WWP Calculators
Note: These are just a beta versions, I haven’t tested them on many browsers. If you have a problem using it please let me know.
I used WW public information to create theseCalculators. Weight Watchers owns the formula and points system. This is just a tool that I use (because I always lose my slider!) based on materials Weight Watchers has published. I am not claiming ownership of points or charging people for using this tool. I am not responsible if it does not work or if you do not lose weight. I was more successful going to Weight Watcher Meetings and I recommend you attend to aid your weight loss efforts.
The points may be slightly different then found on your material considering the decimal places.
On July 16th, 2008 at 4:01 am Deep Breath « Becoming Brianne said:
[...] Watchers. I’ve borrowed the paper materials from a friend and the web is an insanely useful tool for diets. I chose WW because they have a program for nursing [...]
On September 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pm Dione said:
Hey Roni, do you know if there is a calculator that could be downloaded to a handheld device/ pda?
On September 14th, 2008 at 5:17 pm roni said:
Dione – I don’t but you aren’t the first person to ask. If I have time I’ll research a bit and see if I can come up with the something.
On September 16th, 2008 at 12:18 am Meredith said:
A lot of people have asked about various points calculator applications. I’ve found this one http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Points_Calculator/1091977865/1 to be quite useful. Its discrete enough that I feel comfortable using it up on the screen at work. Maybe it could be downloaded to a PDA. The only downside it is won’t take decimals like Roni’s calculator, but its close enough for most situations. PS Roni, thanks for all your stories, I’ve been reading for about a year now and it makes me feel like I’m doing this with a friend. :)
On October 3rd, 2008 at 9:40 am Louis said:
Dione- I use a Palm PDA program that not only counts points, but is a journal as well. It is a fabulous program that only works with Palm OS though. If anyone wants a copy of it let me know. It was kind of banned by WW in 2004, even though the programer was giving out for free. It is so much better than the WW On-the-Go version. To bad WW didn’t hire the guy to write stuff for WW. He truly has a talent for a good program. It is called WWCalc.
On October 13th, 2008 at 5:43 am A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Weight Watchers « brown eyed basics said:
[...] How many points should I eat in a day? Here is a link to a calculator that helps you determine how many points you will need in a day: http://ronisweigh.com/ronis-resources/wwp-calculators [...]
On October 13th, 2008 at 9:03 am Regina said:
In regards to the post on September 14th from Dione:
Currently there is nothing out there right now. However, I do know that there is something in the works. The company is called Briobody and they are at http://www.briobody.com. Its almost like face book for nutrition and excersise. They should be launching by the end of October.
On December 3rd, 2008 at 5:23 pm Lien said:
what is the formule for ww food points? x g of total weight (add, substract, multiply, etc) x g of fat (add, substract, multiply, etc) x g of fiber = X. this is the one I am looking for. I wouldn’t mind doing it in my head.
thanks
On December 3rd, 2008 at 7:34 pm Meredith said:
http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/articles/weight_watchers_points/ Shows the formula.
Basically:
Points = (calories/50) + (fat/12) – (fiber/5), where fiber is limited to 4.
Not great to do your head, but you can certainly write a program into your calculator/PDA/food log spreadsheet. (Yes, I’m an engineer.)
On December 4th, 2008 at 4:35 pm janey said:
Hi Roni,
Just a quick question – I live in the UK and have recently started following the Weightwatchers Plan. The UK site has a WW Points Target Calculator but it is giving me different figures to your one here. It is telling me to aim for 2 points lower than yours (female, 39yrs, 163 lbs, 5′8″, sitting down most of the day). Weight watcher site says 19 points, your calculator says 21. I just wondered if you knew why this was, I thought the points system was universal?
Thanks for your help, Janey. x
On December 4th, 2008 at 4:55 pm Meredith said:
I have heard that they are not universal. Things are always bigger in the US….
On December 7th, 2008 at 12:53 am roni said:
Janey, From what I know they are not universal. Weight Watchers has slightly different programs in different countries. I’m not quit sure why.
In the US they are launching a new prgram this week, maybe the will match up after that??
I’ll be posting about it mid week.
We’ll see! :)
On December 14th, 2008 at 12:15 pm Gwen said:
I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes and I was told by a friend with diabetes that her doctor recommended Weight Watchers. I am also on a 2000 miligram of sodium diet to boot. Any comments or suggestions on this would be helpful
On January 18th, 2009 at 10:26 pm biggiemidge said:
There is an app for the iphone that calculates WWP. It’s available on the itunes store. Search “points.”
Also, to Gwen: My suggestion: get yourself officially on WW, go to the meetings and do the online tools. It’s the only approach that’s ever worked, long term, for me and for anyone I know who’s succeeded in the long run. And it’s ideal for people with Type 2 diabetes. Opt for the filling foods and away from any simple carbs.
On February 4th, 2009 at 2:36 pm Terre said:
Louis – I have been looking for a non internet points diary for WW. I think you are referring to the one that everyone says will work on my PALM OS.
Would you send me a copy?
I haven’t blogged or responded to conversations on a website – OOOHH I hope this works.
On April 16th, 2009 at 12:28 pm Stephanie said:
Anyone willing/able to share the nformula/ algorithm for daily target points? Thanks
On April 16th, 2009 at 2:10 pm roni said:
Stephanie – It’s on wikipedia… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weight_Watchers
On April 16th, 2009 at 2:15 pm Stephanie said:
I see thee forumlas for how many points are in a food or recipe. What I am looking for is the determination of the total daily point target, what you are calling Daily WWP Target calculator. It is based on gender, current weight, age…
Am I being stoopid and not seeing it in wick?
Thanks
S
On April 16th, 2009 at 2:19 pm roni said:
You mean this? http://www.peertrainer.com/LoungeCommunityThread.aspx?ForumID=1&ThreadID=47011
On April 16th, 2009 at 2:29 pm Stephanie said:
Yes. Right on. THANKS!
On January 14th, 2010 at 12:50 pm Post #1 « YSP Gets Healthy said:
[...] to Roni for offering so many great tools to help me through this process. I also use her page for points calculators, exciting and unique recipes that are still good for you, and great motivational posts. I track my [...]
On February 7th, 2010 at 3:43 pm Kay said:
Hi Roni, Please send me the WWcalc for palm pda. I had it on my palm but lost it because my palm was uncharged for a while and it was not saved on my computer. Please help.
On February 7th, 2010 at 8:35 pm roni said:
Kay – I’m not sure what you’re talking about. PDA??