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Weight Watchers Makes Controversial Offer for Teenagers

Weight Watchers Makes Controversial Offer for Teenagers

In an attempt to aid ever-increasing obesity levels, Weight Watchers has launched a scheme in the USA which gives teenagers an opportunity to join for free. Although the company may have had good intentions, critics have slammed the move. A Well-Intentioned Incentive for Teenagers The new incentive will allow teenagers aged 13 to 17 to sign up. Currently, children need to be a minimum age of 13 and accompanied by a parent or guardian to join. The target weight for any child wanting to join should be should be issued by a doctor. Furthermore,  this should reviewed this every six to nine months. Not Everyone Agrees Body image campaigners...
Weight Watchers to Abolish ‘Before and After’ Pictures

Weight Watchers to Abolish ‘Before and After’ Pictures

For anyone who is trying to lose weight, they are often faced with many ‘before and after’ pictures. These are often used as undeniable proof that a certain diet and exercise regime has worked. Additionally, it acts as an indicator of progress a person has made. Weight Watchers was the pioneer of the before and after picture. However, the company now plans to phase out the trend. A New, Modern Outlook During a conference in the US to relaunch the brand, it was made clear that such photographs were outdated and not in keeping with current personal values. Rather than being a motivator, it is now thought that such pictures don’t help...
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