weight Watchers... does it work

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  • xX_PhoenixRising_Xx
    xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Posts: 623 Member
    I lost my first 20kg/44lbs in 5 months doing Weight Watchers in New Zealand. They do teach you all the basics if you're new to losing weight - the importance of weighing and measuring accurately, of logging everything that passes your lips, of making healthier choices. I didn't once go over my daily points, in fact I had so many I was well under them most days. I never used a weekly or an exercise point, and most weeks I earned the maximum exercise points and then some. That's what sent me to MFP. We moved country and I slowly drifted weight back on over 7 months or so. I was going to re-join WW, and I did go back to following the programme for a month in January this year but while I was following it I realised that I wasn't happy, I wanted to see how the macros stacked up and I wasn't sure that the WW programme accounted well enough for all the exercise I do. So I started logging here, then I realised that it really is effectively the same thing. I eat the same foods, I'm just counting calories rather than pro points. Plus I have the app without paying extra for it, and it's well worth learning to use. Now I've lost around 20kg with MFP in about the same time frame (remember I had a gain and had to lose it again!). I think WW has its place, and it's fantastic for people that need some help getting started and learning about weight loss, but I won't go back to it.
  • gabegrammy
    gabegrammy Posts: 147 Member
    Yes. any plan will work if you stick to it. Weight lose is is reduced calorie intake and exercise. I find that MFP has everything you need to lose weight and it's free. I have tried every diet plan out there, and after I finished the plan I gained it all and more back. Every January I was on a diet. But this year was different I found out how to portion control and exercise the proper way thanks to MFP.
  • lovesretirement
    lovesretirement Posts: 2,661 Member
    Any program will work if "you" work it.

    I have been on countless programs, and I am the one who makes it work. If I don't do the work, then I don't have success.

    I am currently doing WW online but not working it like I should. I've been looking at this site and trying to decide it I need to make the switch.
  • momzeeee
    momzeeee Posts: 475 Member
    My sister lost her extra weight with WW and has now been maintaining with it for over two years. I've never been interested in it, but for her it's the perfect fit :)
  • Leslie735
    Leslie735 Posts: 12 Member
    I did WW starting last August and I just quit and I lost nothing the entire time. I wasn't impressed with it. I think it gives way too much freedom. As long as you stay within those points you can pretty much eat what you want, that is what it described to me anyway. With me doing MFP I tend to stay away from processed foods and eat more healthy. I've lost more weight in the last couple weeks than I did on WW. Everyone is different though I know people who have had great success with WW.
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    It worked for my wife....

    It didn't work for me. I found it too easy to "cheat"...when you tell me fruit is free...guess what...I'm eating a lot of fruit...more than I should. Yea, it was me not following it correctly, I just don't like the system in general.

    It works for a lot of people, and if you want to try it, I say go for it.
  • PinkSuede
    PinkSuede Posts: 49 Member
    I wouldn't waste my time and money on weight watchers for a few reasons.
    1. It didn't work for me. I stuck to it and didn't lose an ounce. Once I got off it and started calorie counting I realized I was eating way too many calories for my body on their point plan (2200 vs 1500). I've had much more success with MFP.
    2. The meetings were useless. I learned little to nothing in those meetings about nutrition or exercise nor were they inspiring.
    3. With the internet and sites like MFP that offer education and support why pay someone for that? It's free!
    4. While I do indulge in the occssional meal bar or frozen dinner I've found the additives in those foods slow my weight loss down..... besides, they're not good for your body.
  • ken_hogan
    ken_hogan Posts: 854 Member
    Simply put. Does weight wtchers work. I need to try something to kick start my weight loss... Suggestions please!!!!


    Short answer, yes, it works. As any other weight loss program, you get out of it what you put into it. You follow the plan as written, you get results. If you 'kind of' follow the program, you 'kind of' get results. I did have great results with Weight Watchers, as I originally lost ~75 pounds when I was following it. I fell off the wagon and put 30 pounds back on so now I am here.
  • jacki1976
    jacki1976 Posts: 15 Member
    I did WW starting last August and I just quit and I lost nothing the entire time. I wasn't impressed with it. I think it gives way too much freedom. As long as you stay within those points you can pretty much eat what you want, that is what it described to me anyway. With me doing MFP I tend to stay away from processed foods and eat more healthy. I've lost more weight in the last couple weeks than I did on WW. Everyone is different though I know people who have had great success with WW.


    But on the same token, can't you eat anything you want on mfp as long as you stay within your calories? How is that any different than weight watchers? You can make it anything you want it to be. If you want to fill up on junk and get your points you can but you're not doing yourself any favors. If you want to get healthier you can eat more fruits and veggies and unprocessed foods and make it a healthy way to lose too. Anybody on any plan has to make decisions about the right things to eat. I think it can work(and hope it does because I just started it) but no plan is going to be the perfect fit for everyone. Find what works best for you.

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