Just left WW for MFP -- anyone else?

Hello!

You can add your own foods. If you go to the food tab and then click on My Foods you should see a create food button. The database is pretty comprehensive though. If you need any extra help, just short.

I've never done WW myself but know a few people who have. It seems to work well in the short term, but isn't a lifestyle change/choice for most. The points thing always seemed really confusing and restrictive to me.

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I actually JUST canceled my WW online subscription yesterday. This app is actually 10 times better than the official WW app, which is sad - considering how much money we pay. I love this app/community and look forward to growing with it!

I did WW on and off for 10 years. It could be so challenging to find the points for stuff. MFP has a much larger database, even generic foods. Plus instead of figuring points I could also keep track of how much protein, carbs, and sodium I was taking in a day. I feel I have a much better understanding of what I am eating ....and I am saving money. The time that I spent at meetings..(which I never got much out of) I now spend on my treadmill. Do not get me wrong...I think WW is a great program...but MFP has helped me stay on my budget and lose weight!

I have cancelled weightwatchers and use this now. It works much better for me and I can still use WW recipes and use the create foods button to input the recipe and get an MFP accurate calorie, carbs, protein etc reading. This is great and I have lost 18lbs already since February and I have difficulty losing weight, my friends has lost 30 lbs in a similar timescale so weight loss is relatively easy on this site. Best of all is that it is free.

I did Weight Watchers online until a friend of mine told me about this site. It is so much less confusing than WW and you can't beat the price! I've been in maintenance mode for almost a year now and I LOVE this site! Welcome and good luck!

What MFP? my bad myfiness pal

WW never worked for me so I tried Dukan diet - it works. I finished the program and am at the maintenance part where MFP allows me to watch what I eat.

Lost 60lbs on WW in about 2 years... Couldn't afford it anymore... Stop counting points, and gained 55 back in 10 months.
I've been on here since May and have lost 27lbs! and it's free!

I was with WW last year, and while I was thinking of rejoining, I came across MFP and have been hooked ever since! Welcome!

I cancelled WW a few months ago. I'm new to MFP and loving it! For starters, MFP's smartphone app is exponentially better than the WW app. Also, the MFP food database kicks the WW database's *kitten*!!

I did find WW challenging at times if I didn't mesh well with a meeting leader. And sometimes, depending on the leader, meetings could be a waste of time and not very motivating. So far, I like MFP better because inspiration and support are everywhere!!

Also, I find that tracking calories instead of WW points is faster and easier.

Feel free to add me if you want a buddy!

I did WW for a year and was successful at losing weight. I liked the accountability with the weekly weigh-ins and I did enjoy the support groups. However, as others have mentioned, the minute I stopped tracking I started putting weight back on. What I didn't like about WW was the lack of information on tracking macronutrients. My brain responds better to tracking calories, protein, carbs, and fats than points. I also I find myself selecting more healthful foods now than when I was doing WW.

I did too and have had more success here and its FREE!!

Anyone of you ever tried Beachbody?

WW worked for me the first time - when I was 38 - fast forward 10 years later and I had put the 25 lbs back on and then some, following the maintenance plan, as well as several attempts to lose again along the way. Apparently my metabolism slowed way down but my target points did not - and it no longer worked. I kept using it online though because I didn't know about MFP and I know I had to track - before MFP I lost 10 lbs using WW online, but at 10 - 15 pts below my target (and forget the flex points - NEVER could use those), and with much lower carbs.

I found MFP through Beachbody.com after starting P90X and its awesome. There's some things that aren't as "slick" as WW, but there is much more of an ability to communicate with other people, unedited success stories, etc. And calories are oh so much more straight forward than points - I learned that the hard way for sure!

So, you have my welcome!

Me too! I JUST cancelled my my subscription last week. I lost 25 pounds doing ww about 7 years ago and since then, very slowly, I've gained most of it back -- although differently if that makes any sense. I started feeling like the new system didn't work for me -- especially not counting fruit. I think that is great for people who are transitioning from really unhealthy habits but when I tracked a cup and a half of grapes on here I was surprised to learn they were around 150 calories! Not that I should avoid them, but this just seems better for me.

I've very excited to see what happen! Nice to meet all you expats (ok, I know that word doesn't totally work, but ... sort of?)