If you go to the Weight Watchers website today (now rebranded as "WW"), you will see a plan focused on "zero-point foods" like chicken breast, beans, and eggs. While effective for some, critics argue the modern system encourages overeating "free" foods.
Under Flexipoints 2.01, foods are assigned a point value based on their nutritional content, including their calorie, protein, fat, and fiber content. The system also takes into account the user's daily activity level and other factors, such as their age, sex, and weight. Weight Watchers - Flexipoints 2.01
Flexipoints 2.01 had a strict, non-negotiable rule: You must drink 6 glasses of water and eat 2 servings of vegetables daily before you are allowed to dip into your Flexpoints. This was removed in later versions, but adherents swear it is the secret sauce. If you go to the Weight Watchers website
While is brilliant, it is not for everyone. The system also takes into account the user's
Use the old 2003 formula (available via archived Weight Watchers forums like "Dottie’s Weight Loss Zone" or "Recipezaar legacy pages").
But for the cult following of , the choice is clear. The system works because it is honest. It doesn't trick you into thinking you can eat unlimited popcorn. It forces you to confront every calorie and every gram of fat.
Points = (calories / 50) + (sat fat / 12) – (protein / 5)
