WeightWatchers for Menopause is specially designed to support women through the menopause transition. While no one is turned away from the program, WeightWatchers for Menopause is likely best for women 35 and older. If you are not in perimenopause, menopause or postmenopause, our other WeightWatchers programs—like our #1 doctor-recommended Points® program—may be a better fit for your life stage. Learn more here.

While some people can avoid it, the average woman will gain weight throughout their 40s and 50s, especially in the form of visceral fat around the abdomen. This is due to many factors: having a slower metabolism brought on by less muscle mass, moving less than you used to, and, you guessed it, changing hormones. Lower levels of estrogen shift your body from distributing fat evenly all over to mostly storing it in your abdomen. The result: An average five to seven pound weight gain during the menopause transition.

You have the option to attend WeightWatchers workshops in person, but you might also enjoy menopause-focused virtual workshops led by menopause-trained Coaches. In these virtual workshops, you’ll discover expert nutritional advice for your specific stage of menopause, strength training classes, real talk about symptoms, and more.