Popsugar Health & Fitness Weight Watchers What to Know About WW Considered Trying WW? Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Program 17 January 2019 by Hedy Phillips Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Diggy Lloyd It seems like everyone knows someone who's been on WW. Personally, I've been on several different versions of the program over the years — dating back to the time when it was still known as Weight Watchers — and I've found success with each one. What I find most refreshing about WW is that you don't necessarily feel like you're on a diet, because you can still eat whatever you want. It's just a matter of teaching yourself best practices in choosing good foods. If you're considering trying WW for yourself but aren't entirely sure what to expect, we've put together a crash course, covering everything from what to eat to how to track your SmartPoints. Here's to finding your own success, whatever that means for you. Related: 6 Things About Weight Watchers That Helped Me Finally Lose 30 Pounds How Freestyle Works Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sheila Gim When you sign up, you'll be enrolled in the WW Freestyle program, in which you're budgeted SmartPoints to help keep track of your food intake. On top of measuring your food, you also track your activity, and with the rebranding from Weight Watchers to WW came a new focus on overall wellness. 1 / 4 WW Shopping List Image Source: Unsplash / Anna Pelzer Bookmark this shopping list for your next grocery store run. It's full of 0-SmartPoint foods and some healthy snacks. 2 / 4 WW Meal Plan Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Diggy Lloyd If you're new to WW or if you've been on it for awhile and need some ideas for meals, this week of WW-friendly meals might get your creative juices flowing. 3 / 4 FitPoints 101 Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Diggy Lloyd WW's FitPoints are a little tricky to understand, but this breakdown of how to earn them and use them makes it a little easier to follow. 4 / 4 Weight WatchersDiet TipsHealthy LivingWeight Loss