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Diet Plan Type: Weight Loss Center
Best for: Long term weight loss and to maintain weight loss.

How does the Weight Watchers diet plan work?

Dieters are given a daily points allowance to limit calorie intake. Points allowances are calculated based on your body mass index (BMI) and amount of weight to lose. One way exercise – to burn calories – is encouraged is by earning bonus points which are added to your daily allowance.

Group support and professional counsellors help dieters follow the recommended program and develop life-long habits for healthy eating and exercise.

What food can I eat?

No forbidden foods exist. Instead a point is assigned to every food depending on its fat, fibre and calorie content. Higher points are given to less healthy foods while healthier foods have lower values. This provides a lot of flexibility in choosing which foods you want to eat while encouraging healthy menu selections.

A wide selection of menus and recipes are available on the plan to help you cook healthier and shop smarter. Weight Watchers also have a wide selection of ready meals for those lacking in time or cooking skills.

Is it a Healthy Diet?

A sensible and highly recommended program promoting permanent behaviour changes for weight loss and long-term weight maintenance.

Top Marks

• Complete system for weight loss and long-term weight maintenance.
• Group sessions and professional counsellors provide not only teaching on healthy lifestyle changes but also emotional support.
• Menus and recipes are easy to follow and balanced with foods from all food groups.
• Optional ready meals are available.
• Online programs are available for those who do not want to participate in weekly group sessions.

Potential Problems

• Can be considered expensive.
• Limited recipes are available for ethnic specific diets.
• Carrying around a points calculator or handbook for shopping may be an issue.
• Some weekly meeting leaders may not be as inspiring to you as others.

Will I lose weight?

Weight Watchers plans allow you to lose weight at a healthy rate, generally 1 – 2lbs per week. Plus, they provide you with helpful knowledge and information for keeping it off.

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How to Get Started

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Disclaimer: The “typical” visitor will not change their behavior as a result of reading or purchasing any products. Resulting in no weight loss. A few may read the material and not act on it. And a small minority will read and follow the program. This small minority actually has a chance of losing weight. Be different. Take action.