Weightwatchers vs. Calorie Counting

I don't know. If you use weight watchers, you still have to know the calories, fiber, and fat to calculate how many points are in everything. I think counting calories is easier. I used weight watchers last year and really liked it, though.

I have done both, I find that counting calories is more realistic and liveable for life. For me weight watchers was expensive over time and hard to always go to every meeting and the fact that you had to pay for weekly meetings that were missed. They do have a lifetime membership but that is only reachable after you have reached your goal weight and they use the unrealistic weights unless you get a note from your doctor saying that you are healthy at a higher weight and you have to maintain it for a period of time before the lifetime membership is granted. (at least this is what I remember from when I went there).

Counting the calories is something I can do everyday. This website of course makes even counting calories even easier and the people here makes what I do a little more accountable. Weight watchers is the same there, that you have people to be accountable too and most are supportive.

Weight Watchers and Calorie Counting are pretty much the same thing...............

Personally, I love low carbing because you don't have to strictly count calories, fat or even carbs...............If you are eating the right foods, everything falls into place naturally.

I also have tried both, and for some reason weight watchers just didn't seem to do it for me. I paid for it for a year, and in like 3 weeks on MFP, I have been like way more successful!

I have done weight watchers, and MFP and I think you can lose weight with either one if you are committed and stick to it. weight watchers assigns points to the foods based on their calorie and fiber content so it is basically the same thing. Any program where you are taking in less calories will help you loose weight. Weight watchers doesnt focus on exercise but if you make sure you get the exercise in you will do good with either one.

I've known folks who had great success with the WW plan. A lot has to do with the group support, I think, though I have known some who never participated and did quite well.
It's just not for me, however.

I've done both. I did WW for almost 2 years and I lost quite a bit but it does get costly after a while. With my hectic schedule, I did WW online so I didn't have to go to meetings so there was little support that way. Their website is great. I fell in love with MFP after only being on here for only a couple of months. I think it's more realistic with every day life. On MFP, I actually can account for good vs. bad carbs. I feel like I can monitor my intake on other things like sugar where WW incorporates it all in one. If you do choose WW the website below will help if you ever have to go out to eat. Hope it comes in handy if you decide to go that route. Which ever one you choose, good luck!!

http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html

I have been doing Weight Watchers for years and recently switched to My Fitness Pal.

Here are my thoughts about WW:
1. I always felt like WW was unfair the way they give points for exercising. If I am running a 10 minute mile for 45 minutes, I want to be able to eat my 500 calories!! They only give credit for 5 points, which depending on what you eat, may be less that 250 cal credit
2. The recipes and tips were pretty good
3. It is pricey, and when I compared it to "LoseIt!" the application, I preferred WW
4. I really liked the ability to search by type of cuisine, points value, etc. It helped me plan what I should be eating
5. I liked that I was able to "save" my flex points for the weekend. It gave me the cheat day I wanted

My thoughts about MFP:
1. Hands down, the number of foods that you can select is FAR SUPERIOR. I am much better at recording my points when I do not have to enter in foods that I eat. MFP has all the products I have so far bought from Trader Joe's, Costco, etc. This alone makes MFP worth it and a SUPERIOR tool
2. I love that on a daily basis you can see the nutritional value of what you have eaten. This tool has pointed out deficiencies in my diet and has started me thinking about what nutrients I should be getting, rather than just counting calories
3. The activty credit you get is correct. However, as a result - I can no longer "ignore" certain foods, which is where I need to be more strict with myself when recording. Which is also good. With WW, I was giving myself additional mini credits (such as not logging the sugar in my coffee), to make up for the fact that WW scrimped on my points
4. The reports could be improved on the website. Rather than just selecting net calories and protein for 7 days, I would like to see how I am doing on a weekly basis for all my nutrients in one view (not that WW gives you this)

I have done them both and I am finding more success with MFP...you gotta eat carbs girl! Your body needs good carbs! South Beach is for the birds!

Do you know anything about South Beach? The only time you don't eat starches is during Phase 1, and then you do still get carbs from veggies, beans, milk, and yogurt. You gradually add starches back in. I have been on South Beach for months. I typically eat somewhere around 100 or more grams of carb a day. I eat whole grains, like Kashi crackers and whole grain pasta. The only time I eliminate starches now is when I've been a little naughty and need to get myself back in line. Usually takes a day or 2 and I'm back to normal. South Beach is a very balanced, healthy way to eat.