The WeightWatchers (WW) program uses a food tracking system that assigns a Points value to foods based on nutritional factors like calories, saturated fat, sugar, and protein. Every member receives a personalized daily Points budget. Beyond this daily allowance, members are also allocated Weekly Points that function as a flexible, supplemental buffer. These weekly points provide freedom for planned splurges, social events, or days when the daily budget is exceeded. The specific day your weekly points are replenished depends entirely on the tracking week start day set up in your personal account.
Understanding the Weekly Points Allocation
The precise moment your weekly points reset is tied to the start of your tracking week, which you establish when you first begin the program. This chosen day marks the beginning of your seven-day cycle in the WW app. The weekly points reset automatically at midnight, transitioning from the last day of your tracking week to the new start day.
Unlike the daily budget, the weekly points are granted as a single lump sum that must last for the entire seven-day period. For example, if your tracking week begins on Monday, your entire weekly allowance is available as of 12:00 AM Monday morning. This allowance is separate from your daily points, which replenish every 24 hours.
The weekly allocation is designed for flexibility, allowing you to use points daily, save them for a special meal, or cover days when you exceed your daily target. When you exceed your daily Points maximum, the app automatically deducts the excess from your weekly points bank. This system helps ensure that occasional higher-Points days do not derail your overall progress, provided you remain within your combined weekly budget.
How to Customize Your Reset Day
Your weekly points reset day is directly linked to your designated weigh-in day, which establishes your personal tracking week. You can view and change this start day easily within the official WW app or website interface.
To change the setting on the mobile app, tap your profile icon and navigate to Settings, then locate the Weight Settings or Weigh-In Day option. You can select any day of the week that aligns best with your lifestyle and save the new date.
A common reason members change this setting is to align the reset with their social calendar, such as setting the reset for Monday to maximize points for weekend activities. Changing your tracking week start day mid-cycle may require the app to re-calculate your current weekly points balance. The program adjusts your allowance to ensure you have the appropriate number of points for the newly defined seven-day period.
The Rollover Feature
A useful management strategy is the Rollover Feature, which deals with unused daily points. If you finish a day without using your entire daily points budget, a portion of those leftover points is automatically “rolled over” into your weekly points bank. This happens automatically at the end of the day, typically at midnight, just before your daily points are refreshed.
The program allows up to four unused daily points to roll over into your weekly budget each day. This means you could potentially add up to 28 points to your weekly allowance over a seven-day period. The rollover mechanism rewards days of mindful eating, providing a small boost to your flexible weekly allowance.
This feature encourages consistent, moderate consumption rather than severe daily restriction. The cap of four points prevents members from significantly undereating to bank a large number of points for one major splurge. All weekly points, including rollovers, are reset entirely at the start of your new tracking week. Any unused points are lost if not used by the weekly reset time.