Anyone doing Weight Watchers?

arlshar

I think I have to join, I have no support system in the real world, and no discipline. I think I need the meetings, I can cut out the bagel and butter for $2.00 everyday, to make up that $$

jenncornelsen

weight watchers is great for some people! i did it when i first started trying to lose weight and it got me on the right track. then i was able to join here once i felt ready to go at it on my own. whatever u choose good luck!

christchick7

Did WW earlier this year...lost 13 pounds. Even if you do the Online Only program, which is twenty a month, you still have 24/7 access to online coaching. $40 will get you the meetings and $60 will get you personalized coaching 1 on 1. WW works, no question-just VERY pricey if you're on an extremely fixed income.

pima49

I'm leaving weight watchers. This app, even paid for is 1/2 the cost and there seems to be people here to be helpful and supportive. I did the online, and I lost weight when I stuck to it, but it's what YOU make of it. If you have no discipline, how would you get to the meetings? This seems to do basically the same as the online part. Like christchick said, it's pricey if your on a limited budget. Let me know if I can help at all. And good luck!!!

arlshar

Really "If you have no discipline, how would you get to the meetings " that wasn't very nice.

Yes, I'm on an extremely tight budget, but I figured if I just went for a few weeks to get me back on track, and cut out the junk food, I shouldn't be having anyhow, I should try it for a couple weeks.

MondayJune22nd2015

arlshar wrote: »

Really "If you have no discipline, how would you get to the meetings " that wasn't very nice.

Yes, I'm on an extremely tight budget, but I figured if I just went for a few weeks to get me back on track, and cut out the junk food, I shouldn't be having anyhow, I should try it for a couple weeks.

No matter the intent, it's still a valid question; that you must ask yourself. I had to ask myself this, when contemplating joining a gym but it wasn't because of discipline, it's because of ability since I am disabled. I dislike the answer but I wouldn't have liked the consequences of wasting time/money & increasing my stress level/worsening my disability more.

pima49

Oh god, I in NO WAY meant it to sound harsh!!! I knew I wouldn't make it to the meetings, that's where it even came from. It's like joining a gym, if you aren't geared to go, you won't. And I know I won't. I'm sorry if I offended you, in no way was it even a slight thought when I typed that. Monday, I just read your comment, funny about the gym, since I said same with out reading. But thank you for seeing the point of it being a waste. Again in no way did I mean to offend anyone, that's not me at all.

arlshar

It's ok, thanks.
I actually think I'm not gonna go, spend that kind of $$, instead might just set up a reward system for myself, I could use that $$, much more than them, I've joined there over a hundred times over the years.

randomsue

I don't know if I'm too late for this thread but don't give up. I don't know where you live but a woman's gym like Curves or a Jazzercise place might be a great start for you. I started in Curves and lost weight before I joined a bigger gym..some offer nutrition classes and some extra Zumba classes. It's might be a good start.

If you live by a community college, you can sign up for the gym classes. Depending on what days, you know you have that class 2 or 3 days a week.

Another option would be a community center or even a hospital. The larger hospitals have support groups for all types of stuff. Free. Weight loss, grief, nutrition. You would have to look and ask.

If you have a YMCA, look and ask about a reduced rate. But, having a reward system is great to celebrate your milestones. It doesn't have to be just about pounds lost. If you worked out 50% of the week or you didn't binge when you wanted to, etc. Good luck!

MondayJune22nd2015

@pima49 Great minds think alike!

@arlshar I have a reward system myself, it's juvenile but it's cheap & I can afford to do it everyday. I have a planner, that I sticker; everyday that goes by. I think stickers are a better reward, than rewarding myself with a container of ice cream often. I do understand the appeal of being around a group of people, for instance I am building a home gym & when it's complete, I'd like to find someone to work out with.

@randomsue Awesome ideas!

amytorr19

I tried weight watchers on many occasions, signed up for the 3 month membership.. I was not successful.. I have been more successful with mfp and a couple of facebook groups keep me motivated. feel free to add me

VegasFit

arlshar wrote: »

I think I have to join, I have no support system in the real world, and no discipline. I think I need the meetings, I can cut out the bagel and butter for $2.00 everyday, to make up that $$

I have done WW before and was successful at it. I did the At Home Program and never attended a meeting. I only used their website for the message boards. If you think you need the support of meetings then give it a try. You have to do what works for you. The accountability of weekly weigh ins might be what you need to stay on track. Good luck!

Julem22

I just quit WW here is my two cents: If you can make meetings weekly, it is well worth it. A great leader and group of people can provide lots of support and it is very helpful. The WW app and food database is NOT as good as my fitness pal. WW helped me mentally get my mind in this game. I ended up quitting because I really love this app much better and did not want to double track. My mind is mentally where it should be (it only took me three years to get here LOL).

BethAnnieT

I loved WW, especially the times I had great leaders and great groups to meet with. There's something about being able to sit with and talk with and see the nods and smiles from people who are in the same boat you are. It's obvious support, but then there's just the underlying support of "we are all in this fight together." I loved it. Doing the meetings is way different than just doing it online. Meetings were the best part.

ETA: I lost 40 lbs in 8 months on WW in 2007-2008.

gothchiq

I tried WW but did not like it because the proprietary points system was a pain in the butt and I felt like it kept needed information away from me that I then had to dig up elsewhere. I need to know the actual calories, fiber, and other food values to make this effort work. No "free" anythings, that derails a person and sets them up for failure. Also I felt so sick on WW, so I got skeptical and did the math. They were allowing me a mere 800 calories per day. No wonder I was so sluggish and could not work out. So they charged me money for the privilege, and yet the result was awful. MFP works way better as far as my experience goes.

Jigmup

About 3 years ago I dedicated myself to WW points plus utilizing the smartphone app. I will say that it was the easiest 35 pounds I've ever lost. I think a lot of is was due to the newness of it but I actually had a blast manipulating my cooking to be able to afford me large portions of food that tasted good and was good for me. For me it was a giant experiment. Cooking is my second passion outside of fishing so the challenge was really about honing one of my hobbies. It worked but then I went back to a life of decadence and gained a portion of it back.

I ran a second course of WW pts + and lost the weight again but it felt much more like dieting this go around and so, I reverted back once again.

Now, I am back to being up 30 pounds and wound up here. I have started back on WW but I'm looking for a change.

arlshar

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments, I will address you each individually when I have time over the weekend.

dubird

If you want to join WW, it probably will help, but I personally don't think the cost is worth it. It will (or should) teach you the same things about counting calories that you can learn on MFP for free, plus they want you to buy their food. It's cheaper to focus on learning how to limit your calories with your own food and saving that money for some kind of reward. Maybe celebrate every 10 pounds lost or something with a new item you've been wanting.

VeryKatie

gothchiq wrote: »

I tried WW but did not like it because the proprietary points system was a pain in the butt and I felt like it kept needed information away from me that I then had to dig up elsewhere. I need to know the actual calories, fiber, and other food values to make this effort work. No "free" anythings, that derails a person and sets them up for failure. Also I felt so sick on WW, so I got skeptical and did the math. They were allowing me a mere 800 calories per day. No wonder I was so sluggish and could not work out. So they charged me money for the privilege, and yet the result was awful. MFP works way better as far as my experience goes.

I had this also! I am not a big fruit eater, so I don't know if that's why I never got up to calories, but I had 1100 a day on WW and felt exhausted and grumpy the whole time! I'm 5' 6". 1100 calories is not enough.

MondayJune22nd2015

I wish that there was a support group, in which I could meet people; in person but not have to use a system or be expected to purchase their products. I'd like Weight Watchers for the meetings & nothing else but I don't believe that they'd let someone join, just for the support; if 1 has their own system. I just desire support, not unrealistic restriction. I am doing okay, with my own methods.

kommodevaran

I have never used any paid weight loss plan, and the only support system I've had, has been online I don't even have any discipline. But I still lost 45 pounds, most of them using MFP, and am keeping it off - one year into maintenance now! We're all different, I wouldn't want to attend weightloss meetings, or pay someone to tell me what to eat, or convert calories to points.

I like to talk about myself, lol, but I really mean to say that you don't have to do anything in particular to achieve your goals, just do what works for YOU.