Anyone here a former weight watcher?

daisydieter

I've got a friend who is has lost 60lbs in about 17 months on Weight Watchers so I know it does work. I just couldn't get into it because of the point system personally. I like knowing calories of my food... converting to points seems like an extra step too. Now I know the reason it works so well for her is her job requires a great deal of eating out and travel so having the iPhone App conversion and tracking made all the difference in terms of sticking to it. She also shared she has some issues with feeling most diets make her feel deprived. She resents not being able to eat what she likes and those around her are eating. Even knowing she's only "allowed" 1500 calories rubs her the wrong way... but it being a certain number of points isn't so bad. Plus, they don't count most fruits and vegetables so she can eat as much as she likes.

She's fine going a couple of weeks not losing, then a couple of weeks of just one pound as long as she is going down and getting to eat what she likes. I wish I was this way.

If I'm not losing at least 2lbs per week (exception being that last 10lbs), I get anxious. Given I've struggled with my weight all my adult life (yo-yo)... I realize she has a healthier approach.

dandan1974

I am a former member. I lost weight on WW, but I felt challenged to lose weight and not much else. I haven't tried the new points plus though, because as a lot of MFP members say, it gets expensive. Plus, I don't think it's healthy to push prepackaged foods! I am trying to eat "clean" this time around, being thoughtful about what I put into my body. You can find really great "clean eating" websites out there... I like www.graciouspantry.com. The woman who runs the site gives out great information and has recipes that she has made clean, and it's FREE. I've heard from many trainers and athletes that diet is 80-90% of the way your body looks, so I am concentrating on what/how much I eat... and exercising as I am able. I'm hoping to reach my goals of being fit and healthy instead of "skinny" this time around.

jigglesnwiggles

I tried the Points Plus and actually gained weight and felt starving all the time. I went back to the old way and had success! I think it was just a gimic to get people to go out and buy all new products. Stick to what works!

jennabellaxoxo

Lifetimer here...it's a great system and it worked really well for me but I am looking better than ever with mfp...WW focuses less on actual nutrition IMO..here I am getting the protein and support I need!! Love mfp!! Good luck!

Judway

WW well I own it went for so long :flowerforyou:

Elf_Princess1210

I'm a former member and couldn't afford it

slimmerchick

I started with WW in July 2010, I lost 30 lbs in four months - pro-points came in just as I was getting to goal, which was November 2010. I cancelled membership then loss access to the tracker. I found MFP in January 2011 and have been here ever since! I love the tracker and the support.

I am still at my goal weight but for the first 6 months after I stopped weight watchers I lost quite a bit more, so I feel I've gained, but I haven't actually gained any of what I lost on WW, just what I lost since leaving.

I've been at a plateau for ages - I have recently read about not going under your BMR as it slows the metabolism, so am experimenting with that at the moment by upping my calories - I really hope it works!