain my weight. If that's the case then I can dock off a point every time I reach a milestone until I reach my ultimate goal. The hardest part of all this is going to be building my self-discipline and not giving up within a month or two.
I am sooooo glad I came back and watched this video again. I watched this last year when I first joined WW again and it made perfect sense and I lost weight (14 lbs), But then it happened I got use to eating and did exactly what you are talking about. I am abusing the free foods and not thinking about the calories and now you have kicked my butt back into the right frame of mind. Thank You Thank You Thank You.
I agree totally! I always tell new members 0 point foods are not 0 calories. It is all about moderation. It is a great program as long as you use common sense with your servings and total calorie intake. I lose slowly but that's ok with me, I enjoy eating and I still lose just not large amounts. Adding exercise will help with your loses as you burn calories. I struggled at first until I got it too! People give up too easily and blame the program but it is really easy and simple to follow as long as you are aware of how much you are eating. I track everything so I see the volume of food I take in and it's a no brainier!!
I lost a lot of weight 10 years ago on WW and made goal. Back then I ate a lot of 100 calorie snack packs, skinny cow ice cream etc. I’m only one month in on Freestyle but Ive lost every week so far and am loving the plan. I’m making super healthy choices and am never hungry. I make sure to portion control my zero point foods though.
T Woodward same here. It's almost shocking to me how easily the weight comes off! Never experienced this kind of success. 30 pounds in 4 months and I'm never hungry!
Not being hungry is something I (usually) experience too! It's pretty awesome.
You have no idea how great this information is. I've been super frustrated lately because I'm extremely disciplined with tracking, meal prepping, water intake exercise and I was losing .2 or .4 or nothing at all or gaining without explanation. Well this week a friend of mine (also a WW member) we decided to count calories as well. So, I'm tracking, but also writing down all the calories (shocked at how many calories I was actually eating that still fit into the points) to see if this will budge the scale. Thank you again for sharing this information. Zero is not free!
I'll be interested to hear how it works out for you. It's really easy to abuse the 0sp rule and let things get out of hand.
Excellent video!! I just got through discussing this very thing with my daughter. I just started WW Freestyle, but have been on all of the other variations through my adult life. This is finally the one that makes the most sense to me! It is an encouragement to eat the things you SHOULD eat! I get that there will definitely be a learning curve going into the program, but you have hit the nail on the head! Zero points is NOT zero calories! You are very articulate and succinct in your explanation! I completely agree with everything you said!
I was doing this online and trying to do this on my own with no results. I really think I need to be in a meeting. I used to eat all my points, & got into the habit, now they are all free, I have to watch I am not eating too many points!!! They dont explain this. This program is teaching me to eat the right foods on my own/listen to my body, where I used to just eat as much as I can to the limit, even when my I didn't need or want that much food. Thanks for the video!
I was hoping that this video would help me to understand why I am loosing very slowly on WW. I’ve been averaging .2 pounds per week for over two months. Unfortunately, it didn’t. I’m aware that zero smartpoints foods still have calories. I’m a vegetarian who eats mainly vegetables and fruit. I limit the amount of fruit I eat. I don’t go overboard on zero smartpoints foods. I rarely use my weeklies and have rollovers a few days a week. To say that I’m frustrated would be an understatement.
r we counting calories? cuz wut the hell do i need ww for?
I love the Freestyle program. I love having some flexibility. And, the zero point items are not things that I would ever over eat. I just make a point to follow the serving size, load up vegetables, and have some points at every meal.
That's the exact right way to do it!
Yeah, I'm in the "not a fan" group on the Freestyle plan, I really liked the previous plan, where I can count the points of everything to a T, I'm actually much less satisfied on this plan, as I am trying to keep each serving of the 0SP foods to the official 1 serving size, for fear of consuming too many calories. My belly is always growling, and when I do eat foods with SP values, I run out of SP real quick. I am used to always being hungry after 4 months, with moderate success, so I will just have to look forward to the next plan.
I'm not sure there will be a next plan.
Thank you for your common sense honesty. If WW would just tell the truth along with the sound nutritional guidance, I wouldn’t be so frustrated and stuck at goal for 9 months and incrementally gaining 14 lbs in 6 months despite allegedly burning more than I consume according to FitBit. I agree that WW should calculate and add the total calories in the App instead of having to go back and forth and do it manually. Also by not including many fruits and veg it’s hard to know how to calculate how much impact they have. For instance, surely vegans have to calculate some other way than just points. This gal has really cheered me up because I’m so tired of being on diets (since I was 9 years old) but I’m also more tired of being uncomfortable and in my eyes unattractive and worse - unhealthy. Thank you!!!
From the beginning I understood that portion sizes should not change. I keep hearing about people who have 3 or 4 servings of food they used to have one serving of.
Also I think freestyle is mainly encouraging us to be more mindful. A lot of people who are struggling haven't changed their mindset enough yet.
I have eased into it. I am eating the freestyle foods and add in a little point foods like a light dressing etc.
I thought about this as well, because it just makes sense! Everything (except water) has calories, so we have got to change our mindsets about "unlimited eating"!
Yes. There's no such thing!
The 200+ foods that are now 0 sp, they need to be 0 points when eating only certain amounts per day and then it should auto start counting passed that point. If I want to eat an extra ear of corn and chicken breast rather than other things, I shouldn't feel scared I'll gain weight (as i do on freestyle now). I'd rather "pay" for it and lose weight than it to be 0 points & gain weight. A lot of my favorite foods to eat are the ones that are 0 points now. It's beyond frustrating.
That is actually brilliant! I really wish they would have done it that way. If you eat 8 oz of chicken in a day, fine, but after that start adding points. Occasionally, if I'm having a huge meal of 0 sp or low points foods, I'll track an extra point or 2 anyway, just to be safe.
Problem is... you could eat up to the zero point threshold of chicken... and then salmon... and then throw extra lentils in to your salad (just a serving) and then some other “zero hero”. You could be eating hundreds over what is healthy!
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I've been eating meals that are under 5 points and snacks under 1 point . I love seeing my points roll over , it gives me the option of having a safety net when the weekend comes around and I want a margarita! It was hard in the beginning because chicken and eggs are 0 points and it was hard not to over eat them , I count 4 oz of chicken as 1 point and usually have 8 oz with a veggie or a salad . Vegetarian recipes from weight watchers are also awesome and my whole family loves the meatless no noodle lasagna ! Great video!
Great job finding what works for you!
I wish Weight Watchers would return to their “roots “...a basic healthy exchange diet. I lost 80 lbs on WW in 1973. I have never been successful on any of their “new improved” plans.
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This is so interesting. I have been the most successful on this plan. I eat 3/4 veggies and 1/4 protein for my meals. I have lost weight every week.
Me too. I lost loads on the pro points programme. I wish it would go back to basics and counting everything except fruit and veg.
I lost 30 pounds in 1990 on the Weight Watchers Fast and Flexible program. It was the good old exchange list. Smart Points hadn't been invented yet. I wish it was still that way.
I was on the old program and I want to start again.
It's too confusing to do all of this counting! I'm just doing it the old way.
I lost weight and just followed a low calorie diet.
All we need to do is look on the package and stay away from saturated fats.
They are making things way too hard for people.
Good luck everyone!
I say bring all the points back for everything including fruit and veggies!!
I think Freestyle teaches people how to eat with a basic template of lean meat, fruit, veggies, beans and a moderate amount of whole grains. It also teaches that things like oil, cheese, honey/sugar, processed foods are "extra" and therefore should be measured via points. This actually promotes a healthy and sustainable outlook toward eating because it is based in healthy choices (not quick fixes) and heightened mindfulness of what kinds of foods pack on the pounds when they are overeaten. In the long run, following this template will be less stressful and more manageable for people. It will bring the joy back to eating. It will take our attention away from the obsession of calorie counting and put it on assembling healthy, delicious meals.
Oh I agree. I love the concept behind Freestyle, and I think it definitely teaches you the right balance of how to maintain a healthy eating lifestyle, but there are many that struggle with it.
I am so glad I came across this video! I have been struggling to lose any weight since the Freestyle kicked in. Now I understand why!!!! Thank you
I eat my points and fill in with 0 point foods. I stop when full or satisfied.
It is SUPER important to weigh/measure and track all your foods, even the zero point foods. While Weight Watchers says you don't have to track zero point foods, if you want to lose weight you need to be aware of what you're eating and how much of it you're eating.
Agreed.
I did freestyle before and wondered why I wasn’t losing weight while I was eating unlimited amounts of garbanzos! Just re-started freestyle and I agree completely with your advice. This time i’ll be more careful, measure free foods, and use my fitness pal to track calories. I’ve had some luck with intermittent fasting, and will incorporate that as well. I feel much better on IF. I‘Ve accepted that, no matter what your approach, it takes WORK. Wish me luck!
I really think WW have made a huge mistake changing the plan , it was perfect the way it used to be!
I agree with you.. we still have to have portion control.. I have lost 25 pounds in 2 1/2 months but I watch my portions when I’m eating the zero point foods
Love this video! I am personally not a WW member, but I do enjoy your videos and the perspectives that you bring about weight loss. I like that you brought up the topic of calories in vs. calories out, because it's such an easy thing to forget about! I'm a calorie counter, and it is HARD... but essential!
Thanks Stephanie. Yes, calorie awareness is essential to losing weight, no matter what plan you're on.
I had great success with W W back in 2000-2001..the problem that I have now is adjusting to the fact that you can have as much chicken as you want til full and not track ..for me it is better for portion control and you count points for everything..I feel that the program was better back then..
This is exactly me! I can't be told that I can eat unmeasured portions for 0 points.
This is why I use MyFitnessPal in conjunction with WW so if I’m not sure about my overall calorie intake, I can check. I find if I make those healthier choices, my calories tend to stay low enough without me getting hungry.
I find the smart point number easier to wrap my head around since there’s more of a swapping idea vs just calorie counting. I see it far more as an allowance than the calories. Because of this, I’m more likely to not make the worse choice.
I think you’re absolutely right and I’m so glad I watched this. I started WW Freestyle about 3 1/2 weeks ago and I’ve lost 7 lbs (I also get in about 50 fit points/week). But I have been TRACKING my 0 point food consumption so I know what I’m eating, when and why (snacks, meals, etc). But I was going on the idea of disregarding calories for 0 point foods. Now I realize that I shouldn’t be eating 0 point foods just to put something in the tank - I need to reserve it for hunger NEEDS.
Thanks again for the insight! 🙂
I agree completely. Don’t just eat the 0sp Foods because you CAN, but utilize them when you need them most.
I find it funny that people are actually complaining that you have to know what calories your taking in. I track on both ww anD another tracking app to make sure my calories and other macros are where they should be. Unfortunately there just is no easy way to lose weight. You always have to be willing to put the work in.
Put in work for weight loss, absolutely! But what's the point of paying WW if you have to track points on one app and calories on another app to reach a deficit.
Oh boy am I glad to see this ! I’m so in agreement with this. This is my major problem too. I do not understand this new system at all. It is totally flawed. I see people having a zero point breakfast of loads of salmon and eggs ! And thinking it doesn’t count. But they refuse to spend any points on a piece of wholemeal bread or a grain of rice and then use their points for wine and chocolate ! I see many many people who only eat zero point foods because they then use their entire allowance on crap !
The biggest issue I have with freestyle and why it did not work for me.... I don’t eat many of the zero points foods. I barely eat yogurt, I eat eggs maybe one to two days a week, I don’t eat a lot of beans, I DO NOT eat seafood, and there’s only so much chicken I can eat, etc. I was starving on this plan, and I certainly didn’t lose any weight. I also need the structure of Smart Points (beyond the scale.) If freestyle works for you, great, but not everyone who is unsuccessful with freestyle is gorging on zero points foods all day. That was not the case with me at all.
Yes!!! Thank you for this video! Everyone including myself needs this reminder :)
You're welcome.
I just joined WW last night but I've been a professional dieter since about middle school. I guessed the secret right before you said it but I'm still happy I watched this video. I wanna think back to this so i won't fall into a habit of abusing the 0 smart points food.
I'm finding that with anything free there is accountability and that common sense must be used with this 'freestyle' plan, or any WW plan. Therefore, I subconsciously watch the higher fat and calorie content food items when I select food using my points to eat.
I really have to get a grip on freestyle...I love eggs so much...so when they became "FREE" I went kind of crazy...well low and behold had blood work last week and dr...said my cholestrol went up to 210 when normally under 100... totally my fault....I rely too much on eggs....so I really have to get a grip...and you are so right...the old adage ...lol..."nothing is free" thanks for your help
Yeah, eggs can be easily abused lol. Who knew we'd get so excited over a little egg? lol
Of course, the joke this year at Eastertime was "Does this mean Cadbury Eggs are 0 points? Does this mean Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs are 0 points?...Sadly, no!" Oh well!
I switched back to bts because I didn’t have the capability to comprehend I was eating too many calories when it was zero points. I feel like I don’t control myself as well. With bts, I am in better control of my caloric intake.
AMEN.....loved this video, so true. Sometimes I find myself eating to many. And if that is the case, I will start to "count" my Zero point foods. Just in case!
That's a great way to do it!
Your are soooo right. I had thought about the exact same thing but now i am going to really concentrate on watching the calories. It make perfect sense “calories must be counted to be successful.’
I couldn't agree more! It's so easy to not realize just how much you're eating with this new program. I still track everything even if it's zero points just so I am aware of what I'm consuming!
That's a smart way to do it.
I like your title because I too want to see the pros and cons of this free style. I’m still thinking it was a stupid idea to force people not to call it weight watchers, but instead call it WW. The public will always know it as weight watchers.
They say they want to get away from calling it a diet. You do have to accept your changes as a lifestyle change, not just a diet change because then your weight loss will be temporary if you go back to eating the way you did before.
Like you, I went from 30 points to 23 points. Well they didn’t ask us, right???!!!!! Certainly very challenging for us who are trying to maintain or even lose a couple pounds. Personally, my opinion only, but I think having Ms. O promoting this new plan is a big factor.
I agree with you that a lot of people are probably doing full meals at 0 points and then thinking they have all their daily points for snacks, desserts, etc. when if we were counting calories,
we wouldn’t do that. It’s about common sense and stopping when you’re full. However, Freestyle does not cater to people who need something strict to keep them in check, it caters to people who know how to stop when they’re full and make good food choices and if we all could do that then we wouldn’t need Weight Watchers, would we?
I have not gone on weight watchers yet just checking out a couple of youtube videos, Plus
i have an excercise plan of resistance training cardio and stretching
this is 100% my problem! I wish I did not have to count calories thought I pay 20 bucks a month for it! I have loved 15 pounds already but not close to my goal I gotta figure out how to fix it! thank u for this video!
Preach, girl! My sister and I talk about this all the time. Whenever we don't have a loss, we look right at the calories from our lists. The plan is not as easy as it sounds; you have to balance the zero foods with smart points thoughtfully. I love freestyle but it takes some nutritional focus for success.
It really does. There are many complaints about how it was easier to lose on older WW programs, and that might be true, but WW has done a great job of finding a way to lose weight in a sustainable, long term manner.
I barely use my smart points. I eat clean 98% of the time. I keep junk food to a minimum.
You don't have to eat all your daily points, and this comes from my leader.
I feel I'm learning more accountability from Freestyle, which I needed. The old plans as soon as I went off plan, I'd give up. I've never been hungry with Freestyle and still have the option to have a treat or plan for a special meal or weekly meal out. I hope to make this a way of life and make lifetime.
I was not losing and talked to a coach who suggested I eat more. I was staying well below my points but still getting the blue dot. I have ten pounds to lose and have been on the diet for 34 days and haven't lost any weight. I'm definitely dieting but not losing anything. Went on it last year and lost that ten pounds in two months. I'll consider what you said but am fearful that I'll be back in starvation mode which is what the coach thought.
That’s why smart points program works better! AND I’m not alone!!!
I'm done with weight watchers I track calories on my Fitbit and exercise I'm a normal weight
well said, I always, in the back of my mind, am aware of calories in. calories out!!!! thank you...
Its all about making healthy choices which I struggled a lot and I just joined weight watchers and seeing how different foods are more healthier for you than others.
Thanks so much for this video. I started Jan 3 and lost 10 lbs quickly but now it’s slowed down. I now realize that I’ve fallen into eating the zero points in addition to my smart points. This makes total sense -duh! I’m going to do the same - write down the zero points and add the calories so I can stay within my pint range. Very helpful video
I'm so glad this helped you!
Oh wow, hon, I think you NAILED it. For some reason or another--and I don't think WW is entirely to blame for it, but their marketing is a bit misleading--some members have gotten the idea that "zero points" = "zero calories," and that they can literally eat UNLIMITED amounts of 0-point foods PLUS their points and lose weight. Not gonna happen! Or, they try to avoid eating anything with points whatsoever and they eat only 0-point foods, but they overeat them in a quest to get "full," and get bored with them to boot, and when they plateau or gain, they get frustrated. Solutions: 1. Expand your options and EAT FOODS WITH POINTS; 2. USE PORTION CONTROL ON YOUR ZERO-POINT FOODS AS WELL AS YOUR POINT FOODS! Eat one "serving" or less of any given 0-point food per meal, and that's it! (That doesn't mean you can eat only one per meal, but it does mean you can only eat so much of any.) Learn how to "eat until you're satisfied" and not until you feel like you just pushed away from the Thanksgiving table. I learned how, and Freestyle is working great for me. As always, YMMV but I truly think not limiting yourself to 0-points foods, and not eating lots of 0-points foods PLUS all your points, is the key. You could eat NOTHING but points every day, and so long as you stay in your "blue dot zone," you should lose.
I get what you are saying but Weight Watchers should've thought about this before coming out with the "free points". Their marketing ploy is "free points" so with that, they should know people are going to take this literally.
Also, if you are counting calories, just do MyFitnessPal. They aren't really free....
My issue with it all is having to think about the calories in food. Isn't WW about not having to deal with the calorie counts? Seems like some of the 0-point foods need to be rethought, rather than expecting people to start calculating something else in addition to points.
Yeah it’s interesting because for some people freestyle works great, but there is a big group of us that also have to track foods that shouldnt need to be tracked now
I just started weight watchers almost a week ago and I have already lost 6lbs in less then a week. I eat one boiled egg and strawberries on the side for breakfast. Lunch I eat a small chicken breast with sugar free honey mustard which is like 2 points cucumbers on the side sometimes I add strawberries instead. Dinner I eat Either chicken again or i eat hamburger with cheese and mustard no bun and tomato on the side and pickles. And then if IF i am hungry for dessert i eat strawberries or apples
I think the point of the zero point foods is to teach you how to eat in a way. I also think the best way to eat them is with foods with SP values. Like a big salad with grilled chicken and a little bit of dressing or something so you’re using your points and you don’t have so many points left. I’m down 13 lbs in about three weeks on WW!
You're 100% correct!
keto cycler if my body was reducing my BMR, I wouldn’t be losing, that doesn’t make sense. I would be burning less calories that way. I still am eating like a normal person, just making better choices and eating smaller portions. I went out to eat twice this week on WW and I’m still eating carbs, just less
keto cycler I’m not hungry though. After I eat I feel full and satiated until it’s time for my next meal.
This was such a great video and CRAZY TRUE!!! My husband and I joined WW, he doesn't really follow as I do, I think he's just along as moral support :). I choose to do my WW by using all of my "free foods" and adding my point foods in throughout the day. This is something that works for "me". If there is anything I could add to your video it would be to suggest to people to meal prep. Meal prepping really helped me remain in the focus of what my points and calories are!
Yes! That's how to do it.
Yes. I adjusted my daily tracking to use the "old" protein points to build a 30 per day. I even went so far as to create a list of the "old" point values: 2 for a whole egg, 1 for 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt, 1 per oz. chicken, etc. I build them in to my day to build up a total of 30, which lost me 70 lbs.. I tried to explain this at my meeting, but either the leader didn't understand or she was trying to dismiss this alternative b/c she is a paid spokesperson for WW. I guess I put her into an awkward position. So I went home and "30'd" my day anyway.
Thank you, so helpful!!! I used to work the system, but I'm trying to use freestyle to train me to eat cleaner and make this a permanent lifestyle.
Obviously I came here to figure out why I wasn't losing as much with the relatively new Freestyle program. I always wondered how things could be 0 points. I also have not been earning blue dots for staying within my healthy range. I realized that I need to find meals with very little point value for the entire day in order to really make a dent in my weight loss for the week. Also, I can afford to use about half my daily points and only cheat once or twice a week. Thanks for the perspective! It actually really opened my eyes to the dangers or challenges of the Freestyle program.
I’m glad you found my video helpful!
To my understanding, there is a quatity guide for the 0 SmartPoints food, e.g. Kidney Beans - 2 Spoons, Banana - small, Salmon - 1 Piece, Chicken breast - 100g, etc...
I just joined WW and it seems to be going well so far for me. I am sure I'll hit a road block at some point and I'll need to change it up a bit, but for now it's going well. I like the freedom and still holding me accountable.
I gained 6 lbs this week on WW, because I had a bad attitude and didn't care anymore and was even thinking about quitting, but I need this, my life depends on it.
Yesssss I totally agree, my successful journey was with simply filling.
Just wanted to let you know that today was weigh in for me. I lost 3.4 pounds for a total of 87.4. Tracking my calories and being mindful of the zero point foods really kick started the scale again. I knew I was doing something wrong. I'm happy I tried this new method. I'm going to continue doing this, this upcoming week and let's see what happens.
YAY!! I'm so glad it worked for you!
That’s it - I quit! Starvation diet is killing me.
Brianna as I told u I’m a gastric bypass patient and the mantra is protein first, then the rest. Portion size of the 0SP foods are essential to consider! Nothing but water is free as you said. Unfortunately WW made the mistake of not calling it Flex as in the UK. Clearly it is calories in and calories out. But if I eat too many carbs not going to lose, so that is really another consideration! So I eat my 0 sp protein foods and then the carbs etc always come last. I like that you can be under 10 sp to be on the blue dot list. Keep up the videos, love them! Maybe we should have a WW Chicagoland lunch sometime if folks are interested! Take care! Susan
A WW Chicagoland lunch would be great. Maybe once the weather warms up.
Ive only been on flex (freestyle) for 3 weeks so what you said has come at the right time. I love flex, it allows me to stay hunger free & have a little treat daily but if there's a special occasion I can save my weeklies & 4 of my dailies to have a bit of a splurge at the weekend. Ive managed to loose 10lbs in the 3 weeks without being hungry or having lots of cravings. Best thing is im eating a lot healthier & think ive solved my belly bloat problem too! X
It really does help you make healthier choices! I'm glad you're having success.
My issue is that Im counting calories, carbs (because when I go over I get fat) AND paying WW to use the app. Im still eating less point and not overloading on zero point foods but I'm not losing weight!??? what da hell??? its pissing me off. There is no way I'm staying 180 (I'm 5'7) when I'm eating around 1300 cal a day!!! very frustrating :(
Finally someone that is speaking the truth!!! Water is free so is salt 🧂
I think this makes sense. People think "free" and go crazy. Which might be one of the 'issues' that drove their desire to lose weight in the first place. One problem is that WW appeals to some because they do not have to count calories-- the points are a nice shorthand. So, having to then "think" about it feels like "why am I doing all the work?" BUT.... the last 3ish years WW has been making this shift toward wellness and mindfulness about what you do. This, I think, is the best strategy for long term success. One of the strengths and weaknesses of the programs is that people learn to 'hack' the system....lose weight and then either stop the program, gain weight, and then comeback, outraged it has changed and harken back to the days when they lost XX lbs back in XXXX. I think the other thing too, is this is s TOOL to be USED not to be followed blindly. If you are not losing weight, you tweak and figure out what works. Every BODY is different, so will respond differently. This system, like any other, that is backed by science is designed to obtain about 2 lbs a month of weight loss for the largest swath of the public. That being said, I looked at the list of "Zero Point" foods and a huge amount of what I eat is on there, so am like "hmmm would I lose weight?!" The advice in this video, is good and telling. Don't go crazy. Moderation. One last thing-- on WW talking about how much stuff 'costs' is very common and I get it. But I also feel when we approach food and eating in this way....from a 'cost' perspective is problematic. It is one of the cultural norms about WW that I think is troubling. What if we said "I nourished myself with 4 a point snack" rather than trying to hack our bodies with chemicals that are "free" or "low costs". Just a thought. I know WW is going away from a lot of their additive and chemical-laced foods, which I applaud. Larger nutritional science has shown low-fat and no-fat things (WW is big on fat-free cheese) is actually more harmful, but I guess the calorie reduction-chemical replacement is tempting (in the short term).
So if you follow the list of 0 point Freestyle foods doctor them up with points but don't use all of your points in a day and only eat when hungry?
I did WW back in the 90’s and it taught me portion control. Sounds like they’ve gone off the rails.
I’m on Carb Conscious. I will try Better Balance after the new year.
True true true. I suspect people are not losing weight on Freestyle because they’re eating too many calories or not eating enough - you have to calculate for normal servings like you said. But have you ever calculated what the caloric intake vs points is on a day of eating single normal servings ? Let’s do the math. There are some discrepancies.
1 banana 100
Two eggs 140 (med eggs)
1 oz avocado 40 (1 point)
Two slices of low cal thin sliced bread 100. (2 points)
Total breakfast 380 calories (3 points)
Lunch 2 cups of romaine 20
1/2 cup black beans 100
1/2 cup of FF salsa with cilantro 50
1 teaspoon of olive oil 40 (1point)
4 oz of chicken breast 180
Total lunch 390. 1 point
Snack apple med w/ peanut butter 180 (3)
Total points 7 from breakfast lunch and snack 940 calories
Dinner
4 oz Yukon potatoes 80 (2)
4 oz of salmon 230
2 c broccoli 60
1 tbsp Butter. 70 (3)
Total 440
Grand total 1380. 12 points
You may be saying to yourself well that’s too little calories you need to eat at least a few hundred more which I agree and you certainly have more points you can eat. the problem is that you have so many more points and just what are people eating ? well eating dessert that’s what I think they’re eating. You see Weight Watchers needs to let the people know what it is that they’re intake for fat and carbs sugar etc is so people can also calculate the true detrimental effect of the food choices they make. Most people aren’t educated on this and just eat what they want. Or in some cases don’t eat enough which will send their body in starvation and then they binge. There’s a whole group out there which you don’t touch upon which double tracks - points and macros. Those are the people that really know Freestyle can work for you or against you.
I’m counting my calories AND staying within my daily points. Sometimes using my weekly points here and there a couple times a week. And I’m going up and down with my weight. I’m staying under 2,000 calories a day. Some days only around 1,300 calories and I’m eating healthy and well. I don’t understand why my weight is going up. Why isn’t it going down?? I’m so frustrated.
So I just watched your video and I was in complete agreement. I talked to customer service. So WW has three different colors. Green, Blue and Purple. I was on Blue and was completely frustrated. The agent said the old plan is Green. Blue has a little more freedom and Purple has the most freedom. But if you are like me and used it in 2010 and loved it...switch to Green. Hope this helps.
Yes. Since this video has gone up WW has changed their plans and offers more than one. Personally, I left WW completely so I could go back and use an even older WW plan, Points Plus.
@@DivaandtheDivine gotcha. Yeah I switched to Green last night to see how it works, but I also ultimately cancelled my membership because like you said last night those calories are important to count so I am going to track both cause even on green there are still zero point foods like the fruits and non starchy vegetables. You still can't eat a ton of those all day but it's better than a donut I guess. Lol
I am a member at goal which I did with the regular Smart Points last year.
I felt this Freestyle was ridiculous from the start: just like you said BEANS, EGGS. CHICKEN, YOGURT, etc. are not 0 anything, so why did WW give them that value?! This isnt the Simply Filling plan. The ease of the former plan was stay within your points, don't overeat fruit and you will lose. Not anymore. People are planning, tracking, and getting blue dots and NOT LOSING and sometimes GAINING. And it's not their fault. It's WW's fault.
Some members are finding the need to double track to see how many calories they are getting, that shouldn't be necessary on WW.
The mistake was made by Weight Watchers not their members. Hopefully, they will change this mostly Simply Filing version back to a more effective one.
It will be interesting to see what changes come to the plan in the future. I'm loving all of the feedback on this video, and it seems that many are in the camp of "if this is such a big problem, why is it part of the plan?" Everyone makes super valid points.
Debbie Ann I agree with you. I too reached Lifetime (lost 50 pounds) using SmartPoints, and Freestyle completely derailed me. I gained back about 8 pounds that I still haven't been able to lose because I just haven't been able to find my balance with Freestyle. I haven't been able to figure out how to manage my food intake vis a vis SmartPoints, Zero points foods, dailies, weeklies... SmartPoints worked for me. Freestyle does not. I'm now double tracking in My Fitness Pal and the inconsistencies between the two are stunning. Today for example I'm at my calorie goal but I still have 7 SP (of 23) left. That's a recipe for disaster for me. I feel betrayed by Weight Watchers and the program, and terrified that I'll end up undoing all of my hard work.
I agree. I’ve been on WW for 5 weeks... I was so disappointed in my self. Spending money and not losing weight. It’s very discouraging.
Yes, you are right!! Freestyle is RIDICULOUS & a marketing ploy. They have created a "diet" & the worst part---you need to figure it out in order for it to work. So why pay for that?? The amount of O pts. is trickery & the founder would have no part of it. I left WW because of their recklessness & disregard to their clientele in listening to us. I am a fitness pal now. I feel liberated!
I struggled for a bit. Then I doubled tracked and found I can only use 3 to 4 of the new more caloric zero foods. So now I do not double track. I know my limits.
Knowing your limits is half the battle.
What’s double tracking?
I was doing WW back in 2006, and they had more than one type of program and you could choose which one you wanted to use. It seems that they should be giving people a choice now, too. Those who like Freestyle could use it (I like it, but find the app a bit confusing) and those who like the old program could stay on it. Give people a choice.
This is the best explanation of free style I have heard. Thank you !!😊