A recent survey revealed 41 per cent of UK adults have gained weight since the first lockdown in March 2020. Here, WW share a selection of delicious recipes for weight loss.
At the end of a long week, it s easy to reach for your favourite takeaway menu if you re tired or stressed or simply in need of a treat.
So it s hardly surprising that sales of takeaway meals soared during lockdown, with millions of us seeing our favourite Chinese or Indian meals or fish and chips as a small indulgence amid the rest of our worries. Unfortunately, delicious as these meals are, they re usually either fried in fat or laden with butter, cheese and sugars; you might be surprised at how calorific (and high in SmartPoints) they are, says Julia Westgarth, head of programme at WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers.
Packed with vitamins and minerals, bursting with summery flavours, yet affordable and easy to prepare, it s no wonder that increasing numbers of us are basing more of our meals around vegetables.
You may be choosing to eat less meat (or cutting it out altogether) for health or ethical reasons, or perhaps you re keen to take advantage of the disease-fighting properties that fruit and vegetables offer. There are so many good reasons to embrace all the delicious seasonal fruit and vegetables that we associate with summer, and the fact that they will also help you to lose weight is an added bonus. It s a win-win, says Julia Westgarth, head of programme at WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers.
A big family barbecue, an alfresco lunch to mark a special occasion or a simple outdoor meal with neighbours … these are summery gatherings that many of us have longed for throughout the dark winter days of lockdown. There is something about lingering over an alfresco meal that makes an occasion uniquely relaxing and enjoyable, says Julia Westgarth, head of programme at WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers.
But if you ve resolved to shed unwanted pounds you gained during lockdown and transform your health and fitness, you ll also, understandably, be keen to ensure that social gatherings don t scupper your weight loss goals.
Anyone who has a sweet tooth might worry that embarking on a health and weight-loss programme will also entail waving goodbye to desserts and treats. But luckily that s not the case with WW; no food is off-limits and we believe it s totally fine to love desserts! says Julia Westgarth, head of programme at WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers. Our flexible programme myWW+ gives you the control to spend your SmartPoints however you want, whichever plan you choose to follow; so you re free to enjoy a sweet treat from time to time. What s more, research shows that crash diets and programmes that require you to cut out whole food types are counter-productive; they can cause you to feel deprived so it s easy to slip back into old habits, triggering cycles of guilt and yo-yo dieting, says Julia Westgarth.