Weight Watchers Dropout

KimStapes
KimStapes Posts: 4 Member
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Hi everyone! I’m new to MFP. I’m also a recent weight watchers dropout. For some reason I couldn’t get the plan to work for me, and after 5 months of trying and getting nowhere, I decided to try this. I have 46 pounds to lose, I’m nervous I won’t see results since I just experienced that with WW.

Any advice for me?
Has anyone else switched from WW and found success with MFP?

Thanks!!!
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  • kbmnurse1
    kbmnurse1 Posts: 316 Member
    Log everything u eat and exercise. Calories in calories burned-simple. Good luck.

  • MarvinsFitLife
    MarvinsFitLife Posts: 874 Member
    Welcome to MFP
  • CJHoffmeier
    CJHoffmeier Posts: 13 Member
    I have found success with both. Health is largely behavioral. Whatever can get you in the groove, thumbs up :0).
  • maureenkhilde
    maureenkhilde Posts: 849 Member
    Welcome, I have been successful on WW along time ago. But when I went back to them, once I knew I was a diabetic and wanted to rejoin, to say they were less than welcoming was an understatement. Way too many issues, with their point system. So I never rejoined. I have lots to lose and have found MFP very easy to plug info into and use.
  • Rachelerik
    Rachelerik Posts: 262 Member
    Welcome! Measure, weigh, and log everything. Drink water. Be honest with yourself. You can do this!
  • TomFit18
    TomFit18 Posts: 2,585 Member
    Welcome to MFP!
  • MAJdansk
    MAJdansk Posts: 145 Member
    Hi. I just switched back to MFP from a successful WW plan (<20#!) I like tracking, and MFP is better at it than WW because there are more options and less guessing (thanks to member's input), and it's free! Much success to you.
  • witchypoo29
    witchypoo29 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Kim,
    I'm just started too. I also found that WW didn't work for me, so I'm giving this a try. Good luck to you!
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    Nothing to be nervous about. Don't be scared. Be prepared. You probably already have a food scale and books with calorie counts. You can use the calorie app here, too. Start tracking and pay as you go. Don't wait until the end of the day to tally it up.
  • marieschneider7703
    marieschneider7703 Posts: 22 Member
    Hi, I just quit ww lol I lost a couple of pounds.
  • Kaittelaine
    Kaittelaine Posts: 2 Member
    edited July 2018
    Hey! I haven't tried WW, but I'm a slimming world dropout! It just wasn't working for me and I already had so much success on this app for years (before I quit and gained so much back in my new relationship) haha
  • ivysb
    ivysb Posts: 4 Member
    Me! i just joined MFP afer 5 months on FS WW really just loosing and gaining the same lbs.. super discouraging when you are following to the T, i have about 20 to loose, im concentrating on Fittness and Health of course watching what i eat, but im really trying to figure macros, how much of everything? any advise
    im into healthy whole foods, some treats on sat or sun. but i just found WW was too wide of variety as long as you counted the points,, not that healthy, and too much fake foods. Any suggestions;-)
  • megcromer
    megcromer Posts: 15 Member
    I am in the same boat. Plateaued with WW and got frustrated. Trying this now.
  • Josh_From_Louisiana
    Josh_From_Louisiana Posts: 42 Member
    Good luck with this app. I am on ww lost 5 pounds so far... Second week in. This is a great app. I lost three pounds with this mfp in the first week. As long as you are honest and log everything. Self control is the main key. It all depends on how bad you want it. Fifteen pounds left to go here. Oh fyi exercise is also key. Gym three times a week here and cardio at home while not at the gym.
  • jadamuriel76
    jadamuriel76 Posts: 58 Member
    GM! Welcome to MFP. I’ve never used WW but I have had success using calorie counting/deficit methods. MFP helps me stay accountable. You can choose to engage in the community boards if you want, as much or as little as you’d like and add friends for extra motivation. Logging all food and exercise helps you understand your eating and exercise habits better, this way you can make changes to help you achieve your goals. Good luck!
  • FrankCanDoit
    FrankCanDoit Posts: 22 Member
    I used weight watchers a few years back and it worked great, then they changed the point system and it sucked since then. I know they got alot of backlash. Here at MFP its been working better and I like this community more so far as well.

    Anyone in here feel free to add me I'm here for weight loss, exercise, motivation and to motivate people. :smiley:
  • FrankCanDoit
    FrankCanDoit Posts: 22 Member
    Also, like someone stated above, they allow to many points these days imo. I still dont get how somethign can be ZERO points and have calories in it. People binge on stuff when they hear that and think that its ok, its not.
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
    I am a returning MFP'r. Had amazing success using MFP but allowed a new job to derail my progress. I need to get back into healthy eating habits, exercise and using the MFP community to keep me focused!!

    Good luck on your journey! :smiley:
  • anothermfpuser
    anothermfpuser Posts: 84 Member
    Intake isn't about points in real life, it's about calories. Burn more calories than you bring in and you should lose weight. Honest and accurate tracking will put you on the road to success.

    Best of all, when you've hit your goal weight you have learned from the experience and have learned something about dietary needs to fuel yourself.
  • joalelba
    joalelba Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 2018
    I dropped out of WW again since the new "freestyle" points program didn't work for me (lost 8 lbs and have been at that point for the last 3 mos). So jumped back into MFP. Here's to looking ahead! :)
  • calliebriley88
    calliebriley88 Posts: 5 Member
    I am also a WW drop out. I found success with WW in the past but they changed their program and I couldn’t ever get with it. I’ve just started MFP and am so excited! I have 65 pounds to lose. 😕 But I’ll get there! Good luck to you!
  • meatbal263
    meatbal263 Posts: 32 Member
    I only attend because I am a lifetime member but its changed so they really aren't about weight loss as much as healthy lifestyle and I read it as we don't want lifetimers who don't pay we want you to continue to come here weekly and pay your fee and talk about healthy lifestyles. there are no more bravo stickers, talk of weekly weightloss or asking lifetime members to stand and get acknowledged. Newbies are happy but it will only be so long before word gets around and they take a dive. its sad because they weren't like that until IMO the new CEO came on board. now its about revenue.
  • JMcD1982
    JMcD1982 Posts: 11 Member
    I've never had success with any of those programs. Just study on different options for weight loss and how to count your calories and your macros. I am currently doing intermittent fasting which is helping out tremendously. Figure our your BMR and go from there with the your calorie intake and what is needed for weight loss. Typically it takes -500 of your BMR to lose 1lb/week. We are all here to support you and if you ever need motivation just stop on by.
  • Peaches1172
    Peaches1172 Posts: 5 Member
    Same here! The new WW plan didnt work for me either
  • lbryans929
    lbryans929 Posts: 42 Member
    The good news is, MFP is working. What *is* working for you all?
  • flschwartz
    flschwartz Posts: 12 Member
    KimStapes wrote: »
    Hi everyone! I’m new to MFP. I’m also a recent weight watchers dropout. For some reason I couldn’t get the plan to work for me, and after 5 months of trying and getting nowhere, I decided to try this. I have 46 pounds to lose, I’m nervous I won’t see results since I just experienced that with WW.

    Any advice for me?
    Has anyone else switched from WW and found success with MFP?

    Thanks!!!
    KimStapes wrote: »
    Hi everyone! I’m new to MFP. I’m also a recent weight watchers dropout. For some reason I couldn’t get the plan to work for me, and after 5 months of trying and getting nowhere, I decided to try this. I have 46 pounds to lose, I’m nervous I won’t see results since I just experienced that with WW.

    Any advice for me?
    Has anyone else switched from WW and found success with MFP?

    Thanks!!!

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