For anyone wondering about joining Weight Watchers, I’ve put together a little overview of what Weight Watchers is like – everything beginners to Weight Watchers may want to know.
I’ve been a member for quite some time now and the plan helped me lose 50lbs for my wedding back in 2013 and another 50lbs after having my first baby (forget eating for two, I was eating for 10 at the time!). If it can work for me, it can definitely work for you!
What is Weight Watchers like?
It can take a few days to get used to, but once you understand how the plan works it’s straight forward to follow, plus there is an amazing app included which makes it all really simple. You can eat anything you like, but you get more from the plan when you pick healthy foods. Plus, you’ll receive loads of great information and advice on what’s best to eat for weight loss.
What is Weight Watchers Flex?
If you join Weight Watchers today, you’ll be following their new ‘Flex’ plan – it includes more foods than ever before with a SmartPoints value of 0. There’s also more flexiblily with when and how you use your daily SmartPoints values.
What is Weight Watchers No Count?
There are two ways to follow Weight Watchers, counting (every food as a SmartPoints value which you deduct from your tailored daily and weekly points allowance) or no count. To follow no count you eat foods from a set list, which includes things like chicken, wholegrain pasta and fat free greek yogurt. If you fancy chocolate, or booze you then have to deduct their points value from your weekly allowance (which you still get with no count).
What’s a Weight Watchers meeting like?
A really friendly, informal place to talk about your weight loss. There’s a Weight Watchers Coach waiting to chat about your weight loss and to weigh you – no one else sees or knows your weight. This happens first and then there’s some time to pick up some weight loss friendly treats, gadgets or cookbooks, if they take your fancy, from the pop up shop. Last part of the meeting is where a Weight Watchers coach focusses on a particular aspect of the plan and weight loss tips, this is also a time for you and other members – if you wish – to talk about your weight loss so far, anything that you struggle with, or anything that you find helpful.
What kind of food can you eat on Weight Watchers?
Anything! The personalised allowance you’re given helps with portion control, but you can use it to eat anything you like. However, you’ll get the most out of your allowance by opting for foods best for good health and weight loss, such as lean meat, fish, eggs, fat free dairy, wholegrain pasta and rice, fruit and vegetables.
Top tips for Weight Watchers beginners
- Download the Weight Watchers app – it makes it really easy to follow the plan.
- Opt for lean meat, fish, eggs, fat free plain dairy alongside plenty of fruit and veg – lots of these foods have a 0 SmartPoints value and will help you make the most out of your Weight Watchers allowance.
- Plan your meals in advance if you can – this helps you stay on track.
- Don’t deny yourself anything, have what you enjoy just work out the SmartPoints value of it first. If it’s high in SmartPoints just have a little bit of it or seek out an alternative.
- Attend your Weight Watchers meeting every week or if you’re an online member, weigh yourself just once a week at the same time.
P.S This is not a promotion – I am not being paid to write this – but for full disclosure I did previously work for the company. But I really should get some commission for how much I talk about Weight Watchers 😉
I hope you found this useful and thanks for reading,
Chloe x