How to Calculate Weight Watchers Points. Whether you need to lose 5 pounds or 100,
use points to eat sensibly and stay on track toward a slimmer you. You will need Calculator Scale and weight
watchers brand food or recipes (optional). Step 1. Start by figuring out your total points for
each day — begin with 2 points if you're a woman, 8 points if you're a man. Step 2. Factor in your age by adding 4 points if you
are between 17 to 26, 3 points for ages 27 to 37, 2 points for 38 to 47, and 1 point
if you're 48 to 58. Step 3. Hop on the scale and add 1 point per 10 pounds
of body weight. Add an additional point if you're between
5-foot-1 and 5-foot-10; 2 points if you're over 5-foot-10. Step 4. Add 6 points for a labor-intensive job, add
2 points for a moderate level of activity, and if you're sedentary don't add any points. Add everything up to see the total number
of points you're allowed to consume each day. Recalculate your total points every 2 to 4
weeks to account for any weight loss. Step 5. To calculate the number of points in each
food, study the nutritional information. Divide the total calories by 50 and the total
grams of fat by 12.
Add these numbers together and write down
the answer. Search online for help calculating the total
calories and fiber of non-packaged foods like fruits and vegetables or talk to a nutritionist
for guidance. Step 6. Divide the total amount of dietary fiber by
5 and subtract this number from the number you got in step 5. This represents the total points of the food
item. Use Weight Watchers' brand meals or recipes
to easily calculate the points instead of using this formula each time. Step 7. Deduct each meal from your total allowance
of daily points. Plan each meal ahead of time as you work toward
your weight loss goal. Did you know An adult blue whale, the largest
animal on Earth, eats nearly 8,000 pounds of krill per day..