former Weight Watchers member switching it up, cheaper option ;)

WW is great if you don't know what you're doing, but once you get the gist of it, no need to spend all that money. I am in the process of getting my mom to make the switch. Even the support lines are here on MFP, so no need for that either!

trixie315 wrote: »

I've done both and was not successful here on MFP. I don't know why either bec I was using online only for WW. The first time I did ww I lost 55 lbs and was only 5 lbs away from goal. I quit bec I couldn't afford it anymore. I just joined WW again about 5 weeks ago and have lost almost every week, down about 10 lbs. I know it works for me which is why I went back. I only have about 15-20 lbs to lose at most. People saying that they felt out of place at their meeting? I don't get it because I think maybe you might need to find a different meeting or leader, they are all different. I love my leader and the people in my group are so supportive, they know that food is addictive and ANYONE can have that addition, regardless of current weight.

My problem with WW was not the leader she was great… it was a few of the other members who just do not think before they spoke… And finding another meeting in a time and place that was convenient was harder than it should have been; there were just not many options for me.
No one knows the underlying reason as to why you join WW other than you want or need to lose weight.. Unless you choose too tell your life story… I was 40 years old and 200lbs.. Considered overweight for 5’10”according to my doctor. My wife at the time was 40 years old as well and 135lbs at 5’3”.. She was there for me; for my support and to lose a few pounds as well.. I joined at the request of my doctor to try something due to I was battling high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and a severe sleep apnea…I did not carry my weight then or now to where I look that over weight, I was asked constantly why are you here… I got tired of trying to explain myself and just saying health reasons didn’t seem like a good enough explanation for some.. My wife took the brunt of the criticism which was odd because WW is all about support… Again no one knows your story… Life happens parents and siblings die.. You lose your job after 30 years.. Depression and a lack of caring sets in and those events take control whether you want them too or not and 60 lbs jumps on your back.. At 51 fighting back and to taking control is a personal goal for me one that I did not feel the need to share or have to explain all over again..
I am grateful there are programs like WW they do a lot of good for a lot of people and they do work.. Its just it’s not for everyone all the time in the different phases that life brings on..
I also get a lot of support from my wife of 29 years… And I also read a lot of the postings here on MFP. I am truly inspired by the members and their journeys and accomplishments I feel that with the support of my wife and the inspiration of the posts here I have enough for myself to go forward lose the weight and save a few dollars as well…. And like I said before.. If it’s working for you and you’re seeing the results you want great!!.. Be proud of yourself and keep up the great work!!