Hey everyone, today we are learning about weight watchers. Weight watchers is a points system weight loss program that calculates your personal nutrition needs based on your height, weight, age, and activity level. Your assigned daily points are designed with the goal of tracking what you eat. Every food as a point value members are instructed to use the allotted points per day, without going over or under.
When I was growing up weight watchers was everywhere from tv shows to movies everyone knew about it. Known as a wellness brand but do they really cover all the bases. Some would like to think that deep down its just another diet that sucks people dry. In 2018 weight watchers rebranded as WW International with a new moto wellness that works.
With over 4.7 million people subscribed and a spokesperson like Auntie Oprah it would seem like they have some secret to success. In my opinion with benefits like online support in the form of dietary advice, dieting tools, a database of food/recipes, fitness videos and workout routines keeps people coming back. Weight watchers has also made a partnership with Headspace to provide guided meditations and provide more mental health content. In my opinion most of the hype comes from the celebrities they sign these deals with but the question to ask is are they really following the diet?
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Weight watchers does not restrict the types of food a person can eat
Community based program may be helpful if you need support during lifestyle change ( meetings happen in person/online)
Weight watchers provides meal planning, recipes, and workout suggestions on its app
Cons:
Plans offering support are more expensive
Members must keep track of every item they eat or drink ( counting may seem tiring)
It’s easy to put back on the weight
Food can become a number, which can lead to a disordered relationship with food / Can encourage binge eating
Bad foods have higher foods
Frequently asked questions about Weight Watchers
How much weight can you lose weight on weight watchers?
Members can expect to lose 1-2 lb per week. A person’s success with Weight Watchers can vary depending on how closely they follow their plan, how often they attend WW meetings, and whether they stick to their plan during the maintenance period after reaching their weight loss goal.
The cost?
The Digital plan starts at $3.38/week ($13.52 per month). This plan is for people who basically want to do the program on their own.
The Digital 360 plan starts at $4.61/week ($18.44 per month). This plan contains all of the features of the Digital plan, and is for those who want more guided support.
These prices were documented back in 2021 but prices have said to change according to there website.
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