Weightwatchers. #2

[benitle]

My first few days with Weight Watchers are over, my first week nearly done, and so far, things have been great. I've been losing weight and never once have I been hungry (well, I have but than I was able to EAT!) My first impression of the program is really positive and it doesn't feel like dieting at all

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[linda3m]

Great to hear it's working out for you, hon! This is exactly why I like WW - flexibility and tools that do the math for me. I'll go a long way to avoid doing math. Speaking of which - if you have an Android based phone, go to the Android Marketplace and look up 'PointsPlus'. You can upload a free points calculator to your phone. It's pretty nifty.

As for the flour - the more fiber something has, the fewer points. That might explain the discrepancy.

Good luck!

[benitle]

I have an iPhone and downloaded their app. Sadly, the calculator part only works if you're a subscriber to the WW US site and since I'm a subscriber to the German page, I can't fully use the app. And there is sadly no local app.

I was comparing whole wheat flour with whole spelt flour. You'd think both being whole, they'd have the same points value. Turns out, spelt has more, even though one always thinks that spelt is more healthy than wheat. But yeah, it must be the fibers.

Thanks!

[linda3m]

Spelt contains some natural fat. But it's heart healthy fat!

[benitle]

Hah, see! *g* Esp. during the weekend (when I tend to cook fresh myself and skip breakfast altogether due to sleeping in), I wonder what to do with all those extra points. Since I don't eat meat and only little fish, my meals are often lower in points. So I'll definitely be able to stick with spelt. :)

[linda3m]

I'm a big breakfast skipper too. But I try to at least have a small, fat free, greek yogurt first thing in the morning.

[benitle]

I'll be trying for some cereal or musli or maybe I'll bake and freeze breakfast muffins. Anything to lessen the hunger around midday.

[linda3m]

Smart move!