Question!

**baxjul** · 09-16-2005, 03:00 PM

I found my Weight Watchers stuff, am going to start again on my own. BUT, I can't find my points finder! Does anyone have the calculation to figure out the points? I used to have it memorized, but I forgot! HELP!

**Michelle** · 09-16-2005, 03:06 PM

http://www.alexnolan.net/software/pointscalc.htm

and I'm looking for the formula too

**Michelle** · 09-16-2005, 03:10 PM

The actual Weight Watchers Points formula used in the Weight Watchers Points calculator is currently under strict US Patent laws. The formula is shown below::

oops, it won't copy here...probably due to copyright, but here is the link: (scroll)

http://www.healthyweightforum.org/en...tchers_points/

Where:
p = Points
c = Calories
f = Fat Grams
r = Dietary fiber Grams

(Note: min{r, 4} equals the number of grams of dietary fiber or 4, whichever is smaller. In other words, only the first 4 grams of fiber "count.")

**Michelle** · 09-16-2005, 03:14 PM

I think I remember something else though, so I'll keep looking

**baxjul** · 09-16-2005, 03:21 PM

I just emailed my girlfriend in PA, she went with me so she has one, she may send me the calculation! If you find it let me know, I have looked, but can't get it!

**Michelle** · 09-16-2005, 04:06 PM

The formula I posted above looks intimidating, but it's really not. And it works

Which WW program are you going to do? (winning points, flex, etc)

**baxjul** · 09-16-2005, 05:04 PM

I can't get it to work! I was doing the flex points before, so that is what I will stick with.

**baxjul** · 09-16-2005, 07:18 PM

I used to have a cool little slider thingy, and that is what I lost!!! Not an actual calculator. I may have to get one of those though! I still think that I am doing it wrong.

**Mamaw** · 09-16-2005, 09:54 PM

I have a slider but dont see any formula on it. My leader told me if in doubt figure 1 point for every 50 calories a food has. And remember to drink your water and get 5 servings of fruit and veggies per day.
Good luck