The Weight Watchers diet is one of the oldest methods of weight loss, dating back to the 60’s and originating in the United States. This weight loss program has had and still has many followers, mainly due to the fact that it is not a drastic diet, there are no forbidden foods and you can lose about 1 kilogram per week.

The Weight Watchers diet is one of the oldest methods of weight loss, dating back to the 60’s and originating in the United States. This weight loss program has had and still has many followers, mainly due to the fact that it is not a drastic diet, there are no forbidden foods and you can lose about 1 kilogram per week. In addition, the WW diet can be adapted to each person and does not require considerable financial effort.

Principles of the Weight Watchers Diet
The basic idea of ​​the Weight Watchers (WW) diet is that you should not keep your teeth on the number of calories. Moreover, the amount of protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber and the activity that the body performs to burn those calories ingested matter.

Depending on these aspects, foods are given a certain number of points, so that at the same number of calories, whole grain bread has fewer points than white flour.

Depending on weight, sex, age and height, everyone can consume a certain number of points per day, having the freedom to choose their own favorite foods.

Weight Women over 18 Men over 18 Adolescents
Under 65 kg 18 20 24
65-75 kg 20 22 26
75-95 kg 22 24 28
95-100 kg 23 25 29
Over 100 kg 25 26 30
Food groups and score for each
Raw fruits and vegetables generally have zero points, so they can be eaten freely. Exceptions are starchy vegetables (such as potatoes), fruit juice and dried fruits, which receive points due to their high calorie content.

Here are some of the main food groups:

Fruits have zero points (any kind of fruit is allowed), with the mention that nuts, such as almonds, peanuts, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts have more calories, so at 30 grams consumed you get four points .

Vegetables (eg lettuce, cabbage, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers) receive zero points, with the exception of tomatoes (two points) and potatoes (10 points).

Dairy products get points, but that doesn’t mean they should be excluded from the diet because they are rich in calcium and essential vitamins. For a glass of milk you receive 4 points, a yogurt with fruit – 3 points and a cube of melted cheese – 2 points.

Meat must exist in any diet, whether we want to lose weight, maintain or gain weight.
However, it can be healthy or unhealthy, depending on its type, quantity and method of preparation.
For example, a piece of chicken breast has 3 points, fish 2-3 points, but a single slice of salami has 2 points and a hamburger can even reach 13 points.

The Benefits of the Weight Watchers Diet
There are no forbidden foods, being limited only the amount you can consume from a certain food, without exceeding the number of points allowed at the end of the day.

Helps to lose weight, about 1 kilogram per week

It is a diet that promotes healthy eating

There is no feeling of hunger, the vegetables being rated with zero points but at the same time having a large amount of fiber, you will feel full without gaining weight
Disadvantages of the Weight Watchers diet
You need to register on the official Weight Watchers website, which is only available in English

The list of points in front of a menu must be consulted

It has no proven benefits through clinical trials to prevent cardiovascular disease or diabetes