Weight management involves knowledge about nutrition, physical activity, and your environment, a positive attitude, self-compassion and kindness, social support, and a SMART plan (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Rewarding, Trackable)
IU has partnered with WeightWatchers (WW) to help you reach your weight loss and wellness goals. IU covers 100% of cost of WW; however, per IRS rules, the value of the program is considered a taxable benefit.
Who can participate?
The following individuals are eligible to participate in WeightWatchers:
- All benefit-eligible Academic and Staff employees; and
- Spouses covered on an IU medical plan
Visit iu.ww.com to learn more and register!
What options are available?
Developed by nutrition and behavior change scientists, the WeightWatchers program guides you toward healthier habits with an individualized nutrition plan and innovative tools rooted in science. WeightWatchers delivers programming in two ways to fit your lifestyle:
- Core — get an individualized nutrition plan, easy-to-use trackers, 24/7 live coach chat, and more—all in our award-winning app.
- Premium — get in-person and virtual weight-loss support from your WeightWatchers Coach and other members—when and how you want it! Choose from thousands of sessions morning to night, 7 days a week. Plus Core.
Join the weekly WW Virtual Workshop exclusive to IU employees, Wednesdays at Noon EST.
Get weekly guidance from WW Coach Vicki in a virtual group setting that will help move you closer to your weight-loss and wellness goals. The Workshops are fun, supportive, and inspiring.
Join the IU Virtual Workshops by following the instructions below.
- Sign up for WeightWatchers under the Premium membership.
- Ensure that the WW app has been downloaded on your phone or mobile device and that you are logged in.
- From your phone, click here to access the IU Connect Group in the WW app.
- Once you have successfully joined the IU Connect Group in the WW app, you can find the Workshop schedule and the designated Zoom link and dial-in information.
- On the day of the Workshop, simply click on the Zoom link or use the dial-in information to join the group. You can join the Workshops up to 15 minutes early to complete a virtual Wellness Check-in and chat with your WW Coach.
Enrollment Questions? Read the FAQs or contact askhr@iu.edu.