Jennifer Hudson is the latest Weight Watchers spokeswoman — and seeing her stunning figure has us reaching for the phone. But of course it isn’t a perfect system. Braverman weighs the pros and cons:

Pros:



• It’s an affordable program



• More or less easy to follow



• Great for long term weight loss and maintenance

Cons:



• Need to buy some of their products



• Counting points every time you eat can be tedious — and it isn’t always the best gauge of nutritional value. (Example: a candy bar may contain the same calories/points as a large sandwich, but it’s not as healthy.)



• Also requires attending classes on a regular basis, which is not practical for a lot of people that have a busy lifestyle and jobs that require constant traveling.