Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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ZenQ
ZenQ
Hi there, i am new to the group and was wondering how many people are on or have tried Weight Watchers. i know its really popular and have worked for many people. I tried it before with some success, but i went a little too hardcore and then couldn't get back on it. I am trying again but looking to see how everyone else has managed.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My mom and dad both did Weight Watchers before and they both were really successful. (My mom lost 36lbs and my dad lost 67lbs!!) You just had to find something to fit your lifestyle. What's really good about it is that you can still eat at restaurants and live your life. You can eat the ice-cream sandwich if you want, but you just have to count it in your points. Also, I heard the meetings are good and the weight-in every week really makes you push yourself to achieve your goal. I've only heard good things about it. You can also buy their books if you don't want to sign-up; they work just as well. Good luck!! :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I did WW and did well on it for the little time I did it... my problem was that I couldn't apply it to "real life"
ZenQ
ZenQ
My biggest worry is about really applying it to real life. Its was ok temporarily where i would just eat all those right foods (low points), but almost none of that food i really enjoyed.

So far the only difference is that i am really trying to add more exercise into my daily routine to offset those bad eating days.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I love Weight Watchers!! I cant attend meetings right now, although I wish I could, but I still keep a food journal and count points. Pace yourself remember its a lifstyle change so enjoy it. Good luck!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have done and am doing weight watchers. I joined in November with the goal of losing 20 pounds so that I could then quit smoking. I have lost 20 and now having quit smoking a month ago am happy to say have for the most part maintained the weight loss. I believe for me it is the knowledge that once a week someone will be weighing me in! The group discussions along with the receipe swapping makes it an easier go.