I am making the slow adjustment to the new WW points system. I'm frustrated that so many of my favorites are now more points, disproportionate to the increase in my daily points allotment, but I am trying to remember that this is because I used to consume entirely too many carbs. It's better that I be more conscious of that because those calories aren't the best for a staple. Every time I think, "Yeah, but it worked for me..." I remember that *this* will probably work for me, too, once I get used to it. And I'll be eating a better balance of foods, most likely.
Though I'm still very numb and stingy that wine is so ridiculously many more points. Hmph.
There was an article this morning in the New York Times about this. You might need a login to read it, FYI. It basically said women across the country are reeling and mad about it. I would just caution us all that new things are always scary and frustrating, especially in the mix of the holidays. My leader said they rolled it out this time of year so that we'd all be past the angst in time for all the newbies who will arrive with their New Year's Resolutions in tow. That's logical.
Basically, the point is this: I put my trust in WW to lose 60+ pounds, and it worked. I'm willing to put my trust in this new system as well until it's proven wrong. If I gain weight, I'll figure out what to do next. I just don't see that happening.
And as a bonus bit of encouragement, as I write this, I'm surrounded by the fantastic smell of baking apples...a now *free* snack on the new system. I sliced two apples in thin slices using my mandolin slicer, spread them out on a cookie sheet, sprinkled a little cinnamon on them and now they will bake for two hours at 200 degrees. I got the idea from Snack Girl. Like her, I opted out of adding extra sugar. Apples are sweet enough as is. This would have been around two points per apple before, but now it's a crunchy, sweet snack for nothing! I just have to be careful not to eat the whole cookie sheet. Free or not, that's probably not a great idea.
Revamping the plan is probably good for most people who have stalled out. It forces them to stop and think about what they are putting in their mouths instead of using autopilot.
ReplyDeleteIt's also a good way for WW to rake in more money with new materials to buy, new members, etc.
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts in about a month. I am thinking of rejoining again. Ah, the power of marketing...
Thank you for that link. I was trying to explain to Michelle how the new program worked so I can send her this too.
ReplyDeleteIt all seems too much I think. I'm sticking to the old points system until someone can convince me switching is worth it. :) Keep us updated on how you are doing!!! xoxo
Kristen, that's definitely true. Changing the system is a great way to get some publicity/market new products. But so far, I think the new system makes good nutritional sense. I'll definitely be posting about all this again in the coming weeks.
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