Question

Zero point dinner on blue. yum. had a martini  instead of food points. thoughts?  

Answer 1

I guess it depends on how often you do that. but as long as it works for you, go ahead. People who do this just need to be mindful that 0 points doesn’t equal 0 calories so you are still consuming the calories in this food PLUS the alcohol. Just because the foods are “0 points” doesn’t necessarily mean you were in a calorie deficit.  

Comments

The plan is built to allow this kind of thing. If people are planning properly, shedding pounds, feeling well, and their bloodwork and checkups are good, then more power to them. Not everyone is able to do things like this, but thankfully, the plan is built so that everyone can find what works for them. I was losing steadily at one point when I was being faithful to the program and I was eating all kinds of things that I loved.  

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I think the biggest thing with zero point Foods is to be careful of your portions, and not overeat on them. This meal clearly is not example of overeating on any of these Foods. Her portions look perfect.  

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@pedaias I treat myself once or twice a week. always mindful of point allowance . I’m down 12 lbs since 1/1/2020. caution always!  

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All these statements are true. some people just can’t handle this way of eating. Some people would go crazy on 0 point foods and drink and then wonder why they can’t lose because they “stayed in their points”. a lot of people are using that as an excuse and giving up thinking the plan doesn’t work. ☹️

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@pedaias yes, I’ve seen that. The plan is not a free for all. we still need to plan ahead and be sensible about our choices!  

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@palaeontology . Glad you’re doing well! Keep up the good work.  

Answer 2

Looks good to me. A gal has to have priorities!  

Comments

I ate 0 points yesterday so I could use all my points for Chinese for lunch.  

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You can do whatever you want as long as you stay in your points. I don't do it every day, but my aunt wanted Chinese and I was craving peanut chicken so I opted to do this today. Last week I stayed in my points all week, then used half of my weeklies for liquor and a junior whopper. I usually meal plan and prep and space my points out through the day. But once a month, I splurge.  

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@longerich I do the same!  

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@palaeontology me too! Have a cocktail almost every night! Cheers ! lost 18 lbs since September , even with my cocktail at night!  

Answer 3

Martini  

Answer 4

Martini  

Answer 5

You go girl!  

Answer 6

My theory, do what makes you happy and what keeps you on track!  

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THAT is the whole program in one sentence!  

Answer 7

Damn! ’

Answer 8

Way to work the plan, @palaeontology. This is exactly why WW is a lifestyle and not a diet. No negative comments or “buzz kill” doubts from this girl.  cheers!  

Answer 9

Perfect  

Answer 10

I'm curious what is drizzled on the veggies. And the whole plan is about using zeroes and points in a way that makes you happy and keeps you on track and moving forward, as @bonnee noted above.  

Comments

@numskull looks like spray butter possibly

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@numskull I use this also but, since I have no issues with it, I add a squirt or two of liquid Stevia and shake it up. I do the same with other sugar free products, especially sugar free applesauce. A little squirt of the Stevia goes a long way.  

Answer 11

You go girl! Use those points any way you want them!  

Answer 12

What kind of meat/fish is it with sauce on it? Looks fried or breaded

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@breadyn Strauss grilled chicken. I sprinkle with garlic salt, spray of Olive oil spray and sear in cast iron pan. I always pound the breasts to assure even cooking.  

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@palaeontology yum! Thanks. Gonna try it myself. I know they are more points, but I love chicken thighs.  

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@breadyn Strauss they make a sugar free catchup too. it’s good!  

Answer 13

My kind of dinner

Answer 14

My friend loss 60 lbs. doing that while drinking Champagne

Answer 15

What is the sauce on the chicken? Looks delish!  

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@palaeontology thanks!  

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@palaeontology where is this from please ?  

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@ochre89 Walmart grocery, I have seen in Publix as well.  

Answer 16

Hell yea!  

Answer 17

I’ve lost 26. 8 since January and I have a cocktail here or there. I just plan accordingly

Answer 18

Skinny girl bare naked vodka is awesome! 1-1/2 oz 1 pt

Comments

@freeman47 is it? I’ve been wanting to try it!  

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@palaeontology it’s great 3 oz is 2 pats. I use all her dressings for salad or tuna or chicken salad. 2 tblsp 0 points

Answer 19

Looks delicious! But I will have a beer

Answer 20

I usually have a beer instead of food points I LOVE my zero point dinners!  

Answer 21

Whatever your insides can handle.  

Answer 22

You go girl. I like to do the same sometimes

Answer 23

I do the same thing. I eat so I can have a drink.  

Answer 24

A good balanced dinner!  

Answer 25

Not a sugar substitute fan - but - that bbq sauce is good!  

Answer 26

Me too lol

Answer 27

Looks amazing to me! Your portions look perfect, and as for using points for drinks, you have to do what makes YOU happy . if you're staying in your points and not going over your extras, you're going to lose!  

Answer 28

I really like Hughes sugar free bbq sauce. You would never know it was sugar free

Answer 29

You splurge those points where you want to splurge those points. drink or food! Thanks for the dinner tip!  

Answer 30

We like that BBQ sauce!  

Answer 31

Who sells the BBQ sauce?  

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@waiver Walmart does

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@waiver pretty sure they also carry a sugarless hickory flavor in that brand too

Answer 32

There ya go

Answer 33

That bbq sauce is awesome! My dinners look like that too.  

Answer 34

LOVE all of G. Hughes’s products, particularly the BBQ sauces and the ketchup! ❤️

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I’ve found the Hughes’s products at Jewel Food Stores, Woodman’s, and Walmart. You can also fund them online!  

Answer 35

I tried that bbq sauce and it's amazing!  

Answer 36

I think it looks absolutely amazing! Enjoy

Answer 37

I love that BBQ sauce! So good!  

Answer 38

Anyone in Halifax know where to buy this sugar fee BBQ sauce?  

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@gustin Power you might check their website. I believe there is a store locator.  

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@palaeontology ok thank you

Answer 39

Good choice.  

Answer 40

Where do you get zero point mac n cheese?  

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@papuan that’s corn

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@papuan it’s corn  

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@papuan yes, corn. I wish there was a zero point Mac’n Cheese!  

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@palaeontology me too. i was hopeful.  

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@viceroy10 of course. i was dreaming!  

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@papuan it would be amazing if such a thing existed lol

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@pedaias mskes sense

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@viceroy10 agreed. good luck on your journey.  

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@papuan you’re not the only one who saw Mac n cheese at first! Lol.  

Answer 41

This is supposed to be a "change in lifestyle", not a diet. If it means I have to give up a glass of wine or two here and there, that is not a "change of lifestyle" I am interested in! Absolutely plan for what you find pleasure in be it alcohol or a cookie once in awhile! It just won't work if you do not do that.  

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@misanthrope91 agree!  

Answer 42

What did you put on the broccoli? Looks yummy

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@dilute sprayed with “Olivio” spray butter

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@palaeontology nice! Thank you!  

Answer 43

I think that's corn. Not mac and cheese.  

Answer 44

Lol yup it’s corn but still corn is quite high GI

Answer 45

I often save points for a glass of bourbon. They are your points, use them in any way that makes you happy!  

Answer 46

I love his ketchup but didn't realize he made a bbq sauce also.  

Answer 47

Real talk: maybe because I’m old school ww. Lost my weight before chicken and corn were “zero points”. That’s a balanced and lovely meal. I’m really really bothered by WW’s decision to call it zero points. Because it’s calorically dense and leaves me questioning how one would be able to lose weight if eating zero point meals and instead using points to drink empty calories. The overall calorie intake would be too high for weight loss. ‍♀️

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@chemotaxis I think part of it is that the whole point system has changed. You get less points overall and items that don’t pack any real nutritional value but are filled with fat and sugar are assigned higher point values.  

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@viceroy10 yeah that’s my understanding but honestly with chicken and corn, not to mention eggs “zero point” foods overeating nutritious calories is very easy