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As a longtime lifetime Weight Watcher, I get a lot of questions about the program, how it works, the cost, how to join, the pros and cons, recipes, daily SmartPoints budget, calculators, apps, etc.

Many times my answer is a link. A link to a website, blog, article, recipe or video. So! I thought I’d compile all those helpful links into one list. It’s (hopefully) a list that will help answer many of your initial questions.

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Does Weight Watchers Really Work?

Weight Watchers (WW) is a popular weight-loss program that attracts hundreds of thousands of new members every year. Its flexible, points-based system appeals to many dieters and stresses the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

Studies have found that Weight Watchers is an effective way to lose weight and keep it off.

If you’re looking for an evidence-based weight-loss program that lets you indulge in your favorite foods once in a while, Weight Watchers might help you reach your health and wellness goals.

Helpful Articles About How WW Works

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How Much Does Weight Watchers Cost?

Weight Watchers pricing is always changing because of special promotions and limited opportunities to join for free, so be sure to check with them directly for the latest cost information.

Cost. There are three ways you can follow myWW:

  • Digital (which includes access to the Weight Watchers app and 24/7 chat with a live WW coach) starting @ $3.38/week
  • Digital 360 (includes personal coaching) beginning @ $4.61/week
  • Digital plus unlimited workshops beginning @ $6.92/week

How Does Weight Watchers Points Plan Work?

Weight Watchers has just launched, Points, a simplified version of last year’s Personal Points. You can learn all about Points and how it works here.

How Many Points Do I Get A Day on Weight Watchers?

When you download the WW app, you’ll take a detailed questionnaire providing details regarding your height, weight, age, sex, activity level, lifestyle, food likes and approach to eating.

From that assessment you will receive a personalized PersonalPoints Budget and customized zero points foods list. This is formulated to ensure you lose weight while getting all the nutrients you need and never having to be hungry.

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How Long Does it Take to See Success with Weight Watchers?

The time it takes for you to see and for others to notice weight loss results can vary from person to person. Many factors, including your starting size and your eating plan, can make a big difference. In general, however, many people can see results in one to two weeks when they stick to their plan.

Articles About Succeeding on WW

Support Groups for Weight Watchers

It’s no secret that support is key to losing weight on any diet. Weight Watchers is no different, even though it’s a lifestyle not just a diet! I’ve created a list of the Best Weight Watchers Friendly Facebook Groups (Smiley’s Points).

Weight Watchers Reddit Community – A helpful community for news, support and links regarding weight loss using Weight Watchers.

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23 Weight Watchers Recipe Blogs

You definitely don’t have to be on Weight Watchers to be interested in these blogs. They’re great resources for lighter eating and if you’re interested in knowing the nutritional information on recipes:

  1. Dash of Herbs
  2. Dee Dee Does
  3. Drizzle Me Skinny 
  4. Emily Bites
  5. Hungry Girl
  6. Keeping On Point
  7. LaaLoosh
  8. Life is Sweeter by Design
  9. Meal Planning Mommies
  10. Midlife Healthy Living
  11. My Crazy Good Life
  12. Pointed Kitchen
  13. Recipe Diaries
  14. Simple Nourished Living
  15. Skinny Kitchen
  16. SkinnyTaste
  17. Slap Dash Mom
  18. Slender Kitchen
  19. Smiley’s Points
  20. Snack-Girl
  21. The Holy Mess
  22. The Skinnyish Dish
  23. The Pound Dropper

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Best Weight Watchers Recipe Collections

There are lots of blogs, while not focused specifically on Weight Watchers Recipes, that have created helpful roundups or collections of Weight Watchers Recipes for their readers. Here are some of my favorites:

Weight Watchers Weekly Meal Plan Food Photo Collage: Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce over Pasta, Roasted Baby Carrots, Glazed Salmon Fillet, Shredded Carrot Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Chicken Impossibly Easy Pie, Arugula Salad, Asparagus Minestrone Soup

Weight Watchers Meal Plans

What can I eat on Weight Watchers? For many meal planning is one of the big keys to success when you are trying to eat better and lose weight, which is why I share my weekly meal plans with my readers in my emails each week.

Here are more sample meal plans to help you…

How to Do Weight Watchers for Free: Resources & Guides

If your circumstances allow, the best way to successfully do Weight Watchers®, is by joining their program, either by attending meetings, signing up on-line, or with their new personal coaching.

I became a lifetime member by attending meetings. If that’s not possible for you, following the program on your own is possible, but it will take creativity and commitment.

Here are links that may help you do Weight Watchers for free:

Is There A Free App (iTrackBites) for Doing Weight Watchers?

There is a free App that is very much like Weight Watchers: iTrackBites.

Weight Watchers or iTrackBites, which is better?

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Weight Watchers Shopping Lists

What foods can you eat on WW? What foods are not allowed?

The thing is that while everything is allowed on WW, no foods are banned. WW members are an amazing resource for finding and sharing healthy low points foods.

Weight Watchers Restaurant Guides

More About Weight Watchers

Originally published 3/2015; Updated with new WW Personal Points Content 11/2021

About Martha McKinnon

Weight Watchers Lifetime Member, Yoga Practitioner and Blogger who loves to share her passion for trying to create a happy, healthy, balanced life in what often feels like an overwhelming out of control world.

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28 Comments

  1. Hi Martha! I love this list! So helpful. I just bookmarked it so I could come back again and again! My friend and I have been doing a meal planning blog for a while now and when I started doing Weight Watchers a few months ago I started sharing Weight Watcher friendly meal plans. We are working on being another resource for others doing Weight Watchers. I have lost 30 pounds now and I am hoping to have a great success story to share, like you, someday. 🙂 Do you think you could add our blog as another resource on your list? Our blog is http://www.mealplanningmommies.com. Thanks!

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    1. Hi Alisha, I’ve just checked out your website and think it’s great. Love your fast food smart points choices survival guide! I’m going to add a link to it from my WW Resources Page! Thanks for letting me know about you and your great site!!

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  2. I am looking for a salad dressing recipe from WW in the 1970’s that was oil, vinegar, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Can’t remember the portions of each ingredient.

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  3. Thank you so much for compiling this list! I love having all this information available! Would it be possible for you to include a list of inspirational and informational You Tube videos and/or presenters?

    Thank you so much.
    -Nancy

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    1. Hi Nancy,

      Thanks so much. Great Idea. I’ll put it on my list to add inspirational/informational You Tube Videos as I find them!

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  4. Thank you so much for including me in this list! And for suggesting some new places for ideas- thank you for pulling this all together! Have a great weekend!

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  6. Thank you so much for compiling this. I know it was a lot of work. I was familiar with most of the bloggers but there was a lot of additional information that I had not discovered. Once again thanks!

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  7. Thank you so much for this information. I have been on WW but now I am doing TOPS but still use my WW points as a guideline. This is great!

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  9. 2 friends and I have a facebook group – Weight Watchers Lifetime/Gold Members

    it is a closed group so you have to request to be added.

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