 Welcome back to my channel and welcome if you're new here. We're outside on my patio because I thought it's a beautiful day Let's go outside and film today's video today's video is all about zero point foods the truth behind zero point foods And I have some interesting information to share with you Maybe some jaw-dropping mind-blowing information to share So thank you so much for clicking on today's video if you're new make sure that you're subscribed and that your bell Notification is turned on so that you don't miss a single video thumbs up this video if you love these tips and tricks and Without further ado, let's jump into the truth about zero point foods One of the most popular questions that I receive literally daily several times a day is about the zero point foods Overeating them under eating them. Do I have to track them while I'm scanning this and it's coming up with points But it's zero point. How am I supposed to navigate zero point foods? So I've done quite a bit of research I've taken a lot of the questions that you've brought to me on a daily basis and Decided that it would make most sense to kind of put this all into one video to share with you truthfully The truth behind zero point foods zero point foods are not zero calorie So I want to start the video out right there Just because something is assigned a point value of zero does not make it free Does not make it a free for all eat as much as you want and does not mean that it is calorie free The only thing in the world that is calorie free is water So you need to be mindful when you're eating zero point foods that they do contain calories and again No food in this world is a free food So WW made the zero point foods the zero points for a reason these foods are generally low and fat Somewhat low in calories depending on the zero point food and they are high in protein So the reason they are zero points is to guide you towards choosing those foods as the basis of your meals I am not a big fan of eating zero point meals. I think that The basis of your meals should be zero point foods But you should be adding things to those meals to make points So for example, let's say that for dinner You've decided that you're gonna throw a breast of chicken on your barbecue that is zero points And maybe you're going to even pair that with a zero point vegetable like some broccoli if you're on the blue or purple plan You can have peas or corn now you're eating a meal that is zero point So I would recommend throwing on an additional side maybe a starch that has points in it now If you're on the purple plan and even your starches are zero points Add some topping some sour cream to that potato some real butter to those vegetables Add additional items to your meals to have points. Try your best not to have zero point meals Zero point meals can be hundreds and hundreds of calories But your mind tells you that there's zero points Definitely use the zero point foods to set yourself up for success on a daily basis These foods are generally very filling and very nutrient dense So you can use these foods again as the foundation of your meals and even your snacks I don't think there's anything wrong with having a zero point food as a snack But I would steer away from complete zero point meals I also have to say that ww was very smart when they put together the zero point foods list This essentially tricks your mind into choosing zero point foods When something is zero points and you only have a certain amount in a day You're going to naturally gravitate towards those items because there's zero points So you're able to fill your day with other foods that maybe you enjoy Like starchy items or chips or crackers or whatever the case may be for you If you build your meals around these zero point foods, then you have points available for these other foods throughout the day But that in itself can be a double-edged sword If you are saving all of your points for other things such as snacks or maybe an indulgent dessert or maybe just Not good for you foods and eating a lot of zero point meals Then that opens you up to potentially overeating calorie wise throughout the day You're eating all of these zero point foods eggs have 70 calories per egg But are zero points chicken breast has about 110 calories for one serving But is zero points ground turkey has about 130 calories for one serving But is zero points. So do you see where I'm going with this? You can eat all of those zero point foods and then pack on all of the pointed foods that you want throughout the day Your snacky foods your desserts and before you know it you are well over your calorie goal for the day Which we all know calories in versus calories out is how you lose weight And if you're overeating calories, you're not going to be successful on a scale I've seen people eat zero point meals all day long Literally entire zero point meals breakfast lunch snacks so that they can have pizza for dinner Well pizza is anywhere from three to five hundred calories per slice and usually about nine to eleven smart points So technically you could have three pieces two or three pieces of pizza Clocking in almost a thousand calories using your points and then eating all of those zero point foods throughout the day Would be well over an additional thousand calories. So here you are Over your calories for the day to be in a deficit to lose weight So that is where I think zero point foods become really tricky And as you know, w w says don't worry about weighing and measuring zero point foods Don't worry about tracking zero point foods. Don't scan them. Just eat to fullness. Well, that's another thing Everyone's hunger levels are different. Not everybody gets full on the same amount of food So I think that that philosophy from w w no offense to w w you guys know I love the program can be a little bit misleading I think it is still important to weigh and measure your zero point foods to be mindful of how much you're eating To stick with a serving size if you are full after that serving size because it still has calories Even though not a lot of calories. It still has calories and they add Up the more you eat on the flip side of that you can also under eat using zero point foods Zero point foods like I said have little calories and they're packed with good nutrients such as protein and fiber So they generally will get you full and keep you full So a lot of people find themselves under eating when they're utilizing zero points as well I also think that those exact people that find themselves under eating are eating zero point foods but they're also eating a lot of processed foods or On another note foods that are very very low in calories But high in smart points due to sugar content or fat content things like granola bars or chips or cookies Or protein bars. They can be pretty low in calories But pack a good punch of points and by pairing a lot of those throughout the day with some zero point foods You can find yourself under eating as well. It's definitely a delicate balance The zero point foods is a delicate delicate balance And what I mean by a delicate balance is you have to strategically eat zero point foods and other foods throughout the day To make sure that you are number one eating enough Number two not under eating and number three that you're not starving because if you're starving all day every day You're not going to stick with ww You're not going to stick with any weight loss program if you're constantly starving Now, of course, you are going to be hungry because you're in a calorie deficit But you shouldn't be starving and out of points by mid-afternoon That is where the zero point foods come in to help fill the gaps to be the basis of your meals and snacks And in the event that you find yourself out of points mid-afternoon and you're still hungry That's when you would reach for the zero point foods the zero point proteins eggs Meat the zero point vegetables fruits fruits are a great thing to fill in the gaps with but again Watch your fruit intake. Not only are they generally higher and naturally occurring sugar They could be higher in calories And by eating overeating the fruits you can find yourself really quickly overeating calories And consuming a lot of sugar even though it is naturally occurring sugar Months and months ago. I put out a video about how I work freestyle This is when it was freestyle which is essentially now the blue program And I think these tips and tricks that I shared in that video months and months ago still are relevant today I'm going to link that video down below for you guys But in that video I talked about my 2 2 1 method and I think that this is a good foundation to start with the zero point foods My 2 2 1 method is two zero point proteins per day Two zero point fruits per day and one zero point starchy vegetables. So things such as corn or peas Again, this was when it was freestyle which is the blue program But all of these foods are still zero points today on blue and purple and by limiting my zero point foods I'm still using those as the basis of all of my meals I can have a zero point protein for breakfast and for dinner I can have a zero point fruit is a snack and maybe with my lunch and then at part of dinner I might throw in a zero point starchy vegetable I don't think that by adding an additional zero point protein is unreasonable I think if you are going to add any additional zero point foods to that day a zero point protein In a serving size of a zero point protein would be a good decision Maybe at lunch now for me if I ate over the 2 2 1 method I tracked it I went ahead and put the nutritional information into the calculator You can also use the quick add function because if I enter chicken breast in the app It's going to tell me at zero points So I actually have to quick add the points or I have to use the calculator And enter the nutritional information to determine what the points are of chicken breast And I would generally track that if I ate more than two servings in a day That way I am staying within my calories It helps me from overeating the zero point foods and I'm not under eating them because my goal is 2 2 1 every single day So again, I'm going to link that video down below I think it would be great for you to go back and reference that video It'll kind of come full circle and tie this video together as well So I shared a lot of information with you today So I wanted to recap the truth behind zero point foods and that is no food is zero Calories no food is free. There are no free foods in the world There are zero point foods per w w But those foods should be eaten in moderation and again should be the basis and foundation of your meals The zero point foods were made zero points because they are low in fat high in protein high in fiber So they keep you full satisfied and honestly their real whole food Which is the majority of what should be eaten on any type of diet plan to be satiated And to allow your body to process and break that food down the way that your body knows how to do that Zero point foods also trick you into eating healthy. That is the reason they are zero points They trick you into not even trick But they guide you into choosing them as the basis or foundations of your meals And that is why w w made those foods zero points You can eat a lot of food for little calories and be nice and full and satisfied And remember some people need more food than other people to feel full and satisfied These are the people that have kind of a bottomless pit And could eat a lot of food and we generally can find ourselves overeating the zero point foods We definitely I know for me don't fall on the under eating if anything I would gravitate more towards overeating the zero point foods So learn your body and learn what you need when it comes to portions to be full and satisfied And lastly don't eat zero point meals all day and then save your foods for things like cake and pizza That are extremely calorie dense and very point heavy because you have to remember You're eating calories throughout the whole day even though they were zero point foods And then you're eating a big chunk of calories with that indulgent meal Or dessert that you're choosing to have because you were so good and ate zero point food So the truth about zero point foods as they are there as the foundation They are there to keep you full and satisfied for little calories They are full of nutrients and fiber and they're there to be utilize But just be mindful of your portion of the zero point foods So that you're not overeating and on the flip side under eating It's very important to utilize zero point foods if you don't You are not going to be anywhere near your caloric intake for the day If you're only eating foods that have points the zero point foods were given to us to be utilized Be mindful of zero point meals And just if you are questioning whether you're overeating or under eating Take a moment and use one of the free calorie counting apps my fitness pal spark people lose it And track your calories for the day and make sure that you aren't overeating or under eating because neither of those things Are going to get you to your weight loss goal and neither of those things are sustainable long term So I hope that I shared some really valuable information and shared the truth behind the zero point foods with you And it gave you a little bit of food for thought and things to think about when it comes to how you're structuring your meals throughout the day Again, if you're new to my channel, I'd love it if you'd stick around Hit the little subscribe button and the bell next to it So you're notified when new videos are uploaded check out that description box down below You're going to find the video where I talk all about the 2 2 1 method And i'm also going to link the video on help. I'm not losing weight on freestyle Aka the blue program by overeating zero point foods So i'm going to link both of those videos down below Highly recommend that you check them out. It is really going to tie all of this together for you Also in the description box is the link to come over and join my facebook group We are over 16 000 amazing supportive members and we would love to have you be part of our community over there So head on over and join us links and discount codes to my favorite things are also down in the description box So definitely check that out thumbs up this video if I shared some great information with you today And of course leave down in the comments any additional questions you have or comments regarding the truth behind zero point foods Thank you guys so much for hanging out with me today as always I love you guys so much and i'll see you all in the next video. Bye guys