Can anyone share how weight watchers works

Im about 50lbs heavier than I was four years ago. I have time before I need to go look for a dress since the date was moved. I'd like to lose atleast 30lbs of this before the hunt. I was thinking weight watchers but dieting really hasnt been my thing. I was thinking about giving weight watchers a chance though since it's right by my house and Im desperate. Could someone just tell me how it works though

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Aw, you'll be fine. WW is not a diet, so I think you'll be surprised. You can do two different plans, the points plan or the no counting plan. I do the points system. Each type of food is assigned a certain amount of points for a certain portion. You are alotted a certain amount of points per day depending on your weight and you just eat that many points a day. It's really simple and after a while, you know exactly what you can eat for how many points and you don't even have to check it. I've lost about 40 pounds since September on it and I don't even go to the meetings. hope that helped!

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That's great!! Good for you What kind of food do you have to eat though? It's not that soy crap is it(not to offend anyone who eats it )Also I remember when my friend was on it years ago she would buy the food at the supermarket and it was like teeny portions.

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Um, I eat candy and ice cream and cake But as long as you only eat the amount of points you have in a day, then you're fine and still lose weight You can eat ANYTHING you want. It's more about portion control than anything. Here's a typical day for me:

Breakfast: two cups of puffed wheat cereal with half a cup of 2% milk (3 points)

Snack: low fat granola bar (2 points)

Lunch: turkey sandwich on light bread (2 points)
cup of mandarin oranges (1 point)
15 fat free pringles (1 point)

Snack: cup of applesauce (2 points)

Dinner: 4 ounces of chicken (4 points)
broccoli (0 points), salad with my own dressing (1 point), half a cup of brown rice (2 points)

Snack: small piece of fruit (2 points)
Weight Watchers ice cream (2 points)

Total points for the day : 22

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Yeah looks like I can do that I did well with Atkins but once I got pregnant with my last I had to stop and couldnt get back into it. How much do you have to excersise? I dont exactly have much time for it.

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BY POINTS
depending on what you weigh
they give you a chart of how many points you can have during the day by you're weight..

i gained weight from it lol BUT i know a lot of people who lost a lot of weight

i ate the smart ones for lunch and din
it was easier for me with the points
i was not going to sit there and go through that book to see how many points something was .

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I am not trying to loose weight but use ww as a lifestyle. I have a journal of everything I like to eat and its point value so I know. I feel this is the most realistic approach if you are trying to loose weight. Good luck, you can do it! Don't forget to incorporate exercise as well

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I am starting a weight training class two times a week, but I'll be honest, I don't really exercise at all other than that! I know, shame on me

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I am thinking about weight watchers - this thread is inspiring. How much does it cost to go to meetings?

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I go and lost 35 pounds, but gained a few back after the wedding! It is $10.95 a week for meetings, but you can do it online too, if the meetings aren't for you and I think it is slightly cheaper that way. I like it a lot, because you can eat whatever you want, as long as it's in moderation and you plan for it. If you follow it as you should, you also get a good balance of foods - fruits & veggies, dairy, etc.

I don't find it that big of a deal to figure out what the points are for foods, and 2 doctors I have gone to said it's the only program they would recommend.

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I saw on the computer that it's $8.95 and the sign up is free right now. That's why I thought I'd try it. I think Im gonna go tonight if I can get out.

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In person the meetings are $12 a week. There are often coupons for free registraiton (which is normally $18 I think). I might even have a coupon if you're interested.
You can do points or the Core. I do points, and i love it. You have to do what works for you. I personally like knowing the number of points i can have. I still LOVE to eat, and just fit the things I really like into the points!!!

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Posted by Finoflynn

In person the meetings are $12 a week. There are often coupons for free registraiton (which is normally $18 I think). I might even have a coupon if you're interested.
You can do points or the Core. I do points, and i love it. You have to do what works for you. I personally like knowing the number of points i can have. I still LOVE to eat, and just fit the things I really like into the points!!!

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Thanks so much! I'm going to keep my eye out for promotions...I'll let you know if I need the coupon.

I think I'm going to do it. No one I have ever met can say anything bad about it.

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I used to work out all the time. A gym junkie but ever since FH and I are together there has been a string of unforseen events and I stopped all together and just packed on the weight. I got a treadmill for christmas and an ab roller but havent really used them.

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The fees vary slightly, depending on where you live, but here in Nassau, they just went up to $10.95 (the city is probably different). They do have this pre-pay coupon package that is for 10 weeks and works out to be $8.95 a week. I do that to save money, but also, it keeps me going if I know I already spent the $ on it.

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Bunny monkey...I see that some girls are posting different prices for the meetings. I 'd check your area. I know by me it's 12$ But check it out. Online is also an option...it might work out to cheaper per week. For me, I need to actually go and get weighed to feel motivated!!!

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Posted by Finoflynn

Bunny monkey...I see that some girls are posting different prices for the meetings. I 'd check your area. I know by me it's 12$ But check it out. Online is also an option...it might work out to cheaper per week. For me, I need to actually go and get weighed to feel motivated!!!

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I tried the ediets online and I think Im better off with going to the meetings and weighing in.

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Only going to the meetings work for me. I am not sure why, maybe because I know someone else sees my weight (although the ladies at my center are really nice and not judgemental at all....) I think paying the money, and having to show up for the meetings and weigh in just keeps me honest and makes me stick to it longer.

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I completely agree with you. The ladies by me are super nice, but having someone write down your weight and congratulate you for whatever your loss, however tiny, is a great feeling. They are also kind if it's been a 'bad' week, keeping me on track for the next week.

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Posted by Finoflynn

Bunny monkey...I see that some girls are posting different prices for the meetings. I 'd check your area. I know by me it's 12$ But check it out. Online is also an option...it might work out to cheaper per week. For me, I need to actually go and get weighed to feel motivated!!!

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Thank You. I bet in Manhattan it's more

I am debating between online and meetings - but I think I need to be held accountable.

Can you pay as you go?