Comments on: What You Need To Know About Weight Watchers

By: David

David — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:21:01 +0000

Just wanted to point out that with the new Points Plus program, the Activity point equations have changed a bit. I don't think my math is perfect, but it should be pretty darn close. At my weight (290 lbs) I ran the minutes up to 999 and went through until my equations produced the same results that WW's calculator posted. Low= WeightMinutes.000333 Moderate=WeightMinutes.000463 High=WeightMinutes.001156 Regards, David

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:10:11 +0000

@Sharon Storm Several years ago, at 22, I found myself to be disgusting. I was roughly 60lbs overweight and losing ground fast. I never attended a meeting, but between the end of July and Christmas I dropped from 220 to 155. If you need the meeting, by all means go. I'm here to tell you it can be done alone. You're right, healthier food is more expensive. To that end, I offer one piece of advice Emealz.com. They offer inexpensive meal plans that include the point values. The meals are quick and easy without wasting money on food you don't need. Best of luck in your weight loss.

By: Sharon Storm

Sharon Storm — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:54:05 +0000

Hi Laura! I liked your article. I am in the process of trying to decide what weight loss program I want to join. I have a wealth of information about losing weight and have successfully lost before, but I keep gaining it back and I’m beginning to believe that it’s because I’m doing it on my own without anyone to hold me accountable. As a result, I’ve lost motivation. I must say that one thing I disagree with in your article is this: healthy food is way more expensive than processed, quick meals. I say this from the view point that I have a family to feed and fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains and healthy meats are unaffordable for me. It’s much cheaper for me to buy 75% ground beef and hamburger helper and I have a meal for my family. Versus buying whole slices of beef and fresh veggies. It’s very possible that since you wrote this, it’s been several years so perhaps things have changed. But I feel that this is one of the hardest parts about my weight management is that if I have $100 to spend on groceries for the week for my family, and if I buy fresh fruits, veggies and lean meats, that doesn’t get me very far, so I instead buy all the things that aren’t healthy for us. It’s not necessarily a choice, I just don’t make a lot of money and can only stretch my funds so far. But I will say that at this point, I am commited to some kind of weight loss program, I just haven’t decided which yet. I just need something to keep me motived. I’m tired of being down and bummed about my weight. I have not always been like this and I think that’s why it’s disappointing. I believe that if an individual has always been a bit hefty, then it doesn’t bother them as much as the individual who never really had that issue and then suddenly, years later in late adulthood, they are. Anyways, I’m rambling on, thank you for sharing about weight watchers.

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:47:51 +0000

After reading these comments, I’m feeling really inspired. It makes me want to join Weight Watchers, but I guess I’m a little afraid. I’m not overweight, I weight about 145 lbs. on 5’6 frame, but I’m just not happy with the way I look. I would desperately like to lose around 15 or 20 pounds, and I just feel like I can’t do it on my own; I feel like I need someone else’s motivation. I would join Weight Watchers, but I don’t want people to be upset with me and think I’m being disrespectful because that is definitely not my intention AT ALL. I suppose I’m looking for a little advice; does anyone have any for me on what I should do? (:

By: Claudia

Claudia — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:10:47 +0000

I joined weight watches years ago and used the slide to measure fat, fibers, points etc. I lost my slide. Can I still get one of these? It was so easy to just put that in my purse.

By: katir jameson

katir jameson — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:10:28 +0000

thank you so much for the clairification of this point system noe i just have to figure out if this system really works this webite however has been ever so helpful in educating me thanks again

By: caroline dini

caroline dini — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:08:59 +0000

hi maddie , I was reading what you were saying , try putting on some good music that puts you in a good mood and dance like you never danced before . you will see a differance if you stick with it. it really does make excercising really fun and the time goes fast with each song it is about 4 min. each song so if you listen to a cd that you put together then you can do an hour at least . keep moving you will get there.

By: caroline dini

caroline dini — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:59:23 +0000

I know of two women who are working together on weight watchers and I have seen with my own eyes the weight they have lost both 65 lbs.each in a year, so I see it does work. They say it is very hard but they have accomplished what they set out to do .They look great . I say if you can stick with eating healthy, go back to basics ,fruits veggies lean meats,and excercise or just keep moving, then it can be done. key is to move . find enjoyment in cleaning or mowing lawn walking dancing is great too. best of luck to all.

By: Laurie Copen

Laurie Copen — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:19:59 +0000

I was on weight watchers in 2004, i lost 54 lbs in 8 months.. felt great.. went off the wagon.. gained all back.. and gained more.. i tried to go back on weight watchers last year.. keep jumping to dfferent diets like low carbs.. forget it.. i want to go back to weight watchers.. found that old points system.. my weight is hummmmmm blushing 215.. saw that I should eat between 24 to 31 points daily.. good.. that should help! No 35 WP.. cuz when I use 35 WP, i felt cheating.. ha.. I read all your comments.. very interesting.. Thanks

By: Candice

Candice — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:03:54 +0000

I just re-joined WW. Been a member since 2005. I just hit the worst weight in my life while NOT being pregnant. After seeing the number on the scale, I decided to join WW again. There really is no easy way to lose weight. It's hard work, discipline, and control. I bought a treadmill because it's so hard to get to the gym and my husband travels. I've lost 3 pounds this week and I'm feeling really confident. I need to lose about 35 more. Can anyone tell me how much SHOULD be lost weekly to be safe? I think I heard 1-2 pounds, but if you need to lose 40-50, this doesn't sound right.