Weight Watchers is one of the most consistent weight loss programs in history. Their program has helped thousands of people to lose weight, generally in a sensible way. Weight Watchers has continued to stay up-to-date offering more and more flexibility with their plans. No longer do they just run the "POINTS" system. Now with TurnAround, there are two plans to choose from: the Flexible POINTS Plan and the No Counting (or Core) Plan.
They also have an entire range of branded food products, scores of recipe and cookbooks, and even produce a magazine!
Basics
Weight Watchers latest innovation is called TurnAround™. This encompasses healthy nutrition, effective calorie control, and livability. The goal is to lose weight and keep it off.
The philosophy behind Weight Watchers believes that dieting is just one part of long-term weight management. A healthy body results in a healthy lifestyle (both mental, emotional, and physical health). They do not tell you what to eat, but provide the information, tools, and motivation to help you make good eating decisions.