Weight Watchers
A trusted approach to weight loss for more than 40 years.
BACKGROUND
It's been more than 40 years since Weight Watchers came on the scene and started helping people live healthier lives. Weight Watchers helps members create a foundation to introduce healthier choices and physical activity into their lives. Weight Watchers was made popular by its POINTS system. A point value is assigned to each food on the comprehensive list of more than 27,000 foods based on its calories, fat and fiber content. The Weight Watchers POINTS allow you to eat the foods you like without restriction. Simply stay within your daily POINTS range and you can still enjoy fried chicken or diet soda; more importantly, you'll learn that those food choices have high POINTS and you'll be more inclined to choose grilled chicken, water, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Unlike many diets, Weight Watchers also encourages an active lifestyle, and awards POINTS for exercising.
It all started in a living room, where women would gather to support one another while losing weight. Then it grew, and became one of the most recognized names in weight loss. They've remained an innovative brand, taking the plan online, creating a program specifically for men and even launching the Momentum plan to teach people how to eat in order to stay full longer.
Weight Watchers Meetings The original Weight Watchers plan invites members to weekly meetings where they help dieters form a network of support with people sharing similar experiences. Each person checks their weight privately. Meetings are conducted by a trained Meeting Leader who motivates and offers the group support through information about nutrition and fitness.
Weight Watchers Online For those whose schedules won't accommodate a weekly meeting, or prefer the anonymity the Internet offers, Weight Watchers Online makes it possible to reap the benefits of the program from the comfort of your own home. Online subscribers can communicate via message boards, monitor progress, obtain POINTS counters, access hundreds of approved recipes and so much more.
Weight Watchers Online for Men Available exclusively online, this program is tailored to the needs of men seeking an effective approach to weight loss, without the female undertones. The same POINTS plan is used, but recipes, fitness and weight loss advice speaks your language.
Weight Watchers Momentum The newest innovation from Weight Watchers takes your healthy eating skills one step further, by showing you how and when to eat so that you maintain satiety longer.
Read this explanation of how Weight Watchers POINTS work.
PRO
- Programs to suit adult men and women
- Choose counseling via meetings or privacy and convenience online
- Online program is a comprehensive experience
- Provides exercise guidance
- Thousands of recipes and meals to choose from
- Applebee's partnership for more healthful dining
- POINTS make it simple to assess nutritional value of food
- Reputable and effective for more than 40 years
CON
- Counting POINTS may be time consuming
- Online detracts from the traditional social aspect of meetings
- Weight Watchers Online for Men is only available online, not in meetings
DIET and NUTRITION
Weight Watchers emphasizes eating more wholesome food, while allowing you to splurge on cravings in moderation. You'll use your POINTS to make balanced food choices that include whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, eggs and dairy. No matter which plan you choose, you'll have access to all of the Weight Watchers recipes that are delicious, satisfying and good-for-you.
Weight Watchers members can enjoy chili, muffins, brownies, burgers, pizza, pasta and so much more - especially when you follow their healthy tips for lightening the recipes and keeping your POINTS values low.
EXERCISE
More guidance is provided for fitness online than is in meetings. Weight Watchers Online gives access to dozens of workout demonstrations and has something for all skill levels to follow. You can also earn activity points by working out, which will allow you to save some room in your food POINTS for the week.
CONCLUSION
Weight Watchers is a tried and true veteran of the weight loss industry. With a variety of methods to choose from for both men and women, you're almost certain to find the right path for your weight loss journey. Weight Watchers provides guidance from every aspect of weight loss. Food is one of the primary concerns of any dieter and Weight Watchers goes above and beyond most other weight loss programs with thousands of recipes that anyone, dieting or not, will find tempting and delicious. If their style appeals to you, go for it.
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Clared72-Yes, I have done both, honestly the meetings seem to work best for me. BUT having the on-line tools comes in very, very helpful!
Is going to a weight watchers center better then joining weight watchers online? has anyone done both?
I went to WW once. I have been diagnosed as Insulin Resistant--the first week I didn't do very well even though I stayed on program strictly--the person at WW said in a very haughty voice, "Well, someone didn't stay on probram." I said to her, "Yes I did, but I am insulin resistant..she replied, "We can't help you here." I QUIT!
I love WW. The only problem for some people is that is a little slow. That is GOOD! When you do sway from the diet,there is still a part of you that still makes better choices. I was on vacation for a week and that turned in to 3 weeks of no program and there was still a part of me that made better choices and I only gained 2 pounds in 3 weeks. I think it was the slow way in witch I lost it . SLOWANDSTEADY! keep it up. It pays off.
I have been back and forth on weight watchers going to the centers. I am curious how the online program compares to the centers?
I started to research WW a few weeks ago... I gathered a tone of info, then decided to give the points system a try on my own. Well, that was 2 weeks ago, and I've lost 5 lbs! I'm thrilled to pieces. The first week was tough. I had an headache every day, LOL, I think from withdrawing from SUGAR. 2nd week -- fairly easy -- this week, even easier. This is definately something I can do FOREVER! I love it!
To answer JennyB's original question, I would highly recommend adding a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. They fill you up, and they have very few points. Meat and other high-fat foods are hard to fit into your point total, so I tend to fill up on fruits and veggies. Good luck with your program!
I am joining WW next week. Just found out there is a meeting center across from my house. I'm very exicited about joining, especially after reading all the success stories. I sure hope this works as well for me as it has with most others. I am determined to lose 35lbs. :) Wish me luck!
How is the weight watchers online program? I use to go to the weight watchers meetings in my home town but it is a far drive so i stopped. I wonder if the online program will work as well.
Congrats, YOU WILL do well because YOU have the right ATTITUDE, Good Luck-it actually is fun!!
I was thinking about joining WW but now that i have read everyone's comments.....I AM EXCITED!!!!!!! i can't wait and I hope i do well!
I have been doing weight watchers for just over a year and have lost five and a half stone.Its been the best diet i have ever tried and obviously works.I often struggle to keep my hands out of the biscuit tin but then remind myself that im the only person i am cheating.Stick with it.Theres still time to get in that little summer dress at the beach!
I have been on WW for 2 months. I've lost 15 lbs. with NO excersing. I eat Smart Ones for lunch and dinner and get a WW or SKinny Cow ice cream sandwich each night. I am not hungry. I love the WW yogurt and steamed veggies for a snack. My 9 year old now fights me for a steamed broccoli snack! :) I don't go to meetings (tried it once) and don't do the online thing. I just read all the independent sites online to learn more about recipes and low point foods. I also read that your body gets used to the same amount of point day after day, so if you up your points by 10-12 once a week your body works extra hard to burn fat! Makes sense to me! What do you think?
I've been on ww since May 07 and I've lost 102 lbs. I love it! My schedule is extremely hectic and ww fits my world! I would tell anyone to do it!
I've been a WW member many times over the years and can even remember the ol' exchanges(2 bread, 2 fruit etc) and can honestly say it will work for you if you "stay on track" or as the veterans say "OP" I think it means On Plan-but I have to say I like many others, after losing substantial amounts of weight sometimes get "a little too comfortable" and think I can do it on my own/to heck with paying every week but ya know there is definitely something about the accountability factor(even if you don't stay for the meetings-which can honestly be quite "lame" at times!)This time I've started with a new attitude of "it's not a race" and just Go every week no matter what(no excuses) and believe me I'm master of those!!
Im signing up for WW tomorrow, Really excited!! I was on La weight loss i noticed a lady was joining it, i honestly wouldn't do that again, way to restrictive .. and since the centers closes lack of support. WW has stood the test of time lol i have a feeling it might work!
I love weightwatchers! It is the only diet program that has worked for me. It is smart using points because it allows you to have anything you want. Dieting is hard and limiting your favorite foods outright is impossible.
I started the program the begiining of September and am currently on it (7.5 months). Ihave lost 30 pounds on flex. I am a diabetic too so have to be careful of my carbs. I amcurenlty on core becasue I plateaued. I follow right by the book. But it is very slow right now. I exercise 5 times a week at the gym. My clothes fit great but the scale still says too much! Any pointers.
I joined WW online in March 2007 and lost about 35 pounds in 5 months. I have kept it off, even though winter is tough on my weight. I didn't like the idea of meetings, but the online version helped me keep track of what I was eating and the point system helps you make better food choices. I stopped my online membership this month, but I am determined to "hang in there".
I just started weight watchers today. I had a friend who did it and lost 40 pounds in about a month and a half. I'm only 17 so my nutrition needs are a little diffirent. I'm 5'5 and I wiegh 160 so I decided to try this program and see how I like it. I've been eating the smart ones with large glasses of water. I'm just wondering if anyone has anyone excercising tips they could give me, I do sit ups, but I feel like those just aren't enough. I don't have time really to go to the gym, either. Any fixes I can do at home? help?
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