The Weight Watchers plan consists of a food system with point values assigned to each food item. The points are based on a formula including calories, fat, and fiber. Weight Watchers has also developed cookbooks, shopping lists, and dining out menus with point values in case you wish to find your own food. Since there is no set diet menu, members are given the responsibility to make their own choices as long as they stick to their allotted point totals for the day. Group meetings help fill the need for behavioral change and support.
Meetings involve discussions on topics including motivation, overeating, and stress management.
Weight Watchers has seen a large amount of growth since it was founded in the 1960s. Meeting places can be found in nearly every large city in the country and are open to anyone wanting to join. It has helped more than 25 million members to lose weight since its start 36 years ago. Now, nearly one million members attend one of 29,000 weekly Weight Watchers meetings held in 29 countries worldwide. Copyright 2001 by Channel Cincinnati .