Hopefully Pat explained it well enough for you.
I don't have experience with the old plan but I really like the current plan with the options based on your lifestyle.
You don't feel deprived of anything you want, you just stay within the points and it gives you extra points for physical activity.
I'm not sure what your physical fitness is like, or if you feel like you could lose a few lbs, but perhaps you can entice your wife by talking to her about how you want a better Wellness Wins plan in your own life and ask her to join with you. Just a thought.
Also, in case you missed it earlier in the thread, if you get a code from one of us who is a member, you get a free month as well as the person who gives you the code.
When Phil and I started doing this together it made a huge difference to me. We encouraged each other to hike, mt bike and competed with each other on who got their 10,000 steps a day first.
Again,...just a thought.
Can those on the new WW program inform me how it differs from the program of about 7+ years ago? My dear gf has battled her weight most of her adult life, but lost 35 lbs on the older plan. Since retiring 2 1/2 yrs ago (went to the company gym's exercise classes 3× a week) and less activity from Covid sheltering, her weight has increased to 15 lbs over her pre-WW heaviest. Overall, she's pretty healthy, but unhappy with herself over her weigh
I've gently suggested that, since she had success on the old plan, maybe the new plan might suit her. I know enough not to pressure her, but I'd like to know about the ins and outs of the "new" WW and how it might work for her.