Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers was founded by Jean Nidetch and has helped millions of people lose weight for over 40 years.  The original Weight Watchers program consisted of going to local weekly member meetings with weigh-ins and group discussions.  Today, you still have the option of one on one support at weekly meetings, or you can join the Weight Watchers Online program.

Weight Watchers diet plan is the most widely known and most popular weight loss method.  Their programs have improved greatly throughout the years.

Today, the program is called the Weight Watchers Momentum plan.  This combines features from the previous Flex Plan and Core Plan.

Weight Watchers Details

The new Weight Watchers Momentum program is easy to follow and combines the best aspects from the Flex and Core Plans.  You will be using the “Points® Food System” from the Flex plan, while using the strategies of the Core plan, which emphasis eating filling, healthy foods.

Momentum Plan

With the Weight Watchers Momentum Plan, you can eat any food you want.  No foods are off limits.  You will learn how to eat smarter and make better food choices.  You will learn about the filling foods to eat to keep you fuller longer and able to resist temptations.  Managing hunger is a big part of the Momentum program.

Every food has a points value.  The points are assigned to a food by calculating the calories, fat and fiber.  Healthier foods will have lower point values than unhealthier options.  You do not need to calculate a foods’ points yourself.  There are thousands of foods already assigned points values, and there are also online points calculators.

Your daily points target is calculated for you and is based on your height, weight, gender, activity level, and other factors.  Depending on each individual, the daily points allowance will range from 18-37 points.  So, whatever your daily points target is, you cannot go over that number.

You will also get a weekly point allowance which can be used for a special treat.

You need to count and keep track of points for every food you eat.

Weight Watchers Online Program

The Weight Watchers Online Program is a great alternative to the traditional WW weekly meetings.  For those of you who don’t have the time to attend the meetings, or are not in favor of being weighed in front of anyone, then the WW Online Program is a good choice.  You will get all the same information that you would receive at a meeting, you will just be able to access it from the comfort of your own home.

If you join the WW community online, you will have access to numerous interactive etools, recipes, workouts, support groups, and much more.  Here is a list of what is available in your WW Online Program membership.

• Points Tracker (to keep track of your points)
• Weight Tracker
• Progress Charts
• Personalized goals
• Customized Meal Plans
• Filling Foods List
• Food Tracker
• Hunger Tracker
• Info on over 30,000 food options
• Over 1500 recipes and meal ideas
• Recipe Builder (transforms your favorite recipes into healthier versions)
• Eating out suggestions
• Points values for your favorite recipes
• Over 60 workouts for all fitness levels
• Support groups
• Message boards
• and more!

Weight Watchers Prices

Online Program

3 Month Savings Plan-BEST DEAL!

• $65 for the first 3 months
• $17.95 each additional month, cancel anytime
• LIMITED TIME SPECIAL:  SIGN UP FOR FREE WITH 3 MONTH SAVINGS PLAN!
  • ONLY $53.85 FOR THE FIRST 3 MONTHS

  
  

Standard Monthly Plan

• $46.90 for the first month and sign-up fee
• $17.95 each additional month, cancel anytime

Traditional Weekly Meetings

Monthly Pass-$39.95/month-BEST DEAL!

• Free registration
• Unlimited meetings each month
• Free eTools
• Automatically charged each month, until you cancel

10 Week Savings Plan-$119.00

• 10 weeks of meetings
• Free registration

Pay as you go-$13.00/week + $20.00 registration fee

• Regular weekly fee of $13.00
• Plus $20 registration fee to join

Weight Watchers Actual Consumer Feedback, Testimonials, and Complaints

“Counting points can be tedious from time to time.”

–forum comment from [weight-loss.fitness]

“Weight Watchers is one of the best programs out there.”

–forum comment from [weight-loss.fitness]

“WW is a wonderful program, the point system works for me because it’s so diverse.”

–user comment from [dietsinreview]

“What I really like about Weight Watchers, is there are no foods you can’t eat…”

–user comment from [dietsinreview]

“I love the fact that there are not any forbidden foods.  That all foods are allowed within moderation and within my allowed points.”

–forum comment from [3fatchicks]

“I do Weight Watchers online.  It is a less expensive way to work the program.”

–forum comment from [3fatchicks]

“I love the convenience of the online program.”

–user comment from [dietsinreview]

“It took me just a little time to learn the points values for the foods I ate.”

–forum comment from [weight-loss.fitness]

“They actually teach you how to eat healthy and they do encourage exercise.”

–forum comment from [weight-loss.fitness]

“…only concern is that when tracking points they don’t take into consideration protein, sodium or what kinds of fat are in what you are eating.  It’s up to you to make sure you’re eating healthy.”

–forum comment from [weight-loss.fitness]