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**Starlight** · 7th January, 2007

It just struck me today when we were commenting on another thread about how low in points Mini Milks and Soleros were that there are probably loads of little gems that we dont realise that are low in points. How about sharing them? I had no idea the range of WW foods around and have been discovering more and more every week at Asda.

Things like:

Biscuits & Cheese - 2 servings in a pack - 1.5 points each
Malt Loaf - 1 point per slice
Malted finger rolls - 2 points

Non WW items:

Low fat Super Noodles - only 3 points!! (Same as WW ones but nicer)

Anyone else got any more? Or just any items youve found that are good substitutes for the full fat versions (like the Super Noodles)

Sometimes things are under our noses in the supermarket and we might not think of trying them, or notice them without a dunt in the right direction

Marie_D · 7th January, 2007

I have a confession to make on the solero front....the redberry ones are 1.5 points as I said, but the tropical ones are actually 2 points. Still well worth it in my opinion because they are sooo creamy and delicious, but thought I'd better set the record straight as I didn't want to be responsible for anyone going 0.5 over their points allowance, lol.

My favourite low fat alternatives are as follows:

Potato head crisps - 1.5 points per pack
Aplen light bars - 1 point per bar
Rainbow drops - 0.5 per pack
Tesco Healthy Living sweet & sour sauce - 0.5 per 1/4 jar
Tesco Value shepherds pie - 3.5 points (cheap in price and points! - great for dinner if you've over indulged throughout the day, I just have mine with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and 0.5pts worth of gravy - yum!)
Straight to Wok Medium egg noodles - 3.5 points per portion (Another really low point meal - I just use these with loads of beansprouts, mushrooms, onions, touch of garlic and soy sauce for a huge filling dinner - more like a chow mien than a stirfry and it's yummy!)

Those are my main godsends, I'll update as/when I think of more.

Marie_D · 7th January, 2007

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Originally Posted by Starlight

Low fat Super Noodles - only 3 points!! (Same as WW ones but nicer)

I meant to ask, is that for the whole pack?!

**Barb** · 7th January, 2007

I don't know the points but I can tell you that Waitrose are now doing individual pots of houmous which are great for lunch with a pitta bread and some celery and carrot sticks all for just under 300 cals! Very satisfying and tasy and think how pleased the poisonous pixie(Gillian Mckeith) would be!

love Barb xx

**Starlight** · 7th January, 2007

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Originally Posted by lmariedr

I meant to ask, is that for the whole pack?!

Certainly is!!

Marie_D · 7th January, 2007

Brilliant! I'll definitely be adding some of those to my shopping list this week then! So, so far on this weeks shopping list (thanks to this forum) I have mini milks, melba toast, strawberry and cream cookies and supernoodles...yum yum! Lol!

**Starlight** · 8th January, 2007

Ive mentioned this elsewhere but having just had one I had to mention it here.

For a sweet fix

A meringue nest, topped with creme fraische and fresh fruit is only 2 points. I sometimes break up the meringue and put it in a glass, topped with the rest, makes it feel more decadent.

**Starlight** · 23rd January, 2007

WW Citrus yoghurts are half a point each! Ive started chopping up an apple and pouring the yoghurt over it, it makes a good size portion AND its only 1 point

BurtBird · 24th January, 2007

Found Tesco HL quarter pounders only 2.5 points - really thick and meaty and not fat!!!! Yum yum!
Also they have a "naturally good for you" or naturally healthy range and the lickle square pizza topped with pesto chicken and spinach with a bit of cheese and tomato is practically the same as the weight watchers ones but nicer! 6.5 or 6 ....
xxx

Cavycrazy · 24th January, 2007

What a great thread. Off shopping at Asda tonight... so if find any goodies will let you know.

Deb x

**Starlight** · 24th January, 2007

The Tesco burgers are a must, theyre something I dont eat very often but you know what its like when you get a craving lol

Sparkle also posted on another thread: A pack of 6 Melba toast is only 1 point. Topped with something like WW cheese triangles (1/2 point) is another great low snack

**Starlight** · 27th January, 2007

I havent worked out the points value for Skinny Cow tubs of icecream but the icecream sticks are only 1.5 points and theyre delicious!!

7th January, 2007	#1 (permalink)
Starlight Moderator Starlight's Profile Albums Starlight's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 264 Join Date: 28th December, 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 17,050 My Mood: Rep Power: 401 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 11" Start Date: Jan 09 2007	Sharing favourites & new discoveries It just struck me today when we were commenting on another thread about how low in points Mini Milks and Soleros were that there are probably loads of little gems that we dont realise that are low in points. How about sharing them? I had no idea the range of WW foods around and have been discovering more and more every week at Asda. *Things like:* *Biscuits & Cheese - 2 servings in a pack - 1.5 points each* *Malt Loaf - 1 point per slice* *Malted finger rolls - 2 points* *Non WW items:* *Low fat Super Noodles - only 3 points!! (Same as WW ones but nicer)* *Anyone else got any more? Or just any items youve found that are good substitutes for the full fat versions (like the Super Noodles)* *Sometimes things are under our noses in the supermarket and we might not think of trying them, or notice them without a dunt in the right direction* __________________ Jan 9 2007 - Started WeightWatchers Jan 9 2008 - lost 127lbs (9.1stones) Next Mini goal: 175lbs - 12.5 stones

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Marie_D Forum Master Marie_D's Profile Albums Marie_D's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd January, 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,718 My Mood: Rep Power: 73 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 20th Nov '08 Start Weight: 191lb Current Weight: 189lb Goal Weight: 143lb BMI Information: Current BMI: 31.4 Start BMI: 31.8 Goal BMI: 23.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 2lb Weight to Lose: 46lb % Lost 1.05%	I have a confession to make on the solero front....the redberry ones are 1.5 points as I said, but the tropical ones are actually 2 points. Still well worth it in my opinion because they are sooo creamy and delicious, but thought I'd better set the record straight as I didn't want to be responsible for anyone going 0.5 over their points allowance, lol. My favourite low fat alternatives are as follows: Potato head crisps - 1.5 points per pack Aplen light bars - 1 point per bar Rainbow drops - 0.5 per pack Tesco Healthy Living sweet & sour sauce - 0.5 per 1/4 jar Tesco Value shepherds pie - 3.5 points (cheap in price and points! - great for dinner if you've over indulged throughout the day, I just have mine with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and 0.5pts worth of gravy - yum!) Straight to Wok Medium egg noodles - 3.5 points per portion (Another really low point meal - I just use these with loads of beansprouts, mushrooms, onions, touch of garlic and soy sauce for a huge filling dinner - more like a chow mien than a stirfry and it's yummy!) Those are my main godsends, I'll update as/when I think of more. __________________ My steps to goal... 1 - Lose 12lb (1/4 of the way there!) 2 - Lose 12lb (Half way there!!) 3 - Lose 12lb (3/4 of the way there!) 4 - Lose 12lb (GOAL!!!) Doesn't seem so far away now does it, just 4 small steps to Slimdom

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Barb Moderator Barb's Profile Albums Barb's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2,847 My Mood: Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 94 Diet: cal counting	I don't know the points but I can tell you that Waitrose are now doing individual pots of houmous which are great for lunch with a pitta bread and some celery and carrot sticks all for just under 300 cals! Very satisfying and tasy and think how pleased the poisonous pixie(Gillian Mckeith) would be! love Barb xx __________________ *Barb xx* *13th October - start of looking after self more!* Week One - lost 3lbs Week two - STS, but thats ok! Week three - lost 2lbs! Week four -1lb on

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Marie_D Forum Master Marie_D's Profile Albums Marie_D's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd January, 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,718 My Mood: Rep Power: 73 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 20th Nov '08 Start Weight: 191lb Current Weight: 189lb Goal Weight: 143lb BMI Information: Current BMI: 31.4 Start BMI: 31.8 Goal BMI: 23.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 2lb Weight to Lose: 46lb % Lost 1.05%	Brilliant! I'll definitely be adding some of those to my shopping list this week then! So, so far on this weeks shopping list (thanks to this forum) I have mini milks, melba toast, strawberry and cream cookies and supernoodles...yum yum! Lol! __________________ My steps to goal... 1 - Lose 12lb (1/4 of the way there!) 2 - Lose 12lb (Half way there!!) 3 - Lose 12lb (3/4 of the way there!) 4 - Lose 12lb (GOAL!!!) Doesn't seem so far away now does it, just 4 small steps to Slimdom

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Starlight Moderator Starlight's Profile Albums Starlight's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 264 Join Date: 28th December, 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 17,050 My Mood: Rep Power: 401 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 11" Start Date: Jan 09 2007	Ive mentioned this elsewhere but having just had one I had to mention it here. For a sweet fix A meringue nest, topped with creme fraische and fresh fruit is only 2 points. I sometimes break up the meringue and put it in a glass, topped with the rest, makes it feel more decadent. __________________ Jan 9 2007 - Started WeightWatchers Jan 9 2008 - lost 127lbs (9.1stones) Next Mini goal: 175lbs - 12.5 stones

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Starlight Moderator Starlight's Profile Albums Starlight's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 264 Join Date: 28th December, 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 17,050 My Mood: Rep Power: 401 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 11" Start Date: Jan 09 2007	WW Citrus yoghurts are half a point each! Ive started chopping up an apple and pouring the yoghurt over it, it makes a good size portion AND its only 1 point __________________ Jan 9 2007 - Started WeightWatchers Jan 9 2008 - lost 127lbs (9.1stones) Next Mini goal: 175lbs - 12.5 stones

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BurtBird Gonna be a 10! BurtBird's Profile Albums BurtBird's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st October, 2006 Location: Farnborough, Hampshire Posts: 150 Rep Power: 4 Diet: Cambridge	YUm Found Tesco HL quarter pounders only 2.5 points - really thick and meaty and not fat!!!! Yum yum! Also they have a "naturally good for you" or naturally healthy range and the lickle square pizza topped with pesto chicken and spinach with a bit of cheese and tomato is practically the same as the weight watchers ones but nicer! 6.5 or 6 .... xxx __________________

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Cavycrazy Likes to post Cavycrazy's Profile Albums Cavycrazy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 1st November, 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 754 My Mood: Rep Power: 13 Diet: back to old faithful.. Weight watchers.	What a great thread. Off shopping at Asda tonight... so if find any goodies will let you know. Deb x __________________

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Starlight Moderator Starlight's Profile Albums Starlight's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 264 Join Date: 28th December, 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 17,050 My Mood: Rep Power: 401 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 11" Start Date: Jan 09 2007	The Tesco burgers are a must, theyre something I dont eat very often but you know what its like when you get a craving lol Sparkle also posted on another thread: A pack of 6 Melba toast is only 1 point. Topped with something like WW cheese triangles (1/2 point) is another great low snack __________________ Jan 9 2007 - Started WeightWatchers Jan 9 2008 - lost 127lbs (9.1stones) Next Mini goal: 175lbs - 12.5 stones Last edited by Starlight : 24th January, 2007 at 11:37 PM.

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Starlight Moderator Starlight's Profile Albums Starlight's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 264 Join Date: 28th December, 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 17,050 My Mood: Rep Power: 401 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 11" Start Date: Jan 09 2007	I havent worked out the points value for Skinny Cow tubs of icecream but the icecream sticks are only 1.5 points and theyre delicious!! __________________ Jan 9 2007 - Started WeightWatchers Jan 9 2008 - lost 127lbs (9.1stones) Next Mini goal: 175lbs - 12.5 stones

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