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WW

Marebear54 — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:55:05 GMT

In the past I went to meetings, am looking for feedback on how the digital program works for everyone. Also, has anyone ordered the program through Q?

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dsw503 — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:43:28 GMT

I did the WW program about 10 years ago. I did it online and never went to a group meeting. I liked it and found it worked great. I don't know how the current program works, but wanted you to know not being part of an in-person group did work for me.

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Tissyanne — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:45:21 GMT

I joined the WW online program the beginning of July. I enjoy it a lot, and I have been successful so far.

WW sends useful information several times a week, and prompts me to weigh in at the start of each week.

They have mailed me two awards to put on my key chain.

I never thought thst I could be happy with the online version, but I like it much better than trying to attend meetings.

It is a wonderful plan to follow. I follow the green plan. The app makes it very easy to follow, and is a wealth of information. So very worth the small fee.

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hckynut — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:14:10 GMT

@Tissyanne

Congrats on your success, am happy this program is working for you. If you have not reached a goal you have set yet, stick with what works for you.

Best to you,

hckynut

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:08:43 GMT

I used to belong to WW but got sick of starving myself on Tuesdays so I could weigh in and lose .2 of a pound. I did eventually lose 20 pounds but it was slow. Anyway I got sick of attending meetings only to hear the same stuff over and over again. I was going to start online but I really don't like the changes they've made to the plans over the years. They basically punish you for eating a cookie. They focus more on protein and veggies which is fine but that isn't what I want. I now just do portion control and save the money.

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hckynut — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:12:51 GMT

@Meowingkitty

Whatever works for you to reach your goal(s)! That's the right way for you.

hckynut

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Tissyanne — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:07:34 GMT

@hckynut wrote:
@Tissyanne

Congrats on your success, am happy this program is working for you. If you have not reached a goal you have set yet, stick with what works for you.

Best to you,

hckynut

@hckynut ,

Thank you for your kind words to me.

My goal right now is to live each day to the fullest.

Re: WW

hckynut — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:06:52 GMT

@Tissyanne

And my goal in life is exactly the same. I live for the "now", not the tomorrow.

hckynut

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dimin — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 00:38:51 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
I used to belong to WW but got sick of starving myself on Tuesdays so I could weigh in and lose .2 of a pound. I did eventually lose 20 pounds but it was slow. Anyway I got sick of attending meetings only to hear the same stuff over and over again. I was going to start online but I really don't like the changes they've made to the plans over the years. They basically punish you for eating a cookie. They focus more on protein and veggies which is fine but that isn't what I want. I now just do portion control and save the money.

I was starving on WW too. Now I do portion control too. Haven't lost weight though, but haven't tried too much. It's been too depressing this year, and the last few years as well.

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:15:36 GMT

I have done WW since 1999 and always thought that the meetings and in person weight ins were crucial for me.

I've been back since July, doing the green plan, and I do like the option of Zoom meetings now, but I've only been to the Quick Start Meeting and 2 zoom meetings and don't feel the need attend them anymore. I might if I start struggling, right now, things are going very well without attending meetings and in person weigh ins.

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Mmsfoxxie — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:22:46 GMT

Oh, I wish I liked Zoom but I hate it. Does me no good at all. I'm ready to either quit or try digital only. The problem is that I feel the in person meetings are what helped me. Since March, I've gained 20 lbs on my five feet frame. Knees and feet are worse than usual.

I know that some WW sites have meetings now by appointment only but I'm too embarrassed to attend.

@VaBelle35 wrote:
I have done WW since 1999 and always thought that the meetings and in person weight ins were crucial for me.

I've been back since July, doing the green plan, and I do like the option of Zoom meetings now, but I've only been to the Quick Start Meeting and 2 zoom meetings and don't feel the need attend them anymore. I might if I start struggling, right now, things are going very well without attending meetings and in person weigh ins.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:38:27 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie You should never be embarassed to attend or go back. They will not make you feel bad.

Almost every employee of WW has gained and re-lost (some multiple times), so they know the drill.

They'll be happy to see you.

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Mmsfoxxie — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:06:41 GMT

@VaBelle35, what you say is true. It's in my head, though, to feel bad/embarrassed. I've done this several times. Sometimes I wonder if I have an eating disorder. I lose but only under certain circumstances. I shouldn't need WW to lose weight in the first place but they (the public scale) were my crutch to go to every week. When I lost that in March when they closed the public to meeting, I lost my crutch. Virtual meetings do nothing for me. It's not the leader's fault, totally mine.

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StillRachB — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:32:37 GMT

I’ve been doing WW for the past year and 9 months. I weigh 6 lbs less than when I started....a year and 9 months ago. Same 5 lbs up and down....for the past year and 9 months. And most of that came off the first week. I’ve tried all 3 plans. I’ve tried eating my weeklies. I’ve tried not eating my weeklies. I’ve tried eating half my weeklies. Ive tried the Wendie plan. I’ve tried exercising. I’ve tried not exercising. 6 lbs. to show for one year and 9 months. On someone my size, that could simply be water weight. If you follow the ww ambassadors and other ww members on Instagram, most of their recipes/food choices are not healthier, whole food, less processed options. They are mostly over-processed, sugar free, fat free, lite/light foods because you can fit more of those into your daily point allotment. And one WW’er even said she needs to eat quantity over quality. You want a tablespoon of olive oil? It will cost you. You want avocado? It will cost you. You want full fat dairy? It will cost you. WW basically promotes a lowfat diet. And we need healthy fats to feel satiated. And for many other reasons. So guess what? After a year and 9 months, and 6 lbs, I canceled my WW membership last night. I broke up with them. I’m focusing on portion control while still incorporating healthy fats.

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VaBelle35 — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:39:05 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie I call it the Walk of Shame when I have to go back. I stayed away a very long time the first time because I wanted to lose weight first before going back (like when people clean their house before the maid service comes in ;o)

You just have to steel yourself and walk through the door.

For me, it's always been better on the other side.