Weight Watchers Review #46 by CYndi on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 AM CDT

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As a lifetime member of Weight Watchers, I struggle daily with food. Compare WW to AA, we meet, we share, we go on with a better attitude knowing we are not alone in the fight to keep weigh off. The whole concept here folks is a life style change, better food choices, eating healthy and staying active. If you failed, its your own fault, WW leaders are there to help, make friends with others in your meeting, you will get alot more out of it than being so negative.

As a lifetime member of Weight Watchers, I struggle daily with food. Compare WW to AA, we meet, we share, we go on with a better attitude knowing we are not alone in the fight to keep weigh off. The whole concept here folks is a life style change, better food choices, eating healthy and staying active. If you failed, its your own fault, WW leaders are there to help, make friends with others in your meeting, you will get alot more out of it than being so negative.

Weight Watchers Review #45 by Suzanne on June 21st, 2008 at 9:34 AM CDT

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After reading several good and bad WW reviews, I felt compelled to write of my own experience. I agree that letting everyone eat what they want as long as they're in their point zone is a little risky for some who lack discipline. The truth is, we can't eat everything we want. I had a coworker who figured out she could keep eating her Jack-n-Box meal as long as she didn't eat more than the one meal a day (not exaggerating). Obviously, this is not a healthy lifestyle choice, but it proves a point. However, for the majority of us over-eaters/non-exercisers, WW make us think about what we put in our mouths and what being a couch potato does to our bodies and THAT is what starts a life change. I was successful on WW but I think it's a good idea to speak with a dietician about food facts/menu plans. There is also a myriad of resources on-line too for those who cannot afford to see a dietician or who just want more info. Most of us became overweight because of unconscious eating. To lose weight, we have to do the exact opposite! That's why it's called a lifestyle change.

After reading several good and bad WW reviews, I felt compelled to write of my own experience.

I agree that letting everyone eat what they want as long as they're in their point zone is a little risky for some who lack discipline. The truth is, we can't eat everything we want. I had a coworker who figured out she could keep eating her Jack-n-Box meal as long as she didn't eat more than the one meal a day (not exaggerating). Obviously, this is not a healthy lifestyle choice, but it proves a point.

However, for the majority of us over-eaters/non-exercisers, WW make us think about what we put in our mouths and what being a couch potato does to our bodies and THAT is what starts a life change.

I was successful on WW but I think it's a good idea to speak with a dietician about food facts/menu plans. There is also a myriad of resources on-line too for those who cannot afford to see a dietician or who just want more info.

Most of us became overweight because of unconscious eating. To lose weight, we have to do the exact opposite! That's why it's called a lifestyle change.

Weight Watchers Review #44 by Karen on June 16th, 2008 at 11:29 AM CDT

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I agree with the original person who posted their story. I joined WW over 20 years ago when the probram was by food groups, I was always satisfied and found it hard at times to eat all my food each day. I became a lifetime member and also worked for WW as a receptionist. When the program changed to the point system I found it hard to manage my points. Since I am a small person I did not get enough points even with the extras for the week, my points ran out by lunchtime. I still follow the old program, it is easier and I am able to eat more food each day. Weight Watchers, please go back to the old program!! Working at WW, I saw much more success with the members back then. I think that the point system leaves too much room for cheating and failure, but, WW is making more money this way.

I agree with the original person who posted their story. I joined WW over 20 years ago when the probram was by food groups, I was always satisfied and found it hard at times to eat all my food each day. I became a lifetime member and also worked for WW as a receptionist. When the program changed to the point system I found it hard to manage my points. Since I am a small person I did not get enough points even with the extras for the week, my points ran out by lunchtime. I still follow the old program, it is easier and I am able to eat more food each day. Weight Watchers, please go back to
the old program!! Working at WW, I saw much more success with the members back then. I think that the point system leaves too much room for cheating and failure, but, WW is making more money this way.