Saturday, November 6, 2010

Redesigned points system for United Kingdom Weight Watchers

Within the United Kingdom, Weight Watchers is rolling out a brand new points system. This is designed to make it easier to go on the Weight Watchers diet. Weight Watchers says the brand new system, called ProPoints, is more in line with current scientific knowledge. The yet-to-be-released U.S. system will likely differ from the ProPoints U.K. system.

Weight Watchers ProPoints Method

A new point-counting system was started by Weight Watchers in the United Kingdom. Called ProPoints, this system reevaluates the “point value” of most foods. Vegetables and fruits will, for probably the most part, be zero-point foods. There can be "treats" like alcohol and fast food allowed. The points will be worked into the system. Protein, carbs, fiber and fat, instead of just calories, could be considered in the brand new program.

Weight Watchers points system

The point system has been a part of the “Momentum” Weight Watchers program for the last few years. Each day, a certain number of "points" is given to an individual that is on Weight Watchers. Manufactured Weight Watchers food has pre-calculated points, and points can be calculated for just about any food. By giving dieters a way to account for what they eat, the points system encourages limiting the amount of food consumed.

Businesses that weight reduction attract

The weight-loss industry has more individuals in it than just weight watchers. All told, the industry is worth billions of dollars. Taking care of weight is something people will think about if there is an easy answer. That is all everyone wants. Weight Watchers, as well as just about each and every diet plan, encourages one simple thing — eating healthy and working off more calorie consumption than you eat. It’s so hard to maintain limiting what you eat which is why "rebound" weight is being gained. Weight loss can be maintained much better for those who have a healthy lifestyle you live. Do whatever it’s you have to do to start eating right no matter what it is.

Details from

The Grocer

thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=213573



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