I don't talk about WW much--I'm sensitive about my weight journey and don't always like to talk/write about it, even when it goes well--though I'm still going and losing about a pound a week. But as food is more prevalent during the holidays, you're going to hear more about it. Today, I went to my WW meeting today (and lost my usual pound) and got a list of all the points of traditional holiday dishes, which I include here both to remind myself and to share with those who want to know (for those non-WW who are confused but interested, we count points instead of calories, though 1 pnt generally = 50 calories, in a pinch. Why? It's complicated but all values aren't equal, depending on fat and fiber. Yes, it is a strange language, and a cult to boot. But it works. For those confused but not interested, just move along). I'm planning on saving all my 35 extra points plus the ones I get each day, which gives me more than enough to enjoy:
turkey, 2 oz = 2 pnts (okay, not this first one, but wanted to include it for completeness's sake)
gravy, 1/4 c - 2
dressing, 1/2 c = 4
cranberry sauce, 1/4 c = 2
green bean casserole, 1 c = 5
winter squash, 1 c = 1
mashed potatoes, 1/2 c = 2
baked sweet potato, 1 large = 3
steamed green beans, 1 c = 0
dinner roll, 1 piece = 3
all fruit pies, 1 slice = 9
pumpkin pie, 1 slice = 9
other pies, 1 slice = between 10-14 (pecan is 12)
whipped cream, 1/4 c = 3 (plus any sugar)
fruit cocktail, 1 c = 2
mulled cider, 1/2 c = 1
Though, with 3 special meals this week (including church and the preschool feast), I still be lucky to lose my 1 pound next week!
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