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Do you all eat as many zero point foods as you want? I’ve heard mixed things on this so I thought I’d ask on here! My one friend has lost 30lbs (over the course of a year) eating all the zero foods she wants.  

Answer 1

Help., ., , , I confess I been trying to lose 25lb for two year only down 15 I’m on blood pressure meds pill n they cause weight any advice tna

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I have the same problem with meds and also the same, 25 lbs for the same time frame. only about 10 left til i get there. I am frustrated but still hanging in there. I am on thyroid meds and that is another problem for me. When my thyroid is off I can't lose and other times I do. I am not giving up. I am trying to mix up my eating. Good luck. Wille.  

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@gambrell5 thanks reva I’m not giving up just get frustrated some time #dontstoptrying.  

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@vega25 I also get frustrated. But i also think it is partly my fault. I haven't given up all my carbs as I need them. But they say don't give anything up but use in moderation. I am trying.  

Answer 2

No, generally sensible portions

Answer 3

They still have calories, within moderation

Answer 4

Within moderation yes. I tend to bulk meals with 0 point veggies, and if I'm low or out of points but still feeling hungry I'll go for something like some chicken breast, an apple, and a hard boiled egg for a snack, but having like 20oz of chicken breast, and 10 eggs, and 5 apples a day probably won't get the results you're looking for.  

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That being said, the 0 point foods (with the exception of sugar free processed stuff) , are usually more filling and nutritious so most people won't over do it, because they will feel full.  

Answer 5

Serving size is zero. not a pound of it

Answer 6

I use them but eat my points too. If I know I'm going out for dinner or to a party etc. I use 0 point foods for other meals to save my daily and some weekly points.  

Answer 7

You need to be sensible about i as they all have calories. I know if I eat to many 0 point foods my weight loss stalls. Eating 6 ears of corn and a dozen eggs a day isn’t going to do much for weight loss. (Not that I was that extreme).  

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Not to mention how bad your stomach will probably feel from all that corn and eggs  

Answer 8

I mix it up. Remember the portions on some things too.  

Answer 9

I feel like that is personal preference. I eat all the zero points I want but I also listen to my body when I'm full. I'm losing around 2. 5 pounds a week. Down 20 in 8 weeks so far.  

Answer 10

No, zero point foods are not free, they contain calories, carbs, sugars, etc. moderation in everything. If someone lost X number of pounds in a year eating all the zero points foods they wanted imagine the success if they ate them in correct portion sizes?  

Answer 11

No & that’s why I went back to green.  

Answer 12

They’re only zero points when eaten according to a serving size.  

Answer 13

Your app will tell you. and if eating zero points fills you up and stops cravings. each of us are different w different metabolism s

Answer 14

I eat all the zero point foods I want, but I'm not a big over-eater. I eat till i'm full and then stop.  

Answer 15

I do and it works for me!  

Answer 16

No one came to WW because they ate too many zero points foods.  

Answer 17

I do eat a lot of zero point foods but I also track them. They have calories.  

Answer 18

Be mindful of portion sizes. eat more fish and poultry, less beef and pork. Vary the zero point foods you eat so you don’t get bored!  

Answer 19

It’s all the same. You need to burn off more calories than you eat in a day to loose weight.  

Answer 20

Radishes, cantaloupe, eggs, steamed veggies, air fryer meals, repeat.  

Answer 21

I had a burger with lettuce instead of breads 0 pt veggies think 8 Pt’s for burger

Answer 22

Is t purple more like Atkins? All that protein?  

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Not evan close to adkins or any other fad diet

Answer 23

Everyone is different. I can not eat a lot fruit which is zero. My body thinks it is candy. There is a lot of sugar. Veggies yes. Protein moderation. Do what works for you.  

Answer 24

I dont measure zero point foods, I've lost 8 lbs so far this month, probably could have been more, but it's less work for me

Answer 25

Zero point foods are zero for one serving. Not, As an all you can eat buffet! Sad one person posted, not here, they ate six bananas a day, and didn’t wonder, if it would be the reason they were slow to lose weight, because they had only eaten zero point foods. Still has calories!  

Answer 26

Someone who has more weight to lose can probably get away with eating more zero point foods than someone who has less to lose can. Zero point foods still have calories. I’m at the point in my weight loss journey where I have to cut back on fruits. When I started WW, I could eat 3-4 servings of fruit a day and still lose weight, but now that I’m down to 150, I’ve found that I needed to cut it down to 2 servings a day. One thing I will binge on cause it’s low in calories and are a thermogenic food are berries. Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries.  

Answer 27

Zero point foods have calories Need to be clear consumed in moderation! Certain fruits are high in sugar like grapes for instance

Answer 28

The zero point foods are like anything else. Moderation. I have lost 24 lbs and it has been very easy.  

Answer 29

I had a bunch of air popped popcorn the other day. I entered it in. All 5 or 6 cups. No points. No change w the amount but still tracked it.  

Answer 30

I am pretty sure none of us need to lose weight because we ate too many fruits and veggies. someone said this to me a long time ago and that changed my way of thinking. I know it can probably be done? But I am not over here eating 10 servings of broccoli, you know?  

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@bandsman That’s what I thought when someone said it to me! LOL it’s those 3 servings potato chips and donuts.  

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@bandsman Me, too! Lol

Answer 31

No I eat enough to feel satisfied or if I’m really hungry .  

Answer 32

I eat zero points all day, then for dinner I eat my points! I’ve lost almost 30 pounds!  

Answer 33

You can't eat all you want of anything. Zero point foods have calories. Practice portion control. 2 fruits a day and 3 servings of vegetables is recommended. I sometimes have more veggies, but don't over do fruit. Same with chicken and fish. You can't eat 2 or 3 chicken breasts or more than a serving of shrimp.  

Answer 34

I tract everything even 0 - it shows the calories- Im just aware how much I’m eating without being hungry

Answer 35

0 point food still has calories, portion control

Answer 36

No. Everything in moderation

Answer 37

At a WW meeting last week she spoke of over eating free points. And she said no one who eats only free points ever ends up being a WW member. It’s all the other foods that get us there.  

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@cluster29  

Answer 38

It's all about portion control!  

Answer 39

Vegetables are okay but wouldn’t overdo it on the fruits because of the calories.  

Answer 40

I love purple. i still weigh and measure, because zero point foods are zero for a serving, if you keep eating it will eventually add up, so be careful. veggies is different so i don't not weight or measure them

Answer 41

0 point foods have calories, best not over eat those ,  

Answer 42

I started out eating all the zero points food I wanted until I was satisfied. After a few weeks I found I was only eating half or less of what I did at first ( ex: the first week 3 eggs, then 2 or one was enough)

Answer 43

Have to to watch sugar

Answer 44

0 point foods are utilized by the body. I eat as much as I want, and I still track them.  

Answer 45

0 point foods are not all you can eat you have to portion control them

Answer 46

We just talked about this today. Both above replies are correct. Your friend could have lost more weight in 6 months. I have lost almost 17 pounds in two months. You have to use your points to lose and track your food. I am doing better on the tracking because I find that I lose more. Also, find if I do not use my points I do not lose as much.  

Answer 47

Some people can eat as much zero foods as they want and lose. Many of us can't. I take a serving and see how i feel. If your friend is happy with what she is doing and losing, then more power to her. We all have to find what works for us.  

Answer 48

I eat all the zero foods I like but frankly I don’t like to eat a lot of zero foods. One serving, maybe two is enough for me. I don’t like fruits and vegetables very much. Probably why I’ve had trouble with my weight. Except for eggs. When I use all my points I make a cheese omelet for supper with four eggs. I realized I should not be doing this too many times a week. I kind of have high cholesterol. I do but my good cholesterol is amazingly high so my doc says I’m ok. Anyway, that’s my story. I’ve been lifetime under goal for two years.  

Answer 49

Remember even zero point foods have calories

Answer 50

Just switched from green to blue. I'm still keeping my portions smaller like I would have for green. NSV is automatically choosing a healthy portion size!