Weight Watchers?

Diatonic12

I've joined several times but in the end, I dreaded getting on the scales in front of everyone and the meetings didn't help me. It all depends on your local instructors. Mine were always talking about food in such childish terms. I was naughty and a really bad girl over the weekend, we ate cookies all the way home from our shopping trip but I simply used my extra points and daily points and that's when this cowgirl said Goodbye. I've never been back. I didn't learn much of anything that I can remember. I signed up for MFP that very day.

1BlueAurora

Best of luck to you! It really comes down to what you want out of it, and for many it's the motivation that being in a group of people with similar goals. My sister-in-law was in Weight Watchers off and on. She lost weight, then gained it back when she'd take a break. Unfortunately, when they switched to the program that counts foods as "free", her calorie intake went up and she gained some weight back then, too. I've heard others have good success. I vote that you're one of those people!

springsweet

Diatonic12 wrote: »

I've joined several times but in the end, I dreaded getting on the scales in front of everyone and the meetings didn't help me. It all depends on your local instructors. Mine were always talking about food in such childish terms. I was naughty and a really bad girl over the weekend, we ate cookies all the way home from our shopping trip but I simply used my extra points and daily points and that's when this cowgirl said Goodbye. I've never been back. I didn't learn much of anything that I can remember. I signed up for MFP that very day.

Oh lord, that would drive me to quit the very first day!! I hope I have better instructors! 🤞🏼

RelCanonical

Diatonic12 wrote: »

I've joined several times but in the end, I dreaded getting on the scales in front of everyone and the meetings didn't help me. It all depends on your local instructors. Mine were always talking about food in such childish terms. I was naughty and a really bad girl over the weekend, we ate cookies all the way home from our shopping trip but I simply used my extra points and daily points and that's when this cowgirl said Goodbye. I've never been back. I didn't learn much of anything that I can remember. I signed up for MFP that very day.

This cracked me up for all the wrong reasons, lol. But I agree, I was a guest pretty often when my mom went to WW, and sometimes there would be a weird lady that just didn't believe in moderation even though that's what WW was trying to teach, even during PointPlus, which is when my mom was doing it.

springsweet

I have my first WW meeting tonight, wish me luck! I hope I have a good instructor.
And in other good news, after my beach weekend this past weekend, I only gained .3 of a pound. I was shocked! But no complaints.

Diatonic12

Fingers crossed you'll have a good experience. After I quit, I saw those instructors in the grocery store. They asked me if I was ever coming back and I said, no siree. Nuh huh. Why? I don't enjoy the scale at the registration desk and everyone looking at your digital weight while they pull out their card. I don't like feeling like the livestock headed up that chute.... I told them I could do better on my own and they gasped for air. But guess what, I can. I'll be seeing them now that winter is over. I choose to be humble when I do. Kinda sorta.

88olds

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laurieldl08

I’m doing it now. I liked WW ( doing the app) and it makes me more conscious of my choices in food. However, I’m also doing fitpal to keep track of my calories and nutrition. I have found that I’m doing a high protein and fat diet. My calories stay around 30 percent of my daily intake.

springsweet

88olds wrote: »

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Thanks for bumping this! I'm enjoying WW so far, it's worked the best for me of any "diet" I've tried in years. I'm down 7 lbs in my first 2 weeks! Thanks for all the advice.

bfanny

YES I’m a Lifetime Member, I lost 45 pounds 10+ years ago and I’ve been maintaining just fine, I haven’t paid one cent ever since and what I’ve learned with WW is priceless

SModa61

Springsweet, I became Lifetime at WW in 2002 and began working for them that same year (having also done them off and on since the late 80's). I worked for them for 12 years. I have new each of those programs well. Anyhow, myself the new Freestyle does not connect for me. I know there are people that love it, but it does not work for me psychologically and for me most of my issues are in my mine relating to food. That being said, I still go to the weekly meeting and weigh in for accountability and seeing people. I do not mention in the group setting that I am not doing the WW program. It just would not be appropriate, but people who know me well, know I am doing MFP. You mentioned needing support and your loving husband is not good as an accountability partner and you mention not lots of friends to turn to. The meeting room setting might work well for you, or even something like group exercise classes at the YMCA. Having some face to face support is always nice.

jiggermalou

My wife has been on Weight Watchers for 10 years and still is. She started at 130 and gained 5lbs a year after that. Do the math. I hope she quits soon before she blows up. Bottom line, watch your calorie intake. When you had enough, STOP EATING! It’s really that simple. My gender and size demand 2000 calories to maintain my weight. Figure yours out and go from there. My Fitness Pal is really your best friend for this. There is a learning curve but it’s worth it. In 10 years I lost 30 pound three times this way while my wife gained 50. You can easily lose 30lbs in 6 months. The slower the better. It works every time.