Weight Watchers Online?

If you are only using the online version and not going to meetings, I do think that WW is a waste of money because you can basically get the same thing on MFP for free. WW works well for many, but most of the time that is because the live meetings and weigh ins help keep them more accountable. I have used WW over the years and have had some success, but ultimately decided that I like MFP better for the following reasons:

1. MFP is FREE and WW was really expensive
2. With work and kids schedules I wasn't able to attend meetings anymore
3. Their community tends to be much more snarky and not as helpful as this community
4. They are constantly trying to sell their processed foods to people which I think takes away from the message
5. The point system was confusing and their data base didn't have enough foods in it - the scan function would not have like 60% of the foods I ate. I have yet to not be able to find something in the MFP data base!

I did it for years but never lost any weight. I finally dropped it last year when they yet again changed the program and just started logging on here and have lost 71 pounds. It's not that there's anything wrong with the diet, it is relatively healthy. I just felt that the whole points thing which was constantly changing complicated things more than necessary. Also we have the same support here on MFP and it's free!

I'm a WW veteran for sure, having joined and had some success several times along the way. I really began to find that the meetings were too big and not particularly helpful, supportwise. I ended up standing in line to be weighed for half the time. YMMV, obviously. A Fitbit and MFP is a lot cheaper and in my opinion just as effective. Support can be much better here -- you just have to reach out. There are so many people here who are supportive and in the same boat.

Personally I love WW online. I did the meetings in the past and loved them too, but now it's just too difficult for me to get to one. I tend to be a perfectionist in that if I go over my calories, I'm likely to throw caution to the wind. The weekly points help me maintain my sanity a little. I also think that their making sugary/carby foods more points was a good thing for me, because I naturally started to eat less of them. It has helped me make much better food choices as opposed to JUST counting calories and eating whatever I wanted. Some people don't do well with a little more restriction though, so I could see how many people here didn't like it. I also really like their community, called "connect." Everyone is very positive, supportive and helpful. Good luck in whichever route you take!