Former Weight Watcher

I am a former WW member too. I got to goal a couple of years ago but the weight is creeping back on, up about 8 kilos. It was my second time around. Was considering going back as it did work both times for me, I really liked the accountability and structure but was put off by a few things. Firstly it is SO expensive for pretty mediocre advice, lots of processed food anyone? Next I really didn't like either leader at my meeting place. Both were overweight and increasing, they had previously hit goal. I know how hard it is to stay at goal but it is difficult to stay motivated when neither leader can manage it on the program. All they did was talk, talk, sell, sell, sell and not listen. (Although maybe the leaders have changed by now). Lastly I am vegan and would have to avoid talking about it as the environment was very vegan unfriendly. I was repeatly told I couldn't meet my nutritional requirements on a vegan diet, it really bothered my main leader. The only reason she ending up knowing as she kept pushing all the WW snacks, chocolates and cookbooks on me and I would always refuse. Used to crack me up as "wasting away" was hardly my problem. I eat a really balanced diet just too much of it. However the other members were terrific and I found the overall environment supportive.
Anyway I am in a quandary, hence my long babble! I really want to lose this weight and are seriously considering returning to WW. How successful are you all finding MFP? I have used it to track my food and excerise but not much more.

If you need a real life connection check out a T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). It is much less expensive and you can follow the diet plan you want. Chapters very, so you might want to visit more than one if possible.

Http://www.tops.org

Former WW here, also. I'd certainly welcome any friend requests

I am also a former WW member. I loved the program and the leaders I had. I lost 40# over a few years, many years ago. When my husband lost his job I had to quit, because we couldn't afford it anymore. This was during the Points phase and before Points+. I eventually gained it all back, and more My doctor suggested I try MFP to log my food and exercise. I thought 'why not? it's free.' I started logging in February 2015 and have logged every day since until 5 days ago while on vacation. Now I have to start my streak all over again!

I have made some good, supportive friends on MFP, and try to be encouraging to them as well. If anyone would like to friend me, just indicate WW so I know where you saw my post and will accept you.

Also a former WW member. Not familiar with the points p or smart points system. Where can I find a pp/am foodlist as guidance? We don't have an agent in my town and I have to pay R800 just to get the guidelines online....Don't think it''s worth the money. There are so many blogs and forums to help. Just can't find a complete foodlist with the correct pp or sm points.

I am also a former WW Lifetime member. In 2011-2012 I lost 53 lbs. in around 9 months. Well factor in the deaths of both of my parents and a cross country move and I've regained about 25 lbs. I just didn't want to pay the monthly fee so I'm trying MFP. I do have to say that I really liked the WW Points Plus system and thought it was very easy to do. I loved having the "extra" weekly points so I could have cocktails on the weekends. Now I am trying MFP and am struggling a bit with having to track EVERYTHING (veggies/fruits free on WW). It also seems that there is much more of a focus with MFP on how many calories are burned per day. With WW I never worried about my exercise and didn't track it, I just did it. The weight loss is slower for me with MFP than on WW but I'm in it for the long haul and will tweak my calories in vs. calories out if I don't get my desired results. I would also like to have supportive friends here!

Hello, are there people still 'talking' here? I have just left WW and am keen to loose some more weight and gain some community while I do so? Let me know if this site is still active - thanks. S

Hi Bridget, I also did WW's a few times in the past with great results but with all the changes it just wasn't working for me any longer. I did WW online so MFP is very similar to that, which I love. I just really need to track my food and exercise to keep me motivated and honest so here I am and doing it for free which is awesome. I wish you luck on your journey. If you like u can add me as a friend.