PointsPlus Virtual Meeting (Dec 8-14): PP Value Nutrients

- Are you surprised by any of the four nutrients that make up the PointsPlus value?  No

cathygeha, do you have access to edamame or quinoa? Both are complete proteins.

- Are you surprised by any of the four nutrients that make up the PointsPlus value?


Not surprised but the inclusion of carbs and protein is why I don't use PP and use Momentum instead.  As a vegetarian, I found PP much harder to follow than Momentum.  That said, I do recognize that I tend to overeat carbs (I think I do fine with protein).

- How do you use the four nutrients in your diet?


I try to make sure that I get some protein at most meals and snacks.  I try to avoid too much fat (it bothers my digestive system).  I don't worry too much about fiber or carbs, although I do try to watch my portion sizes of carbs.  Most of my meals are carb-based (rice or pasta), so I have to make an intentional effort to bulk them up with more veggies.


This Week’s Routine: Put your fork down or take a sip of water after each bite.


Not going to lie, I can't see myself doing this one.  I will try to slow down and enjoy my meals but I'm not likely to do this after every bite.


This Week’s GHG: Protein: Make sure you get enough protein.

A serving or two a day will keep you healthy. Choose low-fat sources such as skinless poultry, lean meat, fish and eggs.


I try to make sure that I get protein at least the twice per day that WW suggests.  My usual sources are tofu, eggs, beans/legumes, nuts and occasionally, I will consider dairy as protein.


Meal of the Week: Lunch



What are you having for lunch?

This week I bought frozen dinners to store at my work, so that I'm not buying lunch everyday, so it will likely be those.  I do try to buy frozen meals which have lots of veggies and a protein source, because I know that they're not the best choice.  Still, though, they are better choices than the options I would have if I bought my lunch.  I try to do leftovers as well, but often, my children snap up the leftovers and take them in a thermos their school lunches, as they prefer leftovers to sandwiches.

irisinnia,  Just wanted to say how sorry I am about your dog.  It's a hard decision to make.   Hugs!!!!


- Are you surprised by any of the four nutrients that make up the PointsPlus value?   No because they're all important for good health.

- How do you use the four nutrients in your diet?   I try to have all of them at each meal.  I love carbs so that's my easiest.  

-This Week’s Routine: Put your fork down or take a sip of water after each bite.   I'm with wwlurker,.  I understand the importance of slowing done but I've tried this routine & it drives me crazy.  I make sure to have either decaf coffee or water with each meal so I'm definitely filling up with a zero point liquid.  

This Week’s GHG: Protein: Make sure you get enough protein.   When I did MFP for a while & tracked macros, I definitely had enough protein. 

What are you having for lunch?   Hubby retired this year so I don't usually have lunch.  I love breakfast so I have a heartier breakfast & then we have a late lunch/early dinner.  If I get hungry in the evening, I always keep a variety of foods available for easy snacking ( hard boiled eggs,
fruits, veggie tray, 100 calorie bags of Skinny Pop).    The recipe for Open Faced Turkey Melts looks very good. I'm going to add that to my meal plan for next week.

Next Week's Topic: Get Back on the Exercise Wagon   I've been doing quite well with this since we bought the Peloton bike.  They have a huge selection of on demand classes so I can do it whenever the mood strikes me.  It helps that I don't have to get ready & drive to the gym.  Their app has more than just biking & yesterday I did a strength training class & a stretching class.