PointsPlus

Well, it is here, the new Weight Watchers plan. I think I am going to like it only AFTER I relearn to estimate al my points all over again....sigh.

I understand the science behind the new calculations and the new points values. I liken the new plan to inflation, yes we get more points to spend (I now get 37 daily points and 49 weekly points :-o), but everything also cost more. All fruits and most veggies are free (I beg to differ, I entered 2 cups of mixed green salad and it was 1 point -really, c'mon, lettuce is 1 point?).

I do like the new emphasis on carbs and protein being calculated in. I am just not quite sure how everything plays together so there is no way I can estimate my points anymore. The mobile e-tools site is up and running (and it looks nice compared to what it used to be), but it doesn't always work since I don't always have cell signal. Plus, it's like working with dial-up when you are used to high-speed.

I had heard rumor that WW was going to have a Blackberry app, but I have yet to find it.

On another note, I am sick. Not sick of the plan, truly sick. I went to bed last night with a small productive cough and over the course of the night, I developed a sore throat, fever, runny nose, body aches and a tight chest with painful, tight, productive cough. Oh, joy. I must have gotten it from the kids, because they both have sinus infections.

I found my new comfort food. It isn't on plan, but Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate made with milk is sooooooooo much better than when it is made with water. Unfortunately it is also 7 pointsplus.

Well, the herd is up, I better go get them.