Soon after I quit smoking in 2014, I gained 15 pounds that I just can’t shake off. So, I decided to join Weight Watchers as I’ve been wanting to research it for gluten-free dieters. I signed up for the online program which cost me $59.85 for three months. (You can also sign up for just one month, but you save $20 for the three-month membership.) I always like to make a commitment or it’s just too easy to back out. If you’re interested in joining me on this quest, check back daily. I’ll have a wealth of information for you soon. For now, see below for a taste of more to come.
Weight Watchers is based upon a point system. Instead of allowing you a certain amount of calories or carbohydrates, you count points. They have a database of food with the points provided for each food, including some gluten-free items. Just like calorie calculators, you’ll need to know the weight of some food. However, they have point values for such things as restaurant-style grilled cheese. For any food not listed, all you have to do is add the nutritional values of the food, give it a name, and save it under “My Food”. My first concern was because I make so many of my food from scratch, would it work? It will, but I will have to calculate the nutritional value of each recipe and enter it.
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I will be posting a new version using cornstarch instead of tapioca flour because tapioca flour contains way too may carbs, plus I’m allergic to tapioca flour now. If you’re allergic to corn, use all potato starch.
Nutritional Values of Gluten Free Starches
Tapioca Flour | Potato Starch | Cornstarch | ||
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Calories | 100 | 40 | 30 | |
Carbohydrates | 26 | 10 | 7 | |
As you can see, there is no other nutritional value to starch. Therefore, I can only list the calories and carbs. They contain no fiber or protein.
I’ll be starting my diet on Monday, January 4, 2015. Stay tuned in for more information on losing weight while on a gluten-free diet and my Gluten Free Weight Watchers story.
Because I develop recipes for others, this is not the end of my luscious recipes. Just expect a bit more healthy recipes along with them.
Happy 2016!
How do I sign up for weight watchers gluten free diet.
Lillian,
You just sign up for weight watcher’s which is linked above in red. Then you just have to make sure you eat gluten free food based upon the
number of points you are allowed for your lifestyle and body type.
Check back to this website to keep abreast of my progress and the gluten-free recipes that I will share.
Good luck!
Carla