Weight Watchers v MFP

I did ww, the online version, in the past, and it was successful. But this is much better! First of all, because it is easier to count calories rather than points! Second, mfp database is much bigger. Third, i like the forums here. Plus, its free! No-brainer for me.

WW and MFP are both great, in my opinion.
The only difference to me was the cost.

I've tried WW several times, but I am always hungry after a week or two. I start out fine, but after my points drop once or twice, I am starving. I may lose weight, at least until I completely lose it and eat everything in the kitchen, but eventually I stall out. And forget exercise ... Exercising on WW is a joke for me because once I start exercising, I start gaining. I can eat the exact number of points I'm given, and gain. I add back in the exercise point or two I get and still gain weight. I just don't think that for me, there's enough food.

But not every diet works for every person. And if you're not in the right mindset it won't matter what eating plan you try ... whatever you do, good luck to you. :-)

I did weight watchers a few years ago where I went to the meetings and had to weigh in every week. The only problem with it was that I could only go to the evening classes and I always bloat during the day with water weight so I would never be my exact weight until the morning. It was too costly as well and really if you know the points system and you know how much you are in-taking and putting out it is basically the same thing. Either way, good luck on your journey.

I use the old WW method. I don't bother with the new method as I know the old method works for me. I don't go to meetings or use the online tools, I use MFP for that. I get far more motivation from my friends on here and on the forums. As a PP said, I was also sick of other members at my WW meeting asking me what I was doing there because I wasn't fat enough (when I was close to goal weight). WW has had enough of my money over the years, wished I had discovered MFP a long time ago!

I end up eating more food on MFP than WW which messes me up.

I always seem to eat healther with WW as well, probably because I can check off things like healthy oils and vitamins on the website. I guess for now I need things to be easier and figuring out points doesn't sound like it would be easier but it works for me.

Maybe it's because points are like a game :laugh: and I can still keep track of nutrients on here.

I did WW in the past, lost 52 pounds but gained it all back plus more. When I did WW, I lost the weight alot faster than I have on MFP. My husband said he thinks MFP is much better as I am losing like I should be. I enjoyed WW but I find I am more accountable on here and I pay closer attention to calories that I did with WW. I am enjoying MFP much better.

Frankly I would love to just do MFP. I'm working on both with WW in the lead and hoping that by the time my WW membership runs out in May I won't need it anymore.

I put everything I track form WW into MFP to try and figure out what I'm doing differently and why one is working better than the other.

I consider it research lol.

I also have used WW in the past. I prefer looking at the Ratios of Carb/Fat/Protein and balancing them in a way that works best for my metabolism. With "Points" you could not do that.

IMO, WW is a great starting point but, as you learn more about nutrition and portion control, the info becomes so repetitive. I also do not like the way Activity Points are earned. I do not think WW is designed for the active, fitness minded individual. Too much emphesis in the number on the scale...

I am doing both... I lost over 100 pounds with WW, but stalled (and then gained) when they went to PointsPlus. So someone on the WW message boards suggested counting calories along with following the Good Health Guidelines suggested by WW... and it worked! I figured out I was eating too much on the new WW program and since then I have been counting calories instead of points.

I love WW because it taught me a lot about eating healthy and getting moving. And I know if it wasn't for the meetings (and my most awesome WW leader), I would have given up when I hit a spot in my life where I started gaining weight (going through family drama and still hadn't dealt with my emotional eating issues). But the leader and the members kept encouraging me to stick with it and continue with the meetings... and I did... and eventually I got past the drama in my life and got back on track.

Would I recommend WW? Yes, I would, because I had a lot of success with it. Is it for everyone? Nope... I believe everyone has to find the weight loss program that fits them. But once you find the thing that works, stick with it... through the good and the bad. I always tell people that, "the program only works, if you work the program." And that pretty much applies to any weight loss program.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

Like many of you, i am also on WW (online) and MFP. I use the mobile apps sooo much. My membership on WW lasts until like April 4. I may renew, not sure yet. I love the online support here on MFP!
One difference that makes me like MFP better is that it tracks my calories, sugar/carb/sodium/fiber/protein intake. I especially like to be able to track that info. WW has a scanner for the iPhone just like MFP, but most the times, the food is not in their database, but usually always in MFP.

What is the group here that uses both??

"So someone on the WW message boards suggested counting calories along with following the Good Health Guidelines suggested by WW... and it worked! "



This exactly what I need to do. Use MFP while including all the WW's GHGs.