Ultimate Weight Watchers Recipes Collection (Plus Tools to Get You Started and Keep You on Track!) (2024)

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Does Oprah own WeightWatchers? ›

Winfrey owns about 1.1 million shares of WW International, representing a 1.43% stake in the company, according to data provider FactSet. At the current stock price, that's worth $2.5 million. Her initial investment for 6.4 million shares of the company totaled $43.2 million.

Weight-loss companies face heavy competition from injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, which have in recent years skyrocketed in popularity around the world. WeightWatchers suffered a loss of more than $88 million in 2023, according to a financial report released by the company this week.

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WeightWatchers has a new $99 monthly plan — and it's targeting those on drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Oprah Winfrey resigned from the WeightWatchers board after almost 10 years to avoid a conflict of interest. During her appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" last week, Winfrey explained why she stepped down ahead of her upcoming special, "An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution."

Semaglutide is the generic name for both Wegovy and Ozempic. Wegovy is approved for weight loss, and Ozempic is used to treat people with diabetes. Semaglutide affects the brain by sending signals that reduce hunger and make the patient feel fuller. Side effects can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and constipation.

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About WW (Weight Watchers)

The amount of points increases if you exercise. Each food represents a number of points—foods with high levels of sugar and saturated fat have higher point values. You can then use the accompanying WW app to figure out the point values of your meals and account for your daily points.

How do you get $25 wegovy? ›

How do you get Wegovy for $25 a month? Novo Nordisk has a savings offer where you can pay as little as $0 for a 28-day supply of Wegovy for up to 13 fills. After your 13th month, you may pay as little as $25 per 28-day supply or one box of Wegovy injectable medication.

Can you get Ozempic for free? Yes, in some instances, you can get Ozempic for free. Novo Nordisk also offers a patient assistance program that provides Ozempic at no cost. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with a total household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty line.

Last month, Winfrey departed the company's board of directors after disclosing her use of weight loss medication in 2023.

Since 1999, the chairman of the company has been Raymond Debbane, co-founder and CEO of The Invus Group. In 2015, Oprah Winfrey purchased a 10 percent ownership stake in WW International and served as a member of the board of directors.

In addition to the $43.2 million Winfrey paid for her initial stake, she was awarded stock options by the company over the years. Once the initial payment and exercise costs of the options were stripped out, Winfrey netted $221 million from the stock sales, Verity data shows.