A Fresh Look at a Familiar Program
WW (formerly WeightWatchers) is a long-standing weight‑loss and wellness brand rooted in behavioral science and extensive clinical research. What began with group meeting-based support in the 1960s has evolved into a digital-first, medically integrated, and highly personalized approach.
What WeightWatchers is all about
The #1 doctor-recommended weight-loss program
How our weight-loss program works
Step 1: Take our 5-minute quiz to find the right path for you, then sign up for your membership
Step 2: Download the WeightWatchers app and answer some quick questions. You’ll immediately get a nutrition plan and Points to “spend” each day.
Step 3: Start making healthier choices: our weight-loss program guides you to eat more nutritious foods and helps you find portion sizes that are right for you.
Step 4: Get the most out of what your plan offers. Meet members in the app or at Workshops. Book a 1:1 with your WeightWatchers clinician or Registered Dietitian.
A Bold Pivot: Weight‑Loss Medications & Telehealth
Responding to the rise of GLP‑1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, WW has significantly expanded its offerings:
- In 2023, WW acquired a telehealth company (formerly Sequence) to facilitate prescription weight‑loss medications for eligible members
- The WeightWatchers Clinic now offers medical consultations, customized prescription plans, and regular check-ins with clinicians and dietitians—starting with first-month prices as low as $25 (with ongoing monthly fees thereafter)
- A UK partnership with CheqUp brings a specialized WW app to users on GLP‑1 therapies, combining dietary advice with behavioral support for medication users
Scientific Backing & Results
WW continues to lean on evidence-based outcomes:
- A 6‑month randomized trial found members lose 3.5× more weight compared to standard guidelines
- Individuals combining WW with GLP‑1 medications lost on average 21% of body weight within 12 months
- WW is consistently rated the #1 doctor‑recommended weight‑loss program, per a 2023 Cerner Enviza survey of 500 medical professionals
Powerful weight-loss results for you
Meet the Point
- Every food gets a Points value based on its nutritional quality such as saturated fats, sugar, fiber, and protein.
- Your Points budget is tailored based on your goals, metabolic rate, and more.
- Points guide you to eat more nutritious foods and help you find portion sizes that are right for you.
Healthy eating made easy
- 11,000+ delicious recipes that are Points-friendly.
- Convenient grocery shopping in the WW app—get delivery through Instacart and track using with our barcode scanner (a member-favorite tool).
- Access 450+ restaurants to help you navigate menus with confidence.
- Get tips, advice, and ingredient swap ideas from other members.
Change your relationship with food
- Those who track lose more weight than those who don’t.
- Tracking makes you aware of patterns in your eating so you can decide what you may want to change to maximize your Points.
- Small changes. Big results. You’ll make simple tweaks to your eating habits for lasting weight loss.
- Build healthy habits so you can stay on track, even during celebrations and with busy schedules.
Your essential toolkit for weight-loss success
Strategic Shifts
WW is now repositioning itself as a hybrid wellness provider, blending its historic strengths—community, smart nutrition, behavioral support—with modern medical relevance through weight‑loss.
Recent restructuring has set the stage for future innovations, including upcoming programs focused on women’s health during perimenopause and postmenopause
Why It Matters
WW’s evolution illustrates how legacy wellness brands can adapt in a rapidly changing health landscape:
- Beyond calorie tracking, its flexible, intuitive system empowers long-term, individualized behavior change
- Integration of digital tools, expert access, and prescription medicine reflects a more holistic and modern approach
- Despite financial headwinds, WW continues to deliver scientifically supported programs that resonate with both traditional users and new members seeking clinically‑guided solutions
