Comments on: Weight Watchers Core Food List

By: Lyn

Lyn — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 06:41:28 +0000

I agree with the other responses that it is insulting to stay at home moms (or Dads) that we have nothing else on our minds except feeding children or that we sit in front of a TV all day….also prof. aren’t the only ones with limited time(or free sat mornings)and stay at home parents aren’t the only ones concerned with what their children and family eats…as for stating to get our butts into a meeting..Not all meetings are the same …I have been to all of them in my area and they did nothing for me…I am in an small town and meeting choices are extremely limited….I find it easier to do on my own actually and have had success….some people do better with support some don’t need it from meetings…support from friends and family can be even better….I agree that going at first helps to teach you about the program but after that it’s up to person if they feel they need meetings to attend to for whatever reasons…

By: Casandra Smith

Casandra Smith — Sat, 10 Sep 2005 03:14:28 +0000

I also agree that the author’s statements are a bit condescending. I have been a WW member for a year now and have had success, both on the scale and off (in terms of gaining healthier attitudes about food and the reasons why I’ve been abusing food for such a long time). I agree that WW does not hand you a magic pill to lose weight and the rate of success depends on the level of commitment of each member. I also agree that finding the right meetings Leader is essential to the process and progress of losing weight. What I don’t agree with, however, is the author’s inferences on the type of people that attend specific meetings and when to avoid those said people. I am a stay at home mother dedicated to myself, my husband and yes, my children, which includes the meticulous planning and execution of providing the best and healthiest possible meals, at each mealtime, for my family. For the author to assume that “Saturday morning is the best time for you to attend and find like-minded women who have a little more on their mind than feeding children or watching Matlock” is insulting! It has been my choice and the choice of many able bodied women to put aside their professional goals whether permanently or for the time being to take care of their children, the future. And as for watching Matlock….I also choose to make better use of my time and my activities do not include sitting in front of the television all day long.

By: mia corvilla

mia corvilla — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 20:34:05 +0000

This is a little condescending. I’ve been an on and off again weight watcher for many many many years. Not all weight watchers meeting are created equally. The ones in my area for the times I am available simply do not motivate me. I am making an informed decision to obtain as much as I can on the web b/c I simply cannot justify spending ANY amount of money (as minimal as is may be) for a less than supportive or motivating atmosphere. Why post the list anyway if you’re going to put down people wanting to use it?