The points-based method of Weight Watchers is outdated and doesn’t go far enough to promote healthy lifestyle changes. For better success, stick with diets like Nutrisystem or Medifast.
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User Review #27
by Jessie on March 24th, 2008
at 3:28 PM CDT
To Diana Crabtree-In regards to the lifetime member goal weight that you have to have: i've been told by our WW leader that if you provide a doctor's note indicating what he/she feels is a healthy weight for you they will honor it. They will always honor your doctor's opinion, so try that-get your doctor to give you a note as to what he/she feels is a good weight for you. In fact, I was a lifetime member, had a baby, and then they give you 6 weeks to get back to your goal weight (wihtout paying again) starting immediately after having your baby-this was impossible for me, so I had a doctor's note indicating that I need so many months to get it off, and I was able to get back to my goal weight in the time my doctor felt appropriate and not pay.
User Review #26
by Diana Crabtree on March 16th, 2008
at 12:55 PM CDT
Weight watchers is one of the best.
My only complaint is the weight to become a "lifetime member" is low, so a person is paying, even if they are at a healthy weight for them.
Also, I think 1,200 calories is a little low. It would be more managable at 1,500
User Review #25
by Jane on March 12th, 2008
at 6:13 PM CDT
I have been a Weight Watcher since 1974. It is not a diet, but a healthy life style. It teaches a well-balanced nutritional eating plan for a lifetime. You are surrounded by others, that become your friends, that share your experiences and provide the support needed for success. I incorporated an exercise program with my nutrition program in 1980 and have continued both as a natural part of my lifestyle.
The points-based method of Weight Watchers is outdated and doesn’t go far enough to promote healthy lifestyle changes. For better success, stick with diets like Nutrisystem or Medifast.
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