Learn ways to stay active and lose weight with WeightWatchers® (2024)

FAQs

How much weight can you lose in 3 weeks on Weight Watchers? ›

How long does it take to see progress with WeightWatchers? According to the company's website, members can expect to lose 0.5 to 2 lb (0.23 to 0.9 kg) per week. However, results will vary from person to person.

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According to the program itself, WW members can expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week, which would be 4 to 8 pounds per month.

Focusing on plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choosing lean sources of protein, such as fish and low-fat dairy products. Limiting processed meats, as well as the saturated fat that's found in meat and high-fat dairy products, such as cheese and butter.

The military diet, also called the 3-day diet, is a short-term diet that claims to help you lose up to 10 pounds (lbs) (4.5 kilograms) in 1 week. Despite its name, this diet is not associated with the military. The diet plan involves a 3-day, calorie-restricted meal plan followed by 4 days off.

The “4-30-10” method is a way of structuring a weekly workout plan: 4 – four strength training workouts per week. 30 – 30 grams of protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner. 10 – ten thousand steps per day (for reference, 10,000 steps is approximately five miles).

Water fasting helps you lose weight quickly. According to studies, you can lose 0.9 kg per day by drinking water in 24 to 72 hours. However, this loss of body mass is only from water, carbs and even muscle mass, not fat.

There appear to be no major changes to the WW zero-point food list in 2024. Zero-point foods are nutrient- and vitamin-dense foods that form the foundation of healthy eating. These healthy and delicious foods can be enjoyed in meals or as snacks without having to count any points.

If your eating plan doesn't adjust as you lose weight, you could reach a point of equilibrium where you end up consuming the same number of calories your body burns each day, bringing on a weight-loss plateau.

While Weight Watchers claims to be flexible and balanced, the evidence is clear: counting Points is stressful, sets you up to crave even more hyperpalatable foods than before, and ultimately leads to clinically insignificant weight loss at best and weight “overshoot” (regain) at worst.

Can I lose 2 pounds a week on Weight Watchers? ›

*‎People following the WW program can expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week. Plus, research shows that changing what you eat and increasing physical activity leads to more weight loss than just altering what's on your plate.

If you're following (WW) and not losing weight it's most likely because you are: Overeating zero-point foods. Zero-point foods still have calories. It feels too restrictive and you're overeating later.

So, you may be able to lose 5 pounds in your first week or two on Weight Watchers, but as you get used to the plan, you may plateau and will probably slow down to just a couple of pounds per week. Not only is this normal, but it's also preferable.