Skip to main content

WW: The New Weight Watchers Plan in 2019

Back in September, Weight Watchers officially changed its name to WW, but what does that mean for you? Is it the same Weight Watchers program you love? What's changed? Here's your guide to everything you need to know about Wellness that Works™.

We all heard about the big Weight Watchers name change a few months back when they officially changed their name to WW. For many people who have followed and loved Weight Watchers for years (like me), this was a scary change and it left many of us worried that there would be a big change to the ways things were done, how points worked, and how the program worked. However, this rebranding actually didn't change anything to how the program and points system works. Phew.

Here are the big picture things you need to know about this change:

  • There is no change to the points and current Freestyle Smartpoints system.  
  • WW is moving to focus more on wellness and health, as opposed to just weight loss and management. 
  • There will be a New Wellness Wins rewards program to motivate members
  • New focus on mental wellness through a partnership with Headspace, the meditation app
  • Building better communities and support with the launch of WW Connect Groups
  • Updates to Fitpoints and focus on physcial activity and fitness
  • Focus on health and removing artificial sweeteners, colors, and preservatives from WW food products

Now that we know what the major changes to Weight Watchers are with the new WW brand update, let's dig into each of these changes so you know what they will mean for you.

WW Freestyle Smartpoints Program

Knowing that this is what most people are concerned about, let's start right in with the points system on the new WW plan. It's exactly the same - same point values, same daily points targets, same zero point foods.

Here's some more info. Last year, Weight Watchers updated its points system to Freestyle Smartpoints and added a whole new group of zero point foods. This shift from Smartpoints to Freestyle Smartpoints, was a major shift in how points were calculated on previous programs and shifted the focus to healthy food choices like lean proteins, legumes, beans, vegetables, and fruit. Under thsi new Freestyle Smartpoints system, 

Focus on Wellness and Health

Wellness Wins Rewards Program

Mental Wellness and Headspace Partnership

WW Connect Groups

Updates to WW Fitpoints

Changes to WW Food Products

 



from Slender Kitchen Blog and Recipes RSS Feed http://bit.ly/2SoBUii

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Huevos a la Mexicana (Mexican Scrambled Eggs)

These Mexican-style scrambled eggs are a classic Mexican breakfast that will quickly become a favorite. Huevos a la Mexicana are ready in just 15 minutes and made with a delicious combination of fresh eggs, tomatoes, onions, and chile peppers.  I love scrambled eggs as much as anyone else, but they can get a little boring at times. When I’m looking for something more exciting, I always turn to these Mexican scrambled eggs. It takes your average scramble and instantly upgrades it to something ten times more flavorful. This egg dish is the perfect way to spice up your morning routine for many reasons.  All you do is chop your veggies, whisk your eggs, and cook it all up. It’s also wholesome, nutritious, delicious, and incredibly easy to customize. Take inspiration from Huevos Rancheros and drizzle the final dish with ranchero sauce . Add fresh spinach, cilantro, or avocado. Top the final dish with queso cotija or shredded cheese. Turn it into breakfast tacos or breakfast...
Post a Comment
Read more

Cranberry Tuna Salad

Cranberry Tuna Salad will quickly become your favorite tuna salad recipes, filled with crunchy apples and celery, sweet and tangy cranberries, and a creamy dressing made with sour cream and mayonnaise. Lately quick and easy lunches have had me stumped. Most days I am making some type of salad or wrap using leftover protein and veggies. However sometimes I want something different so I decided to create one of my favorite Whole Foods Cranberry Tuna Salads at home. The recipe itself is simple – some tuna, dried cranberries, a touch of apple and celery, and the secret ingredient – a couple tablespoons of sour cream. It takes a simple tuna salad to another level and will quickly be your new favorite healthy lunch. Seriously it is the best tuna salad around. I promise you will be shocked at how simple and easy this is to whip up and how much better it is than a traditional tuna salad. In fact, it's something I almost always make as an appetizer when we have friends over for brunch o...
Post a Comment
Read more

One Pot Creamy Vegetable Pasta

This creamy vegetable pasta dish is everything I want to eat right now. It's warm, comforting, and couldn't be easier to make. Plus it is packed with nutrition from all the vegetables and tomatoes. If you have twenty minutes, some pasta, and any fresh or frozen vegetables - you can make this.  During a virtual happy hour with a friend last week, we were brainstorming about ways to use up some of the vegetables we had hanging out in the fridge. Although I always try to minimize food waste, I am more conscious about this than ever and want to take advantage of using everything.  Additionally, there have been lots of reader requests for ways to incorporate more frozen vegetables into meals instead of just making them the side dish. This recipe does both of those things. Tons of veggies loaded into a tasty, creamy, pasta dish that the whole family will love. What Vegetables to Use for Vegetable Pasta This one pot pasta is purposefully built to use whatever veg...
Post a Comment
Read more