1. Track Weight Watchers Points
Points are the patented system Weight Watchers provides to help you understand what foods you are eating and their impact on your weight. The more calories and fat a food has, the more points it's worth. A medium sized apple, for example, is equal to roughly one point. A hot dog without relish and ketchup is worth roughly eight points. The intent of the points system is to allow users to eat whatever they want, but provide a basis for understanding the impact of their dietary choices. A burger with all the fixings from a fast food restaurant may have 20 or more points, which would account for almost and entire day's ceiling of points.
2. Flex Points
The point system equates to roughly 1,200 calories per day, well under the standard 2000 calories per day that a normal adult requires. With a deficit of 800 calories there's a lot of room for weight loss. One of the benefits of the point system, however, is the addition of flex points. There are 35 total flex points available to someone on Weight Watchers, and these points can be used at any time during the week as long as they don't push users over their target point goals. The purpose of flex points is to allow users to "splurge" on special occasions.
3. Get Additional Support
It's important to understand that the Weight Watchers point system, while effective enough on its own, is best used in conjunction with the weekly meetings. Weight Watchers meetings are intended to connect like-minded, health conscious individuals. Those who are having trouble dealing with their weight can talk about their feelings and concerns, as well as offer advice and support to those who are also struggling. Once you have an understanding of the point system, it is the meetings that become the real benefit of the Weight Watchers program.
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