User Review #20 by Shelia on February 25th, 2008 at 10:30 PM CST

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I am 48, have had issues with my weight all of my life have even lost a total of probably around 160 lbs. twice in my life time just to gain it back from child birth, (eating for 2 you know, what a bunch of poo), quitting smoking, ya-da-ya-da-ya. The truth of the matter is I love to eat and all the wrong things of course, and little or no exercise is why I gained it back both times 80lbs a time folks not 160 but either way it's all bad. These reviews especially the negative ones blew my mind. I do feel for the lady with the newborn but like others she should have left the baby with someone to concentrate on the meeting, etc. This is a "YOU" decision, whether "YOU" want this for yourself or not. It's totally up to "YOU". I just recently joined WW and I was so impressed with the lady that took the 3 of us newbies out to go over the plan with us while the others were in the meeting. She stressed everthing the plan is all about, watching what you eat, portions, getting your water intake, watching the sugar, exercise, everything you SHOULD do while trying to lose weight. I don't think there was anything this lady left out! She was very thorough, nice, she made you want to come back! I have followed her advice to the hilt using the flex plan and I feel so much better not eating all that junk food. I can tell my skin looks better from all the water I am drinking and the veggies are doing a lot of good also, I'm not hungry, I spread my snacks out and of course the water helps keep you full too. Making smart choices for my meals, it makes me think about what I want to really put into my body now. I'm ready to make that life long commitment to lose the weight and become a life long member of WW. And for those of you considering a choice on how to lose weight please remember you have to WANT to do this for yourself, just like quitting smoking or drugs, food is our addiction and only we can make the decision on if we want to stay over weight or get healthy. WW is going to be my 12 step program for my weight loss and to get healthy and stay healthy. God Bless and Good Luck!

I am 48, have had issues with my weight all of my life have even lost a total of probably around 160 lbs. twice in my life time just to gain it back from child birth, (eating for 2 you know, what a bunch of poo), quitting smoking, ya-da-ya-da-ya. The truth of the matter is I love to eat and all the wrong things of course, and little or no exercise is why I gained it back both times 80lbs a time folks not 160 but either way it's all bad.
These reviews especially the negative ones blew my mind. I do feel for the lady with the newborn but like others she should have left the baby with someone to concentrate on the meeting, etc. This is a "YOU" decision, whether "YOU" want this for yourself or not. It's totally up to "YOU". I just recently joined WW and I was so impressed with the lady that took the 3 of us newbies out to go over the plan with us while the others were in the meeting. She stressed everthing the plan is all about, watching what you eat, portions, getting your water intake, watching the sugar, exercise, everything you SHOULD do while trying to lose weight. I don't think there was anything this lady left out! She was very thorough, nice, she made you want to come back! I have followed her advice to the hilt using the flex plan and I feel so much better not eating all that junk food. I can tell my skin looks better from all the water I am drinking and the veggies are doing a lot of good also, I'm not hungry, I spread my snacks out and of course the water helps keep you full too. Making smart choices for my meals, it makes me think about what I want to really put into my body now. I'm ready to make that life long commitment to lose the weight and become a life long member of WW.
And for those of you considering a choice on how to lose weight please remember you have to WANT to do this for yourself, just like quitting smoking or drugs, food is our addiction and only we can make the decision on if we want to stay over weight or get healthy. WW is going to be my 12 step program for my weight loss and to get healthy and stay healthy.
God Bless and Good Luck!

User Review #19 by doreen on February 21st, 2008 at 10:49 AM CST

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Michelle: I started WW last year, after also having had a hysterctomy in 06. (age 49, 5'3", approx 180+) I have since lost 20+ lbs, and have managed to maintain that for the last 6 months by going to the weekly meetings/support group. The accountability for me is actually having to weigh in...it motivates you. Like you, b4 I joined, I could live on 3 yogurts a day and still gain....the few lbs I lose each wk consistantly is what comes off and stays off......I've dropped 3 sizes so far!

Michelle: I started WW last year, after also having had a hysterctomy in 06. (age 49, 5'3", approx 180+) I have since lost 20+ lbs, and have managed to maintain that for the last 6 months by going to the weekly meetings/support group. The accountability for me is actually having to weigh in...it motivates you. Like you, b4 I joined, I could live on 3 yogurts a day and still gain....the few lbs I lose each wk consistantly is what comes off and stays off......I've dropped 3 sizes so far!

User Review #18 by robyn on February 20th, 2008 at 12:55 PM CST

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As a lifetime member of weightwatchers, I highly recommend this change of lifestyle. 7 years ago, Weight Watchers helped me lose almost 100 pounds. I have put back on 20 this year mainly due to an injury, that prevents me from working out. I am in my 40's, currently a size 10 and have always struggled with my weight. My best advice is go to the meetings....seriously! I scoffed at this too when my Dr. advised me to do this. If the Group Leader does not get your attention, try an alternative meeting until one does. Besides having children, this has been one rewarding experience all the way around.

As a lifetime member of weightwatchers, I highly recommend this change of lifestyle.

7 years ago, Weight Watchers helped me lose almost 100 pounds. I have put back on 20 this year mainly due to an injury, that prevents me from working out. I am in my 40's, currently a size 10 and have always struggled with my weight.

My best advice is go to the meetings....seriously! I scoffed at this too when my Dr. advised me to do this. If the Group Leader does not get your attention, try an alternative meeting until one does. Besides having children, this has been one rewarding experience all the way around.