Done with WW

Peony614
Peony614 Posts: 1 Member
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Started following myfitnesspal on May 13 and to date, I have lost 4 pounds. Had not been losing on Weight Watchers for MONTHS. Started following calorie intake and began losing. I don't see how they cannot give fruits any points and allow you to eat as many as you want along with vegetables, since some are so high in calories...So happy I found fitnesspal! I'm back to losing. I've always exercised - Zumba three times a week. Now I should probably add some weight training - but I love Zumba way to much. I do the Zumba toning so I do get some weight work in. Not enough, though.

Anyone else quit Weight Watchers and begin fitnesspal? How is weight loss going? Have you started losing again?
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  • Trophywifey28
    Trophywifey28 Posts: 46
    I was a former WWer. I know it works, I lost over 100lbs on it before I got pregnant with my daughter. However, there is a point where it's not fun anymore - that's when I found MFP. I'm losing quickly here..hope you do too!
  • Determined4Life1973
    Determined4Life1973 Posts: 2
    I left WW for MFP.

    I wasn't losing on WW.

    Feel free to add me :) Today is my first day on MFP
  • tray1966
    tray1966 Posts: 3
    Same feelings here with WW. New today. Feel free to add me too.
  • jeanmrob
    jeanmrob Posts: 359 Member
    I left WW too....but only because I was almost at goal but needed a change...plus WW was expensive and the Database was not that good....... I think a change gives us a boost - these diets based on lifestyle changes all seem to work but I get bored and need a kick up the backside now and again........ plus I find it more friendly here........and the site is quicker and works better....
  • healthymelisa
    healthymelisa Posts: 166 Member
    I left WW a few years ago after they changed their plan and the plan has became more expensive. I just started MFP but it seems pretty straight forward.
  • tschaff04
    tschaff04 Posts: 296 Member
    I lost almost 100 pounds on WW prior to getting pregnant with my third child. It worked for me, but when I started losing PP weight again, I didn't feel like paying when I could do this for free. So I tried it, and I love MFP!! It works even better and for free!
  • challenger9509
    challenger9509 Posts: 286 Member
    I done WW in the past and I thought about going back but it seemed to me to be constantly changing..I dont feel this way with MFP. You get the facts mostly and can track with some great tools and support and without all the cost associated. My sister in law is on WW and has been struggling to get any of her weight off. So i turned her to MFP and I am going to try and help her get set up and learn to use the site so hopefully she will start to see results too.

    WW was great, I did lose almost 50lbs before I got pregnant also but I agree I also got bored with it. I was younger and probably taking my diet more serious now but i can see where some would decide to switch.

    Welcome new members to MFP!!
  • kkclif
    kkclif Posts: 155 Member
    I quit WW to use MFP as well. I didn't like it when they switched to the points plus system, it became so frustrating for me. I would be over my points almost every day and I was eating healthy! I also disagree with the unlimited fruits thing. They contain sugar and carbs so I think they are better off consumed in moderation. MFP's database is also WAY better. WW rarely ever had what I was searching for...MFP usually does without a problem. Feel free to add me and good luck :smile:
  • Runhard13
    Runhard13 Posts: 138 Member
    best of luck on your journey on here..we all love success stories..feel free to add!!
  • ken_hogan
    ken_hogan Posts: 854 Member
    Yup. I'm a Weight Watchers drop out who came here to MFP with better luck!!
  • pfrid
    pfrid Posts: 9
    I lost 69.6 pounds on WW back in 2008/2009. Did great on the Momentum program, but whenl they changed to the Points Plus program, I started gaining. Even when I followed the program 100%. It was so frustrating. I would try to mix it up a bit, and gave all fruits I ate a point value of 1 (2 for bananas), but still kept slowly gaining. I eventually started following it less and less, and found myself gaining about 30 pounds back. Tried the Points Plus, but still nothing. I really enjoyed the support feel of the meetings though. And yes, it is very expensive. I was free when I hit Lifetime, and was there until 2011, I think.

    Found MFP, and when I follow it.....I have success. Did it a while ago, then got off track, and am now trying again. :)

    I admit that I get a bit confused when I read posts about eating back your exercise calories, because that seems a bit counterproductive to me. So I'm not doing that yet.
  • craftynerdmama
    craftynerdmama Posts: 18 Member
    I was successful with WW in the past, but only mildly so. My biggest problem was staying motivated to track it all, and finding points values for everything got...boring. Trying to find a balance between using all my dailies (which was often a challenge) and whether or not to eat any of my weeklies/activity points was annoying and I never quite figured out which worked best for me. So I'd often just quit, only to keep getting back on the wagon later and convince myself this time would be different.

    I had been discussing this on my blog and with some friends and a few people mentioned MFP because there's no real calculation other than adding and subtracting. I don't need to know a formula or carry a special calculator with me -- I can do the math in my head -- I have X amount of calories left for the day, and this thing I want to eat has Y calories, so that will leave me with Z. I'm over-simplifying it, of course, but I'm hoping that this newfound easiness will help me to stay on track.

    I still have my WW Online membership active... I think I'm just afraid to let go of it because I've literally been on and off of it for about 13 years, but MFP is going to be my go-to now!
  • mgjustpeachy
    mgjustpeachy Posts: 1
    hello everyone i would like to try mfp and stop ww...just scared that i wont lose weight....
  • lynlog
    lynlog Posts: 4
    I just downloaded the MFP app today and am looking at following this. I have been a WW member forever. Many years ago I did very well and lost a lot of weight on the program but have been struggling now for a long time. I hesitate to cancel my WW monthly pass but I am really interested in this program. I also recently bought the Jawbone UP and was excited to learn it syncs with this app.
  • rhondaec
    rhondaec Posts: 85 Member
    I've done WW several times. This last time I lost 17 pounds but then got off of it so I'm hoping calorie counting is gonna be eaiser for me then the point system. So far so good. Thursday will be my second weigh in and I lost 4 pounds my 1st week on MFP. Good Luck with your journey with MFP!
  • eacrowleyky
    eacrowleyky Posts: 6 Member
    I need an accountability partner in here. I need to loose another 30 pounds, and I work better when I'm being held accountable! Anyone else working on a goal like this? I travel a lot so it's easier to have accountability partners 'digitally' than in person.
  • BajaDreamin333
    BajaDreamin333 Posts: 267 Member
    Yes! It's on the long list of things that did not work, and the monthly payment made me angry.

    They've got a great system, with lots of success stories. But I love the "hard truth" of a calories in / calories out. I also think MFP has a much bigger database of foods, even band and restaurant specific which live.
  • kmamaward
    kmamaward Posts: 11 Member
    Former WWer here. Didn't like paying, pretty much everyone elses story. I like free.
  • kjonescat
    kjonescat Posts: 1
    I go to the WW meetings but track on MFP. I also got a trainer. I am hoping I can lose the last 20 pounds.

    Good luck to everyone!
  • Rowan813
    Rowan813 Posts: 170 Member
    I lost about 45 pounds with WW. I am a lifetime member. I have used both and currently enjoy MFP more. The meetings are really good at WW for some people along with the weigh in keeping you honest. They both work if you follow the plan. I think WW is best for those new to weight loss. After you maintain a while it gets old.
  • harvatj
    harvatj Posts: 5 Member
    I re-started MFP today with some encouragement from a friend. And I'm feeling more hopeful about success than I have in months.

    I've been on WW for most of the year and just keep losing and gaining the same 7# which is unacceptable. I've tried eating all my points, only eating daily points, eating activity points, not eating activity points - it's ridiculous and at the end of the day it's not working for me. Can't tell you how comforting it is to discover I wasn't the only one struggling.

    So now I'm here looking for support too. This app does all the math for me in very real numbers - calories cannot lie right??? Good luck to us all!:smile:
    Anyone can feel free to add me.
  • aquaventure
    aquaventure Posts: 29
    I learned so much more information on MFP about food and loosing weight then ever did on WW. It has taken the mystery out of losing weight and I feel that you have a truer knowledge about what you are eating and the calories in those foods than you get from WW. Also website here is invaluable and the food database is 100% better.
  • cheddarski
    cheddarski Posts: 1 Member
    I started with MFP last week and really like the convenience. I've done WW way too many times, and I needed a change. I love using my phone to keep track and how fast and easy the app is to use.
  • dltp223
    dltp223 Posts: 28 Member
    I switched because I hated/wasn't losing on Points Plus. I've since lost 25 lbs on MFP AND it's free? GIVE US FREE!
    Former WWer here. Didn't like paying, pretty much everyone elses story. I like free.
  • tibanks
    tibanks Posts: 5 Member
    Fellow WW here too I've joined and rejoined so many times I've lost count. I'm new to mfp, but I love it..and best of all it's free. I cancelled my WW membership a few months ago & I've been in limbo until I happened upon the mfp app. Already I like it here, it feels right and much simpler and handier to use what's not to love. I've gained a lot of great info from WW, but now onto bigger and better things.
  • 20More
    20More Posts: 45
    I did well on WW till they kept changing the program. I never enjoyed logging like I do now! This is so much more fun and motivating. The meetings I went to were getting way off track. I feel like I am accomplishing so much more here. You can add me as a friend for this journey if you wish:happy:
  • Lind140
    Lind140 Posts: 140 Member
    I really liked WW. I didn't know squat about nutrition, and healthy eating til I started.
    I had a wonderful teacher who encouraged questions if you didn't understand.
    The group shared ideas, recipes, and tips that really helped me at home.
    Due to work schedules, and a few other problems I had to stop and restart several times
    but they still saw me through losing my first 100 pounds. I hear that the program has
    not changed for the better which is sad, I went in the late 1990's and the program worked for me.
    MFP is a great logging tool, so I'm happy to be here and have truly great friends to share with.
  • cabart26
    cabart26 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm with you! And WW on line was so hard to work with. You'll be really pleased with this. I've only lost 5 pounds over the last 3 weeks, but some of my clothing is fitting loose. I took measurements and added a few others. I figure as long as I see progress on one side or the other, it is still progress. Also, I know that even though I have increased my workouts, I tend to eat up to the exercise allowance. This week I am focusing on keeping to the calorie count before the exercise. Let's do this together.
  • Emilyschumacher
    Emilyschumacher Posts: 3
    Ww has it place for some people, lost 30 lbs on the program but need to lose more. I have MS and lose weight slowly. I found great support at first, when I adjusted what I ate and lost weight just because of that, but soon was at a calorie limit and I only lose weight about 1 lb per week. The judgement was too hard at the meetings. I don't want to explain over and over that I'm happy with a pound per week, better than gaining a pound per week. Fitness pal helped me over the hump and find rewards again along with identifying what makes me feel better and lose weight!
  • natezach12
    natezach12 Posts: 1 Member
    I liked WW. Didn't have a lot of weight to loose. . Lost 10. Now just want to lose 5 more. I feel like 1200 cal is low. I liked that WW didn't give points to vegetables. I snacked on veggies more than I do now. This is my 1st day w MFP hope it works.

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