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.
Tricia Sherman is a WW Coach at the Newton WW Studio, the Framingham WW Studio and the Boston WW Studio. (WW Coaches are all previous members who have lost 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.
Tricia: My journey began 10 years ago. My daughter was beginning to crawl, and I found myself stuck on the floor and not able to get up to go after her. I was horrified. It was at that moment that I knew something had to be done I did not want to live my life like that. The next day I joined WW, and it changed my life forever. I lost 175 pounds with the program, and four years ago, I became a ww Coach.
Tricia: The WW community is simply amazing. You will never find a room of people who are more supportive and creative. WW is the place where a room of strangers instantly becomes a room of friends. Sitting in the chairs and now standing in front of the chairs I have witnessed the relationships that are built. WW-er's are just the best they inspire folks for the better.
Anyone who sits in a WW Workshop understands where you are and understands the pressure and the emotions that are associated with weight loss. And it doesn't matter if you are here because of health concerns or because you want to look better in your clothes each member is a person and an individual to me.
Tricia: It's simple. I love that we can meet members where they are right now. WW's smart science matches members with a proven weight-loss plan, tailored to their eating habits and behaviors. The new myWW program allows for both structure and freedom in a controlled setting. WW did a great job on this one.
Tricia: Our topics are great! They range from exercise to stress management. Most recently, we have talked about holiday entertaining (my WW Workshops went to a party together), recipes, emotional eating, and ZeroPoint food tips and more. (WW's proprietary SmartPoints system simplifies complex nutritional information into a simple number to easily guide your eating decisions to support weight loss. ZeroPoint foods form the foundation of a healthy eating pattern, and are foods you don't have to track! Depending on your customized plan, they can include foods like chicken breast, fat-free Greek yogurt, all vegetables and more.)
Tricia: I think planning is key. I recently gave everyone a blank December calendar and told them to put in their parties/events. Then I shared how this simple piece of paper is a tool they can use it to plan and see how to make the most of things. I do this as well. Whether it is earning rollover points, using ZeroPoint foods or going over my points for the day, awareness helps me to make sure I know what is going on. Also track what you eat. I track the good, the bad and the ugly honesty is the best policy!
Tricia: Don't set time limits! Do this for you, and know that the weight didn't come on overnight, and it isn't going away overnight. Come in with a healthy mindset, let go of what you may have tried in the past and start fresh. This is a NO-JUDGMENT ZONE!
Tricia: It is so important because we live year-around! You can't just be healthy just during certain months of the year you must maintain a lifestyle. Also, by being healthy, you are setting an example for others and serving as a role model.
Tricia: Start small choose one small change you can make that is realistic and livable. If the whole thing is overwhelming, just start small. Slow and steady wins the race, and if you can achieve one change, that will give you the strength to move forward and change something else!
Tricia: My members! And my members' SUCCESSES! I love seeing people reach their goals. There is nothing that makes me happier than when they show me their before-and-after pictures, and I see that twinkle in their eye the glimmer of happiness! Those are some of the moments that keep me going. I also truly believe that I couldn't stand there and talk if I didn't practice what I say. I believe in the program, and I know that sometimes it's easier than others. But listening to the members, offering support and guidance or, more importantly, asking the right questions to help them figure it out makes me so happy!
Tricia: I want people to realize that WW is ever-changing, and we are not the same program your mother did. Folks should know that we are constantly trying new things and striving to meet the needs of busy and healthy lifestyles combined. I also think people should know about our incredible digital tools. They are simply amazing. I love that you can find support in the digital community even if you are not at the WW Workshops!
I truly feel like WW has so much to offer. People need to not worry about being seen walking into a WW Studio or sitting in a chair. Oftentimes, you meet old friends and build new relationships. People should also know that we live in the communities we work in so don't be shy!
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.
People following the WW plan can expect to lose 1-2 lbs/wk.
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How This WW (Formerly Weight Watchers) Coach Lost 175 Pounds - Patch.com
