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What is the Weight Watchers philosophy? |
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QUESTION #1: What is the Weight Watchers philosophy?For over 40 years, Weight Watchers helps millions of people around the world to lose weight! Weight Watchers has always believed that a healthy diet is just one part of long-term weight management. Weight Watchers provides information, knowledge, tools and motivation to help you make the decisions that are right for you about nutrition and exercise. The plan helps you to make healthy eating decisions, and you are encouraged to enjoy yourself by becoming more active. Weight Watchers will help you on your journey by: |
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QUESTION #2: What is TurnAround?TurnAround is the newest innovation from Weight Watchers. TurnAround incorporates the essentials for successful weight loss: healthy diet, effective calorie control, and livability. You'll learn how to make wise choices, eat healthy, enjoy food, and exercise. With TurnAround, making the positive changes required to lose weight and keep it off is easier than ever. Now, you pick the approach that fits you best: our Flexible POINTS® plan or our New No Counting plan.
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QUESTION #3: How will TurnAround help me lose weight if I follow the Flex Plan?You can eat all the foods you love and still stay in control. Each food has a POINTS value based on a special formula. You can eat any food as long as you stay within your POINTS budget. Since nutritious foods are low in POINTS values, the approach guides you to healthier eating strategies. On the Flex Plan, you will enjoy the full range of food options—everything from your favorite chicken marsala to an elaborate dinner buffet. It will be easy for you to manage difficult eating occasions at home, at work, and when you're on-the-road. Learn more about the Flex Plan |
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QUESTION #4: How will TurnAround help me lose weight if I follow the Core Plan?The Core Plan works by focusing your eating on a group of wholesome foods that provide eating satisfaction. These Core Foods fill you up without empty calories and don't trigger overeating. You will enjoy nutritious foods from all the food groups: vegetables and fruits; grains and starches; lean meats, poultry, fish and eggs; and milk products. Plus, you can have the occasional treat in controlled amounts. Learn more about the Core Plan |
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QUESTION #5: How can I get started following TurnAround?Meetings are at the heart of Weight Watchers. Benefit from the coaching and real-life insights to help you reach your goals by attending weekly Meetings. Find a Weight Watchers Meeting near you! If you can't join Meetings, Weight Watchers Online gives you everything you need to do Weight Watchers online. Manage your food with interactive tools and discover delicious recipes. Learn more about Weight Watchers Online now! You can attend Meetings and take advantage of online products, too, with Weight Watchers eTools, the Internet weight-loss companion for Meetings. Learn more about Weight Watchers eTools now! |
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QUESTION #6: How does Weight Watchers Online work?It gives you everything you need to do Weight Watchers online. You can follow the plans, step-by-step with interactive tools, recipes, daily tips, and much more. Weight Watchers Online will help you manage your food and weight, discover delicious food options, and stay motivated and informed. Learn more about Weight Watchers Online |
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QUESTION #7: I love eating out, can I do it on TurnAround?Weight Watchers provides you with a variety of resources so that you may continue to enjoy eating out without straying from either the Flex Plan or the Core Plan. If you're a Weight Watchers Online or Weight Watchers eTools subscriber, you can use the POINTS Calculator tool to find the POINTS values of restaurant foods, and you can also consult the Restaurant Guide. Weight Watchers Meetings Members can also use the Food Lists found in the Week 1 Getting Started book, the Complete Food Companion, and the Dining Out Companion to help them plan for their night out. |
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QUESTION #8: Do I have to buy special foods to follow TurnAround?No, with Weight Watchers there are no special foods to buy. You pick the foods you want to eat. Learn more about TurnAround |
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QUESTION #9: Does Weight Watchers offer recipe ideas to keep one's diet interesting?Yes, Weight Watchers offers hundreds of recipes on the Web site to help you satisfy your cravings with guilt-free delights. |
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QUESTION #10: Is Weight Watchers a good option for a vegetarian?Absolutely, it is a very healthy plan for vegetarians. The plan does not restrict food categories, and if anything, promotes fruit, vegetable, lean protein (vegan options are available) and whole grain intake. Learn more about our food and diet plans. |
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QUESTION #11: Do I have to exercise on Weight Watchers?You do not HAVE to exercise but it makes the weight-loss journey so much easier. Study after study proves that activity promotes weight loss when combined with improved eating habits. More important, it's essential for keeping weight off. Activity builds, preserves, and tones muscle tissue. What's great about that? Muscle burns calories, which helps you lose weight and look great. Get FREE fitness and exercise tips |
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