Question

All of my friends are blue and I’m purple. They get way more points. I’m so confused by all of this. I NEED to get some weight off for health reasons. Like 50 pounds. I’m just not following this well. I guess I just didn’t realize how much food I was putting in my mouth. So now that I have, I’m stressing. Where do I go from here?!? It’s hard to eat right when I’m on the road. Smh. I’m just FRUSTRATED with myself. Seems like there’s got to be a way to get myself more organized and figure out this process! ‍♀️ Would love some kind words of knowledge!  

Answer 1

If the purple plan doesn't seem right for you, maybe try the blue or green plan. The blue pan will give you 23 (or more) points and you have a lot of zero foods to choose from. The green plan gives you 30 (minimum) but you have less zero foods. Either might work better for you. Planning will be key. If you are on the road a lot, get a big cooler and ice packs. You can put lot's of snacks and foods in it. Write out a list of fast foods places and meals with points from each place. Most places have something you can eat. Once you get organized and start doing it, it will get easier. Good luck!  

Answer 2

Hey friend. I am on blue. I love it! You can definitely do it! You can change anytime you want.  

Answer 3

Love blue! Meal prep and tracking!  

Answer 4

I’m on purple. I liked it because baked potatoes (plain) are 0, so is plain oatmeal that you can dress up with seeetener, Sugar free syrup, fruit, etc. so easy when eating out. get non fried fish with a salad and baked potato. If your hotel has a microwave you can make oatmeal in it or with the hot water from the coffee pot. You can also poach an egg in a coffee mug.  

Answer 5

I love purple. You get less points because you get more 0pt food usually I don't use my points because what I eat are 0

Answer 6

I am on the blue plan and so far so good I started January 6 I was sick for three weeks and I cannot exercise due to bad back and bad knees and I lost 6 pounds to date! I get a daily of 30 points and some times I use them all I go somewhere between 20 and 30 but I never have gone over and I have never used any of the rollover points! I do not feel deprived at all I eat a lot of veggies and I find that a lot of the foods that I’m eating or free and I eat a lot of fish and chicken and I drink loads of water, herbal tea, no coffee, and no alcohol! I use my barcode on my WW app when I go grocery shopping and I find that very very helpful and I also track my food on the app. I will try to track today what I plan on eating tomorrow and this way I feel obligated to eat that because I’ve already prepared the ingredients to make my food. There are a lot of snacks out there you can put in baggies that are WW foods that you can buy or just from the grocery store store just use your barcode tracker and put your snacks in little baggies and take with you when you get into Cravings! You can do this! You got it and do not give up! 

Answer 7

I was purple and switched to blue and cut a lot of my carbs then I started losing My daily is 23

Answer 8

You can always change your plan to a different one with more daily points and less 0 point foods to help lose weight. I am on the Green plan. It is the one to be on if you need to lose 50 lbs in my opinion. I have lost 9. 2 the first 3 weeks. Give it a try. Good luck  

Answer 9

I was on purple and I switched to blue and I like it so much better. You can definitely do this.  

Answer 10

I’m on blue and have lost 33 lbs. I love this because there are so many free foods! I eat both breakfast and lunch at work so I can plan. Then I have dinner at home with my husband. The plan works! You can do this!  

Answer 11

Love purple

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@synthesize190 I, too, like purple. fill up on those zero point foods. Any of the plans work if you follow them.  

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@krishnakrishnah1095 true. I changed from blue as felt I needed a change as had become complacent and started putting on. Just what I needed. 8 lbs off in 3 weeks

Answer 12

Poor thing, I stressed just reading your post. Go talk to leader at meeting in person. Isn't that, what they're there for?  

Answer 13

Switch to blue, then you will be on the same plan as your friends. It is so much easier when you have someone to do this with.  

Answer 14

Love purple, more free food.  

Answer 15

I switched from Purple to Green and it helped a lot! Especially if you are not able to make your own meals (ie on the road) the extra points daily make a big difference

Answer 16

I get 23 points on blue.  

Answer 17

Maybe being new you should try green and be accountable for everything that goes in your mouth except for your fruits and veggies. I weigh everything and track everything. I have 30 points a day and some days I use them all and some days I don’t. You got this

Answer 18

I get 23 pts on the blue plan and when I feel like going back to eating even half the foods i use to before ww I don't have enough points. It is crazy how many points we can consume even not thinking we are eating terrible. Just remember 1 day at a time. You are learning to eat a new way. It will take time. You'll get there. I have lost 25 pounds since October. Some days are harder than others. I have a long way to go but I will not give up. Stick with it. You are worth it ♡

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@confirm It always amazes me when I look at the restaurant points for things that I loved. Had no idea they were so loaded with calories. Even when it was something you thought you were being good you worked

Answer 19

I like green. Only fruits and vegetables are zero points everything else you have to Count

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@isoelectronic I love green. I think it works best for me. Plus I noticed how much I used to eat compared to how much I eat now

Answer 20

I have tried all 3 and none of them are working for me.  

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@krishnakrishnah1095 L. Knott I’m sorry. I’ve lost some. but I’m just frustrated by the plan I’ve been on. I don’t think it’s the right choice for me. I’m trying a new one. Hoping it will make a difference. Good luck to you in your journey.  

Answer 21

I have gone back to the freestyle and have lost 20 lbs. you need to find what works for you. it is a struggle sometimes but it’s worth it. just be patient and find your plan

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@confirm Rhoden Casey what is freestyle?  

Answer 22

If you stay on purple chose meals more from zero point foods and use points for extras that will keep you motivated

Answer 23

I was out on purple but switched to blue. I'm slowly loosing.  

Answer 24

Guess he was looking for sympathy. Uh not getting any here.  

Answer 25

Honestly I stopped the carbs and dairy to kick me off

Answer 26

I started with purple and it was too much freedom and I gained . So now I am green where I was most successful and lost 110 lbs. I am home and slowly losing the weight I gained on blue and purple. You will find your way just give the program a chance,  

Answer 27

You can change plans. Talk to your meeting person.  

Answer 28

How many points on purple do you get?  

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I am on purple & it says 20 points

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@japonica it depends on your weight. The points go down as your weight goes down.  

Answer 29

You are worth it keep going

Answer 30

Thought I was blue when doing it on my own, turns out after filling questions on app, I’m purple. I’m down about 12 lbs in 6 weeks. 16 points a day is plenty.  

Answer 31

I'm with ya! Keep going!  

Answer 32

@greenwich i do blue and also go to the gym 4 days week and I’ve done great with that plan

Answer 33

The hardest part for me is sugar. When I crave it, I turn to fruit. Zero points, except banana. I eat a TON of the little clementines every week. I also eat cereals with less than 10g of sugar with fat free milk. If you can figure out what foods you go overboard on, find a substitute.  

Answer 34

Sounds like you are on a good learning path. some days I just have to remind myself that I am eating more mindfully and better than I was in the past. Sounds like you are on the right path!  

Answer 35

You can do it! Always remember your REAL why and hold it close to your heart and let it be your source of strength and dedication. If you are struggling with the plans and trying to get your portions in control I would suggest trying green. For me zero points = free in my twisted brain. Zero does not equal free. Green works for me. Green is the same as the old points plus. I lost over 100# on the old plan so I stick with what I know works.  

Answer 36

The different plans have different daily points because of the difference of the zero point foods. Whole grains are zero points on purple. On green and blue they have points. If you eat more foods with points than zero point foods, then you might want to relook at which plan is right for you. When on the road, look to Subway. You can have a very low point salad or sandwich. Look at the flat breads instead of sub bread.  

Answer 37

In the olden days, we were told to divide the food in half as soon as it is served and only eat half when eating out. You can still use some judgement about what you order.  

Answer 38

You’re beautiful just the way you are!  

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@phraseology8246 Thanks girl. I didn’t know you were a part of this group. Great to see you on here. I just needed some words of advice!  

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I try a little bit of everything. I like some of the recipes on here. Although I don’t like to cook .  

Answer 39

My friend has lost 120# She was stalled at 100 & switched to purple. she says she is empowered by this plan. so much less stress. I am green because I don’t like the freedom of ‘zero point foods’ All plans work. choose what works best for you

Answer 40

Thanks y’all. I’m only on the app, so maybe I just need to first figure out the different plans and see which goes best with my lifestyle. Then, I need to meal prep. I think this is def an issue. So I just went to the grocery store and will spend my day getting ready for the week. I will let you know next week how it went. Thanks for all the encouragement and words of wisdom. You ladies are amazing! Feeling blessed to be a part of this group.  

Answer 41

I am on purple as well and it is taking me a whole week. To get it down pat. Just think of all the zero points you have to work with!  

Answer 42

I’ve been on blue for almost 2years and have lost 62 lbs. slow but sure. I’m never hungry and I did most of that with little exercise. I am exercising now 3 times a week at Planet Fitness because I have 20 more lbs to lose. Health reason was my purpose too. Now my blood pressure is way down and I have more energy than I’ve had in a long time. I will be 77 soon.  

Answer 43

Because you travel you should probably switch to blue or green. Less zero foods but more points for eating out. Really just means you have to track more At my meeting the other day the leader pointed out that when you look up a zero point food on the app, the suggested serving size is listed. She said you should start with that portion size. If still hungry you can have more. Just trying to help us be in control from overeating Best wishes!  

Answer 44

You can switch to blue any time you want if you want to be on the same plan they are on. Points are based on weight, age, height, etc. so the amount of points you get might be lower because of many factors. It IS an eye opener (or it was for me) to see how much I was eating before WW and how much I was supposed to be eating so that is a good thing that you have realized that. So, what to do now. For me, my first step was to get a whole lot of the high pt foods out of my house, because if it is there, I will eat it. That is harder to do if you have family who are eating at your house, too. The next thing is to stock up on foods that are healthier that you can eat and sty under points. Stock your pantry with things like chicken breast, canned beans and corn, fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen vegetables, seasonings like taco seasoning mix, cinnamon, etc, low pt wraps like Ole or Flatout Flatbread, sliced turkey breast. You don't have to buy this all at once, you just have to get ready for the week ahead (or whenever yoou will go shopping again). THen try to plan what you will eat aat least for the next few days. Can you cook a pot of taco soup to have on hand? Can you make a wrap with turkey and a baggie of baby carrots to take to work with you? Can you come home and cook a chicken breast and make a salad? Try to avoid eating fast foods or figure out what is better to eat at places you have to eat out at. don't give up. start small changes first and don't expect yourself to know everythign or to be perfect at your eating or points at first. It takkes time to adjust, time to learn the recipes, time to study and research and figure out youur points. Don[t give up

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@custodian Wooley amazing advice and something all new members need to hear!  

Answer 45

I lost over 50 lbs on blue and my A1C has been at 5. 4 since I lost that weight. Off Trulicity and only one Metformin a day. You can make it happen. Good luck!  

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@recessive I started gaining as soon as I stopped taking Trulicity. Are you not having that problem at all?  

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No, not yet. Has been 6+ months since I went off. Annual this week. Interested in seeing what my do has to say. She took me off last June.  

Answer 46

If you have a problem with portion control green is the best plan. you have less free foods but more points so you have to track everything you eat

Answer 47

Y’all are the BEST! I’ve read every comment. I decided after some research to change to blue. I’m on the go all the time, as I know we all are, and I think it will suit me better. I bought salad items, chicken broth for soup, yogurt with fruit, made a fresh pot of veggie soup, bought some fresh cut low fat deli meat, got some skinny girl salad dressing and even some light Olive Garden Italian dressing. I will measure and prep for the week. I need to drink more water, so I found a thermos that will hold a lot and I’m filling it up in the morning. I can do this! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE! I’ve taken notes!  I’ll monitor and adjust along the way! ❤️

Answer 48

I am on the green plan; it has fewer zero point foods but I love the way it keeps me honest. I do best when I plan the day in the morning, then TRACK what I eat. I have just started however, at 214 a week ago, this morning 209. This is my first weekend, so hoping I do well at my Tuesday weigh in.  

Answer 49

If you are on the road a lot and eat out you might consider the green plan.  

Answer 50

I’m vegetarian and eat out a lot. what plan do you think would be most beneficial? I prep all my lunches and cook quite a bit. Beans and potatoes are usually a staple.  

Answer 51

Try green! Much stricter and more points.