Nutrition
Weight Watchers (Points)
A points-based system where foods are assigned point values based on calories, protein, sugar, and saturated fat. Daily points budget with 'ZeroPoint' foods.
- Type
- Points-Based
- How hard to stick to
- Easy
The short version
People usually choose it for weight loss, flexibility, community support and behavioral change.
Meals: flexible, as long as you stay within daily/weekly points.
What you eat
- ZeroPoint foods (fruits, vegetables, lean proteins)
- Whole grains
- Lean meats
- Eggs
- Beans
- Non-fat yogurt
- Fish & seafood
What you cut back on
- Nothing is forbidden; it just costs points
- High-sugar foods use more points
- Fried foods use more points
- Alcohol uses points
A day of eating
One day built from the Weight Watchers (Points) recipes in the For The Reps app. It comes to about 1,217 calories and 114 g of protein, so scale portions up or down to suit you.
| Meal | Dish | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast | 298 | 22 g |
| Lunch | Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad | 362 | 39 g |
| Dinner | Shrimp Fajita Bowls | 372 | 36 g |
| Snack | Edamame with Sea Salt | 185 | 17 g |
Before you start
Subscription required. Strong community support system. One of the most studied commercial programs. Very flexible.
If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take regular medication, check with your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
