Diet Program Overview: Weight Watchers
Posted on October 4th, 2007 by Kori EllisPosted in Diet, Nutrition
Weight Watchers started in 1960s as a discussion group about how to lose weight. Throughout the years, it has developed into a multi-million dollar business, which provides diet products and support services to those looking to lose weight. Weight Watchers currently operates in over 30 countries around the world.
Dieters have a choice of two different diet programs with Weight Watchers.
in “The Flex Plan,” foods are assigned a point value and each dieter is assigned a set number of points they are allowed to consume each day. The number of points depends on the dieters current weight. Participants can also use 5 extra flex points each day, if they need them.
For many years, Weight Watchers was based on this plan. However in recent years, they have developed a different plan – “The Core Plan.” This diet plan classifies certain foods to a list of “core foods.” These foods include some lean meats, whole grains, fat-free dairy products, fruits and vegetables.
On “The Core Plan,” dieters are permitted to eat core foods without restricton “until satisfied, not full.”
Dieters also attend weekly meetings and weigh-ins, where they get support and information about achieving their weight loss goals. There is normally a registration fee for Weight Watchers. However, sometimes they offer specials for free registration. There is also a small fee to attend each meeting, or you can choose to pay $39.95 per month to attend unlimited meetings and have use of all the eTools available.
Even if you don’t want to attend meetings, you can pay the $39.95 for Weight Watchers Online. This program provides a method for independent weight loss as participants have access to diet support materials, recipes and fitness information online.
Over the years, studies have shown that Weight Watchers members lose three times more weight when attending meetings regularly.
Jenny McCarthy is Weight Watchers current spokesperson. Sarah, Dutchess of York, was a celebrity endorser of Weight Watchers years ago.
You can read more about how Weight Watchers works or register for the program at WeightWatchers.com.
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