Let’s face it, sticking to your Weight Watchers program around the holidays can be tough! Use this Ultimate MyWW Healthy Holiday Guide to give you absolutely everything you need to be successful this year. Make a plan to, at the very least maintain your weight, but even have to goal to lose weight during the month of December. (Yes, it’s really possible, I promise.) Included in this guide are points for your family Christmas. Thanksgiving, and New Year’s foods, Weight Watchers holiday menus, and much more. Let’s get started.
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Between parties, events, baking, family get-together, and stress, focus on healthy eating and exercise often falls to the bottom of your priorities. This year, be sure to focus on YOU and make your holiday healthier with these WW tips, menus, recipes, and more.
Research tell us that the average American gains 1 pound per year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Don’t let this be you. Simply by being intentional about healthier choices, can avoid being one of these statistics.
Weight Watchers is a great program to follow during the holiday season because there are no forbidden foods. Eat what you like while being mindful of portions, and you will continue to see weight loss throughout the season.
Free printable WW Holiday Cheat Sheets – Instant Download PDF
Get your Weight Watchers Healthy Holiday Cheat Sheets now and make sure you don’t gain weight this holiday season.
Download your MyWW holiday menu printable PDFs here.
This MyWW Healthy Holiday Guide includes:
- WW Thanksgiving Menu – Here’s a delicious Thanksgiving menu that has favorites for your family gathering with lower points. We link to all the recipes.
- WW Christmas Menu – Enjoy this delicious Christmas dinner with WW recipes. Your family will never know they are eating WW-friendly main dishes, sides, and desserts.
- WW New Year’s Menu – Bring in the New Year right with these appetizers and fun party foods.
- WW Holiday Foods List – A huge list of the points values on your favorite holiday foods.
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Your Weight Watchers Healthy Holiday Guide to Holiday Weight Loss
Keep reading because we’ve included includes the following helpful resources in this blog post:
- WW Freestyle Healthy Holiday Recipes – A huge list of delicious holiday recipes that are all low in WW points.
- WW Freestyle Sample Holiday Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years Menus – with points! Here’s a sample guide for planning a menu that keeps you within your daily points allowance.
- WW Freestyle Holiday Foods Cheat Sheet – Use this handy guide to learn the points in common holiday foods.
- 25 Tips & Strategies for Healthy Holiday Eating – These small, realistic changes make healthy eating possible even during the holiday season.
- WW Freestyle/Weight Watchers Support – Community support during the holiday season and beyond.
- FREE Printable Holiday Cheat Sheets! – A FREE bundle of WW Freestyle Healthy Holiday cheat sheets, all with points included.
Weight Watchers Healthy Holiday Recipes with Low Points
Making healthier holiday recipes truly makes a difference in how you’ll end the holiday season. High fat/high calories can quickly put you over the top with points for each day and your weekly allowance.
Did you know the typical piece of pecan pie is 21 points? Yikes, that’s almost a whole day’s worth of points just from one dessert! (I love pecan pie.) Swap for our healthier WW sweet potato mini-pie recipe, linked below, that is just 5 or 6 points and you suddenly are within your daily points with room to spare.
Choose these WW healthy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s recipes to make a healthier version of many of your favorites. Keep scrolling because this Ultimate Guide has tons of help for your holiday season.
Weight Watchers ‘Tis the Season Easy Holiday Recipes & Menus
Weight Watchers Christmas Cookbook 2018: Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss, Health and Physical Fitness by Adopting a Plant Based Diet (X-Mass Edition)Weight Watchers Chocolate Supreme Mug CakeWeight Watchers Popped Crisps, BBQ, 5 bags per box
Weight Watchers Freestyle Holiday Appetizer Recipes
All of these appetizers are low in points and high in satisfaction.
Weight Watchers Jalepeno Poppers – 1 point on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – These poppers are full of spicy goodness for just 1 point.
Weight Watchers Veggie Ranch Dip – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points – This delicious dip will cost you zero points on Blue and Green and just 1 point on MyWW Purple.
Air Fryer Bacon Burger Bites – 4 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – Enjoy these delicious little bites for just 4 points on all plans. Can be baked in the oven if you don’t have any air fryer.
Everything Parmesan Crisps – 2 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – These little crisps are great for WW and are also low carb in case any of your guests are following Keto.
WW Freestyle Holiday Main Dish Recipes
WW Cranberry & Orange Glazed Ham – 5 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – A delicious ham recipe with citrus flavors.
Instant Pot Whole Lemon Chicken – 0-3 points per serving (0 points for breast and no skin, 3 pts for 3 oz dark meat) A delicious chicken with a bright lemon flavor. This recipe is great because it cooks in your Instant Pot, saving room in the oven for other foods.
Herb and Salt Brined Turkey – 2 points MyWW Green, 0 points MyWW Blue, 0 points MyWW Purple for turkey breast, no skin – A fabulous and moist turkey you can enjoy guilt-free.
Weight Watchers Holiday Side Dish Recipes
Skinny Garlic Mashed Potatoes – 3 points – All the flavor, half the points.
WW Green bean casserole – 4 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – A Weight Watchers twist on the classic favorite.
Cranberry sauce – Instant Pot – 3 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – This cranberry sauce is low in points and cooks in just 1 minute.
WW Mashed Sweet Potatoes – MyWW Green – 3 points, MyWW Blue – 3 points, MyWW Purple – 1 point – Enjoy mashed sweet potatoes without loads of unhealthy extra butter and syrup.
Spinach Salad with Pears, Almonds, and Cranberries – 6 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – A delicious, healthy salad to start your meal right.
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WW Holiday Dessert Recipes
WW Pumpkin Fluff – 3 points – This classic (oldie but goodie) WW recipe is delicious. My kids request this every year as one of their holiday favorites.
Weight Watchers Crustless Pumpkin Pie – 1 point per serving and it’s so good! I’ve made this a bunch of times and it’s one of the most popular recipes on The Holy Mess website.
WW Lime Dessert Parfaits– 2 points – This cool, creamy treat is easy to make.
WW Chocolate Espresso Mousse Shots – 2 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – I love shot glass desserts because you can try a small taste. These are just 2 points on all plans.
Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider – 4 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – If you want to enjoy a mulled beverage, this one is lower in points.
WW Dark Chocolate Cake – 10 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple – This cake is more of a splurge but the dark chocolate goodness is worth it. (By the way, you won’t believe the secret ingredient in this cake! I was shocked.)
Sweet Potato Meringue Mini-Pies – MyWW Green – 6, My WW Blue – 6, MyWW Purple – 5, A delicious healthier recipe from Skinny Taste.
WW/Weight Watchers Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Menus
Here are Holiday Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Menus to keep you on track with your Weight Watchers points for each day. Keep in mind these are a general guide. Track what you actually eat and make any necessary adjustments.
Be sure to eat a low point, high protein breakfast and have a zero point snack (such as fruit or WW bean soup) before the big meal. See below for additional tips for managing your eating on the big day.
Be sure to download our WW Freestyle Healthy Holiday printables pack (below), which has printable copies of all these menus.
Weight Watchers Thanksgiving Menu
Turkey breast, no skin, 3 ounces – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
WW Low Point Turkey gravy – MyWW Green – 3 points, MyWW Blue – 2 points, MyWW Purple – 2 points
WW Green bean casserole – 4 points on MyWW Green, Blue, and Purple
Cranberry sauce – 0 points on all MyWW plans
Corn – MyWW Green – 2 points, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
Dinner roll made with 2 Ingredient dough – 2 points on MWW Green, Blue, and Purple
WW Mashed Sweet Potatoes – MyWW Green – 3 points, MyWW Blue – 3 points, MyWW Purple – 1 point
WW Crustless Pumpkin Pie – 1 point on all plans for 1/4 of pie
Wine – 5 ounces – 4 points
Total: MyWW Green – 20 points, MyWW Blue – 16 points, MyWW Purple – 14 points
WW Christmas Menu
Ham, cooked, lean – 2 points per serving on all MyWW plans
Garlic Mashed Potatoes – MyWW Green – 8 points, MyWW Blue – 8 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
WW Macaroni and Cheese – 4 points on all plans for 1/2 serving
Roasted Butternut Squash – 0 points on all plans
Vegetable Medley – 0 points on all plans
Roasted Brussels Sprouts – 0 points on all plans
Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider – 4 points on all MyWW plans
WW Pumpkin Fluff – 4 points on all MyWW plans
Total: MyWW Green – 22 points, MyWW Blue – 22 points, MyWW Purple – 14 points
Weight Watchers New Year’s Menu
Shrimp, 3 ounces – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
Crab legs, 3 ounces – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
Cocktail sauce – 2 points for 2 T on all plans
Black eyed peas, 1/2 cup – MyWW Green – 3 points, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
Weight Watchers Jalepeno Poppers – 3 points (3 poppers) on all MyWW plans
Weight Watchers Veggie Ranch Dip with vegetables – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
Weight Watchers Mini Pizza with 2 Ingredient Dough, Light Mozarella cheese, and Turkey Pepperoni- 6 points on all plans
WW Lime Dessert Parfaits– 4 points on all plans
Champagne – 5 ounces – 4 points on all plans
Total: MyWW Green – 25 points, MyWW Blue – 19 points, MyWW Purple – 19 points
25 Tips & Strategies for Healthy Holiday Eating
Holidays don’t have to be about overindulging. Use these tips to stay on track.
- Eat something healthy before you go to a family event, like a Weight Watchers zero point banana souffle or a hearty bowl of zero point bean soup.
- Drink a glass of water before you leave, and one every hour of the party.
- Stand or sit as far away from the snacks or buffet table as possible.
- Load up on zero point vegetables.
- At special events, focus on the relationships. Talk to people.
- When you sit down to eat, load up on vegetables first, then fruit, then protein, then carbs and treats.
- Make a plan. As much as possible, plan for what you will eat at parties, events, and big holiday meals.
- Use a smaller plate.
- Ask to have food wrapped to go if you are getting full.
- As you start to get full, ask yourself, “Am I still enjoying this?”
- Alternative between glasses of water and alcohol.
- Say “no thanks” to taking home left-overs.
- Only splurge on the foods you really love.
- Eat mindfully. Take a deep breath before you eat. Savor each bite.
- Keep your hands busy with a drink. Suggest playing a game instead of snacks as the center of attention.
- Go for a walk.
- Bring a dish that is Weight-Watchers friendly.
- Does holiday baking do you in? Bake less. Keep baked goods in the freezer or out of sight.
- Add 100 extra steps to every day during the holiday season.
- Eat slowly. Put your fork down between bites.
- Write down what you eat, even if it means you go over your points.
- Let go of guilt! If you overindulge, guilt serves no purpose.
- Get more sleep. It’s harder to make good choices when you are tired.
- Only eat while sitting down.
- Reserve holiday splurges to a few special occasions. The rest of the time, stick to your routine.
Want more healthy eating strategies? Check out these 43 tips from Weight Watchers members for healthy holidays and every day.
Also check out these One Small Change weight loss cards for small, realistic changes that have a big impact.
WW Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Holiday Foods with Points Cheat Sheet
Here is a cheat sheet of common Weight Watchers foods. Keep in mind that using the actual nutritional data from packages is more accurate. This is to give you a general guide and points were accurate as of 10/2019.
Be sure to download our WW Healthy Holiday pack (scroll down), which has a handy printable copy of this list.
Main Dish
Turkey breast, no skin, 3 ounces, – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
Turkey, dark meat – 3 oz no skin – MyWW Green – 2 points, MyWW Blue – 2 points, MyWW Purple – 2 points
Turkey, dark meat – 3 oz with skin – MyWW Green – 4 points, MyWW Blue – 4 points, MyWW Purple – 4 points
Turkey gravy, canned – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 1 point, MyWW Purple – 1 point
Ham, lean – 3 oz – MyWW Green – 2 points, MyWW Blue – 2 points, MyWW Purple – 2 points
Ham, spiral -3 oz – MyWW Green – 3 points, MyWW Blue – 3 points, MyWW Purple – 3 points
Beef brisket – 3 oz – MyWW Green – 4 points, MyWW Blue – 4 points, MyWW Purple – 4 points
Sides
Corn, 1/2 cup – MyWW Green – 2 points, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
Raw, roasted or cooked vegetables (except potatoes) – My WW Green – 0 points, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points
Green bean casserole – 1 serving – MyWW Green – 7 points, My WW Blue – 7 points, MyWW Purple – 7 points
Cranberry sauce, canned – 1/4 cup – MyWW Green – 6 points, MyWW Blue – 6 points, MyWW Purple – 6 points
Cheese, 1 oz – MyWW Green – 4 points, MyWW Blue – 4 points, MyWW Purple – 4 points
Mashed potatoes with cream and butter – 1 cup – MyWW Green – 5 points, MyWW Blue – 5 points, MyWW Purple – 4 points
Stuffing, 1/2 cup from mix, prepared – MyWW Green – 3 points, MyWW Blue – 3 points, MyWW Purple – 3 points
Stuffing, sausage – 1/2 cup – MyWW Green – 6 points, MyWW Blue – 6 points, MyWW Purple – 6 points
Dinner roll – My WW Green – 5 points, MyWW Blue – 5 points, MyWW Purple – 5 points
Biscuit – MyWW Green – 4 points, MyWW Blue – 4 points, MyWW Purple – 4 points
Corn bread – 1 slice or muffin – MyWW Green – 6 points, MyWW Blue – 6 points, MyWW Purple – 6 points
Corn casserole – 1 serving – MyWW Green – 9 points, MyWW Blue – 9 points, MyWW Purple – 9 points
Macaroni and cheese – 1 serving – MyWW Green – 14 points, MyWW Blue – 14 points, MyWW Purple – 14 points
Pickles, dill – 0 points on all plans
Challah – 1 slice – MyWW Green – 3 points, MyWW Blue – 3 points, MyWW Purple – 3 points
Potato Latkes – 1 serving, 2 items- MyWW Green – 8 points, MyWW Blue – 8 points, MyWW Purple – 8 points
Fats
Butter – 1 T – MyWW Green – 5 points, MyWW Blue – 5 points, MyWW Purple – 5 points
Oil – 1 t – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 1 point, MyWW Purple – 1 point
Mixed nuts, 1/4 cup – MyWW Green – 6 points, MyWW Blue – 6 points, MyWW Purple – 6 points
Olives – 6 large – MyWW Green – 1 point, MyWW Blue – 1 point, MyWW Purple – 1 point
Beverages
Beer – 12 ounce – MyWW Green – 5 points, MyWW Blue – 5 points, MyWW Purple – 5 points
Wine – 5 ounce – MyWW Green – 4 points, MyWW Blue – 4 points, MyWW Purple – 4 points
Sparkling juice – 8 ounce – MyWW Green – 6 points, MyWW Blue – 6 points, MyWW Purple – 6 points
Punch – 1 serving – MyWW Green – 5 points, MyWW Blue – 5 points, MyWW Purple – 5 points
Soda pop – 12 ounce – MyWW Green – 9 points, MyWW Blue – 9 points, MyWW Purple – 9 points
Desserts
Apple pie – 1 slice, 1/8th of pie – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 16 points
Pecan pie – 1 slice – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 21 points
Chocolate cake – 1 slice – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 25 points
Christmas cookies – 1 cookie – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 3 points
Cheesecake – 1 piece – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 18 points
Pumpkin bread – 1 slice – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 8 points
Whipped cream, fresh – 1 T – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 1 point
Cool whip – 2T – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 1 point
Vanilla ice cream – 1/2 cup – MyWW Green, MyWW Blue, MyWW Purple – 7 points
WW Support for Healthy Holidays
While it’s always important to surround yourself with a supportive community for your weight loss journey, never is it more true than during the tempting holiday season.
Between co-workers bringing in continual treats, holiday events, or the stress of family gatherings, you need people you can turn to for ongoing support to will applaud your healthy lifestyle.
Try one of these places to find your “tribe” of WW peeps who give you ongoing support and accountability:
Christian Weight Loss for Women with Faithful Finish Lines – Free Facebook group for Christian women with a weight loss goal.
Weight Watchers SmartPoints Success – Free Facebook Group for anyone doing Weight Watchers/WW meetings, online, or at home.
Follow me on WW Connect @saraborgstede
Ready to join Weight Watchers online or at meetings? Click here to get one month free.
Faithful Finish Lines – Online weight loss programs for women.
BONUS! Free Printable WW Healthy Holiday Bundle
Get your WW Freestyle Healthy Holiday Printables right here!
Print these worksheets and you are all set to have the most healthy holiday season yet, all while staying within your points target and meeting your weight loss goals.
Download your free MyWW Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years menus here.
Tip: Be sure to bookmark this page so you can come back for all the recipe links to go with these menus.
This WW Freestyle Healthy Holiday Printable pack includes:
- WW Freestyle Thanksgiving Menu
- WW Freestyle Christmas Menu
- WW Freestyle New Year’s Menu
- WW Freestyle Holiday Foods List
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What a tasty selection of recipes! Thanks for including some of mine!