A new year begins, and so does a new challenge.
Since losing weight tops the list of New Year's resolutions for many Americans, you may notice that your local gym has suddenly become busy in the first few months of 2013.
Dieting also spikes in popularity, and according to US News, Weight Watchers is the number one program for weight loss.
So, if you're planning on stepping on the scales weekly, tallying up the points for every bite and attending support meetings, here's how to get started at Weight Watchers.
How Much Does Weight Watchers Cost?
Price plans change at Weight Watchers, but the promotion at the moment is that the meeting program is free to join and $14 per meeting if you pay-as-you-go. A 17-week pass is available for $209 paid upfront, which works out to $12.29 a week. The best money-saving options is the unlimited monthly pass, which sets up an automatic payment of $42.95 a month, or $9.92 a week, and includes the Weight Watchers "e-tools" — online tracking, recipes and more available on the Weight Watchers website or through the Weight Watchers smartphone app.
Weight Watchers also has an online-only program, and an online program designed specifically for men. The standard plan is $29.95 to sign up and $18.95 a month. The sign-up fee is waived with a three-month plan.
Weight Watchers Meetings in Concord
Where: Weight Watchers, 1170 Concord Ave., Concord
When: The store is open for purchases and weigh-ins from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays, 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Register in-person or by visiting the page for the Concord location on the Weight Watchers website. Meeting times are as follows:
06:00 pm 05:00 pm
08:30 am
10:00 am
12:15 pm
05:30 pm
09:00 am
11:00 am 06:30 am
08:00 am
09:30 am
11:00 am
Nearby Weight Watchers Meetings
Where: Weight Watchers, 2242 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
When: The store is open for purchases and weigh-ins during the day. Find the store hours and registration information on the Weight Watchers website. Meeting times are as follows:
05:30 pm 09:00 am
10:30 am
06:00 pm 12:15 pm
06:30 pm 10:30 am 07:00 am
08:30 am
10:00 am
12:15 pm 07:30 am
09:00 am
10:30 am
Where: Hampton Inn and Suites, 1201 California Ave., Pittsburg
When: Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
More information here.
Where: Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside, Walnut Creek
When: Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.
More information here.
Where: Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
When: Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m.
More information here.
Are you starting a New Year's resolution to lose weight? Share your journey in the comments below.
