Question

Been reading how so many people aren't loosing or barely loosing weight ! Is it even worth joining?  

Answer 1

Yes! And even if someone isn’t losing weight at least they’re not gaining. And they’re learning to eat healthier.  

Answer 2

Yes, definitely. It is just hard

Answer 3

Yes !  

Answer 4

I have lost 35 lbs since Sept. The easiest weight lost program I have ever followed!  

Answer 5

Yes, I lost 60 lbs and learned about portion control

Answer 6

Of course it is! How long did it take you to put the weight on? You want to take it off slow and steady. That way you'll keep it off.  

Answer 7

22 lbs down in 8 weeks. Definitely worth it for me!  

Answer 8

Make your own choice

Answer 9

If you work the program-HONESTLY-such as tracking, making smart choices when eating out, attending workshops, and moving your body, your health WILL improve!  

Answer 10

I just reached my goal today! It took me 8 months but it’s better to lose slowly than quickly because if you lose quickly you tend to gain it back. Weight watchers is a lifestyle change not a diet! It teaches you to be a healthier you! You hav two choose for yourself whether you want to do it or not. You have to be consistent and continue to tell yourself why you are wanting to lose the weight.  

Answer 11

Definitely works if you really follow the plan and look back at portions and such. lots of zero point choices which is awesome but too much of anything will add up. Example- eggs and chicken are zero points, but if you eat a HUGE amount, plus your daily points, that’s probably not gonna work. Also, it’s definitely slower losing the older you are, in my experience. In my 20s I could drop 5 lbs per week, but in my early 40s, I’ll take 1 lb per week ‍♀️

Answer 12

I definitely think it is. If I wouldn’t have joined when I did, I’d be up over 200 lbs. and not down 12. 8 lbs. P. S. I’m short too.  

Answer 13

Yes! Because once you find your niche you can do this. Is it a lot of work? Yes! Does it take time? Yes! Does it require accepting change? Yes! But it’s worth it!  

Answer 14

You are a great example for all of us. Thank you!  

Answer 15

I had my surgery in August and the only time I felt better is when I began working out like even five minutes intense workout three months later. so try to get some rest until you can walk or do light exercises.  

Answer 16

Everyone is different. I joined two years ago and had steady small losses I couldn’t do on my own. Now down 70 lbs. I could never have had that success without WW!  

Answer 17

Yes worth it. You have to make sure you track all your foods. Just because it says free doesn't mean you go crazy and continue to eat like crazy. U only eat to you feel full.  

Answer 18

You are worth it, but not until you feel committed. its a journey that has a proven track record!  

Answer 19

Yes this It’s the best, healthiest, program, in my opinion, available. Remember, it’s about 80% diet and 20% exercise. Change your eating habits change your life

Answer 20

Yes if they Arent losing they arent working the plan. The plan works if U work it

Answer 21

I lost 100 my first year an 80 the second. I'd say it works you have to know how to make it work is the key.  

Answer 22

Staying the same or losing at a snail's pace is still better than gaining. You will feel better and eventually the scale will go down! Trust the process.  

Answer 23

I have never posted to this group but I had to respond. The worth of trying to lose weight is purely personal. For me it's worth it. I didn't gain a pound every day or every week so I have no expectation that it's going to fall off like melting ice. I have lost six pounds my first month. It's worth it see the non scale related loss. It's worth it to put on my pants and need a belt to keep them in place. It's worth it to know my better food choices are working and it's worth it to have the support of others that understand.  

Answer 24

You get out of it what you put into it. Remember even free foods still have calories. My friend could not u derstand why she was not losing. She started counting all the calories she consumed. there was her answer!  

Answer 25

Even if you don’t lose as fast as you want, it helps you feel in control.  

Answer 26

We tend to post one more discouraged. For me it’s been a rough week and a half for emotional reasons work reasons and the fact that we’re moving out of the house we loved on a property we loved. Overall I’ve been doing this since the day after Thanksgiving and I’ve lost 20 pounds. It’s been very doable I’ve had celebrations with people and eat in the food they’ve eaten just half portions and no seconds. For me the key is tracking if I track everything I eat goes into my mouth I will lose weight. If I don’t track best case scenario is staying the same. I will say that sometimes the weight loss isn’t in the week that I feel I made the most effort but the week after it.  

Answer 27

You should aim for 1-2 lbs a week to keep it off some people don’t understand that.  

Answer 28

Those are the ones that think Zero foods mean you can eat 20 bananas a day or 12 pieces of chicken. Also keep in mind many of them don’t really attend weight watchers meetings. They come here to get all they can for free and don’t actually follow the program like they should. Trust me if you join weight watchers and do the program you will lose weight. I’ve lost 67 pounds on weight watchers. And that’s a small loss compared to some. Our WW instructors lost 105lbs.  

Comments

@nadabb This is an untrue statement. I Am on green and rarely eat my weeklies and am barely losing. I have lost 4 pounds in 7 weeks. I think it depends how much weight you have to lose. If it’s not Much your weight loss will be slow even if You follow program

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@quinquereme no it doesn’t matter how much you have to lose. I’ve seen small people lose weight easily as long as they’re doing the program correctly.  

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@quinquereme maybe you need to change from green to a different color.  

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@nadabb yeah I dont agree with this statement at all! I follow the program, haven't missed any meetings and I'm losing about 0. 2 a week. I also exercise so, dont assume we are eating our weight in zero point foods and sabotaging ourselves and then whining about not losing weight.  

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@nadabb I am on Green because I wanted to be accountable for everything I eat. I literally log everything. The only thing I could be doing wrong is not eating enough points. I am trying to eat more this week and going to look into WW coaching. I see a lot of posts from people that say they are following the program and not losing weight. I am one of those people. I am losing slowly very very slowly

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@quinquereme then change up the program and try Blue. I bet it’ll help you. Please let me know how it goes. Wishing you the best.  

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@nadabb Thank You. I am beyond frustrated and sad I want to lose 20 pounds and at this rate it will take me a year

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@quinquereme you’re most welcome.  

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@nadabb I was on blue and I was afraid I was eating too many zero foods so I switched to green

Answer 29

Absolutely Stay with the program! It works!  

Answer 30

It’s so worth it! I am steadily losing! I joined January 23 and hope to hit my 15 lb goal tomorrow! I cannot believe how much junk & unhealthy food I ate prior to joining WW!  

Answer 31

Yes it is. So many factors play into why they aren’t losing. Can be several reasons, but their weight will go down.  

Answer 32

When I joined, after doing a year on Keto, (BTW I lost 27 lbs) then I gained 7 lbs back, unable to sustain the lack of carbs in my diet. I remembered my friend had started WW same time I started Keto. She had gone from a size 12 down to a size 4! So I knew it worked. I decided to join with a promo of 3 months free. I have lost the initial 7 lbs plus a couple more. It’s taken a couple of months but I’m pleased! I’m 4 lbs away from goal. I am not deprived of any food group and I am super satisfied. BTW I’m on the green plan. Give it a try. What do you have to lose? Weight? Join with one of the promos that offer 1 to 3 months free. If you don’t like it cancel! Good luck!  

Answer 33

75 lbs down on Weight Watchers. it takes PATIENCE!  

Answer 34

So i joined in november. I had the holidays staring me in the face. I didnt want to gain my usual 10 pounds. So i followed the plan. Thanksgiving and the Christmas parties i did go over (way over. ) But over all now i am at 30 pounds lost. I was a size 14 and now im a size 6. So yea its absolutely worth it. Just have to do what works for you. Track everything all of it. If you notice you lose more this week then last look at the meal differences n snacks n free foods.  

Answer 35

Yes definitely! Slow process but it works if you work it.  

Answer 36

If you loose it slowly it gives your skin time to tighten compared to rapid Weightloss. Very important when you want to feel good in your own skin.  

Answer 37

Being accountable with tracking points makes the program worth while. I feel the green program is the best for me.  

Comments

@dougall2, I had been on WW years ago. Green seemed the closest to the old plan. I want to teach everything and only have fruits and veggies as free points. I just feel that all the free items on the other plans would cause me to eat too much. Just my personal thoughts. Everyone has unique needs!  

Answer 38

I lost 100 pounds on WW took me close to 3 years I have 10 more to go . I did one day at a time lots of up and down . It was worth it

Answer 39

But have you read all the other posts of people who ARE loosing (and many loosing LOTS)!  

Answer 40

Been on the plan since October 15 2019. Down 61 pounds. And that’s including getting off track for thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and an 11 day cruise.  

Answer 41

Absolutely, I'm down 35 lbs. If i hadn't joined WW I would most likely be up even more. Like anything WW works if you follow the plan.  

Answer 42

Doesn’t seem to be as effective as it used to be.  

Comments

@spectrograph follow the plan!  

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@graniela I am! How else could I make my determination.  

Answer 43

I’ve lost 5 in 2 months . sticking with it .  

Answer 44

Everyone loses weight at a different rate and with different programs. If you are expecting a miracle that no it's not worth it because nothing that you don't want to take the time or effort to put into it is not worth it if you think it's just going to do it by itself. There are some people that this will not work for because they aren't willing to do the work or maybe there are medical reasons or other reasons that this is not the program or plan for them. Go to the doctor Maybe and sit down and talk to them and then maybe a nutritionist and sit down and talk to them. I am not on Weight Watchers myself but I am reading everyday and following a lot of their guidelines. I had bariatric surgery 8 years ago as I'm sure some of the people on here have done I've fallen off but not all the way off due to health problems depression and other things that happened in my life. I am now back down 20 of the 30 32 lb that I gained over the past 3 years but it is through my perseverance and my vigilance and the desire to do this. Three of those pounds are in the past nine days because I am really stepping it up. If you don't want to be consistent and really put forth the effort then again it's not for you but look at the many many people that it has been successful for don't just look for the people that it hasn't

Answer 45

I started 2 months ago and have lost 21. 2 pounds! I love this program!  

Answer 46

I'm going back to my fitness pal. Lost nothing in 2 months

Comments

@kermit1243 Lee I'm about to do the same thing. Lost more doing that last year than paying to each month to see zero results

Answer 47

Lost 5 pounds first month back on. It’s not easy but you can do it. Track everything even if it makes you look bad to yourself  

Answer 48

I love this program! I’m on blue  and have lost 35lbs since August. Maybe slow but didn’t gain it over night so will not lose it over night either!  

Answer 49

Doing this slowly brings with it a better chance of it keeping it off for good. Congratulations on a happier healthier you