Big2Little4Me 10 Posted July 3, 2008 I have trouble using up all my points. I'm allowed 27 points and most night i have 3-6 points left over, and I'm still full. Any suggestions?? [/url] Cressa  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrystalRose 0 Posted July 3, 2008 I suggest you add some points in the morning - either at breakfast, or a mid-morning snack. One of the healthiest ways to do that is to add a little more of one of the healthy oils, or a few (very few) nuts. Walnuts and/or almonds would be an excellent choice.  As your weight goes down, and you get fewer points per day, I think you will find it's easier to give up points in the first part of the day than to give up dinner or evening snack points.  By all means - eat all your points! Rose  HW:175 WW Goal: 136 Below WW Goal since Dec. 2006 Personal Goal: 118-123 CW: 120.0 (11/18/08) BMI: 21.8  "Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice." Wayne Dyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutesounds 10 Posted July 3, 2008 Are you following the eight good health guidelines? If you are and you still have points left over, CrystalRose has good suggestions. You can also substitute higher point foods in place of lower point ones. For example, use regular dressing instead of fat-free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LillieG 0 Posted July 3, 2008 Higer point healthy foods like nuts are a good suggestion. How about avocados too - half of one is 4 points and they are great. Are you drinking skim milk - perhaps 2% or even whole milk might be the answer. Lillie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjp8991 0 Posted July 3, 2008 Look at your food journal and see if you are getting in all your healthy 8s thats so important! Look at how you are using your points plan your meals and you can insure you use them! I know I have too do this myself! give it a try Good luck Gina Weight watchers is a tool its up to me how I use it! Â http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a204/DGJP8991/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luanne 0 Posted July 3, 2008 Plan ahead Concentrate on the 8 Good Health Guidelines and on getting in ALL of your requirements every day Plan snacks that include nuts or peanut butter If you're using a lot of fat-free foods, substitute fuller fat versions Luanne  "Just Do It" Goal - 8/2/02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etexman903 10 Posted July 3, 2008 22 almonds have 4 points. I have used them for that purpose from time to time. A glass of wine can be good too. lol http://momentarian.blogspot.com  My blog focusing on understanding and inspiring myself hopefully to become a better human and a place to share what I have figured out for myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckgrad99 10 Posted July 3, 2008 My leader always says "Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper." Maybe eating more during the morning will help. You don't want to eat late just to use up points and then have it just stay with you. GMW "I am not giving up this time!" SW-172.0 (Nov.30, 2010) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWCarol 0 Posted July 3, 2008 My leader always says "Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper." Maybe eating more during the morning will help. You don't want to eat late just to use up points and then have it just stay with you.  I agree. :bcb_smile May you be happy. May you be well. May you be free from suffering.  Check out my website! Plant-Powered.com       . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big2Little4Me 10 Posted July 3, 2008 I have some great advice, I tend to use my points more for dinner, I'll have to eat a larger lunch, I just have a really hard time eating breakfast. I never did before I started WW, so just eating in the morning has been a Huge adjustment. [/url] Cressa  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momaste 10 Posted July 4, 2008 You could also consider Core. When I started, I was nursing and had 42 points a day. No matter how I spread them out, that was a LOT of food! I just couldn't eat that much and still be in the comfort zone. Â I switched to Core and LOVE it! It has made such a huge difference in my relationship to food - I no longer feel like I have to clear my plate, which I have always done, and I'm now listening to my body's hunger cues, which I never did! I'm much more focused on fueling my body with healthy, whole, nutritious foods and I'm enjoying my food a lot more, too. Â If meeting the points guideline is not comfortable for you, give Core a try. Locavore on Core, eating local, organic farm-fresh foods, avoiding "Frankenfoods," and blogging all about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirruth 0 Posted July 23, 2008 I had this problem last time I tried flex. I ended up switching to Lowfat milk and added an extra glass of it and a slice of whole grain toast with a little peanut butter during the day. Then, when my points went down I switched back to fat free milk and adjusted the toast. Miriam, mom to three two year-olds Newest numbers...257.6/250.4/154 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWCarol 0 Posted July 23, 2008 I had this problem last time I tried flex. I ended up switching to Lowfat milk and added an extra glass of it and a slice of whole grain toast with a little peanut butter during the day. Then, when my points went down I switched back to fat free milk and adjusted the toast.   Great point. Because it is a problem that will be short-lived, as you lose your weight. May you be happy. May you be well. May you be free from suffering.  Check out my website! Plant-Powered.com       . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirruth 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Great point. Because it is a problem that will be short-lived, as you lose your weight. Â I think I was able to do it for a couple weeks. LOL Miriam, mom to three two year-olds Newest numbers...257.6/250.4/154 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
