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Weight Watchers information
Weight Watchers was founded in the early 1960s by Jean Nidetch.
It has evolved over the years from a food exchange system
that gave a set number of calories and food exchanges to follow
for each meal and snack. Now Weight Watchers is a points based
system whereby points are assigned for each food based on
fat, fiber and calorie content and each person is set a points
target for each day and they can eat any variety of food that
adds up to that total, each person is responsible for meeting
their own targets.
The Weight Watchers program is conducted
in a group support system with weekly meetings. Weight Watchers
has a global network of support groups meetings involving
over 20 million people. Weight Watchers also offer an online
program for those who do not wish to attend weekly weigh-ins.
It also offers Weight Watchers Winning Points plan, Weight
Watchers Products, Weight Watchers Magazine and Weight Watchers
e-Tools.
Weight Watchers : Reasons for
- Group support can be helpful and encouraging
- Any foods can be eaten
- Weight Watcher groups are very wide spread
- Proven weight loss method with a strong track record
- Lots of products available
- Diet is safe and promotes good eating habits
Weight Watchers : Reasons against
- Not all people enjoy weekly meetings which can be particularly
daunting if you haven't lost any weight
- Weight loss is slow
- Not easy to translate non Weight Watcher products into
their points equivalent
Weight Watchers : Verdict
Weight Watchers is a very good method of
losing weight especially for the heavier dieter. It has a
proven record and it's emphasis is on healthy eating and long
term weight management. It is very good for those dieters
that enjoy group support and can handle its pressure.
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