GLP-1 Weight-Loss Program | WeightWatchers
Get more from your GLP-1
Maximize your results now and later–with the WeightWatchers GLP-1 Companion Program*.
Build healthy habits
Help mimimize sife effects
Maintain weight loss
Keep muscle
Improve life–on a GLP-1 and after
*This is for those already taking weight-loss medication and does not provide prescriptions to medication.
Get a strong support system and live coaching for even better results on your GLP-1 journey
- Daily targets that prioritize protein, water, fruits and veggies
- Go-to food recommendations that help minimize possible side effects
- Trackers, recipes, meal inspo, and behavior-change tips
- Activity goals and strength training videos for maintaining muscle as you lose weight
- Coach-led virtual Workshops with a community of members on a similar path
GLP-1s work. Adding behavior change? The game-changer.
If you’ve experienced:
Food noise: GLP-1s signal fullness in the brain so you can focus on building healthy habits. WeightWatchers helps you put those healthy habits into action. (Is it food noise or hunger? Our quiz will tell you.)
That ‘never full’ feeling: GLP-1s tell the stomach to empty more slowly, keeping you fuller, longer. WeightWatchers teaches you which foods to prioritize for better nutrition and fewer side effects.
Stalled weight loss: GLP-1s can ramp up weight loss–and some of it could be muscle. WeightWatchers provides protein targets and strength training guidance to promote muscle maintenance.
Lack of support: GLP-1s aren’t the easy way out–it helps your body work how it’s supposed to. WeightWatchers delivers judgment-free support from members who you’ll never have to convince otherwise.
Food noise: GLP-1s signal fullness in the brain so you can focus on building healthy habits. WeightWatchers helps you put those healthy habits into action. (Is it food noise or hunger? Our quiz will tell you.)
That ‘never full’ feeling: GLP-1s tell the stomach to empty more slowly, keeping you fuller, longer. WeightWatchers teaches you which foods to prioritize for better nutrition and fewer side effects.
Stalled weight loss: GLP-1s can ramp up weight loss–and some of it could be muscle. WeightWatchers provides protein targets and strength training guidance to promote muscle maintenance.
Lack of support: GLP-1s aren’t the easy way out–it helps your body work how it’s supposed to. WeightWatchers delivers judgment-free support from members who you’ll never have to convince otherwise.
Get a tailored medication plan, which may include GLP-1s**
Not representative of actual medication, which is dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.
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Yes! Our program can be tailored for those taking GLP-1 medication. Once you sign up, let us know you’re taking a GLP-1 medication and we will handle the rest. Our GLP-1 companion program focuses on three daily nutrition targets: protein, fruits and veggies, and water. These targets help you determine if you’re eating in a way that supports healthy weight loss while on medication. You also have weekly activity targets, recipes and meal inspo, and behavior change tips.
On our GLP-1 companion program, you will focus on three daily nutritional targets: protein, fruits and vegetables, and water. Points is an optional feature, which is there for you if you're looking for more insight into your overall eating pattern. What’s not different: the award-winning WeightWatchers app filled with recipe and meal inspo, trackers, and behavior-change tips. Plus, a strong support system of expert WeightWatchers coaches and fellow members.
No. If you are interested in starting weight-loss medication, check our Weight-loss medications page or take our quiz to see if you qualify. For those already on a GLP-1, we offer a nutrition companion program.
GLP-1s aren’t all the same. First-gen GLP-1s have a smaller impact on appetite and food noise than second-gen GLP-1s. As a result, they lead to less weight loss. People taking a first-gen GLP-1 should use our Points Program since it helps support weight loss with the milder reduction in appetite brought on by those meds.
Those living with diabetes who are taking GLP-1 medication can still benefit from our program. After signing up, let us know if you’re living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and we'll take your needs into account. Learn more about our diabetes solutions.
GLP-1s are prescription meds that mimic a naturally-occurring hormone. They were originally used to help control blood sugar and manage type 2 diabetes, but they have also been found to lead to weight loss. At the moment, there are three GLP-1s approved by the FDA for weight management: liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Zepbound).
No. It’s true that some people may benefit from pairing prescription weight-management medications with our program. But for many others, they’re successful on the Points Program alone.
No. The program is designed for everyone managing their weight with a second-generation GLP-1, no matter who their prescription provider is. If you already have a healthcare provider guiding your treatment, there’s no need to switch. If you’re still looking for one, we can connect you with board-certified clinicians trained in obesity medicine.
Everyone has the same targets for fruits and veggies (four servings per day) and hydration (8 cups per day). That said, protein targets may be different since they are individualized based on what you weigh at the beginning of the program (1g of protein per 1 kg starting body weight). Ultimately, when it comes to your diet, always follow the recommendations as provided by your healthcare provider.
Those on GLP-1 medications will receive complimentary access to tailored Virtual Workshops. You can access these through "Find a Workshop" in the WW app or here. There’s also a Connect group called “GLP-1 Companion Program” where you can interact with others interested in GLP-1s.
Yes, all WeightWatchers members get access to our proven Points Program and award-winning app.