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[@ericabd6354]

I don’t track my coffee and cream.. i consider it medicine 😂😂

[@calisongbird]

Preach, guuuurrlll!!! 😄🙌🏼

[@Jaxxie1981]

I actually left the WW forums after a Lifetimer got belligerent with me over cooked vs. raw oats on Simply Filling. I couldn't understand why 1/2c of cooked oats were 0 points, but 1/2c of overnight oats were 4 (not counting add ins like fruit and almond milk). She got so ugly about the subject that it made me think some people take this stuff way too extreme. If it works for you, it works for you ;)

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Seriously? Wow some people just need to chill out.

[@sandradummer4726]

Jenn Gardner I hear you on this one. Some people think they know it all about anything.

[@mariescott9625]

I guess I need to read the zero point foods list a little closer. (About a month ago I noticed dates were on it, just like old school “Core” program.) . I did not realize that cooked oatmeal was zero. I love oatmeal and I just didn’t want to give up 4 points for it. Maybe I will re-think it.

[@alohalivin556]

So confused here - I just restarted WW and the first time on freestyle 😐 ok, so 1/2 cup of any style of oatmeal makes 1 cup cooked (the difference the various types of oatmeal has to do with how refined they are, how close one is to the original form of the oat - faster cooking types are more processed)?? I have oatmeal every morning with fruit and in the past program it was five points and in this program is coming up is for. So I guess I need to look harder at that list - of course I have 1 cup of prepared oats a day. My guess is that they are referring steel cut oats when they say “overnight oats” as those require a much longer cooking time and are unrefined/unprocessed. Actually they pretty good (just expensive) 😒. But then why would someone care about your interpretation to the point they were angry? She clearly needed something more productive to do with her time!

[@juliehall2758]

that is the one thing that I have never understood in the forums... or on fbook in the w w groups.... people that act like you are going to hell or prison or something if you commit the crime of not following an official WW rule! If it works for me... then back off~! lol

[@glp1realtalk]

What you’re doing with the RX bars I’m going to start doing. Also just started doing daily harvest cups. One cup that has nothing but vegetables except for a little olive oil and a little yeast is five points. So basically I’m just gonna track the olive oil and the yeast because there’s no way all of those other zero point items come up to five points. So glad I saw this video that’s awesome. I’ve been at rebel since day one.

[@marcelaalvarez1107]

Amen sister!! I completely agree! I eat these dehydrated apple snacks. When I scan them.. three points, but the ingredients are just apples, nothing else! I get your frustration! Love your channel!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Thanks so much!

[@michellejoubert1370]

I never track the oil/butter that I cook my eggs in, or the small amount of cheese I top it with. I also love built bars, normally all 3 points. The peanutbutter one is 4 points, but I still track it as 3.

[@mariemcmahel8618]

I'm a WW Rebel myself! I don't buy the 99% FF ground chicken/turkey. Like you say, I'm not telling people to do it BUT I brown my ground turkey that I think is 90 or 93% lean and drain then rinse with hot water and call it ZERO on Freestyle. It's working for me!

[@mariemcmahel8618]

What's your favorite Synergy flavor?? I might have to give that a try.....

[@DivaandtheDivine]

My favorite one is actually the Trilogy flavor, but I'm also a fan of the strawberry and watermelon flavors.

[@bossymom52]

I do the same thing with ground turkey.

[@dewidavies7995]

I do the same for juceing and smoothes thanks for the cambucha tip. My parkrun makes up for this. 39:42=5km =3.1miles. I am 51 and in the 50 /54age group. Fastest run this year. I paced joged 40 minutes. =8,16,24, 32, 40. =5km.

[@pamelamarinus5696]

Thank you so much! I just started WW and it is finally making sense!

[@nearlyorganicnoshing2798]

Freeze dried or dehydrated fruits and veggies. Coconut or olive oil, when I sauté.

[@amandarogowski6178]

I like the leather jacket to kinda drive home the rebel feel of the video 😂😂💕

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I’m glad you caught that! That was 100% my intention :-)

[@Diabetic_Susan]

I’m an insulin dependent diabetic, and every time I lose about 4-5 pounds, I need an adjustment to my insulin. But, there’s this little in between time where my blood sugar just starts to drop all the time (and then I know to change it). According to WW, I’m supposed to track ~4 points for literally any source of sugar in a high enough quantity to raise it. BUT, if you are LOW in blood sugar, your body will suck that up and metabolize it immediately. So, anything I use for the specific purpose of raising blood sugar, I refuse to count - it’s medically necessary. Now, if I want gummy bears just for having gummy bears, I’ll track them.

[@wendysnow7858]

Same! I don’t count what I use in a low blood sugar emergency. I usually treat with an apple anyway!

[@wendysnow7858]

I count frozen mixed veggies as 0! I did a short stint with Keto and learned there are just a few more carbs in the mixed veggies but not enough, in my opinion to make such a difference.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

👏🏻

[@hipretty]

"and it is accompanied by a bottle of water....thus replenishing the water that was sucked out turning this into a 4 point bar instead of a whole fruit" Brilliant! ❤️

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Thanks!

[@lorigarcia5047]

You are awesome! I was sitting here so hoping that item #4 was RX bars!!! LOL I love them too but I just buy them and stare at them....LOLOLOL.....Thank you. makes total sense!

[@kateregier7713]

Love the RX bar perspective and I think I’m gonna do the same thing for larabars as well!

[@TheSuperfish78]

I agree with you on all these. I love the RX bars. I have never counted seasoning packets either. You have to make this program work for you. I’ve lost over 100 pounds and maintained for over a year. I just found your channel. Going to check out more of your videos. New subbie!!!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Welcome, Rebecca!!

[@mitchybee8258]

I love this! I make my own bars.. fresh pitted dates.. add almonds and cacao nibs. A bit of vanilla extract.. And another nut if I feel like it! I call it my “Goto Dessert”. So yummy and only 2 points. So healthy too. Not processed ❤️

[@makeupichiban1996]

I just started again and I have a few things I will be counting differently from. watching some videos... avocados and chicken thigh, I hate chicken breast and if it makes the difference of eating better than so be it! I don't use my weekly points hardly ever so I figure it all averages out in the end! Thank you for the tips because I just as you want this to be a lifestyle and I can do this if I have little tidbits like this to help me along!!!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Absolutely. You ultimately have to figure out what works for you so you can do this for the long term.

[@sweetsoonergirl2191]

I adjusted my lifetime points on Freestyle from 30 to 35 points daily. I found a lot of my protein snacks (which are a necessity for 12 hour shifts) were not on the zero smartpoints list. I also do not count a serving of blended fruit as smartpoints.

[@juliezoutendam5338]

I don't track ketchup. I'll include it if I'm using a lot of it (like the 1/4-1/2 c I mix into meatloaf), but if I'm dipping a food into ketchup, I don't track. Also, I get really annoyed with the way they delegate activity points. I thoroughly enjoy a great workout, and if I do high intensity cardio for 30 minutes, I earn 7 activity points, but they only give me 5 to eat up in my weeklies; HOWEVER, if I do 30 minutes of "heavy-ish" weight lifting, but my heart rate isn't revved the entire time like it is when I do cardio, I only earn 3 smart points and am given 1 extra smart point in my weeklies. I usually make myself a 3-4 point protein shake to drink after my workout, so if I did heavy lifting, I just don't track the protein shake to make up for the points that WW didn't give me! :)

[@LissaxKristine]

Question of the day for those who DO count points in blended fruit: Why is unsweetened applesauce 0 points?

[@laura2842]

and unsweetened pears have points, along with the mandarin sections packed in juice (ok drain the juice and rinse the darned things but for convenience sakes I don't count them argh!!!! lol

[@ImaginationDesign]

Because you generally eat applesauce and don’t drink it.

[@Lovelyone1]

ata1anta idk. I think that if we really knew how to lose all the weight...we wouldn’t be on WW in the first place. I’ll just follow the rules because obviously I haven’t made the best decisions.

[@margaretball8835]

I use sugar free coffee creamer in my first cup of coffee each day and do not count it at all. All other coffee i drink is black. It has not hindered my weight loss at all. 🙂. I never thought of it as being a rebel, but I guess I am! LOL

[@RuthsInkwell]

I definitely track just the high point ingredients too and only treat it as a reward and don't binge which is what WW is teaching me how to think about food. 😍 TFS

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Excellent point. It’s all about getting that healthy lifestyle established. The weight loss, while beneficial, should be the result of that healthy lifestyle.

[@angelavitello]

I don’t count avocados!

[@sherineathery4926]

Amen thank you for explaining the freaking blending fruit. I totally agree and always counted as zero.

[@mandabunny]

I track my avocados less. I like 1/4 or at the most 1/2 a haas avo on toast sometimes. I don’t really love eggs, so I don’t benefit from those being 0; I’d rather a bit of avo. So I track them at about half the SP, but try to only do that a couple times a week. I just don’t feel like forcing down an egg instead to save points.

[@paulettehill5996]

I agree about the blended fruit. ..It isn't much different than eating a bowl of fruit and mashing it up very fine until it is like a smoothie in a bowl...I don't count the points either. .Love you gal!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Yay team no count blended fruit

[@KaykayShanaynayShow]

I love this!!! I’m definitely gonna try and see if it works for me. I break a few rules too lol 1. I count all poultry as 0. 93% ground turkey, chicken thighs, rotisserie chicken, turkey lunch meat... 2. I don’t count “medicine” like emergen c or cough drops.. if I feel sick enough to consume them then I’m sick enough to not track them 3. I bought frozen coconut chunks from trader joes not realising that coconut has points. I’m still counting it as 0 and havent had a problem but I try to stick to the recommended serving which is 7 chunks.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I don't count medicines either. That's one I should have mentioned.

[@javaandgingerbread4899]

I too refuse to count pts for blended fruits! I have an occasional smoothie and I'm losing fine. #nopointsforblendedfruits

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Yay!

[@uglydoll6361]

I have a few modifications on the diet myself I don't count condiments except for butter, mayo, salad dressing ( I count those condiments ) I don't count avacado or homemade guac

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I’m considering adding avocado to my list as long as it’s only one serving daily

[@laura2842]

Thank you!!! I don't count the cup of frozen berries/mango that I blend into my protein drink!!!!!! There is only fruit in that bag no sugar......ha

[@mowmix25]

THANK THE LORD. I WAS SO ANNOYED ABOUT GIVING UP MY GREEN SMOOTHIES. I don't overdue it. I fill a blender cup half fruit have spinach. I'm glad I'm not the only one on board.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Oh no. There's a whole team of us!

[@amyclark2410]

AMEN to smoothies! That didn't make sense to me either. Thank you!

[@cjsweeney2256]

I don't count my morning milk in my coffee and I've been doing this for a year and am down 69 pounds. I was using 2% (5 points a cup) but just this week switched to almond milk (1 point cup). I've always been on the fence about blended fruit so I haven't done it but with warmer months coming up I'll have to give it a try!!

[@Pilarfitvegas]

Interesting I can’t go zero with blended fruit!!! I’m more sensitive to the sugar. I see your point but a lot of people can “go ham” on the fruit. 🍉🍇🍑🍒🍓🥝

[@patmulholland4247]

I am with you on the smoothie thing!!! Years ago they didn't count it that way...If you juice it,, it is different thing, but I AM NOT going to count frozen fruit in a smoothie. Years ago you had to weigh a banana with the peeling on...lol.

[@soozie4him308]

I was at TJs yesterday and I bought a bunch of fruit, both frozen and fresh. I was thinking about breaking this rule and I was positive it would be #1 on your list! I also got some frozen hunks of coconut (have you seen these?) and they’re about 1 point each. I thought they’d be good in a smoothie. I’m currently 12 pounds over what I need to weigh to stop paying WW again. It sure is hard. I gained the weight back last Aug/Sept after staying at goal for 8 months. But I will get there!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Yes, you will get there!!

[@KaykayShanaynayShow]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the frozen coconut chunks!!!!! I haven’t been tracking them and it’s been fine lol and I just like to eat them frozen as a snack

[@TS-em9xf]

Soozie 4Him Have you tried the frozen TJ mango chunks? Love those for a sweet snack by themselves. 0 points

[@janinegutierrez9392]

I almost bought those RX bars the other day and didn't because of the points. Maybe I'll go back and buy them. Thanks!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

They're great! Just be reminded that just because it works for my body doesn't necessarily mean it will work for yours, but there's no harm in giving it a try!

[@ericbuckner1071]

Great video! Subscribed! I do love kombucha, but I count it as half points. Dried fruits are half points for me too, bit more for the calories than the sugar.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

That's a great way to do it. Welcome!

[@saramarlena7184]

Girl I’m with you on all these items hahha Just like i refuse to count points for my organic gummy vitamins (i believe they’re 3 points- uh no) I also refuse to track points for any medications when sick and I also love those vitamin C drops- so I get sugar free and I don’t worry about the points hahah

[@DivaandtheDivine]

omg meds that have points are the worst!

[@TheSuperfish78]

Agree!! I’m sick I’m not going to punish myself even more by counting the points.

[@That1grI]

i love being a rebel if the progress if being made!! do you still continue to loose/maintain being a rebel?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Yes!

[@gemalleese7940]

My understanding is that when you blend or dry fruit, your body will absorb the sugar much faster and store it as fat too fast for your body to be able to utilize it as energy first. So i track all smoothies and dried fruits the way they say to. But i agree that bending the rules to suit you will give your healthy lifestyle longevity :)

[@michellesharon80]

When I did WW back in 2016, I didn't track my morning coffee. I was always so frustrated trying to measure it out until I liked it and see the number of points it was (I couldn't do the sugar free creamers, blah), I just decided to not track it and see what happened. I justified it by saying I only drank one "cup" a day (not measured) and didn't add sugar to it (just the sugar in the creamer) I should be alright. And I was. I still made goal. I will be joining WW again soon since I need to get back to goal and have since found a trackable and sufficient replacement for my creamer, the Premiere Protein shakes. I haven't decided whether I will track the 2 points or not, but I do know that I did fine without tracking my 10+ point coffee in the past.

[@planreadteach5512]

I’m a rebel right along with you. I’m team nopointsforblended fruit and, as someone who has done Whole 30 to discover & eliminate certain items that don’t work well for me, RXBars, Kombucha & those fruit bars from TJs were things I had all the time. Your way of tracking is something I will try. I restarted WW in January after a long hiatus and finding a few of you on YT who share tips & tricks to try has been great. I have an issue with tracking points for pasta sauce (clean brands or homemade). If I get into the “moral dilemma” debate I often check the scanner vs calculator. “WW Math” can be so confusing sometimes. I like, on occasion, MIO iced mocha java flavor enhancer. In the scanner it’s 1 sp, in the calculator it’s 0. It has almost the same ingredients as Crystal Light flavor enhancers and they scan as 0. I’ve decided not to count that either.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

WW math is quite interesting sometimes. Glad you’re making the plan work for you!

[@r.b.johnson5269]

Yes. I sneakily don't count my occasional smoothie! Kombucha...1/2 point should be enough for the whole bottle. I LOVE the Rx bar (210 calories) and can't eat Quest bars (190) calories because of the sugar alcohol in Quest. Gives me 'rrhea. BUT. "Concentrated sweets", as in a special nursing home diet, excludes juice and dried fruit. Food for thought har har.

[@missyschultz3295]

I don’t count seasoning packets (taco, chili, ranch)

[@saramarlena7184]

Missy Schultz me neither! I feel it’s ridiculous hahah

[@TheSuperfish78]

I don’t either. In fact I was six months into the program before I realized you were suppose to count them. I had already lost over 50 pounds by then so I just didn’t count them.

[@bbee1788]

I don’t count seasonings either!

[@bbee1788]

Hooray for not counting blended fruit in a smoothie (being reasonable of course).

[@livinglargeonlifetime1999]

You rebel you hahahaha! Love it! I do the same with fruit, but I very, very rarely have smoothies. Interesting about the kombucha. I'm not sure I care for the flavor, though.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I mean, it’s not amazing tasting, but after results like I had, I must say it’s worth it.

[@juliehall2758]

My rule breaker is regarding Oikos Triple Zero greek yogurt. If you buy oikos triple zero nonfat plain greek yogurt, they tell you it is zero for a container. Fruit is zero points. But...if you buy say, blueberry oikos triple zero nonfat plain greek yogurt, you are supposed to count 3 points! So . Since my flavored ' 0 added sugar, 0 artificial sweetners, 0 fat, 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber FLAVORED greek yogurt, I refuse to count any more points for it than i would the plain nonfat greek yogurt. My only rule is I only eat one of these per day . Never has been a problem... -Julie

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Makes perfect sense to me!

[@kristinahudson303]

I think your thinking makes a lot of sense. I passed up the RX bars because I won't spend 7SPs on them either. I never knew blended fruit equals points, so that makes me a rebel too! I don't count my SF creamer, I only use 1TBSP and it's SF but I just never count it--1 cup coffee per day.

[@kristinahudson303]

I just ordered the sample pack of RX bars, $20 for 12, yay!

[@charlenawright568]

Fracking love this! Just bought kombucha today, and thought I could cut it with a shot of apple cider vinegar to keep it “healthy” while cutting the SmartPoints value. Like your idea much better!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Cutting it with ACV? 😝 yeah, it’s a bit easier not to track it than to try and choke that down.

[@babubee]

Can't live without RxBars!!! So freakin good! I hide them 'cause they are alllllll mine!!!!!!!!

[@freestylinwithheather6605]

I am going to try those RX bars soon! And count them how you did, and see how it goes!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Definitely try and see how it goes.

[@maryrita5998]

I don’t track oikos greet yogurt. I refuse to believe that a few extra carbs compared to fat free plain is going to cost me 3 points. I only do this with oikos triple zero and I follow the only one a day rule. 😊

[@patmulholland4247]

I did not gain weight from smoothies, peas, and corn...lol

[@HomeLoansByCarlosScarpero]

The RX Bars are very healthy. I've done Whole 30 a couple of times and they are Whole 30 compliant. I'm doing a "paleoish" version of WW

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I love RX bars. Good, clean ingredients and so tasty!

[@WeightwatcherswithCarrie]

I also count RX bars for less after seeing your past video and did just fine on the weeks I had them :) I have home made kimbucha from our farmers market and have been counting it as 2 for 6 oz glass. I may be rethinking that now tho!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Just try things out and see what works for your body. We all process things a little differently.

[@nadinepiccolo3409]

I'm having a hard time with CHICKEN THIGHS. They are so much cheaper and tastier than chicken breast. BECAUSE OF THE FAT CONTENT. It is common knowledge that eating fat wont make your fat (for example the ketogenics diet). Chicken breast is now 0sp. Before Freestyle 3oz of chicken breast was 2sp, and 3oz of chicken thighs were 3sp. I feel like I should only have to count that 1sp difference. I am still counting chicken thighs at their full points but I am really toying with the idea of switching and then seeing how it goes as far as weight loss. anyone else agree? am I crazy?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Interesting theory. All I can suggest is try it and see what the scale says. Maybe it will work, maybe it won’t.

[@kattypatty8581]

I drink kefir without counting. It's crazy that yogurt is zero but kefir is 2 or 3.

[@cambreella6]

I have a hard time tracking plain popcorn. I don't eat that much... I very rarely eat cooked corn. So can't I count popcorn as 0?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

That kind of makes sense

[@amor2874]

Every time I have done weight watchers I undercut the points of movie theater popcorn... now I would never add butter just the popcorn and oil. I lost weight just fine.

[@misskkaye]

I refuse to count fat-free Cool Whip or (shocking!) avocados. I read an article saying that if a woman eats half an avocado a day and makes no other changes, over a period of time she will lose five pounds. I don't eat a lot of avocados, but I do not count them when I do. If my creamer is fat-free or sugar-free, I count one point per day, even if I have more than one coffee in a day.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Interesting about the weight loss and avocados. I don't mind tracking them because I don't really like them or eat them to begin with. lol

[@whatever123651]

Thanks for all this! Ok so will not count my creamer anymore. It’s two tablespoons fat free and only about three times a week and maybe Sundays. Yes thanks for saying it’s ok zero for kombucha because I guess I was waiting for someone else to say it’s ok. I need my kombucha.

[@judyvidakovich]

Avocados are fruit by the way and they are really good for you!

[@moakley67]

Ditto on the coffee creamer! I like your thoughts about avocados. I don't eat them often but get mad at having to count them, lol.

[@KaykayShanaynayShow]

I’m gonna start doing this!!! Thank you. I’m also not counting my frozen coconut chunks

[@LoveJoyPeace4Life]

Oh good. I thought I was the only WW rebel haha makes me feel better. Thanks for sharing.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

haha. Glad I could help!

[@Teresa-xw4dz]

Do you go into your weeklies?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Always! That’s what they’re there for.

[@katieross2092]

This cracks me up! I refer to myself as a ww rebel because of the fruit smoothies as well!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Rebels unite!! Lol

[@MakingMaygan]

I am totally #teamnocountblendedfruit! Especially because smoothies do fill me up! :)

[@AngelaCoffman]

I like how you think. I've struggled with things like Plain Greek Yogurt is 0 smart points, but Triple 000 yogurt only sweetened with fruit and stevia have 3 points. What???? And why does fat free cottage cheese have points if Greek Yogurt doesn't? Cottage Cheese has more protein and is a slightly better choice for weight loss. I love the idea of making the program make sense for what is working for me.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I am so with you on this! I think there are other options that could be legit substitutes. The only thing I can think of for cottage cheese is the sodium. That could get out of hand rather quickly.

[@enzasdiamondsandcrafts]

I agree with you on everything! So true, if you're responsible for those things you should track but dont, then its fine. Those rx bars contain almonds and nuts and its ridiculous how a healthy fat can have so many sp!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Seriously. It's weird how something can be healthy and not all at the same time

[@KaykayShanaynayShow]

Has anybody come up with anything for Lara bars? They don’t list the ingredients the way RX does but it’s basically the same stuff... thinking about tracking them the same as the ex bars if the nutrition facts are the same

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I don't typically eat Lara bars, so I can't help you here.

[@whatever123651]

I don’t count my homemade dressing even through it has the oil it’s not that much and I don’t use a lot of it because I always squeeze lime or lemon juice on my salads first.

[@ImaginationDesign]

Get yourself a SCOBY and you can brew your own booch for pennies! I make my own and the only downfall is that I now have more SCOBY than I can get rid of! LOL

[@katmere77]

Definitely #teamnocountblendedfruit! If I was having multiple smoothies a day I may count them but if it's just once - Not going to happen! Great idea about the Rx Bars - I never thought of that and I've stay away from even trying them because the points are so high. Currently, I only eat half a Larabar because the points are high and in order for me to maintain I can't go too much over 23 SPs. And like Rx Bars they are only dates, fruit and nuts so I'm going to do a bit of experimenting and see what happens. If my weight goes up then I know breaking this rule is not for me! Thanks for the great tips

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Exactly! It’s a bit of trial and error to see what your body tolerates, and if it works, great! If not, oh well.

[@LissaxKristine]

I only eat half Larabars at a time too, but not because they're high in points. I honestly cannot handle more than half because they're so sweet.

[@nancydunn2620]

I don't track FF coolwhip !!

[@evahometx100]

hi, are you still doing the no counting points for those things, and how is it working still??

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Yup, Works fine.

[@tootsla1252]

Corn Tortillas: corn (zero smart points), water (0) therefore. I rebel against counting corn tortillas!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Valid argument!

[@mehrnazmoussavi]

You should try “Built Bar” protein bars. They are 3 points each, I believe, 🙂

[@mehrnazmoussavi]

And they are healthy.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Tried them, have them, love them, have discount codes for anyone that wants them :-)

[@cathycaprio9399]

Love Love Love quest salted carmel. I put a scoop in with 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats and microwave almost every morning with some fruit .....or canned pumpkin. So much "bang" for my buck.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Yes! That's a great way to do it.

[@susanjansen2930]

Just another thought what’s the difference if u eat soup. That’s all a bunch of veggies smashed in a bowl. Immersion blenders shouldn’t change those points either.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Agreed.

[@sybyl1117]

I don't count marinades or seasoning packets (taco, fajita, etc.).

[@toniagermany6422]

I have been feeling rebellious about the flavored fat free lite and fit Greek yogurt being 2 points and the plain being free. Some days I don’t track it and some days I do. I only eat one per day. I just don’t see the difference! I also don’t count blended fruit and never have! (This is Tonia Germany, not Chad)

[@DivaandtheDivine]

It does make me sad that the plain yogurt is 0 but my Light n Fit isn't.

[@cocacolafiesta]

corn only in corn tortillas - no counting on my part but i do limit them.

[@coryj4323]

I've refused to count blended fruit since I first started for the same reasons as you and with the same personal rules. I also can't accept that they "magically acquire SP" either.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I'm glad I'm not alone.

[@jenniferanderson3307]

Please tell me how I can follow the older plan. I’m just not liking this one. I liked tracking fruit. I don’t eat a ton of zero points foods. You said you follow points plus can you tell me how please?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I follow Point Plus on an app called iTrackBites. This app gives you access to old WW plans.

[@bossymom52]

Where do you buy your Kombucha and what flavor do you love?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I just buy it at Walmart. I typically buy the GTS synergy, and I’m a pretty big fan of the trilogy flavor and the strawberry one.

[@HashtagSab]

Girl I’m with you!

[@rocketcityplannergirl]

I love the way you think!!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Why thank you!

[@paulalindell49]

I plead guilty on the fruit! I make a fruit icecream almost every night. My promise to myself is as long as I'm losing weight I'm going to keep having it. If it stops working I'll take it out of my daily allowances. Thanks for your honesty!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

That's exactly how you make WW work for you. Try different things and adjust when necessary. Good work!

[@stephaniespiro5521]

I have been tracking the RX bars as 4 points for the last couple weeks and haven't noticed a change in my weight loss either!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Hooray!

[@litecravings2001]

I love all of this! I've always been on #teamnocountblendedfruit, but I hadn't thought of the others. Totally agree with your logic!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Yay!

[@susanjansen2930]

That’s a great video. Actually I track Thomas’s English muffins as 3 smart points not 4. There is no difference in the calories or fat. I do think WW does take some of that stuff to the extreme.

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Interesting!

[@ninagonzalez8119]

Do I have to count olive oil

[@DivaandtheDivine]

You should. It’s pretty heavy and easy to accidentally consume many points worth. 1 teaspoon is 1 point and that’s not very much. However, it’s your choice. I’ll be honest, if I’m only using g a quick few drops in a pan, I don’t count it.

[@ninagonzalez8119]

Diva and the Divine thank you I love watching ur videos I had lost so much weight on points plus but ugh I feel off the wagon but I’m back on u motivate me girl

[@malkymandel9925]

I make a smoothie with Premier Protein (drink) and a frozen banana,cocoa and ice. WW says it’s 7 points. I count it as 2 - just for the Premier Protein. I’m like you. I refuse to believe that the banana is adding 5 points!!!!! Seriously 😳!

[@jenniferanderson3307]

Please help me. My creamer is 5 smart points for 105 calories. Would you track 5 or less? It’s ridiculous I only get 23 a day

[@DivaandtheDivine]

If you need to use an amount that is that high in points, then I suggest using something else for your coffee creamer. Try fat free half and half. Much lower in points and still makes coffee creamy. I've been using Natural Bliss creamer, but only 1/2 a tbsp in the mornings.

[@jenniferanderson3307]

I’m gonna try the app Protracker. It’s free

[@cringeproof100]

Better to eat blended fruit or dried fruit or an RX bar than plain chicken breast and then spending the points on a milkshake... lol

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Truth!

[@rehpotsirhc21]

when I was first on weight watchers and lost about 30lbs I tracked one serving of popcorn but ate a whole bag. It didn't impact my weight loss.

[@imacurlygirl]

I count FF milk as zero! I do not like yogurt and figure if that is zero, then I am not counting my milk! I usually drink one cup a day. I also buy the tiny boxes of raisins and occasionally have one of them as a "fruit" and don't count that either!

[@DivaandtheDivine]

You rebel, you! ;-)

[@ruthaylsworth8838]

How does the kombucha taste?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Fizzy, fruity, and less like vinegar than it smells. lol

[@melindagutierrez3898]

Where do you get the RX bars?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

Some grocery stores and/or on their website.

[@libbym117]

Damn I was hoping you would say something on olive oil.. LOL. I went cross-eyed when I saw the point value for olive oil. T.T

[@LissaxKristine]

I've always been a meet-in-the-middle person for certain things. For example, plain, fat free yogurt is 0 points, but the brand of full-fat, plain yogurt that I prefer is 7 points for a full cup. The fat-free version of the same point would be 2 points if counting based on nutritional facts. So, my compromise is to count 5 points for the full-fat. Because, I'm sorry, but plain yogurt is plain yogurt. I just cannot imagine people are overeating full-fat plain yogurt. If anything, people eat LESS of it because it's so rich. I also don't count points for smoothies (I also rarely have smoothies). I follow the old adage: "Let your weight loss be your guide." I do count my Synergy, but I've debated it. I honestly don't drink it all that much, but it's my go-to when I have a cold. So, I guess I treat it more like medicine than a drink. (I also don't count cough drops or cough medicine- and the cough medicine I take is a whole-foods based medicine that uses pure honey). I think not counting it, in your case, makes plenty of sense. You're not drinking it as a treat or a beverage. You're drinking it as MEDICINE. (The entire bottle is 2 Smartpoints by the way; you can also buy larger bottles at some stores, so that might be an option). I've never been into the RX bars, but maybe I haven't found the right flavor. There's a RX bar for kids in Apple Cinnamon that looks pretty good. (Apple Pie is my favorite Larabar flavor). I think counting 3-4 points for the RX bar could make sense, but I don't think I'd eat them every day. What I need are options for emergency snacks when I'm out/on the go. Plus, if I did this, I'd probably be more likely to eat a little under my daily target and/or not touch weeklies, so I suppose that would technically even things out, but keep me in the game, mentally. I've also decostructed the Starbucks Egg and Cheese protein box ingredients (weighing out the cheese and everything). Instead of the 16 or so points WW says it is, I only count 10 points: 2 points for half an ounce of cheddar cheese, 3 points for the honey peanut butter, and 5 points for the museli bread. Why would I count points for the grapes, apples, and eggs?

[@DivaandtheDivine]

I like the way you think and love how you're making it work for you. I absolutely agree that you should let your weight loss be your guide, and you're doing a great job.

[@LissaxKristine]

@@DivaandtheDivine Update: I am now in love with the sea salt dark chocolate Rx bars. I definitely think I'm going to try counting the nuts only (though, I may do 4 because of the chocolate), but also follow the same rule you have for your TJ fruit bars in regards to drinking water with the Rx Bar. Of course, with that logic, I should only count the points for the nuts in a Larabar. Unfortunately, I can't put the number of almonds, walnuts, and cashews from my Larabar into my tracker. [I generally only eat half a Larabar at one time when I do eat them].

[@kimr3439]

I agree with you on the fruit...I never count fruit, blended or not.

[@sharisstampinstudio9286]

I don’t count fruit in smoothies either! The other thing that i refuse to count is skim milk. I LOVE milk and it’s 3sp for a cup. I noticed that since it went up to 3 sp from 2 points plus i quit drinking it very often.thats not good for me since i am in my 50s. I should be getting 3 servings of dairy a day. So i decided that if i drink skim milk i will not count it. It’s only 80 calories and my body needs it. Such a rebel!