Weight Watchers® at Home Q & A

Who is eligible? The Diabetes Program will purchase an At Home kit for Native Americans age 17 or older receiving services at Min No Aya Win (MNAW) or The Center for American Indian Resources (CAIR) that enroll in the program. Non-Native clients at MNAW and CAIR can still enroll in the program, but will need to purchase their own kit.

How do Non-Native clients purchase a kit? Kits can be ordered by completing an order form. Weight Watchers will accept a check or credit card. The cost is $99.90 for a standard kit and $124.90 for a deluxe kit.

How is this program different from Weight Watchers Traditional Membership? This program will be led by health professionals from MNAW and CAIR, not by a Weight Watchers staff member. Weight Watchers leaders are role models because they’ve lost and maintained weight on the Weight Watchers program and have completed training programs. The Traditional Membership involves a registration fee and weekly fee. This program will only have the At Home kit fee, which will be funded by the Diabetes Program for eligible participants as stated above.

What if I already belong to a traditional Weight Watchers program? If you are eligible for services here, you may come to our program. However, if you choose to return to a traditional Weight Watchers program you will need to rejoin (pay required fee).

Why did you choose Weight Watchers? Clients have been requesting it for years. Weight Watchers is a lifestyle modification program recognized as a safe and sensible way to manage your weight and has been around for over 40 years. The program includes healthful food choices, physical activity and regular follow-up.

When can I start? Registration is open at both locations. Weekly meetings are Thursdays, at MNAW and Mondays, at CAIR.

What time are the meetings? You may choose a 12:00 or 4:45 meeting at either location. The first 20 minutes will be weigh-in time, followed by support group and education. Meetings last about an hour.

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