Where are the former Weight Watchers??

You have wiggle room, because you can track how many calories under you are at the end of the week, if that's the route you choose to go.

I did weight watchers for about 6 months last year, lost some weight, but ultimately switched to MFP for a few reasons.
1. the app on my iphone for ww kept shutting down when I tried to log - and it pissed me off because i was paying for this.
2. i found mfp and tracked here and on ww for a couple weeks, and found I liked mfp better..... major bonus - mfp is FREE!
3. it's unrealistic to convert things to points for the rest of my life. This site enlightens you on actually making a true lifestyle change and learning how to count calories/fat/carbs/fiber/sodium/protein -- NOT just points. I liked WW - but most fruits and veggies are 0 points plus now -- totally understand why they did that (to encourage people to eat something healthy as opposed to a 100 calorie pack or something) BUT an apple has calories, sugar, etc - and it should be counted accurately for a true picture of what you're eating.

I did not care for WW's points system.

I love MFP!! I would not go back to WW for anything- my reasons are- 1. MFP is free 2. I find it so much easier counting calories rather than points 3. When I am grocery shopping all I have to do is look at the label and I do not have to get out my calculator to figure the points- 4. I do not have to pay extra for books that give me restaurant points- There is still a lot of planning involved but this is sooooooo much better!

Ill say it...MFP = naked weigh-ins! :0

Plus the weigh-ins are private; no one asking me what I could do differently this week, etc.

Hahaha!!! THIS!! :laugh:

I came to MFP after signing off weight watchers (I'm in Australia so its pro points here) I like the calorie counting I can eat lentils again without blowing out my day too much, plus free is a bonus. As for freedom, I have a cheat meal once per week no guilt no beating myself up and no counting of what I just ate, its a free meal just whatever I decide I want.

I've worked hard at staying away from sugar though and my desires have changed too, no longer screaming for desserts and chocolate.

I think the biggest bonus of the cheat meal for me is just not needing to know how many calories are in it, its a break for the brain for one meal per week.

I loved WW points system, did it at home (for free) along with the gym and had great success. Did not stick with it long term. Tried again in 2010 by going to the meetings. It just didn't hit me right that time.

I do allow myself some wiggle room on MFP by checking the weekly report. If I go a little over one day, I don't freak out, figuring it all balances out in the end because knowing me I will go under in another day that week. So far on MFP I've had success and am enjoying it. The biggest transition for me was adding more protein and getting used to calories vs points. The weight is coming off faster than the 2nd time I tried WW.

Closed my WW account (online) when I found MFP last month. Love the fact that MFP calculates the calories for you.

Was eating way too much fruit on WW because it was 0 points.

I have just joined a few days ago but finding it great.Have lost weight with WW in the past but cost became an issue.Now they have the new point system I think its complicated(a freind goes,and she`s getting disheartened with it)

I used to do WW & I 100% prefer & recommend MFP.
1. It's free.
2. It logs your food for you, just like WW.
3. It is more accurate. All points are not created equal. You could eat the right amount of points but have eaten way too many carbs & not enough protein. This site deals with actual calories, so I know that I am getting the right amount of protein, carbs & fat. I think people should know about nutrition if they want to make this a lifestyle, not points.
4. You can use your calorie burns to add calories. I like food & like to go out to eat sometimes, so I like being able to earn my calories so it doesn't affect my weight loss. The exercise points, again, are not exactly accurate.
5. Fruits & veggies should not be unlimited. They contain calories...especially fruits. While it's not a ton, it can definitely add up if you eat a good amount of it, & doing this regularly can definitely put you over your calorie deficit without realizing it!

The ONLY advantage, in my opinion, that WW has over MFP is that someone weighs you every week. That is really helpful. You have to have self motivation to keep going when no one is weighing you!

My husband & I had to decide whether to go back on WW or join a gym. We could NOT afford both. WW would be $80/month for us, & our gym is $60/month. We figured we would save money AND be more successful by being able to work out, so we went with the gym & used MFP for the nutrition part. BEST DECISION EVER! The fact that I wasn't working out every other time I tried to lose weight was the reason I didn't succeed. I can actually eat what I want on some days because I exercise so regularly...& I LOVE being in such good cardiovascular shape

My advice is to skip WW, join a gym, & find someone to weigh you weekly to hold you accountable!

I did WW for 2 yrs and lost 11 stone, then my daughter joined SW, I thought I'd go along with her and lost a further 16lbs, we didn't get on with SW [all that cooking and A and B's!] etc, So seeing that my son had lost 10 stone, had all his excess skin removed, OMG I just couldn't put the weight back on................I want to be thinner and have a better quality of life. I follow the WW pro points system at home and have lost a further 5lbs. I don't go to meetings. I think if you are determined enough you can do it at home and I refuse to pay so much money and feel exploited for being fat!

Everyone's journey of loosing weight is different, and I don't expect to loose every week, I realize that sometimes the body takes time to do catchup, also I realize I am 'only human' and fall off the wagon at times! lol

I found this site through a friend who has left SW, I think its GREAT and am defo staying here and entering my foods each day.


The only problem I have is the amounts, I do weight things, so that is not a prob, but its somethings like potatoes for instance, if I have 350g how do I enter this? It only does it in 100g?? Can someone message me please to help me? I would soooooooooooo appreciate it.


I think most weight loss plans work, its finding one you can stick to for life. [I don';t mean the fad diets mind lol]

The only problem I have is the amounts, I do weight things, so that is not a prob, but its somethings like potatoes for instance, if I have 350g how do I enter this? It only does it in 100g?? Can someone message me please to help me? I would soooooooooooo appreciate it.

If something only gives a 100g measurement, but you have 350g, you log it as 3.5 portions of 100g. Then MFP should automatically convert that to 350g.
The same if you have a smaller, amount, 75g for example. You then log it as 0.75 portions of 100g
It baffled me too first of all, but now I've got it worked out

I too did the WW 'thing'. Had done well on previous program, but had a huge physical setback, and gained the weight, plus more back. So back to WW I went .... however I found that the points plus program just didn't work. Then they cut back on the nights I could go .... tried the online program for a bit. Then found MFP. It's free, and it had been soooo long since I had counted calories, helped to shake things up a bit. I find the wesite for journalling much more friendly than WW. So far, slow and steady .... I had managed to lose some weight on my own between WW and MFP, so really down alost 30 pounds. Just try it, but stick to something :happy: