Weight Watchers Points Per Day

Weight Watchers is a successful international company, popular for various diets and products that assist you in fulfilling your weight management and weight loss goals. The Weight Watchers points program is one of the most popular and highly successful commercial weight loss programs found today. According to this program, every food item that we consume is rated with a point value, which is based on its nutritional value. These Weight Watchers points are made available by the creators of the plan. You can also attend their group discussions and personal counseling sessions as per your convenience after joining this program.

Calculating Weight Watchers Points Per Day: Formula

The Weight Watchers program concentrates on a balanced diet with low-fat and high-fiber foods, moderate but regular exercise, and personal counseling. The Weight Watchers point system easily helps understand this weight loss program. The original Weight Watchers points formula is under strict regulations of the patent law of the United States. The formula is as follows:

p = c/50 + f/12 - min {r, 4}/5

wherein, p stands for points, c stands for calories, f stands for fats, r stands for dietary fiber and min {r, 4} stands for the smaller number between dietary fibers or '4'. In short, the first 4 grams of dietary fibers are included in this formula. This formula helps count the points of various food items that we consume on a regular basis.

Weight Watchers Points Per Day Required to Lose Weight

It may surprise you to know that Weight Watchers points are customized for every individual such that these points differ as per your weight, height, age, gender, and lifestyle. For instance, the average Weight Watchers points per day for women is 2 and for nursing women, it's 12, while the minimum Weight Watchers points per day for men are 8. However, these numbers are then added to the points that are distributed for other factors like age, height, weight, and lifestyle of that individual. Here are the points distribution of the same.

Age		Height		Lifestyle		Weight
In Years	Points	In Cms	Points	Activity	Points	In Pounds	Points
17-26	4	155cm	0	Sedentary	0	150-174	20-25
27-37	3	155cm - 178cm	1	Occasionally Sed.	2	175-199	22-27
38-47	2	Over 178cm	2	Walking	4	200-224	24-29
48-58	1	.	.	Hardworking	6	225-249	26-31
Over 58	0	.	.	.	.	250-274	28-33
.	.	.	.	.	.	275-299	29-34
.	.	.	.	.	.	300-324	30-35
.	.	.	.	.	.	325-349	31-36
.	.	.	.	.	.	Over 350	32-37

A person is required to calculate the average Weight Watchers points per day for himself, according to the above-mentioned factors. The result being that the values will be different for each individual. The sum of all these factors that you come up with, is actually the number of Weight Watchers points that you are allowed to consume per day to lose weight.

Lastly, every weight loss diet has its own negative and positive points hence, the pros and cons of the Weight Watchers program should not be overlooked. According to many, the program is not concerned with the amount of calorie intake as well as exercise, which are the basics of losing weight. As a result, even with a strong positive side, the effectiveness of this diet is questioned by many. The only way to know whether it is helpful or not is to try it out and see the effects for yourself.

Disclaimer: This Buzzle article is for informative purposes only and does not, in any way, intend to replace the advice of an expert.