Switching from Weight Watchers to MFP

Lmkurtz725

I have been on and off WW so many times I've lost count. I was able to lose some weight but never able to figure you the whole maintaining thing.
About a year and a half ago I started Nutrisystem and lost almost 60 pounds. In November I had knee surgery and due to lack of exercise for about 6 weeks, I gained back about 10 pounds. I'm back at the gym (although not up the level of workout I used to be able to do...it may take a year to get back to "normal"). I'm still doing NS, but trying to do more of my own food. (NS changed their program and it's just not really working for me as well as it did originally). I'm trying to log ALL my food (don't always log vegetables like I should, but they are so low in calorie I'm not stressing about that).
Logging food on this site is so easy that I've given up logging it on the NS site.
I too would like some "friends" to keep me accountable!

MrsKosal

I've done WW off and on for years! But quit again right before coming here. Something about MFP and the actual calories is clicking for me. I could kick myself for not doing this sooner. Would have saved a lot of money.

Michelled1919

Hi there...I've done WW several times. I think the program works, and oddly enough, my leader told us about this site.
Since being on here, I find the support much better, and there's no cost, which is a bonus! I'm still using the many ideas from WW and incorporating them into my food diaries here...although I could still do much better! Many ideas, many struggles, you really don't feel like you're the only one going through this journey!!
The success stories are so motivating. I'm relatively new here as well, so feel free to add me, as I'd like more friends for support as well!

Jaxster92708

Weight Watcher here, too! Bottom line is keeping a food journal in one way or another. I find that I go back and forth between tracking points and tracking here. I do find it easier (most of the time) to journal on MFP and like the feedback I get when I complete my food diary for the day. I also find the message boards here much more diverse and helpful. And, the price is definitely right!!!

Jackie

Nansweetnan

Stopped WW when the trainer I am using suggested this site. It's only been a week, so I don't know if I lost weight yet. I think this website is easier to use than WW site and it's free--bonus!! Does anyone have any tips or tricks for this site that would be useful!
Thanks and good luck to all you WW's turned MFP!

seanmegrick

Hi Just cancelled my WW account that was charged monthly on my credit card. I have nothing against WW, but lost more money than weight. Just found out I'm pre-diabetic and really need to watch my carbs, which seems to help track that on here. I know on weight watchers, I could have all the carbs I wanted. Anyone have any ideas to help with pre-diabetes and this site. Glad you all are here:flowerforyou:

gregavila

Welcome to MFP. I have to say that I really prefer this to WW, though I was successfull at both. I believe that having friends (or a leader) is important as it helps keep you accountable.

tilfordj

Hello all. I am making the switch today from WW to MFP. Fifteen years ago I got great results with WW, reached my goal, and progressively regained the weight. Rejoined almost 2 years ago and have been playing footsie with the same 4 or 5 lbs ever since. I was afraid to lose the accountability and support of the meetings, but now I want to see if I can do this a different way. I am going to set aside the $$ saved to buy non-edible rewards if/when I lose. I am also an enthusiastic Fitbit user and pretty good at exercising in general. The problem is really with my eating habit and lack of portion control.

I think I have found more support here than I ever saw at WW....Being able to track all nutritional facts instead of just points has been eye-opening for me.

Good Luck to you!!!!!