Who we are
The trusted authority in evidence based Weight Health and community support for 60 years strong.
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The weight-loss community that started it all
Joining WeightWatchers® means you become part of a powerful, passionate community. The woman who started it all was our founder—and original female entrepreneur—Jean Nidetch, who wanted accountability on her own weight-loss journey.
Our purpose
We inspire lasting weight loss through behavior change, nutrition science, and real connections while never giving up the food we love.
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Our vision
Be the global leader in Weight Health a worldwide community connected by healthy habits. Our approach recognizes obesity as a chronic condition, works to reduce stigma, and improves accessibility and standards of care because everybody deserves to be healthy.
*Weight Health is the degree to which an individual’s weight affects their metabolic health and well-being. Weight Health is impacted by genetic, biological, hormonal, environmental, and behavioral factors unique to each individual. Weight-healthy living aims to lower excess body fat which can positively impact chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease with the ultimate goal of improving health, well-being, and quality of life.
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Our approach
Life is complicated weight loss shouldn’t be. For six decades, we’ve redefined how nutritious eating can be simple, sustainable, and even joyful. Because the foundation of a great life is good health.
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