Has anybody done Weight Watchers?

Slender1
Slender1 Posts: 185
edited September 18 in Food and Nutrition
I did WW in college and lost about 15 pounds. After gaining most of it back over the past couple of years, I decided to start counting my points again. The only problem is that I could lose 5 pounds counting WW points, but then the weight just stopped coming off. I finally met with a PT to ask him about it, and he told me I wasn't eating enough protein. A few days later I joined this website. I'm supposed to eat 1200 calories a day, and I've been eating REALLY healthy, but I'm still eating more "points" than I'm supposed to in a day. I don't know the results yet because it's only been a few days.

How has everyone's experience been with WW verses following this website's suggestions?

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  • Slender1
    Slender1 Posts: 185
    I did WW in college and lost about 15 pounds. After gaining most of it back over the past couple of years, I decided to start counting my points again. The only problem is that I could lose 5 pounds counting WW points, but then the weight just stopped coming off. I finally met with a PT to ask him about it, and he told me I wasn't eating enough protein. A few days later I joined this website. I'm supposed to eat 1200 calories a day, and I've been eating REALLY healthy, but I'm still eating more "points" than I'm supposed to in a day. I don't know the results yet because it's only been a few days.

    How has everyone's experience been with WW verses following this website's suggestions?
  • Kmn927
    Kmn927 Posts: 16
    I was on WW for 3 yrs. I had reached a point that all I was doing was maintaining my weight so this past May I quit for good. I Have lost 17 lbs in 7 weeks by eating healthy and keeping track of my calories. I have also cut out all carbs. Good Luck in whatever you decide to do. I also go to the gym 6 days a week. I also have never reached the goal weight that WW had set for me. Keep in touch and let me know how u are doing.
  • bleachcse
    bleachcse Posts: 148 Member
    I did weight watchers and found that I prefer just tracking my calories for free! I was eating more calories on weight watchers than I do now and am also losing more weight now. Try breaking your points down to see how many calories you end up with. I did that a few times and found that my points allowance was way more calories than I thought would help me lose weight (especially compared to the suggestions on this site) I did weight watchers mainly for the support aspect, but I can find that here also. I think it is a good program and if you need something like that go for it, but this has been a great place to lose weight also!
  • celeste15
    celeste15 Posts: 51
    I did WW for about three years and was successful at losing 33 pounds but a few months back, the weight just stopped coming off. I was spending $44 a month for the meetings but was only maintaining my weight. Frustrating! So my trainer told me that I needed to switch things up and try a different program. I stumbled onto this website while looking for a free online calorie counter and have been here ever since. I've lost 10 pounds since I've started and I like the fact that it's free, lol. No more weigh-ins and having to count points. I find that counting calories here is a lot easier, especially since they have a lot of foods loaded, I never have trouble finding certain foods. Good luck!
  • spaul82478
    spaul82478 Posts: 709 Member
    I did weight watchers and I am doing it again... I love it, I love learing how to portion control my food. The fact I can eat ice cream and pizza and still loose weight.. THE world has come from small sizes to super sizes.. We all just need to take a step back and look at our portions... I am no saint.. trust me... I love eating.. I LOVE EATTING so This way i can eat in small portions.... GOOD LUCK :bigsmile:
  • spaul82478
    spaul82478 Posts: 709 Member
    I did WW in college and lost about 15 pounds. After gaining most of it back over the past couple of years, I decided to start counting my points again. The only problem is that I could lose 5 pounds counting WW points, but then the weight just stopped coming off. I finally met with a PT to ask him about it, and he told me I wasn't eating enough protein. A few days later I joined this website. I'm supposed to eat 1200 calories a day, and I've been eating REALLY healthy, but I'm still eating more "points" than I'm supposed to in a day. I don't know the results yet because it's only been a few days.

    How has everyone's experience been with WW verses following this website's suggestions?
    My points for hte day are 31 right now.. my caloire intake on here is 1710 The only days i go over are when i use my extra 35 points.. I am normally under my daily intake amount.. but I am loosing every week adn make sure i get all my requirements in... Ex, Fruits veggies whole grains milk water oils and vitamin.. . If you have any questiosn send me a email.. GOOD LUCK:bigsmile:
  • Slender1
    Slender1 Posts: 185
    Thanks everyone for your responses! I will see how this goes for a few weeks. It sounds like some of you also plateaued on WW and switching to myfitnesspal really helped kickstart your weight loss again. I really enjoy being able to just post my meals and see all the nutrition!

    Have a blessed day!
  • ohrscarlet
    ohrscarlet Posts: 25
    I did WW and it helped me loose 40 pounds and I have been able to maintain the loss but I would like to loose another 20 pounds. I thought of going back to WW but foud this website and I love it. It is so user freindly and it really helps me realize what I am eating and how much I exercise. I am sure you will loose the weight no matter what you do. :wink:

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