+20 votes
by (440 points)
So the big question - which plan? I have pcos, insulin resistance, and need something that is workable with daily life - need to be able to have a piece of cake for my birthday once a year or a special occasion, etc. and not ruin my entire week. I'm a notorious night time eater so could see myself overdoing zero point items possibly at night? so maybe i need something more restrictive on the zero point foods - but that still allows cake a few times a year - which plan would that be?  
So the big question - which plan?

17 Answers

+20 votes
by (12.7k points)
 
Best answer
Honestly you can make any of the plans work for you. You’ll have 21-42 weekly points to use on that birthday cake. You can also rollover points each day to build up for cake.  
by (12.7k points)
Given that the zero foods on purple are a lot of carbs I’d stick with blue or green
by (4.9k points)
@vitrine green works best for me, it makes me more accountable for everything I eat. I stay very satisfied with all the food I get to eat and am losing weight.  
by (12.7k points)
I love the concept of purple and did simply filling in the olden days. but green works beat for me as well
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by (28.2k points)
I’ve tried them all multiple times but keep going back to blue. I find it’s the most middle ground. I have enough points to do two slices of pizza and then do low/no point meal the rest of the day to make up for it. Or if something goes unplanned I can lean on a zero point dinner that’s still delicious and get back on track without saying well I screwed up this day
+17 votes
by (29.2k points)
Purple - very carb friendly, but the lowest in daily points due to 300 zero point foods. In any color, zero points are not zero calories and portion control is key. Air-popped popcorn is zero and can be you friend. None are actually “cake-friendly” per se, but that’s what your weeklies and activity points are for.  
+17 votes
by (25.5k points)
Green most points least free
+18 votes
by (4.4k points)
With this program u can have cake whenever u want. It needs to be consumed mindfully with portion control and accountability. I had a piece of ice cream cake for my daughters birthday 1/12 of an 8” cake was 20 points. Ate the cake. Moved on. Still lost 4lbs that week. If I deny myself of food items I always give up. We camped thus weekend and I had steak with baked potatoes, burgers, pizza and beer. I alter the menu to keep myself within points and when I had a bigger tonight I made 3oz patty on a ww multigrain thin and had it with veggies and homemade dip. Skipped my walks all weekend but raked, shovelled and today played golf. Just make the program fit u and ur goals. U joined cuz u wanted to see change and I’m positive I can do it!  
+2 votes
by (580 points)
Did you take the quiz ? It helps
+19 votes
by (15.9k points)
You need to join the program for guidance
by (440 points)
@felton I am going to join. Was just trying to figure out which one
by (15.9k points)
@psych1 they have you take a questioner and will have you try it. I was pre -diabetic. Focus on what you need to do for you. I found most cake was not as good as I thought. Being healthy tastes better. Good luck you got it. Get started
+16 votes
by (2k points)
There are sugar free cakes that you can make, Using diet soda. Then make a frosting with sugar free pudding and Cool whip. Not so bad
+16 votes
by (13.1k points)
Sounds like  is a good fit for you. Keeps you accountable.  
+16 votes
by (10.1k points)
I go green cause it keeps my carbs in check! Although lots of free point foods in purple you still need to be wary of portion control x
+19 votes
by (3.7k points)
I was a horrible in the middle of the night eater. I tell myself I cannot go down that path and only eat a banana if I am desperately hungry. I can usually talk myself out of it. I had crackers only a couple times in 6 mo. A mindset to not cave.  
+20 votes
by (2.4k points)
I have PCOS also with insulin resistance. Green plan or blue plan are the two that I’ve had the most success with.  
+18 votes
by (8.6k points)
I'm on Blue I find out if I fill up on a lot of zero point foods throughout the day it helps the nighttime munchies
+18 votes
by (15.8k points)
Green works for me because: 1) I’m diabetic 2) I’m a carbaholic 3) I need limits - the less “free” foods I have the less likely I will OVER indulge them 4) I find it easier to plan ahead with more points to work with. Which plan works for who depends on their individual personality traits.  
+20 votes
by (520 points)
I have PCOS and have had most success on blue. When purple plan was introduced i switched to it, I only lost 5lbs and then just got stuck at the same weight for 2 months. I switched back to blue and the scale started moving again. I don't think I'd want to do green because things like eggs and chicken breasts are points and having them 0 encourages me to build meals around those more!  
+18 votes
by (1.8k points)
Take the quiz when you join it will help you decide.  
+16 votes
by (47.5k points)
Don’t eat after 7 PM
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