About Us

History & philosophy

Our history then and now Weight Watchers has a successful history helping people lose weight. Click on the sections below for more details on our past and our policies.

Philosophy At Weight Watchers, we believe that healthy, long-term weight loss can be successfully achieved and maintained.   read more

Then and now For more than 40 years, Weight Watchers has helped millions of people lose weight. Find out how we started.   read more

Hello from David Meet David Kirchhoff, the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Weight Watchers International.   read more

Health and safety Though the Weight Watchers plan is developed by respected health professionals, we're not a medical organisation and we can't give you medical advice.   read more