I’m smiling thinking about how far I’ve come, and I’m so pleased to share examples of what I eat in a day with WeightWatchers because at this point in my journey, I barely have to think about it.
That’s why I’m a WeightWatchers lifer. After 5 years in this community, I’ve gained so much knowledge about how different foods come together in my diet, and what it feels like to feed my body without sacrificing taste. With the help of WeightWatchers, I’ve been able to lose weight, and I’ve never felt undernourished or daunted by this approach.
Take a look at some of my favorite meals that helped me get there:
Starting my day
Protein bar with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips: 5 Points®
I’m not a big breakfast-eater, but I know the importance of starting my day with a little “gas in my tank,” so to speak. As I head out the door for work, I often find myself grabbing a protein bar with that can’t-beat-it flavor profile of peanut butter and chocolate. It tastes like dessert for breakfast, but it’s only 5 Points. And since it’s packaged with a barcode, I can scan it with the WeightWatchers app to get the nutrition facts instantly. So quick & easy!
Fueling with lunch
Air-fried breaded chicken, honey mustard for dipping, and cheese crackers on the side: 14 Points
By midday, I’m ready for a filling, satisfying meal. I started cooking my favorite breaded chicken in the air fryer, and it makes it so crispy without wasting Points on cooking oils. I wouldn’t be caught without some honey mustard for dipping, and a serving of cheese crackers rounds my meal out to a perfect 14 Points. A lunch like this checks all the boxes: it’s simple to prepare, it’s filled with flavors I’ve always loved, and it keeps me full.
As you’re entering the components of your meal into the WeightWatchers app, you’ll find all sorts of measurement options so you can really zero in on the exact amount you’re consuming. Playing with this function has allowed me to gain a better understanding of how much I can eat while still setting myself up for success and achieving my goals.
My healthy dinner
Taco salad: 15 Points
You can’t go wrong with taco night, right? Taco salads are in regular rotation for dinner in my house, mine containing iceberg lettuce, ground turkey, corn, black beans, cheese, crushed tortilla chips for that perfect crunch, and a combo of French & ranch dressing. It’s my favorite dinner, and when I portion it right, it comes out to 15 Points total.
If you’re wondering how that’s possible, it’s thanks to ZeroPoint® foods. These are foods that WeightWatchers knows—after 60 years of research and experience—are nutritious enough for us to eat as much as we want without interfering with our weight loss efforts. Lettuce, corn, and black beans are among the 200+ foods on the ZeroPoint foods list, so I don’t even worry about measuring or tracking them because they don’t make a dent in my Points Budget. It’s a huge time saver and helps keep me on track.
Guilt-free dessert
Mini ice cream cone: 4 Points
I enjoy something sweet after dinner, and I’ve come to learn that even a small dessert can be really satisfying—especially when it doesn’t make me feel too full or sabotage my goals. I always keep a box of mini chocolate-dipped ice cream cones in my freezer. They’re a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth for less than five Points.
The trick to making WeightWatchers work for you
I’ve gained so much from the WeightWatchers program: approachable food education, a bunch of healthy habits, and a better understanding of what my body needs to feel good and satisfied while I lose weight.
This program is the only one I’ve tried that lets me enjoy the foods I love, and doesn’t force me to conform to someone else’s idea of delicious. I encourage you to do what I did and use the app as a learning tool: scan things at the grocery store, explore portions, and get a sense of what adjustments could be made to continue eating your favorite meals while losing weight. If I can do it, so can you!
