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WW 101: The basics

Coach Tess gives you the inside scoop on how the WW program works.

By Weight Watchers
Last updated January 7, 2021
WW 101: The basics

You just joined WW and you’re probably wondering, how does it all work? What do I eat? What the heck is a SmartPoint? Coach Tess breaks it all down for you.

Top takeaways:

  • SmartPoints are smarter than calorie counting. Our system looks at each food’s nutritional data and turns it into one simple number to help make deciding what to eat simpler.

  • To get the most out of your membership you’ll want to download the WW app. You can download it by going to the App Store on your smartphone or tablet and searching for WW. You’ll use the log in you created when you signed up.

  • The best way to learn the program is to do it! Decide what you’re going to eat next and start tracking!

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