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I got a “ehhh.  why are you here?I got a “ehhh. why are you here? ” at a meeting this week. I went to an odd day and time I never show up at due to snow and sick kids this week. 15 plus years as a lifetime member. 3 babies, and yes, I am here. I have been there and I still work on it every day. I track, and I show up for at least 2 meetings a month and weigh in. Because I have to. I also spend hours a week in the gym. (Because I LOVE it) that doesn’t mean I can eat whatever I want. We are all on the same journey, but in different phases. I have had to go back and pay because I lost my why and got off course, or because I was getting back after baby. 15 plus years I am here because I show up. We are all in this together. Don’t judge. We are here to get us all to years at lifetime.  

Answer 1

You are an inspiration and probably even more so, a life lesson for us all. We won’t ever be “done” this program. We won’t ever be able to eat the way we did before. We will always have to work the program to be successful long term. I think many of us don’t realize that and that’s why we are in what I call the weight watcher roller coaster. Up and down and up again. Sorry someone made you feel unwelcome. To me, you are the life lesson.  

Answer 2

Wow! That's real dedication. There is an elderly gentleman at my group who, after being Lifetime for 4 years, comes to our weekly meetings whenever he's not away. He feels it's necessary for him. And he inspires the rest of us.  

Answer 3

Wow. sorry to hear you got that response. I love seeing the lifetime members come in and hear that if they don’t continue to show up. be accountable and step on the scale the weight would go right back on. I know that is exactly what happened to me. I look forward to getting back to goal. and this time. I will continue to check in! I hope someday I can offer support to someone.  

Answer 4

I'm sorry you got that response. Stay strong! Your story is truly an inspiration for me.  

Answer 5

Wait a minute. was that from an employee or a fellow Member?  

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@scenarist a member. Our leaders are just rock star!  

Answer 6

Thank you for posting. This is a way of life and it works.  

Answer 7

And meetings are so important!  

Answer 8

I was lifetime 109#s ago, I know why lifetimers come because I didn't, you are a rockstar fir staying strong.  

Answer 9

Thank you for sharing. I still go too. I need to. I still learn helpful stuff.  

Answer 10

So rude. Back handed compliment maybe. It's a support group! Not just a place to sell things.  

Answer 11

I’ve made “goal” three times over the last 50 years. this most recent time was almost four years ago. and yes, I continue to go to a meeting every week because I have finally learned the journey is never over! Those weekly meetings keep me focused and in range. but it is not easy!  

Answer 12

Most members are not like that!  

Answer 13

Just keep right on moving forward; you’re strong!  

Answer 14

You are an inspiration!  

Answer 15

Always keep at it. It’s a lifetime commitment

Answer 16

I’m with you. I’ve been lifetime since 1996 & still go every week. Like you, I have to. & need to pay every once in a while! However, my meetings celebrate the life members-there are many of us—& we’ve all been there for years. It’s wonderful! & WW is truly a lifetime plan.  

Answer 17

I'm here because I live in fear of my weight coming back. I gained 10 pounds and it through me into depression. I love reading recipes, success stories, and knowing that there are others who share my same struggle. Weight Watchers isn't about the size of our bodies. It's about helping and changing our mindsets.  

Answer 18

I can certainly relate to this post. Sometimes I feel out of place being a lifetimer and showing up to meetings every week. However I will not quit. This is a lifestyle for me. Much like going to Church on Sundays. Thanks for sharing. And best of luck to you on your successful journey

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@corsetti16 in my meetings the coach motivates us with the presence and achievements of the gold members, the people like you who lost weights and kept them away successfully. The Gold members are very important because they tell as their struggles and tricks to keep on track. I am working to loose my last 14 ( lost 40 already) pounds so I can become Gold member.  

Answer 19

Can you become lifetime if you only doing online? I’m thinking no.  

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@auria272 Wittmeier no but if you start attending meetings when you have 5 lbs to lose you can attain lifetime membership. When You Reach lifetime status and do not go more than 2 over your goal you no longer have to pay the monthly fee. but you do have to go and check in at a meeting but you do have to go and check in at a meeting once a month

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I attained lifetime status back in the 70s. Then over a few years I gained a hundred pounds. Stayed over 200 for the better part of 25 or more years. Then I started doing Weight Watchers with just the app. (And a small family group. )When I got close to my goal I started going to the meetings. I feel that having to check in once a month to keep my free status will help me to stay at to stay at my goal, which I have never been able to do the couple times I got down to my goal I turned around and gained it all back. I just can't do that again

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@howzell thank you for the info!  

Answer 20

Thank you, you inspire me. I have been struggling sense Dec. I am an old lifer who didn't continue to check in, but once I get to my goal I will check in.  

Answer 21

Great comment

Answer 22

Good for you! Stay  

Answer 23

U go!  

Answer 24

Amen my journey is like yours and you are so right. ☺️ YOU GOT THIS!  

Answer 25

From who? Hopefully not the staff.  

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@rainwater no. a fellow attendant

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@lucillelucina that's when it's best to stare them in the eye until they finally look away.  

Answer 26

I have been lifetime under goal two years. I have never been confronted but in my head I have the answer. I have serious issues with food. I need ww to eat healthy and keep my weight down. Without it I would have gained it all back already.  

Answer 27

That makes me sad. Hopefully, they’re just socially awkward for whatever reason and meant it as a compliment. ‍♀️

Answer 28

Your beautiful. Keep doing what works for you.  

Answer 29

That’s so sad to go to a meeting and be treated as such

Answer 30

Exactly! That is why I still go every week, even tho lifetime for over 10 years!  

Answer 31

I need to go back and go the rest of my life to keep the weight off

Answer 32

Been to a meeting before and made to feel unwelcome but at least I went

Answer 33

Well said !  

Answer 34

I think maybe those that say that are paying you a backhanded compliment. They don’t realize it takes work for all of us. They aren’t being mean just thoughtless

Answer 35

I do WW online because I felt people judged others. I was uncomfortable.  

Answer 36

This post is awesome, thanks for sharing, the meetings I found to be very important for helping me stay a lifer for 2 years but I also know that my issues are the caused of my overeating, the meetings kept me aware of my journey of resolving my issues.  

Answer 37

I admire you so much, thanks for sharing the real deal!  

Answer 38

Because i I intend to stay at goal this time and not come back through the “ revolving door”

Answer 39

First let me say this I'd never ask someone why they were at a meeting but when I had first started back a few years ago I DID think hmm. why is she is. UNTIL one meeting during the discussion the leader asked how many were lifetime. I swear 1/3 of the group raised their hand. Some faithfully go every week and some just once a month but THAT was my AHA moment.  

Answer 40

Would like that to happen. Good luck on your journey,  

Answer 41

Shame on the women who have the nerve to be so rude to other women working on the same problems we all have! Again SHAME ON YOU! Have you ever heard the saying “Walk a mile in my shoes”?