Lose up to 14% more weight when you invite a friend to join WW
Or a parent, partner, neighbour, or colleague! The research is in, and when it comes to weight loss, it turns out we're better together.
Better together
Newsflash: unique insight from WW scientists has revealed that members can lose up to 14% more weight if they invite a friend to join them on their journey.
The power of community
A new WW survey of 2,000 adult Brits found that 58% of people are planning to make a healthy change in the New Year with a buddy. Here are a few reasons why...
22% said it made them more accountable as they didn’t want to let the other person down (for example, 48% admitted to feeling guilty after cancelling on an exercise buddy)
A further 22% said being active is easier if it means spending time with a friend or relative
One in four participants said they prefer meal planning with someone else
So it seems buddying up makes the journey easier and more enjoyable - and now research reveals that it can also lead to better results.In fact, you could lose up to 14% more weight than if you embarked on your journey alone.
Plus, 62% of people are more likely to stick to a new healthy living programme if they do it with someone else.
Anna Hill, General Manager at WW UK says: “With the pressure of ‘new year, new you’ ever prevalent, we want people to feel as though they are set up for the best possible chance of success when it comes to achieving their wellness goals.
“We want to empower friends, family and loved ones to make a positive and lasting commitment to themselves, which can at first seem daunting. Having someone by your side - whether embarking on the same journey as you or simply being your cheerleader - can help keep you open, honest, on track and make activities like working out more enjoyable and soften any fear of failure.”
Your WW community
Having a weight loss & wellness partner sets you up for healthier eating habits, and increases motivation, weight loss and activity levels.
As a WW member you probably already know that we put a strong emphasis on the power of community, to help people build healthier habits and encourage them to support each other through their journeys.
For instance, our members-only online community Connect is a great place to share tips & recipes and get inspired - and you can join groups based on your interests, journey, or hobbies (examples include Vegetarian, In My 40s, Brides, Pet Owners and even Hula Hooping!).
Our amazing members also write regular blogs on all sorts of topics, including their journeys on the NEW customised _myWW_™ plans, tips for staying on track over the holidays and their favourite features in the app.
We're also available on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. Check out our Community page on the WW member site to find out more!