News and Reviews November 2022
- Sorry about last week…let’s just say you can expect a “kitchen safety” chat in the near future
- This week and next week will be about the new Weight Watchers program so sit back and relax and let me do the driving for you!
This Week’s Topic: The New Weight Watchers Program
Well here it is…the New Weight Watchers Program! We will spend the entire chat tonight talking about the facts that I do know and then answering as many questions as I can.
To start, please hold questions until the second half so I can get as much of the info to you as I can. If I didn’t answer something please feel free to comment and I will get it answered! You can also follow along on YouTube @ifyouhaveanegg for the latest videos and updates as we start this latest journey together.
I’m going to cover the questions I’ve gotten (and the ones I had!) first and then we will get into what stays the same, what changes and what goes away. There will be a short break at the 30 minute point like normal so that I can grab some water and you can take a quick potty break if you need one. THE ENTIRE CHAT WILL BE ON THE NEW PROGRAM!
Q: When does the new program start?
A: Monday (tomorrow if you are watching this live) Nov 14th, 2022
Q: What time does it start?
A: Well that’s a good question…they are trying to make sure everything is working, all the apps will update, etc…. so it could be anytime after midnight. I will try my best to get up at midnight eastern time and check for you!
Q: Why is it changing?
A: Because “life is complicated, losing weight shouldn’t be” (unknown author) Weight Watchers is a science-based program with a vested interest in making sure the most people lose the most weight in the most healthy way possible. Not all changes have been popular, but they have all been ultimately in our best interest. Also, if they didn’t continue to change with the times we would all still be eating liver and cottage cheese.
Q: Why is it changing again so soon?
A: While the most recent Personal Points plan was just a year ago, the smart folks at Weight Watchers realized that a completely individualized plan was affecting something very important – the WW community. This change will allow us to share recipes, talk about points values without confusion, and get back to the community we know and love!
Q: Is the new program the same for everyone in every country?
A: Great question! We will cover the “same for everyone” details later but I’m not sure about every country. I will try to find out!
Q: Is this the old Blue Plan?
A: No it is not! While there are some similarities this is NOT the old Blue Plan as rumored by some other WW bloggers
Q: Do I have to change to the new program?
A: Technically no… not until Dec 11th, anyway. When your app updates tomorrow you will have the option to go ahead and start the new program or delay starting until December 11th, 2022. After 12/11 everyone’s app will automatically only be on the new program.
Q: Will I still be able to add back points?
A: More about that later, but this new program should eliminate the temptation to “points hoard” by either saving or adding points for later just in case you need them.
Q: Will my recipes and saved foods / meals automatically update?
A: Yes they will! And it will be even easier to share recipes with other members of the community because we will all have the same zero point foods*
*see diabetic info later in the chat
Last question and then we will jump in!
Q: What is the new name?
A: Weight Watchers Program. Yep, that’s it. No cutesy, hard to remember, doesn’t really make sense names. Whatever “it” is for the rest of time…it’s just the Weight Watchers Program!
What is gone?
- Adding back points with non-starchy veggies or water is gone. We still need to keep them front of mind, but the new program has those points allocated elsewhere
- Rice, pasta, potatoes, oats, and avocado as zero-point foods. You can still enjoy them, you just need to count them
- Different daily point allowances for each person
- The personal points engine / assessment to create a completely unique set of points and zero-point foods
What stays the same?
- Points value calculation method for non-zero-point foods will remain the same (fat, fiber, protein, carbs, calories)
- All non-starchy veggies are still zero points
- All foods are still ok!
- Weekly budgets will remain
- We can still earn points for activity
- Unused daily points will roll over to weekly points
- The Blue Dot Range will still be up to 8 below your daily and up to 10 over your daily to earn a blue dot
What will change?
- The name going forward will just be the Weight Watchers Plan. Effective 12/11/22 the Personal Points plan will no longer be available on your app.
- Those who are diabetic or pre-diabetic will have new exceptions to the zero point food list. You can still enjoy them, they just need to be counted to keep you “aware” of the sugar or carbs in that particular food
- There will be NINE CATEGORIES of Zero Point foods. The full list will be available on the app and I will go over it during next week’s chat but the NINE CATEGORIES ARE:
- Non-Starchy Veggies
- Fruit *
- Chicken and Turkey Breast
- Fish and Shellfish
- Eggs
- Tofu and Tempeh
- Fat Free Plain Yogurt and Fat Free Cottage Cheese *
- Beans, Peas and Lentils
- Corn and Air Popped Popcorn *
*categories marked with an asterisk will be different for diabetics or pre-diabetics
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