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part of an energy-controlled prudent diet and an increase in moderate
exercise.

The programme works on what is termed the ‘Weigh-Less Trilogy,’ which is
comprised of the Group Experience, the Group Leader and the Weight
Management Programme. So thus like Weight Watchers, Weigh-Less has
meetings where people can connect over similar issues and form a support
group, particularly as regards the emotions around eating. There is also a
certain level of accountability, in that weight is monitored. This means your
efforts are not flying solo.

The pros

Their website is comprehensive, and offers much information for new and
prospective members, together with the ability to connect.

Weigh-Less introduced some products onto supermarket shelves that made
it easy to shop for food that doesn’t have hidden calories. Often one of the
problems is that people don’t realise just how much extra energy they are
taking in with that club sandwich – it’s got lettuce and tomato after all, so
surely it can’t be THAT fattening?

There is also a focus on low-sodium products to ensure that your blood
pressure does not spiral out of control.

What’s also nice about this diet is that Weigh-Less understands the need to
take a break occasionally, which involves cheating a little. Perhaps this is
linked to the psychology of why we as humans tend to overeat. They have
break-out meals such as this choc mousse, which is one of the branded
products we mentioned earlier.

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