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[Suziepeach]

I belong to WW's too.  I wonder if Oprah's being associated with WW now has something to do with the upcoming changes?  I am not blasting Oprah either... if the online prices go up, then I'll cancel my account and find another source for my accountability, like the other free apps. 

[reiki604]

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@orangegarnet wrote:

I belong to WW's too.  I wonder if Oprah's being associated with WW now has something to do with the upcoming changes?  I am not blasting Oprah either... if the online prices go up, then I'll cancel my account and find another source for my accountability, like the other free apps. 

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I was at my WW meeting this morning when someone asked this same question. The leader said these new changes have been in the works for longer than Oprah has been involved. She also said that Oprah owns 10% of the company and that doesn't give her too much say over the program, only in the publicity she brings the program. WW has become much more holistic over the years focusing on more than just the scale. This is where Oprah can fit in as her philosophies can tie into the programs.

[Suziepeach]

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@reiki604 wrote:

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@orangegarnet wrote:

I belong to WW's too.  I wonder if Oprah's being associated with WW now has something to do with the upcoming changes?  I am not blasting Oprah either... if the online prices go up, then I'll cancel my account and find another source for my accountability, like the other free apps. 

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I was at my WW meeting this morning when someone asked this same question. The leader said these new changes have been in the works for longer than Oprah has been involved. She also said that Oprah owns 10% of the company and that doesn't give her too much say over the program, only in the publicity she brings the program. WW has become much more holistic over the years focusing on more than just the scale. This is where Oprah can fit in as her philosophies can tie into the programs.

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@reiki604, thank you very much for the information. I checked my online account & at the moment I am paying $19.95 per month.  I have nothing against Oprah but her philosophies won't be affecting my own personal weight lose goals.

[Mmsfoxxie]

Oh no, it can't be free.  It's not only time spent at the meeting but time keeping yourself educated.  A good leader doesn't just show up.

[esmeraldagooch]

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

I think that the meetings should be free.

Afterall, it's a support group, much like AA  is a support group, and yet one doesn't pay to go to those meetings.

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This is not true, They pass the basket at every meeting for donations .  I found this online and much of it is applicable here.

A.A. is funded by its members donations. Meeting places are usually in rehab centers, churches or community centers. Those establishments almost always donate their space to have an A.A. meeting. I work for a drug and alcohol rehab facility and they have a lot of treatment programs there. The building and the treatment programs are funded by the State and County mental health board, private donations and children's services. The meetings are able to be held there free of charge to A.A. because it is a fundamental part of the recovery process. Otherwise, A.A. in its self as an organization is funded strictly by donations from it's members.

[ChynnaBlue]

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

I think that the meetings should be free.

Afterall, it's a support group, much like AA  is a support group, and yet one doesn't pay to go to those meetings.

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Those groups are non-profit and are run out of churches and public spaces. They don't own a building. There's an over-eaters anonymous group that's free, but it's also a non-profit. Those groups are run based on volunteers and donations.

Weight Watchers is a for-profit business. They own or rent the spaces they are run out of and have a paid staff. 

They're not comparable business models and can't just stop charging for meetings.

[NoelSeven]

WW functions like a support group but the leaders aren't professional.

I think it's too bad their prices are going up, that has to be a lot of money for most people.

[Lipstickdiva]

@Suziepeach you only pay $19.95/month?  That is a great price. The cheapest monthly price I ever got in on was $39.95.  

[Suziepeach]

@Lipstickdiva, I checked my account earlier today & that's what it said.. I paid a one time $59.something for 3 months and it came out to $19.95..  Now what it might go up to after the 3 months I don't have a clue but a plug nickel to a dime it goes up.  I may not be getting such a good deal after all when they raise the rates.  Sorry to say but they're going to raise the rates til no one wants to pay that much but that's how I feel. 

[jonbon]

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@orangegarnet wrote:

@Lipstickdiva, I checked my account earlier today & that's what it said.. I paid a one time $59.something for 3 months and it came out to $19.95..  Now what it might go up to after the 3 months I don't have a clue but a plug nickel to a dime it goes up.  I may not be getting such a good deal after all when they raise the rates.  Sorry to say but they're going to raise the rates til no one wants to pay that much but that's how I feel. 

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Is this for the online version of WW? I think that's what my daughter is charged, and she doesn't go to meetings -- only does the online stuff. She actually got in on a great deal recently by losing 10 pounds in a certain amount of time. (Sorry to be vague -- I can't remember the details, but I think she paid for one month and got two free or something like that!)