Things to know about weight watchers diet

1) How is Weight Watchers different from all of the other programs for weight loss?

Unlike the majority of popular diet programs that are based on "low carbs" or "non fat" foods, the Weight Watchers diet allows dieters to lose weight by continuing to eat the foods that they love (but just in smaller portions). Dieters are allowed to continue to eat the same kinds of foods that made them a bit overweight in the first place, but in "smaller-than-normal" portions. This type of weight loss program is based on a reduction of calories as well as "portion control", and in this regard Weight Watchers is very similar to the Jenny Craig weight loss program. This type of diet program also differs from other weight loss programs because dieters are encouraged to attend weekly meetings (where dieters will receive emotional support and learn healthy habits that will help them lose weight).

2) Who can benefit most from using Weight Watchers?

Weight loss programs based on a reduction of calories as well as portion control work best for fairly overweight dieters who can get away with eating somewhat fattening foods, but in smaller than normal portions. Basically, the more weight a dieter has to lose then the more he/she will be able to lose via a "portion control" type of diet (such as Weight Watchers). This type of weight loss program is not for people who are relatively close to reaching their goal weight, but of course anybody can benefit to some degree from this diet.

3) What amount of weight loss can Weight Watchers produce?

About 1-2 pounds of weight loss per week on average.

4) How much does Weight Watchers cost?

It costs about $44 for the "sign-up fee", about $10-15 per weekly meeting (and for the actual food it can possibly cost hundreds of dollars each month to purchase the Weight Watchers pre-packaged meals, snacks and desserts -- this cost can possibly be much less depending on how many Weight Watchers meals you choose to eat each day).

5) Are there any programs better than Weight Watchers?

For the type of program it is (portion control type of diet), it is not bad. However, those who are serious about changing their bodies would be better off using any diet that does not allow any fattening foods to be consumed at all. Fattening foods are still fattening when used as part of a reduced calorie diet, however, they are simply not "as fattening" compared to when these foods are consumed in much greater portions.