I'm finding it pretty easy to follow and keep it mostly low-carb(ish).
By ish I mean under 80g carbs a day. Usually a lot lower, but I set that as my upper limit.
There is a lot of room to abuse the zero point foods, so I'm very mindful of that.
I do use olive oil, avocados, nuts, beef, etc in addition -so my points support those nicely in moderation :)

Saturday menu:

B: coffee w/1/2&1/2 (4 points; 1g carbs)
L: tuna and cannellini bean chopped salad (1 point; 9g carbs)
D: turkey/beef burger patties w/zucchini and whipped butter and salad w/Olive Garden light Italian dressing + 1 teaspoon EVOO (7 points; 9g carbs)
Snacks if needed: hard boiled eggs (0 points); Joseph's pita made into crackers and f/f greek yogurt/ranch dip (2 points; 11g carbs)

I'm probably going to add some feta to the salad (3 points) and some cheddar to the patty (4 points) for the added points and fats :)

I guess I'm a rebel lol.
I see so many FB posts asking if they can "eat all they want" of the zero point foods.
When someone says they ate zero points, but had 10 apples, a bunch of bananas, 4 pounds of chicken breast and 15 cups of beans then asks why they're gaining weight, then blame the plan - I just cringe inside.

There is way too much room to abuse the plan as it is now, I'm sure WW will have to re-vamp the "rules" to make it more realistic for people that seem to need defined limits.

For me, 1 serving (except chicken and turkey*) is zero points, then I count after that.
In addition to that keeping the calories in check, it also keeps the carbs lower.

*Because I don't think 3oz of protein is adequate, I count 6oz of these very lean proteins as a serving.

Anyway, today is:
B: Coffee w/1/2&1/2
L: chicken bone broth with carrots, green onions, zucchini, a little coconut aminos, tabasco and some eggs beaten in egg-drop style
D: grilled chicken breast topped w/sun dried tomato pesto and a little feta; salad w/Olive garden light dressing

14WW points; 32g carbs

B: coffee black
Late lunch: chicken calabrese w/about an ounce of angel hair pasta (it was very filling!) and a salad w/ light italian dressing

Dinner will probably just be egg drop soup or something since I'm stuffed

I had to estimate the points on the lunch, but overall within my range and probably less than 40g carbs total

B: black coffee, out of 1/2&1/2 (thanks son /annoyed lol). I was going to have a couple of hard boiled eggs, but I finished off the 3 chicken breast meatballs I had prepared already;
L: this makes 2 servings ~ about 25g carbs each: 1 WW smart ones fettuccini alfredo, cook according to package directions, then add 1 can of green beans (drained well) and 2 cans of tuna in water, drained well. Microwave to heat through.
D: small lean ribeye w/broccoli and butter and a salad

Total carbs about 40g; WW Points: 22

Today's plan:
B: coffee w/1/2&1/2
L: chopped salad w/tuna and olive garden light dressing w/olive oil added
D: pork tenderloin; beets w/vinegar and olive oil; steamed broccoli w/butter

I had planned on breakfast (Alvarado street bakery sprouted flax bread w/Smuckers sugar free orange marmalade and scrambled eggs w/butter) but I am not hungry, so that probably won't happen.
I may add some avocado to my lunch salad to increase the calories and fats.

For WW purposes: whipped butter is 3 freestyle points per tablespoon.

As written w/breakfast: approx 45g carbs total; 19WW points

B: coffee w/Califia Farms "Better half" creamer. It's ok, about the same as Nutpods brand, maybe just a little creamier. 1 cup coffee w/2T half and half
L: a Joseph's low-carb pita w/grilled chicken, 2oz avocado, 1/4 cup corn/black bean/rotel mix, lettuce, tomato and a laughing cow cheese wedge; sliced cucumbers
D: crock pot chicken and gravy; mashed cauliflower; salad w/Kens Fat Free Italian dressing
Snack: 2 hard boiled eggs w/1T Dukes mayo (full fat); Chocolite Sugar free peanut butter cup patties (1 point per piece/2 pieces per packet)

16 WW Freestyle points
40g net carbs

*The crock pot chicken and gravy is 3 pounds chicken breasts, 2 packets gluten free chicken gravy mix, 1 cup water, 1 medium onion chopped and 1 cup sliced celery, cooked on low for 3 hours, then I add 2 cans drained green beans and cook another hour on low. Shred the chicken before serving.

Todays plan:

B: coffee w/Califia Farms Better Half creamer
L: snack box type: 4oz turkey breast w/mustard, 2 string cheese, hard boiled egg w/1tsp mayo, pickle spear and sliced cucumbers (and 2 brazil nuts for the selenium)
D: ballpark turkey franks (2) w/Wolf brand hot dog chili(3T) and 1/4 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese w/steamed cauliflower and 1T whipped butter

32g carbs/19WW freestyle points

Hi Dottie, I stick to DANDR because I know the rules. I recently looked at WW BREIFLY, as in their monthly magazine. The amount of carby food scared me..... and I couldnt see how WW worked as a weight loss plan.....so didnt investigate further. I do know a friend that uses it sucessfully. I just couldnt see how it worked.

DANDR has clear rules and it was the first diet that was a success for me.

Glad WW is working for you!!! Just like my friend.

I'm enjoying carbier foods in moderation, but I use common sense, too lol.
Just because things like fruit, beans and corn are "zero points" doesn't mean it's a free-for-all :D

So true, but in my carb-twisted mind , free-for-all would be the first response. lol :lol:

:lol: yeah that's a mind-set a lot of people (ME!) have to overcome :)

B: coffee w/1/2&1/2 (I decided I really don't like the califia better half creamer, it just seems like I need a LOT to make it taste right - nutpods are better IMO)
L: chicken and broccoli stir fry over cauliflower rice
D: undecided, maybe just a salad w/tuna and avocado

Approx 34g net carbs; 12WW Freestyle points. I may have some almond butter or cheese to get the points up.

B: coffee w/1/2&1/2
L: "snack box" deli turkey wrapped around dill pickles; string cheese; cucumber and yogurt ranch dip; 3 brazil nuts; hard boiled egg w/mayonnaise and sriracha; castelvetrano olives
D: Lil' smokies turkey sausages and cole slaw

20WW Freestyle points / 30g carbs

Hi, Dottie. :) Mmmm, I like your menus.

Popping in to say "hello" :wave:

Hope you are doing really well.

:)

Hi Em! :)
How are things?

Hi, Dottie. :) I'm inching along. :) Is your week-end going well?

It went well, thanks :)
I hope yours did, too.

B: coffee w/coffee mate (my emergency stash, wasn't in the mood for black coffee and son used the half and half!)
L: Asparagus, Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (recipe on skinnytaste)
D: tuna zoodle casserole w/crushed fried onions on top
Snack: siggi's plain yogurt w/strawberries and walnuts

15WW freestyle points/ 26g carbs

Hi, Dottie. :)

Best wishes to you for a nice week.

Yeah for the emergency stash supplies.

Your menus give me inspiration.

I'll be pushing my upper limit of carbs today, I'm guessing around 60g, but keeping it simple and gluten free :)

B: coffee w/1/2&1/2
L: (sounds weird but..) eggs scrambled in butter w/zucchini, onions and tomatoes
D: Arroz Congri (Cuban Rice and Black Beans) (skinnytaste recipe) topped w/avocado

Approx 60g carbs/ 19WW Freestyle points

B: Coffee w/1/2&1/2
L: tuna chopped salad w/Italian dressing
D: steak taco salad w/avocado and salsa
Snack: hard boiled egg w/mayo

Can't wait for romaine to be "safe" again lol.
I like iceberg well enough, but I prefer romaine.


14 WW Freestyle points/ 17g carbs

B: coffee w/ 1/2&1/2
L: tuna melt on Alvarado Street bakery sprouted flax bread
D: chicken w/bacon and green beans (skinnytaste recipe)
Snack if needed: celery and laughing cow cheese; hard boiled egg w/mayo

37g carbs/21 WW Freestyle points

B: coffee w/half and half
L: grilled chicken breast and fresh green beans sauteed in EVOO w/garlic
D: turkey parm meatloaf; green beans sauteed in EVOO w/garlic and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese; salad w/light Italian dressing

Approx 23g carbs; 21WW freestyle points

B: coffee w/1/2&1/2; mini croissant w/sugar free orange marmalade and 2 scrambled eggs
L: turkey parm meatloaf and green beans
D: tuna chopped salad w/olive garden light dressing

Approx 40g carbs/ 23WW freestyle points

B: coffee w/1/2&1/2
L: beef fajita steak w/salad and avocado
D: tuna chopped salad

Will either be around 12WW points or 25, depending on if I get a chicken or beef dish lol.
Approx 34g carbs

B: coffee w/1/2&1/2 .
I usually have 2 cups but it feels like an iced coffee day, so the 2nd will be black
L & D: since DH wants beans and franks for dinner (lol) I will probably just do a salad for me for L&D. I'm thinking tuna, romaine, tomato, peppers, olives and feta, maybe a few garbanzo beans as well.

Approx 25g carbs; less than 10 WW freestyle points, so I'll add some EVOO to the salads to bring that up

B: coffee w/1/2&1/2
L: tuna chopped salad w/Italian dressing
D: chicken alfredo w/"loaded" broccoli and cauliflower casserole

Approx 29g carbs/16WW freestyle points

Working on the loaded broccoli and cauli recipe, will post it if it turns out well.

B: coffee w/ 1/2&1/2
L: air fried chicken breast sandwich on Joseph's pita w/ G Hughes bbq sauce and dill pickles; chicken bone broth
D: air fried chicken thigh (lightly coated w/ Bragg's nutritional yeast; broccoli and cauliflower "rice" loaded w/ Siggi's plain yogurt, shredded cheddar and bacon

14WW freestyle points; 48g carbs

B: coffee w/ 1/2&1/2
L: chicken and broccoli stir fry
D: shrimp alfredo w/a combo if zoodles and carba-nada pasta; salad
Siggi's plain yogurt w/a couple of strawberries and some walnuts

Approx 60g carbs/19WW Freestyle points

B: coffee w/califia farms better half creamer (like nutpods but not as good)
L: turkey dip sandwich (turkey breast, mustard, banana peppers on a whole rain roll w/turkey gravy as a dip); sliced cucucmbers
D: air fryer chicken bites; big salad w/olive garden light dressing
Snacks: Siggi's yogurt w/walnuts; premier protein shake blended w/ice as a treat if I want it later

60g carbs/23 WW Freestyle points

B: coffee w/ 1/2&1/2 (iced coffee later w/ 1/2 of a premier protein shake)
L: turkey and pickle rollups w/mustard; sliced cucumber and tomatoes
D: roasted pork loin (I may look at nomnompaleo and some other sites for an IP or slow cooker recipe); big salad

Approx 19g carbs/20WW Freestyle points