How to Use Extra Points on Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers is a method people use to help lose weight. Followers are told to eat a certain number of calories based on their existing body weight as well as their weight loss goals. Each food item is assigned a specific number of points. Participants are given a certain number of points they are allowed to consume each week. If an individual eats less than a certain number of points in a given day, they may carry over the extra calories to consume during the week. There are many different ways individuals may chose to use their extra points.

Things You'll Need

• Food diary

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Instructions

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  Make sure that you really have the extra points you think you do. As part of your weight loss attempt, you should keep a food diary. Read over the diary carefully. Double check the point values of each item you have consumed each day.

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  Look up how many calories are contained in specific food items. This information should be available to you online as well as in Weight Watchers materials. You can also purchase books that detail how many points are in certain foods.

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  Calculate activity points as well. Activity points are earned by exercising. You can bank the points each day or spend them at the end of the day. Make sure that you are counting the activity points properly.

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  Decide if you want to spend the extra points at all. You don't have to eat the extra food if you don't want to. Consider other treats instead, such as a new dress or even a weekend getaway to celebrate accomplishing some of your weight loss goals.

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  Use the points for a special meal. Banking extra points is a great way to allow yourself to spend time with others and enjoy food with them. You can spend the points on a full-course restaurant dinner. If you are going out on a date, you can indulge in the same items as your boyfriend.

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  Use the extra points at work. Using points can be a good way to blend in with the crowd at a corporate function. For example, if you save enough points, you can focus on pitching an idea to your boss during a business dinner rather than counting calories. Another advantage to having these extra points to use is that you won't draw attention to any extra pounds still on your figure by appearing overly concerned with food.

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  Spend the points on a daily treat. If you like to eat ice cream or have a bit of chocolate, consider using the points each day to allow yourself a small indulgence. Giving yourself something special to look forward to each day can help you stick to your diet during the rest of the day.