anyone know of a weight watchers point calculator for WM SP

[trpenner]

Anyone know of a spreadsheet or app that can do this?

[kendle]

As long as you are able to browse the net with your phone, just copy this into your phones browser favorites. Works for me.

http://www.webmilhouse.com/pointcalc.php

[dewey1973]

points = (calories/50) + (fat/12) - (min{fiber,4}/5)

In case you didn't know, "min{fiber,4}" means that you use the lower number. In other words, only the first four grams of fiber count.

You can use this formula in Excel to create your own pointes calculator.

I hope that helps!

[mlcohen]

So is there a way extract the food database from the WW program so you could add it as a separate spread sheet and search for food pint values? Also does anyone know formula for the exercise points?

[trpenner]

points = (calories/50) + (fat/12) - (min{fiber,4}/5)

In case you didn't know, "min{fiber,4}" means that you use the lower number. In other words, only the first four grams of fiber count.

You can use this formula in Excel to create your own pointes calculator.

I hope that helps!Thanks for that. I'm not as familiar with Excel as I should be. Any chance you could upload one with that formula already in it?

[SirKeats]

sorry to bring this back but thought i'd share...

the following formula will work in an excel to calculate points. it will not display any result if there's a number missing (otherwise you get 0.8 displayed in the result because of the fiber calculation), and will around to the nearest whole number (since fractions aren't accounted for in normal ww calculation):

=IF(C2="","",ROUND(((C2/50)+(C3/12)-((MIN(C4,4)/5))),0))

you will need to adjust the cell references to match your layout. in the above formula c2=calories, c3=fat, and c4=fiber.

hope this helps!

[pfunkside]

Developer one recently came out with a program called ifitone that tracks a lot of fitness info.

http://www.developerone.com/ifitone/screenshots.htm

Love to get my hands on this :D

[SirKeats]

i actually worked up an html file that can be used via a browser. same exact idea as plugging in that afore mentioned formula into an excel.

the only problem with this is that i can't figure out how to force the phone to go into number entry mode when inputing the info into the fields... so for the time being you have to hit the alt key for every number you enter. total PITA, so if someone knows how to fix, please do!

[unicav]

sorry to bring this back but thought i'd share...
=IF(C2="","",ROUND(((C2/50)+(C3/12)-((MIN(C4,4)/5))),0))
c2=calories, c3=fat, and c4=fiber.
hope this helps!

Thanks for bringing it back up! :D first thing I sat down to figure out this morning and you had the formula laid out. I had PointsCalc on my Treo 650 and my wife had gotten dependent on me having it handy when we're shopping. This is even easier to use!

[randallt]

Lots of options.
I believe you can "try before you buy"

[ratstrangler]

i actually worked up an html file that can be used via a browser ...

I actually worked up a sweat reading the formulae.

Still; no pain, no gain.

[dewey1973]

Sorry I never responded to the request for the Excel file, I don't remember getting an email about a reply.

I wonder how many excercise points for reading the formula? Let's figure it out...

From Starling Fitness » What You Need To Know About Weight Watchers (http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2005/08/30/what-you-need-to-know-about-weight-watchers/):
Activity Points:

These are harder to calculate. The calculation is based on perceived exertion. Light, Moderate and Heavy. They base the levels on sweating and breathing levels, which leaves asthmatics and heavy sweaters in a strange conundrum.

In January 2005, Weight Watchers released recommendations for Activity Levels based on Heart Rate:

* WeightWatchers.com - Exercise Intensity Levels

They use the typical calculation for Maximum Heart Rate:

Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - Age

They state you can calculate your activity levels based on the following:

* Light is about 40-54% Maximum Heart Rate.
* Moderate is 55-69% Maximum Heart Rate.
* Heavy is equal to or greater than 70% Maximum Heart Rate.

I used much more vigorous percentages in my estimations, so this bit of news made things much easier for me.

Once you’ve calculated how much time you’ve exercised at a certain activity level, here is the registered calculation for Activity Points:

Light Activity Points = Weight X Minutes X .000232
Moderate Activity Points = Weight X Minutes X .000327
Heavy Activity Points = Weight X Minutes X .0008077

You can add Activity Points into your total for the day. The Flex Points plan states that you need to use the Activity Points on the day that you use them. The older plan used to let you Bank a maximum of four Points and save them for up to a week.

[dewey1973]

I also purchased Iambic Health and Diet Manager. It is pretty good. It used to have a desktop client that you could use and sync between the phone and the PC. Then the software was sold to Iambic and now they charge for the desktop version separately. Bummer! It was easier to load up the database with your favorite foods (or at least your most frequently eaten foods [because usually you aren't going to be eating your FAVORITE foods]) using a full sized keyboard.

I made an Excel calculator (using a similar, if not the same, formula) that also had a way to calculate the points for a recipe given the ingredients. I'll see if I can dig it up.

[Attatood]

As long as you are able to browse the net with your phone, just copy this into your phones browser favorites. Works for me.

http://www.webmilhouse.com/pointcalc.php

This is just awesome. Its all you really need.
thanks!

[geneega]

I use a excel spread sheet on my tilt with wm6. I made it and synced it to my phone. Works great in Wal-mart where service can be spotty.