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{{Short description|A program focused on weight management and health improvement}}
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'''Weight Wins''' is a UK weight loss business which has developed and commercialised the concept of personal contracts for weight loss. The company has attracted attention from UK and international media for its 'Pounds for Pounds' weight loss programme and for operating the first trial by the UK's [[National Health Service]] (NHS) of a weight loss incentive programme.<ref name="news1">
==Overview==
{{Cite web
'''Weight Wins''' is a health initiative designed to support individuals in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The program emphasizes the importance of [[weight management]] as a critical component of overall health and well-being. It provides participants with tools, resources, and support to help them make sustainable lifestyle changes.
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| first = Sophie
| title = Getting paid to diet. REALLY?
| work = Cosmopolitan UK
| accessdate = 2012-03-31
| url = http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/lifestyle/diet-fitness/getting-paid-to-diet
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{{Cite web
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| first = Liz
| title = A pound for a pound
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| title = 'Bribing' obese to lose weight does work, say academics
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| title = Overweight could earn £1,750 from slimming
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The [[Diet Rewards|diet rewards]] sector addresses the specific problem of overweight and obesity. As with many commercial diet plans, there is no good evidence it is helpful or cost-effective.<ref name="AnnIntMed.142.56">
{{Cite journal
| issn = 0003-4819
| volume = 142
| issue = 1
| pages = 56–66
| last = Tsai
| first = AG
|author2=TA Wadden
| title = Systematic review: An evaluation of major commercial weight loss programs in the United States
| journal = Annals of Internal Medicine
| date = 2005-01-04
| pmid = 15630109
| doi=10.7326/0003-4819-142-1-200501040-00012
}}
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== History ==
==Program Components==
Weight Wins incorporates several key components to assist individuals in their weight management journey:


Weight Wins' was first devised in 2007 following a UK-wide consumer survey. The initial scheme was developed and trialled as the 'Pounds for Pounds' programme over a three-month period from September to December 2007, with a maximum weight loss target of 15&nbsp;lbs.<ref name="news6"/>
===Personalized Plans===
Participants receive personalized [[dietary]] and [[exercise]] plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. These plans are developed based on an individual's [[body mass index]] (BMI), [[metabolic rate]], and personal preferences.


==See also==
===Behavioral Support===
*[[Obesity in the United Kingdom]]
The program includes behavioral support to help participants develop healthier habits. This support may involve [[counseling]], [[motivational interviewing]], and [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] techniques to address emotional and psychological factors related to eating and physical activity.
*[[Dieting]]
*[[List of diets]]


== References ==
===Tracking and Monitoring===
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Weight Wins provides tools for tracking [[food intake]], [[physical activity]], and [[weight loss]] progress. Participants can use these tools to monitor their progress and make adjustments to their plans as needed.


==External links==
===Community Engagement===
The program encourages community engagement through support groups and online forums. Participants can share experiences, challenges, and successes with others who are on similar journeys, fostering a sense of community and accountability.


*[http://www.weightwins.com Weight Wins official website]
==Benefits==
The benefits of participating in the Weight Wins program include:


* Improved [[physical health]] through weight loss and increased physical activity.
* Enhanced [[mental health]] and well-being due to the development of healthier habits and support networks.
* Reduced risk of [[chronic diseases]] such as [[diabetes]], [[heart disease]], and [[hypertension]].
* Increased [[self-esteem]] and [[confidence]] as participants achieve their weight management goals.


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==Challenges==
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While Weight Wins offers numerous benefits, participants may face challenges such as:
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* Maintaining motivation over the long term.
* Overcoming [[plateaus]] in weight loss.
* Balancing program requirements with personal and professional responsibilities.
 
==Related Pages==
* [[Weight management]]
* [[Healthy diet]]
* [[Physical exercise]]
* [[Behavioral therapy]]
 
[[Category:Health programs]]
[[Category:Weight management]]

Latest revision as of 19:17, 22 March 2025

A program focused on weight management and health improvement


Overview[edit]

Weight Wins is a health initiative designed to support individuals in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The program emphasizes the importance of weight management as a critical component of overall health and well-being. It provides participants with tools, resources, and support to help them make sustainable lifestyle changes.

Program Components[edit]

Weight Wins incorporates several key components to assist individuals in their weight management journey:

Personalized Plans[edit]

Participants receive personalized dietary and exercise plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. These plans are developed based on an individual's body mass index (BMI), metabolic rate, and personal preferences.

Behavioral Support[edit]

The program includes behavioral support to help participants develop healthier habits. This support may involve counseling, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address emotional and psychological factors related to eating and physical activity.

Tracking and Monitoring[edit]

Weight Wins provides tools for tracking food intake, physical activity, and weight loss progress. Participants can use these tools to monitor their progress and make adjustments to their plans as needed.

Community Engagement[edit]

The program encourages community engagement through support groups and online forums. Participants can share experiences, challenges, and successes with others who are on similar journeys, fostering a sense of community and accountability.

Benefits[edit]

The benefits of participating in the Weight Wins program include:

Challenges[edit]

While Weight Wins offers numerous benefits, participants may face challenges such as:

  • Maintaining motivation over the long term.
  • Overcoming plateaus in weight loss.
  • Balancing program requirements with personal and professional responsibilities.

Related Pages[edit]

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