Losing weight and keeping it off is a lot easier when you have expert guidance from the leader in weight loss and its supportive community. WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) just rolled out its most customized program ever, and it's poised to continue to help millions of members around the world accomplish their weight-loss and wellness goals in 2020. With myWW, each new member takes a personal assessment which matches them with a customized program that can make losing weight easier.
While many members follow and succeed on the WW program using the WW app, those who would like a little extra expert guidance and consistent support swear by the weekly WW Workshops to keep them accountable and help them stay on track. WW Coaches host weekly 30-minute Workshops at over 800 studios nationwide.
Amanda Tougias is a WW Coach at WW Studios in Herndon, Springfield, Sterling, Centreville, Falls Church and Fairfax. (WW Coaches are all previous members who met their goal weight with WW and now share their knowledge and support with WW members at weekly Workshops.) Learn more about her weight-loss journey and get inspired!
Answers have been edited for clarity and length.
Amanda: In 2003, after struggling with my weight for many years, I found myself more than 100 pounds overweight. I'd tried multiple weight-loss programs, and they all failed, but WW was different. I lost the weight and began a new, healthier lifestyle. The beauty of WW is that it helped me realize that, for me, the struggle with my weight is about more than just a number on the scale or the way I choose to nourish my body. It is also about my mind-body connection. Attending WW Workshops helped me learn how to connect my mindset to my goals, as well as how to "let" myself connect to other members' shared experiences.
Amanda: The vulnerability of other people. This journey can feel very isolating, so having a community that understands the language and attitudes of the journey is an invaluable cornerstone of my success.
Amanda: WW has taught me how to be the captain of my ship, and with myWW, I get to choose my ship! I have found that I need different types of guidance and accountability throughout my journey, and myWW delivers me a personalized plan based on what I need, when I need it. I'm on the Purple Plan, which means I can choose healthier options when I dine out without sacrificing my glass of wine with dinner.
Amanda: It's like finding your first forever home. You walk in and will immediately meet someone who will make you feel calm and welcomed. That person (whether a Studio team member or another member) will meet you where you are emotionally and physically, in order to ensure that you feel right at home.
Amanda: We discuss some pretty typical issues like portion control, dining-out strategies and how to find the right fitness routine for yourself. And we also discuss deeper issues like emotional eating, weight bias and mindfulness.
Amanda: Slow down, take a breath. Things happen so fast during this time of year. Slowing your mind down and taking a breath can help your decision-making process. Frankly, some holiday "treats" are worth it and some aren't. When we're rushing around too much, though, it's hard to remember to evaluate that decision.
Amanda: We have some amazing "joining" discounts planned as well as Workshop techniques that are geared toward helping our community set realistic goals for themselves. I'm excited to join in on the fun!
Amanda: When it comes to our health and wellness, there is no "one and done" solution. Once you reach your health and/or wellness goals, you will need to use the same techniques to maintain them. This is one of my favorite parts of WW. They have true behavior-changing techniques that made me realize the importance of sticking to my wellness goals. It helped shift my thinking.
Amanda: I lean on my community. Even after being a WW Coach for nearly 15 years, I still attend a Workshop each week as a member. I also use our online community, Connect, to celebrate my personal victories and ask for help when I need it.
Amanda: Come see us. The WW approach helps to simplify the complicated "getting started" issue. We can walk you through it all. And beyond that, go slowly: Pick one thing you want to work on, be compassionate with yourself and practice embracing imperfection.
Amanda: My members. We are a team we are in this journey together. The members in my Workshops inspire me just as much, if not more, every week through their dedication to themselves, their journey and to each other.
Amanda: Maybe you think you don't need us we need you. Our WW Workshops are a truly judgment-free, collaborative space. All ideas are not just welcomed, they are embraced. Our community is strong because we have so many brains sharing empathy, information and strength.
WW is a weight-loss program that takes a people-focused, science-backed approach to promoting weight loss and healthy living. Its new program, myWW, is fully customized to make losing weight easier for you.
When you join myWW, you'll start with a personal assessment that asks a range of questions about your unique food preferences, activity level, lifestyle and approach to weight loss. Based on your responses, WW will scientifically match you with a customized, proven weight-loss plan that can make losing weight easier.
Every person in the WW Studio is on your side! The friendly guides and expert Coaches will quickly become your greatest motivators and sources of support to make 2020 the year you reach your weight loss goals!
Workshops held at WW Studio locations cover topics that are relevant to weight loss, health and wellness. You can participate as much or as little as you want. There are WW Workshops during the morning, afternoon and evening, seven days a week. This gives you flexibility to attend the Workshop time/day/location that works for during any particular week and ensure your accountability network is always accessible.
Based on years of research, the WW Workshop curriculum is always evolving to bring the best science-backed techniques to help you lose weight and build healthy habits for life.
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