User Review #39 by cee on June 7th, 2008 at 8:30 PM CDT

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I probably am not the best spokesperson for Weight Watchers, as I only did it for a couple of months, but I will say that I believe that it absolutely works. Here's my story: Prior to the last few years, I had NEVER been overweight. In fact, I maintained a very lean athletic physique. However, when I got into the swing of teaching and working on my Masters Degree in a place where I spent most of my time sitting in traffic, the weight began to pile on. My youthful quick metabolism rapidly became slow. Going to the gym was proving to be absolutely impossible for me. Before I knew it, I was 40 pounds overweight. Confident that I could lose weight just as easily as I had all along, I didn't really see it as a big deal. I didn't stop eating fast food at late hours of the night and I certainly had no concerns about the foods that I ate anyhow. Recently, I decided to be proactive about my weight loss - joining a Women's Basketball team. I quickly realized that I needed to get back into optimal conditioning quickly and in a manner that was healthy for me. Keeping up with 18, 19, and 20 year old girls was proving to be daunting for my young 27 year old body. So, I got serious - joined WW and began working out at 5 in the morning. The reality is that the program can work if you are willing to do the work. Before Weight Watchers, I'd already been calorie counting so doing this was easy for me. Despite the fact that they do not require their members to work out, it is strongly encouraged. I have such a strong base of individuals that are working out with me so going to WW meetings didn't quite benefit me. However, I do follow the guidelines for living that it has offered me. Though one person may have a horrible experience with something, someone else may not. I would, however, recommend WW to someone looking for an excellent alternative to dieting and a positive plan for a lifestyle change.

I probably am not the best spokesperson for Weight Watchers, as I only did it for a couple of months, but I will say that I believe that it absolutely works.

Here's my story:
Prior to the last few years, I had NEVER been overweight. In fact, I maintained a very lean athletic physique. However, when I got into the swing of teaching and working on my Masters Degree in a place where I spent most of my time sitting in traffic, the weight began to pile on. My youthful quick metabolism rapidly became slow. Going to the gym was proving to be absolutely impossible for me. Before I knew it, I was 40 pounds overweight.

Confident that I could lose weight just as easily as I had all along, I didn't really see it as a big deal. I didn't stop eating fast food at late hours of the night and I certainly had no concerns about the foods that I ate anyhow.

Recently, I decided to be proactive about my weight loss - joining a Women's Basketball team. I quickly realized that I needed to get back into optimal conditioning quickly and in a manner that was healthy for me. Keeping up with 18, 19, and 20 year old girls was proving to be daunting for my young 27 year old body.

So, I got serious - joined WW and began working out at 5 in the morning. The reality is that the program can work if you are willing to do the work. Before Weight Watchers, I'd already been calorie counting so doing this was easy for me. Despite the fact that they do not require their members to work out, it is strongly encouraged.

I have such a strong base of individuals that are working out with me so going to WW meetings didn't quite benefit me. However, I do follow the guidelines for living that it has offered me. Though one person may have a horrible experience with something, someone else may not.

I would, however, recommend WW to someone looking for an excellent alternative to dieting and a positive plan for a lifestyle change.

User Review #38 by Gail Burgess on June 3rd, 2008 at 12:10 PM CDT

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WW is an excellent way to lose weight. But, more importantly, it teaches you to THINK about what you put in your mouth! For example, 1 T. of peanut butter goes a long way, and it tastes the same as the 3 T. I probably used to slather on my piece of toast. We all know that when we are accountable (and the pocketbook is involved) we will try harder. When I count out the 12 french fries (3 pts.) I know I'm going to think about the taste, texture, smell, etc. rather than scarfing them down. Awareness, discipline, appreciation of food, better health, and success==that's what I've gained==and lost 10 lbs. in 2 months.

WW is an excellent way to lose weight. But, more importantly, it teaches you to THINK about what you put in your mouth! For example, 1 T. of peanut butter goes a long way, and it tastes the same as the 3 T. I probably used to slather on my piece of toast.

We all know that when we are accountable (and the pocketbook is involved) we will try harder.

When I count out the 12 french fries (3 pts.) I know I'm going to think about the taste, texture, smell, etc. rather than scarfing them down.

Awareness, discipline, appreciation of food, better health, and success==that's what I've gained==and lost 10 lbs. in 2 months.

User Review #37 by Bob on June 1st, 2008 at 4:08 PM CDT

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Some pretty interesting comments here. At 35 years of age, I decided to join WW last week. I have been what I call the "roller coaster" type for about ten years now. I currently weight about 195 lbs and about every two years I get down to around 165 lbs. So... I sat in my first meeting and heard everything the leaders had to say. Guess what??? The only thing I felt was a bit of embarrassment that I had to be there in the first place. Every, and I mean everything the leader had to say was simply basic laws of nutrition. Energy in vs energy out. If you consume more calories then you burn you will gain weight, bottom line!! The key to weight watchers is paying a small amount of money to keep you in line, to hold yourself accountable. I think this program is dead on for ones who want to lose weight but love to eat a piece of cake every now and again. Oh negative ones, take a look in the mirror and figure out if the program is the problem or you are....

Some pretty interesting comments here. At 35 years of age, I decided to join WW last week. I have been what I call the "roller coaster" type for about ten years now. I currently weight about 195 lbs and about every two years I get down to around 165 lbs. So... I sat in my first meeting and heard everything the leaders had to say. Guess what??? The only thing I felt was a bit of embarrassment that I had to be there in the first place. Every, and I mean everything the leader had to say was simply basic laws of nutrition. Energy in vs energy out. If you consume more calories then you burn you will gain weight, bottom line!! The key to weight watchers is paying a small amount of money to keep you in line, to hold yourself accountable. I think this program is dead on for ones who want to lose weight but love to eat a piece of cake every now and again. Oh negative ones, take a look in the mirror and figure out if the program is the problem or you are....