[Libloather]

They had a good run.

[DesertRhino]

Is ozempic ultimately safe or not? In the long term that is. Something tells me it’s to good to be true. Opinions?

[SaveFerris]

(WeightWatchers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection)

Guess they’ll have to slim down

Cut out the fat

Maybe 🤔 skip some meals

Tighten their belts

That’s the skinny

[ByteMercenary]

So, is ‘ozempic’ the result of technology marching on or just another example of our ‘immediate gratification’ society where many folks are not willing to put in the hard work to achieve worthy goals ... ??

[PTBAA]

Chance of recovery is slim.

[RoosterRedux]

If I understand this correctly, WeightWatchers is not shutting down. It filed for Chapter 11 to restructure its $1.15 billion debt while continuing to operate.

The goal is to reposition the business for long-term growth, especially by expanding into digital health and weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. This is a strategic pivot, not a liquidation.

I would also recommend that it drop the calorie-counting approach in favor of low carb.

[wetgundog]

Drugs are not the answer. Self-control is.

[Ezekiel]

a worldwide phenomena with millions of members across the globe.

Too much waist, too big to fail..

The writing was on the whale.

[BitWielder1]

There really is no long term chemical alternative to eating wisely and regular exercise.

[FrdmLvr]

This marks the beginning of a future health crisis where people will rely on medications for obesity rather than eating healthy foods in reasonable portion sizes to maintain their weight.

[Round Earther]

They need to trim some fat.

[T.B. Yoits]

In 2024, Oprah Winfrey resigned from her position on the board of WeightWatchers after 10 years, admitting to using weight loss drugs.

https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/oprah-winfrey-weight-watchers-ozempic-b2513401.html

[Dan in Wichita]

A carefully controlled diet, complemented by a sensible exercise regimen, remains the safest and best way to lose weight (with the added benefit of improving one's overall health).

In our instant gratification society, it's no surprise these weight loss drugs are selling like hotcakes. Who wants to put in the work and dedication to lose weight the old-fashioned way?

The long-term effects of these "miracle" weight loss drugs remain to be seen, but I'm not optimistic.

[trebb]

Pretty sick - a while back, there was a story abut an Aussie woman who misused Ozempic as a weight loss drug, died from it.

Then they discovered they can make a lot of money by “repurposing” a diabetes drug for weight loss - and have insurance cover much of the expenses...

[KittyKares]

What I heard is that you need to go to a physician who specializes in using this drug for weight loss who will manage and monitor you while you are on it. Aside from the expense, I still don’t trust it.

[Jane Long]

Lazy way over the hard work way.

[Towed_Jumper]

Weight Watchers is going to get slimmed down through the Bankruptcy Court.

[delchiante]

They had a good run.
.....

Company with a good run of customers who didn’t..

[discostu]

It’s a re-org. They’ll still be around. And probably with less stuff. Turning WW into a food and drug empire was a mistake.