Eating patterns: WW SPVs versus MFP tracking

angel157A

Has any WW member changed any aspect of their eating patterns now that you're tracking with MFP? I'm curious to know what you've noticed, especially from long-term WW members.

MichelleP31

I'm not a long term WW member so I'm not sure if you are interested in my answer. MFP does change my eating patterns with WW. I am more aware of my carbs, sodium, potassium, protein and fat. My nutrition is definitely not optimal but it is better because of MFP. If I were tracking with WW alone, I'd probably eat way too many 0 point foods to lose weight. And I'd eat more junk food that I found for few points.

angel157A

Thank you MichelleP31. Your comment about 0 points value foods is insightful. I am noticing my portions for these foods, and also for protein are more appropriate (smaller) now that I have a budgeted # of calories. Will have to pay more attention to treats as well in light of what you'very shared.

danaberge

I have found that I eat much more fruit being a WW member. I feel that I can reach for that - still go over my sugar and carbs - and lose weight. It's healthier for ME. I find that the fruit gives my hair and skin a healthier glow. I do aim to stay under a certain calorie goal on MFP with the fruit. However, i'm always over on carbs sugar and fiber. I'm losing weight. I also eat up to 2200 calories some days, but because of walking I have been managing to still lose weight. I find that the freedom to over-indulge on fruit comes in handy with my eating addiction and goal of losing weight and staying healthy. Good luck.

dianne1954205

I am allowed 30 smartpoints daily, how many calories is that on mfp confused on how to track

ttnozawa

@dianne1954205 SPs don't convert to calories the same. You can have a 200 call of protein for 2 SPs and 200 cal of ice cream that is 6 SP.

blackviking14

I just joined WW for the first time. I've been a MFP user for years and managed to lose a lot of weight in the past. I've found WW far more generalized and confusing. I like the accuracy of MFP. It felt like cheating to eat a 0 point bowl of pineapple because I know there are calories there.

mccraee

on ww you can really overdo the 0 point fruit. But I think it is a smart way to balance things, too. If I don't feel like eating an apple then I'm probably not really hungry.

mccraee

Also, I'm currently double tracking and find that ww 30 points just fits my mfp calorie allotment to lose 1/2 pound per week