Anyone Try the "New" Weight Watchers Points Plus??

I'm doing the new program online. I'm still new to it, but already lost a lot of weight. The first week was a big shock to my system and I lost 9 lbs. Now it's going more steady at the recommended 2 lbs per week. It's great when you're breastfeeding because you get an extra 14 points per day (at this rate I'm never weaning ;-))

I love it! You get more points (but they've changed their points system) and fruits are free! It is encouraging healthy choices.

Also, I did weight watchers while I was nursing and it worked wonders. Don't wait...do it while you're nursing cause the pounds will come off so much easier!

The new program takes into account fat, carbs, fiber and protein when determining points values for foods. You are allowed more points per day on the new plan, but some foods have gone up in points values, so it kind of evens out. Fruits are now "free', and they emphasize trying to incorporate "power foods" (filling foods) into every meal. In addition to your set # of points per day, you now have 49 flex points a week. I have been on both the old and new plan, and haven't seen a big difference in my rate of weight loss (it's slow going!), but I do not feel as "deprived" on the new plan, so it's easier to stick to. I don't feel like I'm on a "diet", and it has definitely helped me learn how to eat healthier. I use e-tools to track my food, build recipes, look up points values, etc. - it is a great website and very easy to use. I also go to meetings, because it is helpful for me to have the support and accountability every week. This is not my first time going to WW - I went years ago after having my first child to lose the pregnancy weight, and again after my second. Unfortunately, I didn't stick with it, and gained it all back (and then some!). The plan has definitely changed, for the better, over the years - it's much more flexible now and user-friendly I think. If you decide to try it, good luck!

I'm sure you are careful but stay well-fed while you are nursing so you can feed the baby well! WW is a responsible way to do it - just don't skip meals or anything - you'll need the calories and the energy. Good luck.

You get more daily and bonus points, but food costs more. Well, some food costs more. Like bready things with no fiber and nutritional value will cost a lot. And booze is expensive too. But fruit is free, which is pretty awesome. As a nursing mom, you'll get extra points to compensate for the extra calories you need to make milk. I've found the new plan to be very liveable, especially if you use your weekly bonus allownance to keep from feeling deprived. That way, you don't have to cheat--you've got the points for just about anything--and you're never "off and on" your diet. You can eat your pizza and cake and just keep going. And it just helps you be aware of what you're doing, which helps you show a little natural restraint. I've been loosing weight at a good clip and don't find it hard at all. The only nuisance initially is having to look up the values of everything the first time you eat it, but pretty soon, you'll know the points for the stuff you eat most frequently. I think it's a good plan that's easy to do long term, eating out, eating with your family, etc.

I'm using Weight Watchers online (day #3), a friend encouraged me to do it, and I LOVE it! It's soooo easy online, I don't know if it's the 'new' points plus?/ I know its very user friendly, and so far is working for me. I've lost 2 lbs. in 3 days! I also have about 50 lbs. more to go, but this is the first diet I've found that I think I can actually stick too. Good luck!!

It's great! I've done WW online in the past after my other pregnancies and I must say I like the new plan much better. Feels like I can eat anything I want, just have to be smart about it and plan out your week. I have a 4 month old daughter and started WW 3 months ago and I've lost 21 pounds so far. :)