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Weight Watchers DietWeight Watchers started in the 1960's as a discussion group for how to best lose weight. It now operates in about 30 countries around the world, generally under the name "Weight Watchers" translated into the local language. Weight Watchers current spokesperson is Jenny McCarthy. Perhaps its most prominent celebrity endorser is Sarah, Duchess of York.Weight Watchers usually has a 'minimum weight' level, to protect those who are not actually overweight. If those interested in Weight Watchers are above this 'minimum weight' then they can set up their weight loss goal with their local Weight Watchers leader. Height, age, and beginning weight are recorded in order to establish their goal weight. In part as a response to the popularity of plans like Atkins and South Beach, Weight Watchers has recently developed a separate plan, known as the Core Plan. This plan classifies certain types of food as "core," and permits participants to eat core foods with the restriction that they should only eat these foods "until satisfied, not full." Core foods are a list of healthy foods from all the food groups, including fruits, vegetables, fat free dairy, lean meats, and whole grains. Non-core foods are assigned the usual point values, and participants are given an allotment of 35 non-core points that they can eat in a week. The Flex Plan Under this plan, participants are assigned a set number of points they are allowed to consume per day based on their current weight. The number of points allowed may be increased with sufficient exercise, as in the Core Plan. Participants are given an allotment of 35 "flex" points, that they may use above and beyond the per-day points, that can be eaten in a week. As in 5 extra points per day, if need be. TurnAround Program In August of 2004 the TurnAround Program (a registered trademark) was introduced which not only incorporated the Points and Core food plans but is intended to assist people with developing an overall healthy lifestyle. The program includes healthy food intake but also includes following 8 Good Health Guidelines, activity and member support. It is through all of the aspects of the program that members are able to not only reach their weight loss goals but to make permanent changes to support lifetime weight management. The programs are supplemented by optional support groups which meet regularly and provide assistance to those trying to meet weight-loss goals. Information licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. Material from Wikipedia article "Weight Watchers Diet" is used. |
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