Weight Watchers on budget - from 5 - 25 lbs? And best way to do?

[mafibisha]

My DSIL needs to lose about 25, and I'd like to lose 5, and then maintain (can't tell you how many times I've lost and regained those 5 - 10 lbs, ugh).

Would weight watchers be good, and for us together?

Also, what is the best way to do it? Its on line now right? Didn't I see ads on TV to join free (thats probably over, as I haven't seen it lately)

Anyone here with good experience or advice?

Of course I'd like to save as much money as possible so whats the best budget way to do it?

THANKS all!

 

[meriface11]

the current online special waives the sign up fee if you sign up for 3 months. i signed up on sunday and it was about $50. if you only need to lose 5 lbs, you could sign up for 1 account for your DH, and you could just use the site for reference and track everything on paper.

 

[azdizzymom]

Sent you a PM....but I have been doing the program since 1-1-11 online and LOVE the new Points Plus. I lost 8 pounds my first week (have 25 to lose). I like the new program and how it tries to steer you from prepackaged, processed food.

The key to WW is to journal journal journal and be accountable. I love the fact that you can eat whatever you want. Last Friday I had pizza and 1 light beer....still lost weight.

 

[pixiedustaholic]

WW is GREAT! I just joined and they are actually waiving the sign up fee until the beginning of March I think. There is a lady in my meeting that has lost 204lbs. and is featured in People magazine!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

If you want to maintain your weight, you might consider joining at a center. Once you hit your goal weight, you become lifetime, and you are free as long as you maintain your goal weight and weigh in once a month. It is a great way to stay accountable and keep off that weight! I have been lifetime for 1 1/2 years, and my weight is staying right at my goal.

The new Points Plus program is terrific!

 

[MissAndrea]

I can't speak for weight watchers because it's been years since I've done it but I started using mynetdiary.com. I heard about the app on the news because the PC Mike guy said it was the best weight loss app he'd ever seen. The app is a one time $2.99 fee but the website is free. I LOVE IT so far!! I am awful at keeping track of my food but with the app, I can scan the barcode for what I ate, it adds it to my journal, deducts it from my allotted calories, plus a whole lot more. I could go on and on about it but even if it's not for you, maybe someone else reading this could use it. Hubby is using it as well. I've lost 7 pounds since Jan. 3rd, and I normally SUCK at losing weight!! It's really fantastic and super cheap!!! Hope this might help someone else!!

 

[mafibisha]

Thanks for the replies everyone. We will definitely check it out.

 

[SplashMo]

If you gain 2 lbs of muscle and keep it you will loose 2.5 pounds a year every year....

So when you think of maintaining that weight try and gain a little muscle and reverse the cycle...

 

[newmommy_2010]

I joined WW last week! I love the meetings. Its only 9.00 a week if you do the monthly pass. Well worth and really works! I HIGHLY reccommend it! Fruits & Veggies are 0 points and that is awesome!

 

[Granfan]

I am using an I Phone App called LoseIt to track calories and exercise credits. It's great. You set a goal and post your weight every day or two. It shows progress on a graph and much more.

 

[buzz5985]

Go to Sparkpeople - it's free - for diet and exercise advice. And visit the WISH boards section of the Disboards. There is currently a Biggest Loser challenge going on, two teams - Team Mickey and Team Donald. I am a proud member of Team Donald and lost 10 pounds my first week. A lot of support and encouragement. It is currently week 2 of the challenge and is running until May 21 - or around there.

I'm glad WW is steering people away from processed foods - does that include the processed foods they sell at meetings or sell in grocery stores??

 

[tchrrx]

I hit my 'goal' (WW goal- not my personal goal) about 4 years ago. I haven't been back since then. I am still within a couple of pounds of it, but want to lose about 10-15 more. If I can get off the couple of pounds, what costs will I incur for rejoining?

 

[DisneyMOM09]

I just joined WW online and I am loving it. I have lost 2.5 lbs so far this week. It's easy to follow the plan and I really find that it is working for me. I know how many points I get for each day and that makes me think about what I am eating. If it costs me to many points I try to replace it with a better choice. I am eating my daily points and am full and satisfied each day. I don't feel like I am missing out on anything. I chose to sign up for the three months and at that point will decide if I need to continue my subscription, I have a feeling that I'll keep doing it if I keep seeing these results.