101 Essential Weight Watchers Resources | WW Recipes w/ Points (2024)

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

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.

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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.

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 inone to two weekswhen they stick to their plan.

Articles About Succeeding on WW

Official Weight Watchers Links

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 theBest 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.

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

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 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.

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Here are more sample meal plans to help you...

How to Do Weight Watchers for Free: Resources & Guides

If your circ*mstances 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?

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

  • Learning to Appreciate The Gift of WW Lifetime Membership
  • My Journey to WW Lifetime Membership
  • Old WW Program 1990s - WW Quick Success

101 Essential Weight Watchers Resources | WW Recipes w/ Points (8)Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.

A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.

She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.

A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.

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This post contains affiliate links to products I like. When you buy something through one of my Amazon links or other (affiliate links), I receive a small commission that helps support this site. Thank you for your purchase!

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

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