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Weight Watchers International has been a leader in weight loss since it was first launched in 1961. The key to the program’s success is the concept that losing weight is more than just going on a diet. Losing weight is about changing habits, being aware of what you are eating and finding help and support to stick to an eating plan based on foods you normally eat, rather than foods someone says you should eat.

The Weight Watchers International Pro Points Diet is the latest in a range of diet plans offered through the program over the years. Each revision of the diet is based on the latest scientific research on best weight loss practices.

What Is the Basic Philosophy behind the Diet?

The basis of the Pro Plan (diet) is that you should burn more calories than you eat. The dieter is eating only a certain number of calories, (converted to a points system). The points allocated are based on the carbohydrate fats and protein component of foods.

Unlike some other diets, the program is focused on the foods the dieter would normally eat and does not rely on any special food or supplements. There are low point Weight Watchers brand foods commercially available through major supermarkets that provide options for people to supplement their own food if they desire. However, the focus of the program is food people would normally eat, and not special foods. Online logbooks allow the dieter record their daily use of points.

What Support Is Offered by the Parent Organization?

Weight Watchers provide their members with two membership options. A monthly all-inclusive option which enables members to attend weekly motivational support groups led by a member of Weight Watchers who have themselves successfully lost weight. At a meeting, the members’ weight is measured and recorded. Online tools can be bought separately that enable members to log their intake and point usage. There is also an online membership option that enables members to maintain their records online and to find support within an online community.

How Does the Diet Work?

The difference in the Pro Plan is that it focuses on fat loss rather than weight loss. It actually may lead to a slower weight loss than previous weight watchers plans did, but it does not lead to muscle loss as other programs risk doing due to its healthy eating focus and prioritizing of a balanced diet.

Each person is allocated a daily points value based on their age, gender, weight and weight loss goals and foods are allocated a certain number of points. Fruit and vegetables have no points. Indulgent foods are allowed in the diet plan so no one needs to feel they cannot have the occasional “naughty” food. This flexibility makes following the plan very simple and very easy to stick with. Counting points in the latter stages of the program become second nature to the dieter.

Weight Watchers’ plans have guaranteed success to participants in the past and researchers expect that the plan will be both popular and successful. This provides plenty of opportunity for lifestyle change and consistent weight loss. A maintenance program is available for those who successfully achieve their goal weight.

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