The BWW Weight Watchers Club

So, some of you will recall that I am a huge fan of the South Beach way of eating. I still am, but I felt the need for some structure and discipline to push me past the plateau I have been on for a while. So, inspired by the great success of a good buddy of mine, I joined the Weight Watchers online program.

I still eat South Beachian, but I have found that the point system of Weight Watchers has helped me balance foods better and think more about how much of certain foods I eat--not before realizing just how many calories seemingly innocent food contains. I also find that Weight Watchers allows you to eat naughty foods without guilt--you only suffer the loss of points to eat upon. Additionally, I'm given that much more inspiration to maintain exercise as you get more points for doing so.

It's only been a week, but I know I have already pushed through my plateau. It's a great feeling. :)

So, I start this thread to allow others to come out of the closet and for others to become inspired if they are not currently. Also, those of you who have been on it for some time may have great advice and be able to answer questions from others. Please share how you have incorporated other programs with WW as I have done with South Beach. Sometimes I try to incorporate South Beach and Eat Right 4 Your Type ideals. And, now I am adding WW to that mix for the structure.

And, as a last note, I want to discourage nasty comments on this thread. If knowing about moderation and exercise was enough and as easy as it sounds, I and others wouldn't need to do programs like this to keep the weight down. Some of us have been cursed with horrible metabolisms and other obstacles.

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but how dd? it just started happening? have you done anything differently. Help! I have 20xtra pounds that I've been carrying for 3 years.

Updated On: 7/24/05 at 12:55 PM

I've never done WW, but I have tried Atkins and I LOVED it (I lost 30 pounds in like, 5 months). But once I got off of it, it's been really hard to do it again. So thank you for mentioning how much you like WW. I've been thinking of trying it, so now I have another reason to do it.

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and for diabetics or sugar sensitive folk like me , atkins runs havoc with your emotions!

I've tried Atkins on two seperate days and by noon I'm in tears.

Updated On: 7/24/05 at 01:58 PM

Cleaned up your heart?

Atkins is just plain unhealthy. Yes, it will help you lose weight quickly, but over the long term a more conventional, food-pyramid-style diet will lose you just as much weight, and you won't have to turn your metabolism upside-down or stuff yourself with nutritional supplements to make up for what you're missing, a la Atkins.

When Atkins says we eat too many processed carbs, he's totally right. But replacing them with meat isn't going to help, unless raising your cholesterol level is what you're going for. You should be replacing them with complex carbs instead. But people would rather be told their steaks are healthy than eat whole grains and vegetables.

I'm pretty sure the AHA does not approve, but the late doctor would probably put that down to the damn diet establishment.

I was talking about Atkins. I've only read his book. :)

I really should try WW...so many people I know have said such good things about their program.

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Argh, weight loss. I'm at 176 and want to get down to 150 - I'm a 5'7" female, but built a lot more like my muscular, high-school-wrestling-team father than my supermodel-slender mother (so unfair). Right now I'm trying to concentrate simply on taking better care of myself - getting 8 hours of sleep, drinking plenty of water, walking instead of taking the bus around town, and eating a wide variety of foods - than focusing on losing weight, but a few pounds have melted off in the process. I know that pounds lost quickly are often regained quickly, so I'm just trying to instill some healthful habits. Granted, I'll still splurge on a margarita or a slice or two of pizza every once in a while, just so I don't get frustrated and pig out, but I've really been pretty good.

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even without the chita, I knew the dudes and aight were addressed to me.

Welcome to the program Jerby! I've been on WW for 7 weeks and just hit my first small goal (to lose 20 lbs before August). For anyone considering WW I highly recommend it. It is the easiest thing I have ever tried, I have really had no difficulty staying on program.

I promise I don't work for WW, I'm just so excited to have found something that works!

Yes, I do it online because I didn't want to have to go to the meetings.

Count me in as another one who loves WW.

I actually enjoy meetings (there's a cute guy who runs it- which makes a BIG plus), and once you get into the routine of counting points it's pretty easy. Of all the diets out there it's the one with the soundest nutritional foundation.

I'm a lifetime member and need to pump up my comittment to it. I have had a lax spring and summer and I have a closetful of nice fall cothes I want to fit into and I hate playing 'pants roulette'!

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Updated On: 7/24/05 at 07:49 PM