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  • #302
    barbiegirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭barbiegirl


    Nope, low fat still has some fat, skimmed has virtually none.


  • #303
    tscul32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,573 ✭✭✭tscul32


    you sometimes see low fat called semi-skimmed milk


  • #304
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Low fat is usually 1.5-2.5%, skimmed has trace amounts.


  • #305
    nikip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭nikip


    So whats the points difference between the 2. I would probably drink 1/4 pt of milk a day of low fat milk. What would the difference be if i switched to skimmed....... is skimmed milk the one that comes in the pink carton?


  • #306
    lots2lose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭lots2lose


    Hi Everyone,

    Does anyone know the points for a

    Sausage roll (large)

    i dont know why but ever since i joined WW im craving Sausage Rolls
    i think a reality check of the huge amount of points will put me back on track!

    Thanks x


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  • #307
    ibarelycare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    lots2lose wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    Does anyone know the points for a

    Sausage roll (large)

    i dont know why but ever since i joined WW im craving Sausage Rolls
    i think a reality check of the huge amount of points will put me back on track!

    Thanks x


    Hey, if you see this post here:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=60017878&postcount=272

    it shows that there are 7 points in a SMALL deli sausage roll :eek: Not worth it I think!


  • #308
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    lots2lose wrote: »
    i dont know why but ever since i joined WW im craving Sausage Rolls
    The WW points system is extremely biased against sat fat. Therefore either conciously or subconciously I expect many people choose low fat options which although at a larger portion they are the same points value they could have FAR more calories than an alternative full fat version.


    For this reason you might be craving fat as it is now missing from your diet. Fat is ESSENTIAL, you will die without adequate protein and fat, however you can survive with NO carbohydrate, eskimos live on basically carb free diets. Your body could be nutiritionally crying out for fat and so you crave high fat sausage rolls.

    I follow a realatively high fat diet and find it great for losing fat. Try eating some healthier fats than the sausage rolls to get your "fat fix", e.g. coconut, avocado, unsalted nuts, peanut butter etc.


  • #309
    barbiegirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭barbiegirl


    I agree with rubadub, I drink smimmed milk, but unless I have some fat whether Olive Oil, nuts, avacado with a meal I feel hungry quicker and defo crave fatty foods.
    Make sure to include a little fat, preferably good fat, with every meal, the body uses it to burn energy. Just count it in your points.
    Example I had porridge with skimmed milk yesterday and was starving by 12. Today I had 3 Ryvita, with a scraping of butter on each and 12 pistacios. I'm only starting to feel hungry again now :-)


  • #310
    lots2lose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭lots2lose


    Thanks for the advice everyone I love avacado and coconut so i shall be stocking up this weekend :)


  • #311
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    lots2lose wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice everyone I love avacado and coconut so i shall be stocking up this weekend :)
    Coconut has shocking amounts of points as it is quite high in sat fat, but it is actually quite good for you and the fat is supposedly good for aiding fat loss and is used for energy rather than going onto your body as fat.

    Yesterday I made some nice coconut pancakes. Put an egg, whey powder, porridge oats, coconut flour and milk in a blender. I crushed up pecan nuts and dry fried them in a nonstick pan. I spread them out evenly on the pan and slowly poured the batter over them. No need for oil as the coconut had enough, and it was a nonstick pan.

    You can get coconut flour in asian shops, I got mine in a shop in blackrock market (proper shop not a stall). Dessicated coconut is usually in the baking section near the rasisins in supermarkets.


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  • #312
    lots2lose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭lots2lose


    rubadub wrote: »
    Coconut has shocking amounts of points as it is quite high in sat fat, but it is actually quite good for you and the fat is supposedly good for aiding fat loss and is used for energy rather than going onto your body as fat.

    Yesterday I made some nice coconut pancakes. Put an egg, whey powder, porridge oats, coconut flour and milk in a blender. I crushed up pecan nuts and dry fried them in a nonstick pan. I spread them out evenly on the pan and slowly poured the batter over them. No need for oil as the coconut had enough, and it was a nonstick pan.

    You can get coconut flour in asian shops, I got mine in a shop in blackrock market (proper shop not a stall). Dessicated coconut is usually in the baking section near the rasisins in supermarkets.

    These sound amazing! thanks for the recipe :) x


  • #313
    Bayan
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Bayan


    Hey all,
    Hope it's cool to land in with a question. Just started following the WW plan without attending meetings, have about a stone to lose so I thought I'd give it a go as almost everyone I know who has tried WW has succeeded in losing weight. My housemate has joined so I'm using her ref. book for pointing. The town I work in is a disaster for healthy eating. My options are either the work canteen or Itsa Bagel. So, I've taken to getting the house soup with a toasted bagel. I think bagels are around 3 points, plus 1 for one those wee butter patties. But I have no idea what the soup is! I'm really guessing, so any advice from anyone who knows the house soup would be great.

    Thanks too for all the info up here already, really helpful... very disappointing about the sausage rolls but it makes complete sense!


  • #314
    Jwacqui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Jwacqui


    I wouldn't be too sure about the soup, your best option would be to ask for the nutritional info and work it out from there.

    Regared the butter patties that you mention if that is what I am thinking (the little butters you get in restaurants) they are 2.5points each!

    J xx


  • #315
    MissFlitworth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,057 ✭✭✭MissFlitworth


    I've found a lot of companies to be really helpful when I've mailed them to ask about nutritional info for their food, itsabagel might be able to help you out


    http://www.itsabagel.com/home/itsagroup/contact/

    The only thing I'd watch out for with the ww book and points for bagels is that the portion sizes they give for delicious carby goodness can be a bit unrealistic, our leader did a compare and contrast with scones she'd bought in a few different cafés the other week and they were all miles bigger than the sample size given in the book (50g @ 3pts), they ranged from 5 to 8 points!! Could be worth buying one of the bagels you'd get to bring home and weigh. Sounds a bit obsessive I know but it's just one of those things that can sneak lots and lots of extra points into your week without you realising it <le sigh>


  • #316
    tscul32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,573 ✭✭✭tscul32


    I've got the 'everything' bagel from dunnes bakers basket range and according to the pack it's the best part of 4 points. And that's without the butter. If you've got soup too would you not just dunk your bagel and dispense with the butter. Or just ditch the bagel completely. I'm sure you could bring some low point snacks to work from home so you could keep yourself going if you were hungry later after just the soup.

    Always rememebr that the points in the books are averages and cannot be taken as gospel. One man's tomato based sauce could have loads of oil and another's made with no fat at all. One could be 2 pts the other 0. So unless you know exactly what's in something there is no definite points value.


  • #317
    rockchik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 175 ✭✭rockchik


    Hey!!!

    Anybody know how many points are in Koka noodles???either the pot of them or the packets, they have no nutritional info on any of their packaging :(


  • #318
    Dolbert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    Hi, got this info emailed to me before, they work out at around 10 points per pack :eek:
    Average Values per 100g Per 100g
    Energy (kJ) 1873
    Energy (kcal) 446
    Protein (g) 8.70
    Carbohydrate (g) 59.90
    Of Which Sugars (g) 3.19
    Fat (g) 19.11
    Of Which Saturates (g) 9.07
    Monounsaturates (g) 7.17
    Polyunsaturates (g 1.47
    Cholesterol (mg) 0
    Fibre (g) 3.85
    Sodium (g) 1822


  • #319
    rockchik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 175 ✭✭rockchik


    Dolorous wrote: »
    Hi, got this info emailed to me before, they work out at around 10 points per pack :eek:



    10 points!!!!!!!oy my god!!!ill be staying well clear of them so!!:eek: and they are so handy for in work for some reason i thought they might be low in points!!ha I was very wrong!!!:P


  • #320
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    rockchik wrote: »
    for some reason i thought they might be low in points!!ha I was very wrong!!!:P
    You're not the only one, many presume they are OK since they taste quite bland. Read all labels carefully, if there is no info on the pack like koka then check a similar one, like mc donalds supernoodles, and adjust for weight accordingly.

    One I did today in another thread.
    600kcal of dessicated coconut is 21.5points
    600kcal of white sugar is 8.5points

    Over 2.5 times the points but the same calories, this is due to the fat content of the coconut.


  • #321
    qwertyface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭qwertyface


    If you're really craving Koka noodles (as I do!) just make regular chinese noodles (2.5 points for 50g usually, in the aldi ones anyway) and add veg or chicken stock and curry powder. Or be more creative and add all kinds of spices! Tastes pretty much the same but leaves you less bloated and gross feeling.


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  • #322
    rockchik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 175 ✭✭rockchik


    qwertyface wrote: »
    If you're really craving Koka noodles (as I do!) just make regular chinese noodles (2.5 points for 50g usually, in the aldi ones anyway) and add veg or chicken stock and curry powder. Or be more creative and add all kinds of spices! Tastes pretty much the same but leaves you less bloated and gross feeling.


    Thanks for that i will defo be trying them!!!:D Id say they would be nice with spices actually....mmmmmm getting hungry now!!!:p


  • #323
    JMULL
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭JMULL


    What the best choice points wise when it comes to icecream?


  • #324
    sugark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭sugark


    JMULL wrote: »
    What the best choice points wise when it comes to icecream?

    HB do a low-fat version of their vanilla ice-cream which is delicious and only 3 points for 100g.

    The Weight Watchers magazine for July 2009 (which I just bought yesterday) had a list of low fat icecreams. From what I remember of it, the Marks & Spencer Count on Us Vanilla ice cream came in at 1.5 points per portion, but I can't remember what the portion size was.

    Those would be the two i would recommend if you really want ice-cream, but there are always sorbets, which are a good alternative too. And I always keep a stash of fruit-flavoured ice-pops in the freezer - there are loads out there which are only half a point (the Dunnes value ones are nice and really cheap too, just avoid the Tesco value ones as they are horrid).


  • #325
    JMULL
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭JMULL


    Thanks, do you know how many in a starburst, think i read before that they were one of the lowest


  • #326
    sugark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭sugark


    JMULL wrote: »
    Thanks, do you know how many in a starburst, think i read before that they were one of the lowest

    A Starburst Exotic Fruits smoothie lolly is 1.5 points, so definitely one of the lowest. Don't have any information regarding any other flavours though, but you could do a quick comparison when you're in the shop.


  • #327
    tscul32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,573 ✭✭✭tscul32


    getting a list of ice creams and ice pops next thursday in ww class. Will post the list when I get it.


  • #328
    JMULL
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭JMULL


    Thanks folks


  • #329
    Poundatatime
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Poundatatime


    Hi all I'm new to all this but just wondering if someone could help me out, Does anyone know how many point are in a veggie burger you get from SuperMacs?


  • #330
    SnoozySuzie
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭SnoozySuzie


    Going out with work on Friday for Tapas only joined back ww this week so don't want to go mad. Any ideas on what I should have and what I should avoid? Thanks.


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  • #331
    seaner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 382 ✭✭seaner


    Poundatatime wrote: »
    Hi all I'm new to all this but just wondering if someone could help me out, Does anyone know how many point are in a veggie burger you get from SuperMacs?

    There are 512.80 calories in a Supermacs Veggie Burger. It has 28.64 grams of fat, of which 3.28 is saturated.

    Using the weight watchers calculator, that puts a Supermacs Veggie Burger in at 8 Points.

    A regular burger has 4.5 points (235 calories with 4.95 grams of sat fat).

    The best one yet has to be the "Chicken Wrap / Garlic Sauce". It comes in at a whopping 11.5 points.


    Actually, just worked out the " Smokey Bacon Burger" is 13.5 points.

    Imagine you had one of those with a portion of regular fries (5.5 pts), that would come in at 19.

    Might be better steering clear of them altogether!


  • #332
    Jwacqui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Jwacqui


    Hey just checked their website and they have no nutritional information? I'd love to work out a few things outta curiosity! Where did you get these figures?

    Thanks!

    J xx


  • #333
    seaner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 382 ✭✭seaner


    Hey
    I just emailed them and their Food and Safety Manager got back to me with an excel sheet for of nutritional information. Its quite comprehensive and it also does a comparison section with MacDonalds foods.


  • #334
    Jwacqui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Jwacqui


    Cool thats very handy. Eddie rockets havn't updated their website but I rang up and they were very helpful giving me nutrtional information over the phone!
    I just sent u a pm also.

    J


  • #335
    Martina Malone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭Martina Malone


    Have defintely just come to the conclusion that if you do have a craving for take away food you're just better of to make the low fat version at home. I'm only 2 weeks on weight watchers and it has really opened my eyes and I have to say I'm quite shocked when you look at the points in fast food. I used to eat it maybe twice a week or so and wondered how I was going up on the scales. You'd think things like a chicken wrap would be good for you! and like you say up there 11.5 points. It's so not worth it.

    5lbs gone now and 10lbs to go!


  • #336
    Jwacqui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Jwacqui


    Hi all,
    Quick question anybody know how many points wouldbe in smoked coley? I boiled it.
    Would it be the same as smoked cod? In my WW book it says this is 3.5points per 300g!

    Thanks in advance!


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  • #337
    siobhan.murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭siobhan.murphy


    what about gluten free diets?
    does ww have plans for ceoliacs?


  • #338
    MissFlitworth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,057 ✭✭✭MissFlitworth


    You pick the food you eat yourself and give it a points value, it's not a set meal plan or anything like that. As long as you can get the nutritional info for the foods you eat then I couldn't see any reason you wouldn't be able to follow it as a ceoliac. I don't think any of the ww premade meals/bars etc would be gluten free though


  • #339
    Saucey-Susie
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭Saucey-Susie


    how many weight watcher points in those aero egg things?

    they are too yum


  • #340
    Saucey-Susie
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭Saucey-Susie


    oh never mind, i found it there
    3 points

    I was doing sooooo well today and all. oopsie. had rice krispies, semi skimmed milk and half a teaspoon of sugar, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, half a slice of ham, spoonfull of noodles and some coleslaw and now that. oops


  • #341
    carolinespring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,166 ✭✭✭carolinespring


    How many points in a 99 ice cream?


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  • #342
    qwertyface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭qwertyface


    carolinespring wrote: »
    How many points in a 99 ice cream?

    I think our leader said it was 9 including the flake! So almost half a days worth of food for a lot of people... :(


  • #343
    amec14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭amec14


    9 points for a 99 is so depressing!

    anyone know any good alternatives?


  • #344
    neuro-praxis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,184 ✭✭✭neuro-praxis


    Yes. You can buy your own cones in Aldi that come in at half a point. Then get some reduced fat or normal vanilla HB ice cream and weigh out a scoop and pop it on top for a couple more points.

    Not quite the same, but still a nice treat.


  • #345
    BubbleWrap85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 592 ✭✭✭BubbleWrap85


    9?! In a 99?! Bloody hell - ya can't eat anything!!
    I know I'm definitely going to regret askingn this, but how much in a ham and cheese jambon? [On a side note, anyone else think they've changed - more cheesier or something?!]

    Just tell me how many points are in em and I'll have to stop eating the tasty little buggers...........!!


  • #346
    Ruth Farrell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭Ruth Farrell


    Hey,

    Forget the 99s ladies & gents opt for a Solero (1.5 pts) or loop da loop,tangle twister there are lods of nice ice-pops and ice creams for 1.5pts from the shops and there the pts of a WW bar!! :P

    2 soleros this week and it feels great saying oh yes i will have one of them when being offered!!

    So far i am in WW 15 weeks and i have 1lb to go to reach my 10% goal weight, i am over the moon and so happy i started eating this way.I have lost over a stone and feel great in myself :):)

    If anyone is looking for new ideas for meals, snacks,lunches or meals have a look at the below link.
    http://weight-watchers-points-recipes.blogspot.com/

    Its great!! Happy days :D


  • #347
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Ice CREAMs will have fat in them, so points will be higher. Ice POPs or sorbet types with no cream will be lower, even if they are the same calories WW points are higher for food with fats.

    I said before that a
    600kcal portion of coconut is 21.5points
    600kcal portion of sugar/sweets is 8.5points


  • #348
    JMULL
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭JMULL


    Thanks Ruth, was wondering that before, what are the 1.5 point options


  • #349
    Kimia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,897 ✭✭✭Kimia


    Anyone know how many points in pringles? Whole pack - sour cream and onion.


  • #350
    neuro-praxis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,184 ✭✭✭neuro-praxis


    I am baffled as to why people can't simply look at the nutritional information on the food they are eating and calculate the points. :confused: I understand when it's something without a listing but Pringles? Just look at the side of the box!


  • #351
    ibarelycare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    Kimia wrote: »
    Anyone know how many points in pringles? Whole pack - sour cream and onion.

    18 points


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