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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I find that if I eat anything besides smart ones I gain weight back. What gives? I can't live on frozen food forever? Anyone else having this issue? Oh, and it has been 3 weeks, I've lost about 11 pounds and I am still STARVING! Maybe I am just reaching a plateau and need to work out.
I have been doing weight watchers for six weeks and lost ten poundsd( i really havn't applied my self like I should) but I was thinking about quitting the meetings and just doing weight watchers online. Has any one tried it? Doed it work? I fell like ten pounds for me is alot and I don't want to do something top mess up any progess I have made. Anyone have any suggestion???
I just canceled my membership today actually. I have been on WW since July 07...I have lost a total of 15 pounds. haha. Sad, huh? WW is a wonderful program for people who are self-modivators. The meetings are big, short, and not to personal. It is easy to slump your chair in the back seat and go un-noticed. For me, It didn't work simply because I didn't do the work. I would reccomend this program to people who need to loose small amounts of weight 5-30 pounds only. But for someone who has battled with their weight for years like me and has a lot to loose needs something a little more personal than this. I just signed up for LA weight loss today...so far so good. I hope this works for me. God Bless.
I am leaving a second comment- I am now up to 20 lbs lost on the WW plan and I couldn't be happier! I have been on the plan a little over two months. I have learned a lot about how much food I really need to eat each day, and it is less than I used to eat. I have formed new, healthy eating habits. I just can't say enough good about this plan!
Today is my first day back on weight watchers. I did this about a year ago, and dropped weight speedy quick. At the meetings I was told I was loosing it too quickly. At that point, I became discouraged, and gave up. So now I am back and trying to look the best for my husband. Remember that support helps.
I did WW back in 2001 and went from 245 to 165 in 11 months. I felt great. But like many people, I got comfortable and started eating like I used to. It was 100% my own fault. I now weigh in at 285. :( You need to really look at WW as a permanent change, not a temporary solution. If you can't permanently change your eating habits, you'll never keep the weight off. Statistically, most people gain the weight back on ALL diets within a few years. It's not the diet's fault, it's your fault. It's simple math people: eat less, exercise more and watch portions. If you can't get a handle on that, you'll always battle with your weight. Don't get me wrong - I've fought this battle (and lost) for years. Good luck to everyone. I'm on WW again for round two!
I love weight watchers it is by far the only diet program that I have had any success with!
I started WW's in jan 2007, and by august 2007 I had dropped 67lbs. It is the by far the best diet plan I have found.
I have been on weight watchers for about a month now and as much as I enjoy the food options I am feeling very limited with the points I have designated. Anyone have some advice they can provide?
Have you checked out the weight watchers community online? There are tons of great recipes there and most are really quick to make if you are short on-time. My personal favourite is the chocolate chipe mint brownies....perfect for my sweet tooth :)
I really don't think I've ever heard something say they felt limited with WW. I'm been doing this for afew years now and can't rave enough about it. There is flexibility, great staff, so much food it makes me dizzy. You should definitely visit the website or talk to your leader. You need to make WW work for you... and it will!
I have been on WW a few weeks and if anything it has opened up healthy options I really enjoy! Instead of the plain old snack I have something quick, new and tasty!
I joined WW in May 2007 desperate to make a change in my life. So far I have lost 53 pounds. I love weight watchers and i eat candy and chocolate, bread, pasta and chips on this.
I joined WW's in the fall of 2006 and proceeded to lose 30 pounds. I became a life time member in Feburary 2007. WW's has changed my life! I attend meetings every week and I also still weigh in once a week even though I only have to weigh in one a month. I also journal every single day, even when I am on vacation. What I really like about WW's is there are no foods you can't eat, you just have to make the right adjustments to fit them in your daily points allowance. So going out for a meal has never been a problem, going on vacation hasn't been a problem either. I went from a fluffy size 12-14 to a size 4-6. Trust me that is enough incentive to stick with the program.
I joined ww a year ago and started out doing very well. I seemed to enjoy the food and I was full all the time. Then I decided I didn't want to spend $12 a week to only sit in a class and actually learned nothing new. So I quit. Well, you guessed it, I gained the weight back and then some. So, I am going to start again right after they reopen after New Year's. I am looking forward to it and this time, I refuse to quit. I am going to Florida for a month in Feb. and I would love to lose about 20 lbs. Is that possible? Wish me luck.
I am begining my 49 th week of WW. I have lost over 60lbs in this time but not only from following the plan but from working hard at the gym & remembering this is not a diet its a lifestyle change. Were we all go wrong is thinking that we can loose then go back to doing what we used too. I know that I can not do this I must be fit for life not only for myself but to take care of those I love who will need me when they get older. WW is a wonderful program the point system works for me because its so diverse I can still have my chocolate. I just remember that I did not loose this weight by sitting on my butt waiting for it to come off. I had to work it off !!!! I am about 30lbs away from my heart healthy range now is the time i need guidence to help me gain muscle & tone. I feel so much better than i have ever felt before in my life. If you want to start WW do it right, for the right reasons. get healthy. The ladys & mean on the Biggest Looser have been my largest inspirations. Lets fight all the illnesses that come with being obese.
I've tried the Points System several times and failed at it. The Core plan is good, but you need to know about portion control. Personally, I loved WW before they switched over to points. I lost 40 lbs on the old WW exchange plan. If you can control yourself using Points or Core, great. But for people who cannot handle the many choices and need to retrain themselves to eat healthy, I think WW is a real miss now.
Just started the WW program. Am having trouble finding the points assigned to flex plan foods. Any web sites available?
I found WW fab, i lost 4st 2lb in just 9months. I was a complete WW freak and wouldnt even smell anything if it wasnt in my points haha. It has now been 2years and very slowly i have put on 1st 7lb, yes you can say its my fault for not carrying on going to the meetings, but WW really does get boring after a while. Its really good and im forever mindfull of the food im now eating, BUT i will suggest that if you do WW and once your at your goal, make sure you carry on with it. Because i have tried and tried to get back into it, but just can't. Now gonna try the Cambridge diet to get this weight off.
I'm on my 7th week of WW and love it! The first week was difficult, but after my body adjusted to the reduced calorie intake, I felt better and have more energy. The flex plan works best for me, because I enjoy foods that aren't really "healthy" and I do want to indulge now and then. I know that I can't stick long term to a diet that cuts out all unhealthy food. I would recommend WW to anyone. Don't feel bad if you need extra support, especially from others on line who are have been where you are or are going through the same thing. I still have a lot of weight to lose, but I'm not in a hurry--I know this plan works and the weight will come off in time (I certainly didn't put the weight on overnight).
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