Dieters were left stunned upon discovering a 1968 Weight Watchers diet that strictly prohibited a range of foods, including potatoes, pork, and gravy.

This now ubiquitous aspect of the Weight Watchers universe – whereby certain foods would be awarded a certain number of “points” based on their nutritional and calorific content, and members ...

A fridge full of Weight Watchers-branded products. (Getty Images: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg ) Nidetch would continue to cash in — from cookbooks, frozen meals and even scales — and Weight ...

This article discusses food, diets, eating disorders and weight, including numerical values. The first time I went to Weight Watchers I was in my school uniform. I was not a fat child, nor was I a ...

Weight Watchers may have put a friendlier face on weight loss than the current Ozempic craze does, but it, too, was a business powered by the force of its customers’ self-disgust.

Morbid Obesity, BMI, and Weight Risks . Being about 80 to 100 pounds over the reference body weight for your height could put you in the category of morbidly obese on the BMI chart. A high BMI might ...

Benefits for Weight Watchers: Brown Rice: Higher fiber content than white rice, which can aid in feeling full. Low in Fat: Rice is naturally low in fat and can be part of a balanced diet.

We talk with Sima Sistani, the CEO of WeightWatchers, about applying her previous careers in social media to the company’s efforts to build a digital community.

CEO Sima Sistani is eager to leave problematic notions of weight loss behind and keep her company relevant in the midst of a drug-fueled revolution. Schaub’s burgers and melted ice cream: Those ...

The other day I came across my old Weight Watchers materials — the welcome packet with the list of food points, and yes, my trusty slide rule. I know I’m not the only one who misses the old ...