Ok, so here’s the deal, folks, I went to my Weight Watchers meeting this past Saturday and learned all about the new Points Plus Program. And of I bought a ton of materials to help me out – one of which includes the new Weight Watchers Dining Out Companion which is VITAL if you want to know the new Points Plus values for all your fave restaurants. The other must buy item was the new Points Calculator, which Weight Watchers now REQUIRES you to have if you want to figure out the new Points Plus values for everything you eat. Sad that it’s not the free, sliding Points Finder like before, which was so easy…..oh, and did I mention it was FREE?!? So, given that this digital Points calculator is a must, I ponied up the funds and bought it. I only paid $5.95 instead of the regular price of $11.95 — this was a special they were having through December, so folks, I highly recommend taking advantage of this item while it’s at such a good price, as there’s no way around it — you will NEED it if you want to follow the new Weight Watchers Points Plus plan. Which brings me to another topic of discussion — my recipes. In my previous post, I mentioned that I would be posting both the old Points value and the new Points Plus value for each new recipe. However, after much consideration and many emails from my readers, and please don’t hate me for this, but I’ve decided to post only the new Points Plus values for all new recipes. I realize that this may be a bummer for all of you who still wish to follow the Points plan, but in not too long, the old Points plan will be entirely irrelevant. With all of the old Points info online diminishing quickly, it’s just going to be too complicated and time consuming to include both Points values in my recipes. Additionally, the new Points Plus program really is great and makes a lot of sense. It also encourages healthier eating, which I really love. Since I’ve embraced the new program, I really hope that all of you will too. As for all my old recipes, for now, I will keep them as the old Points value, but may try to change that in the not too soon future. Together, we’ll get through the change and fully switch over to the new Points Plus plan! Stay tuned for my very first Points + recipe later today!!
Nov 29 2010 New Weight Watchers Points Plan for 2011!!If you are an active Weight Watcher, you’ve probably heard the hubbub about their new Points program that’s being launched for 2011 — it’s called the PointsPlus Plan! Now, I don’t really know a whole lot about it myself yet, as Weight Watchers is being really hush hush about it, but based on the UK’s version of it, which is called the Weight Watchers ProPoints Plan, here’s what we know so far: So that’s the scoop thus far. As I learn more about the program, I’ll make sure to keep you all posted. Some of you have asked how I’ll handle the calculation of my “Point Total” based on the new Weight Watchers Plan. What I will end up doing is including a Point Total for the new plan, but I’ll still include my regular Point Total as well, so those of you who remain on the old Weight Watchers Points plan, can still use the recipes. As for all my old recipes, I HOPE to go back and add the new Point Totals to each of those recipes in time, but first I will need to learn how Points will be calculated with the new PointsPlus Plan, and see how time consuming it will be to revamp all those old recipes. For now, until I’m fully onto the new Weight Watchers Points Plus Program, I’ll still be posting recipes with my regular “Point Total”. More info to come as I get wind of it!! Keep reading, and get ready and excited for a new year!!!! Nov 15 2010 Autumn Harvest Salad Recipe – 4 Point TotalWith the fall season now in full swing and delicious seasonal produce is abound, I think this Autumn Harvest Salad Recipe is a perfect compliment to many meals. The original version of this salad is an actual Weight Watchers Salad Recipe, but I revamped it, adding more flavor and texture, yet still keeping it just 4 points per serving. I never thought about using butternut squash in a salad before, but I must say, I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I’m pretty sure this butternut squash salad will be making it to my Thanksgiving table this year. Enjoy!
photo credit: the other side As we enter the Bermuda Triangle of Dieting (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas), it can be pretty easy to toss our Weight Watchers plan to the side and indulge in all the holiday yumminess that bombards us on a daily basis. BUT, by trading out traditional holiday recipes for healthier, lower calorie Weight Watchers Holiday Recipes, you can still enjoy all the taste of the season without blowing your weight loss goals. This delicious Blueberry and Cranberry Pumpkin Bars Recipe is a fabulous low calorie dessert idea that delivers all the flavors of fall, but with just a 3 Point Total per bar. The cranberries and blueberries add a delicious zing to the moist and delicious pumpkin bar. They make a great healthy recipe idea to use for a potluck, family dinner, or just to bring in to work as a sweet snack.
photo credit: gourmet.com Ok, I admit that I’m a bit obsessed with butternut squash lately, but can you blame me? It’s everywhere right now, it’s incredibly healthy, versatile and delicious. I just can’t help myself. And while browsing through some Weight Watchers Fall Casserole Recipes, I came across one that I revamped and made into a super yummy and healthy dinner. This Butternut Squash and Pasta Casserole Recipe was the perfect low calorie meal idea and my family loved it! Still with all the fabulous fall flavors I was hoping for, each serving had just a 4 Point Total. And it was so hearty and filling! If you are looking for a quick and easy casserole idea to try, that’s friendly to Weight Watchers, this one is a must try. Enjoy! With Halloween, and all those other food focused holidays just around the corner, I’ve been in the kitchen a LOT, looking for some yummy Weight Watchers Holiday Recipes to share with all of you! I’m a sucker for all the delicious homemade Halloween Recipes that are all over the place right now, and thought this tasty, low calorie Apple Cobbler Recipe was something everyone would enjoy. Just by making a few, simple substitutions to the traditional cobbler recipe, I was able to get the Point Total to just 4 per serving. Not bad. Your guests are in for both a trick and treat if you serve this delicious dessert at your Halloween party this year. No one will have any idea that this homemade apple cobbler is Weight Watchers friendly!
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