New! WeightWatchers 2025 Program Changes

When I logged into WeightWatchers yesterday, I noticed a few changes. Curious to learn more, I did some digging to find out what’s new. Whether you’re already a WeightWatchers member or just exploring to see if it’s the right fit for you, there’s plenty to discover about the new program. Here’s a summary of what I discovered!

WeightWatchers Expanded Zero Points Foods List

For those unfamiliar with the WeightWatchers Points system, foods are assigned a “point value” based on their nutrient profile. Higher-point foods are typically higher in saturated fat, added sugars, sodium, and calories, while being lower in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

ZeroPoint foods are nutrient-dense, offering substantial nutritional value with fewer calories. They tend to be lower in saturated fat, added sugars, sodium, and calories, while high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These are typically whole foods—such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins—but not necessarily all foods within those categories.

With the 2022 update, WeightWatchers expanded their WW’s ZeroPoints Foods to include just over 200 items. With this latest update, over 150 new foods have been added, bringing the total to more than 350 ZeroPoint options. Some of the new additions include:

New Lean Meats

Previously, only skinless chicken breast and turkey breast were ZeroPoints foods. With these updates, many more lean meat options have been added to the ZeroPoints list! Here are some highlights:

Skinless dark meat chicken and turkey are now ZeroPoints, which also includes at least 90% lean ground turkey and ground chicken. I can’t tell you how excited I am that boneless, skinless chicken thighs, a longtime personal favorite, are now zero Points.

Lean ground beef (at least 90% lean) and other lean and trimmed cuts of beef, such as lean flank steak, trimmed round steak, filet mignon, and more now have zero Points.

Lean cuts of pork and lamb, such as pork tenderloin and lean, trimmed leg of lamb are now zero Points.

Potatoes: Potatoes and sweet potatoes are now ZeroPoints foods, except for WW members following the diabetic plan.

Oats: Oats have also been added to the ZeroPoints list, but not for WW members on the diabetic plan.

Click here for a complete list of all the WW Zero Points foods!

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Automatic Macro Tracking

While tracking macros isn’t a new concept, it’s a new feature now available through WeightWatchers. With the latest update, you can now find “Nutrient Totals” at the bottom of your daily meal tracker. It displays your daily totals for protein, carbs, fats, fiber, and sodium.

For a deeper dive, tap on any category to see a meal-by-meal and food-by-food breakdown, along with helpful guidance or tips related to that nutrient. It’s a great tool for those who want to keep a closer eye on their overall nutrition! As an older adult, I’m excited to be able to see how I’m doing with my fiber and protein at a glance.

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Add a Recipe from the Web

In the recipes section of the WW app, you’ll now find an option to “Add Recipe from the Web.” This allows you to copy and paste a recipe link, which then imports the ingredients. While it provides a good starting point, you may have to adjust some of the ingredients and quantities manually after import to get accurate Point information.

Remember that recipes here on this site and in our ebooks have direct links into the WW app, so you won’t need to use this feature for those.

Track from a Photo of Your Food/Plate

This is a new feature that’s fun but may not always be spot-on. In the app, next to the barcode scanner icon, you’ll now see a camera icon. Tapping on it opens a camera labeled “Food Scanner” where you can snap a photo of your plate, and the WW app will attempt to estimate your points.

That said, there’s a disclaimer that reads, “This feature is experimental, so there might be some mistakes!” While it’s a fun tool to experiment with, especially for recipes or foods you didn’t prepare yourself, you’ll likely need to verify the results to ensure accuracy. It’s definitely worth giving it a try to see how it works for your meals!

Access to Registered Dietitians

Previously, only WeightWatchers Clinic members had access to registered dietitians. This new update now provides all WeightWatchers members with access to personalized, expert guidance from RDs. Additionally, if you have insurance that covers nutritional counseling, you may be able to access these services for as little as $0.

WeightWatchers RDs are covered by over 600 insurance plans, so there’s a good chance your plan will cover at least some of the cost. If your plan doesn’t cover the services—or if you don’t have insurance—visits can be purchased in bundled packages, including 12, 6, 3, or 1 visit, starting at $49 per visit for 12 sessions.

Recipes on Simple Nourished Living

If you’re a US-based WW member, you can still click the WW link in my recipes to view your current points in the WW app. The app will display the points for your current WW plan, allowing you to track and save the recipe. You can also make any adjustments directly within the WW app if needed.

Conclusion

I’m really excited about the recent updates to the WW plan! Having so many of my favorite foods become ZeroPoint options is a major game-changer. The ability to easily import recipes from any website directly into the WW app, with Points instantly calculated, is another great feature.

I hope this gives you a solid overview of the 2025 program updates until you hear more details at your next WW meeting. If you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to reach out—I’d love to hear from you!

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