If you are into weight loss program and find it difficult to count the number of calories you intake each day- Weight Watcher have developed a point system which is easy to follow and makes meal planning comfortable. Points are assigned to each food item based on their fiber and calorie content per serving. After you come to terms on the number of points you can eat every day-you can decide on food items, monitor their serving size in order to maintain a healthy diet plan. Make intelligent choice and select fruits and vegetables high in fiber content which will make you feel full during the day. By maintaining a healthy diet- you will have lots of energy during the day and help you to get rid of unwanted fat.
How to count weight watchers points per day
Step1: Decide on how many points you can have each day.
Follow the following guidelines:
Female: 2 points
Male: 8 points
Nursing: 12 points
Age:
17 to 26: 4 points
27 to 37: 3 points
38 to 47: 2 points
48 to 57: 1 point
58 and above: 0 points
Make use of above category to add the points.
Step2: Weigh yourself on a scale and add the first two numbers to the points you have so far.
For ex, A woman who is 38 yrs of age and weighs 180 pounds will add 18 to her overall points for a total of 22 points. (2+2+18=22)
Step3: Calculate on how much exercise you do through out the day. If you don’t exercise, do not give yourself any points. If you walk for the day, give yourself 4 points. If you exercise for about 20 minutes each day-give yourself 6 points.
Step4: Add this points to your total and the number you get-are the points you’re allowed to use every day. All food items are given a point value according to their fiber and calorie content per serving.
Step5: You can keep a check on how much is included in a serving, which will help you to ensure that you don’t go over your points for the day.