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Jennifer Hudson is the new spokeswoman for Weight Watchers, a diet system that has been part of the diet scene for well over 40 years. According to the WeightWatchers website, during this time they have helped millions of individuals around the world lose weight. The idea that weight loss should be more than a quick fix is said to be central to the Weight Watchers philosophy.
It is reported that this approach provides members with a slimmer waistline and a lifestyle that supports them for the long term. While Weight Watchers does offer members access to a full point based diet system, they also offer them educational tools, peer based support, and counselor guidance. Let’s take a more in depth look at how it works.
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| Program |
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Weight Watchers is said to have been the original center based weight loss system in the US. This system was founded by Jean Nidetch, who was a house wife looking to lose weight. It is reported that she and her friends supported each other through their own personal weight loss endeavors, and they discovered that losing weight was easier and more fun when doing so. This kitchen table moment was the beginning of the WeightWatchers program.
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| Price |
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The joining fee for Weight Watchers Online program is currently $29.95, with a monthly fee of $17.95. But when new members sign up for three months the sign up fee is waved. They are also waving the sign up free for the center based plan as well. But members still have to pay for meetings, which if they buy a monthly pass can cost as little as $9.22 a week.
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| Qualities |
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When it comes to the actual diet, Weight Watchers uses the model it’s famous for: members get to spend a certain amount of points a day on foods. They can choose what they want to eat and spend their points as they please. This way if they have a craving they can satisfy it without slipping. There are also a wide range of free foods, which are usually veggies or fruits that they can eat throughout the day. The site offers step by step instructions for a full range of recipes, which come with nutritional information, as well as how many points they are worth.
For instance, their Italian turkey burger is currently posted on the WeightWatchers website, and it’s valued at 5 points. The number of points a member is given while on Weight Watchers is based upon their starting weight, goals and gender. Members receive detailed instructions on how to use the program properly, both online and at the WeightWatchers centers.
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| Final Facts |
Weight Watchers is marketed as being a flexible weight loss program that can only assist members with losing weight in the short term and can show them how to keep it off for the long term. As we saw above, this program uses a point based system, as well as offering members access to some prepared meals and snacks called Smartones, which are available in many local grocery stores. This plan offers peer and counselor based support, whether you choose the online or in person program, as well as educational and nutritional tools. You can read more about Weight Watchers on the official website.
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