2) How much weight can I expect to lose?
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You can expect to lose around 1-2lbs per week. It’s a healthy weight-loss average at a very healthy rate, and the freedom and science-backed nature of Points makes that sustainable, so it’s weight loss that works, and success that lasts. Still thinking a quick fix is the answer? We suggest you read this first.
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No different to WW - an average weight loss of 1-2lbs per week.
3) All I really need to know is what can I eat?
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We’ll keep it short and sweet - with Points, nothing is off the menu or your plate. With an individualised plan, you’re the one that’s in control of what you choose to eat, plus when and how you add to Points. It’s all about balance and making healthier choices. And that ZeroPoint food list is great for having more of what you love without breaking into your Budget. Bring it on!
Dietary requirements? We’ve got you covered with these FREE 5-day meal plans, including vegetarian, pescetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
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Food optimising also has a “no limits” side to it, although this is the same for all members with no personalisation. Each day, there’s unlimited “Free Foods” (filling, low-calorie foods including e.g. lean meat, fish, eggs, pasta) some “Healthy Extras” (e.g. milk, cheese, wholemeal bread and a few “Syns” (high-calorie foods like biscuits, sweets and alcohol).
4) How do I track my food?
Now here’s where it gets really fun and interesting!
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The WW app will become your new best friend. And with good reason. Not only is it where you’ll complete that Points engine, but it opens a massive virtual door to super-easy, super-speedy food, water, activity, and sleep tracking. Download the WW app from the App Store and Google Play, and boom, there’s a built-in barcode scanner, meal planners and more.
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If you want to track your food, you’ll need to either log into the website, download the Planner app (available to online members only) or keep a physical food diary which a consultant will review each week.
5) Tell me more about the app
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You know we just told you the app is your new best friend and it’s a little bit amazing? Well first it’s the one great app for all members - no splits here. And on top all the essential tracking, scanning, and meal planning stuff, there’s all this:
- 24/7 live coaching support from a real human being
- Thousands of recipes, and the What’s in your fridge feature
- Weekly techniques, tips and motivation
- Inspiring,articles including member success stories and ambassador inspo
- Meditations from Breathe, fun guided workouts from Obe
- Members-only social community Connect, which covers anything from veggie meal plans to managing stress
- Support and specialist content across all life stages, from new mums to menopause
Oh yes, you can even sync your fitness device so you can track every step
Whatever you need on your weight loss and wellness journey, if you’re a WW member it’s all there on the one app.
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You’ll have to pay for the app to get recipes, weight trackers, and their version of the online community. And, only “Online Members” have access to a separate planning app where you can build recipes. And then there are those attending weekly groups - that’s another app again, so not a universal experience or service as we say in the digital world!
6) What’s the deal with physical Workshops?
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Following the pandemic, our much-loved physical workshops are re-opening all the time. Led by expert WW Coaches trained in nutrition science - and many have completed their own WW wellness journey. If you still like to get all science-based behavioural techniques that support habit change while sharing tips, stories, and successes with the group, then this is great for you. And yes, there is a weigh-in with your Coach. Find your nearest Workshop to accelerate your weight loss in a friendly, supportive environment.
But virtual workshops provide all the above - you just need to take accountability for your own weight tracking and find a class at the right time for you via the app.
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If you opt for in-person group meetings, you’ll have a private weigh-in with your trained consultant, then there’s is the group element where you can share successes and setbacks or be guided by the consultant. You can also opt for online group meetings.
