Getting the Point(s)
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Just when I think I'm really getting good, I make a rookie mistake. I've been on Weight Watchers for over 5 years now, and I've gotten to the point where I think I know just about everything.
Turns out that I don't. While I was researching for a future post, I came across a fact that completely rocked my world. See, I've been chugging along just nicely thinking that a tablespoon of oil is 2 WW points.
WRONG! It's actually 4 points. So this means all the dozens of recipes I've written are wrong as far as points value are concerned.
Now I know for most people that that's not a big deal, and in fact I don't cook with a lot of oil anyway. But the fact of the matter is that I sometimes choke on the most basic WW facts. While I try to be as accurate as possible with my points values, even I can (and will) be wrong.
What should we all learn from this mistake? That even when you think you know everything, you don't. Time breeds complacency, and that breeds carelessness. As I've said in my disclaimer, be sure to double-check your recipes from time to time.
In fact, over the years I've noticed the nutritional information changing on some of my favorite foods. As you can probably guess, none have been for the better. Truth is, even commercial food suppliers get it wrong from time to time, and have to quietly issue a change in their label.
This also goes for portion sizes, too. I've caught myself several times eyeballing a "cup" of cereal in the morning. Ha! I've measured out my "cups" before, and sometimes I've been off by more than half a cup, as in half a cup too much.
We must all remain ever vigilant with our points trackers and guidebooks ready. I've learned my lesson, and I hope you don't make the same mistake.
Obviously, I have to go back and edit some recipes. If a recipe has been changed to reflect my new-found wisdom, you'll see an update at the bottom of the post. If not, go ahead and assume that I've calculated the points wrong and adjust accordingly. Hey, think of it as your homework for the week!
Turns out that I don't. While I was researching for a future post, I came across a fact that completely rocked my world. See, I've been chugging along just nicely thinking that a tablespoon of oil is 2 WW points.
WRONG! It's actually 4 points. So this means all the dozens of recipes I've written are wrong as far as points value are concerned.
Now I know for most people that that's not a big deal, and in fact I don't cook with a lot of oil anyway. But the fact of the matter is that I sometimes choke on the most basic WW facts. While I try to be as accurate as possible with my points values, even I can (and will) be wrong.
What should we all learn from this mistake? That even when you think you know everything, you don't. Time breeds complacency, and that breeds carelessness. As I've said in my disclaimer, be sure to double-check your recipes from time to time.
In fact, over the years I've noticed the nutritional information changing on some of my favorite foods. As you can probably guess, none have been for the better. Truth is, even commercial food suppliers get it wrong from time to time, and have to quietly issue a change in their label.
This also goes for portion sizes, too. I've caught myself several times eyeballing a "cup" of cereal in the morning. Ha! I've measured out my "cups" before, and sometimes I've been off by more than half a cup, as in half a cup too much.
We must all remain ever vigilant with our points trackers and guidebooks ready. I've learned my lesson, and I hope you don't make the same mistake.
Obviously, I have to go back and edit some recipes. If a recipe has been changed to reflect my new-found wisdom, you'll see an update at the bottom of the post. If not, go ahead and assume that I've calculated the points wrong and adjust accordingly. Hey, think of it as your homework for the week!
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3 Comments:
Ugh, I hate when that happens! Yes we all have to double check things sometimes. Nice site!
3/18/2006 10:02 PM
Unfortunately I have always known that 1 tsp of butter is a whole point. Oh that I had been blissfully unaware...
(But guess my shrinking thighs are happier I have had the knowledge for a while).
But good going if you have been losing anyway.
I think my bacon point assessment is incorrect but I am not sure I am ready to find out the truth.
3/20/2006 2:34 AM
Ha! I can relate to the happiness of points ignorance!
I still keep trying to tell myself that a "bite" of dulce de leche cheesecake is zero points.
LosingMe and Sam, you've both been doing great! Keep up the good work.
3/20/2006 9:14 AM
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