About this topic
The Weight Watchers Diet is a weight-loss program. You do not have to cut out any of the foods you like. Instead, you count calories to keep track of what you eat. Exercising and being more active are also part of the program. The program helps you lose weight slowly. The goal of the plan is to change your eating habits for a long-term solution. ‚
The program is based on a point system. The plan gives you daily points based on your size and your daily habits. ‚
The point system is called Points Plus. It gives every food a Points Plus value. This helps you to decide what food to eat so you keep within your number of points for the day. For example, a half cup of apple juice is 1 point. You add up your points as the day goes by to get a total at the end of the day. ‚
General
The Weight Watchers program is a low-fat program for dieting. You can still eat regular food. It teaches you to eat smarter. You exercise and make changes in how you live. Your plan is always available because you can access it through the internet. ‚
The Weight Watchers Diet has two diet plans: ‚
- Flex ¢ ˆ ’ This plan lets you eat the food you love and lose weight. A Daily Points Range is given to members based on how much they weigh and how tall they are.
- Core ¢ ˆ ’ This plan lets you make a core list of healthy foods to eat without counting calories. You try and stick to this list. This list includes foods that are low in fat and calories.
When your diet plan is set, the program gives you an exercise plan. It teaches you to be more active by changing your habits. All types of physical activities, like walking and running, are given point values. You can use these extra points any way you like. ‚
This program also has local group meetings. You can join a meeting through the internet or attend one in person. Members support each other during these meetings. ‚
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What will the results be?
The goal of Weight Watchers Diet is to lose 5 percent or 10 percent of your body weight. For those who have a lot of weight to lose, the first goal is to lose 10 percent of your weight. ‚
What lifestyle changes are needed?
The Weight Watchers Diet teaches you to: ‚
- Be active:
- Instead of using the elevator, use the stairs.
- Park at the far end of the parking area.
- When going to the mall or store, walk instead of using your car.
- Learn to track yourself through the point system.
- Keep track of your food choices.
- See how much activity you can do in a day.
- Think about your feelings towards hunger and fullness.
- Stay within your daily core diet or number of points.
- Interact with other members of the program.
What changes to diet are needed?
Weight Watchers gives you a list of foods to eat and a list to avoid or reduce the amounts you eat. ‚
Who should use this diet?
This diet is good for people who: ‚
- Cannot lose weight on their own
- Have trouble losing weight.
- Have a body mass index higher than 25
- Want to be healthy
Who should not use this diet?
People who can only eat certain foods, like patients on dialysis ‚
What foods are good to eat?
Weight Watchers will give you a list of foods you can have at home. ‚
What foods should be limited or avoided?
- Avoid foods high in fat.
- Avoid fast food and sodas.
- Check with Weight Watchers for a list of foods to avoid.
Will there be any other care needed?
If you have heart problems, ask your doctor before starting this program. ‚
Helpful tips
- Join a support group. It is much easier to lose weight if you have support.
- Learn portion sizes and how to count points.
Where can I learn more?
Diet Institute ‚
http://dietsinstitute.com/weight-watchers-diet-facts ‚
Weight Watchers ‚
http://www.weightwatchers.com/templates/marketing/landing_1col_nonav.aspx?pageid=1403541&cid=ps_brnd/ ‚
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