WW Online or meetings?

This in one of those questions that you will get many
varying answers to ... unfortunately, YOU are the only one
who is going to be able to answer it. It is a personal
decision, based on what you as an individual need to
succeed. If you need accountability to someone other than
yourself, if you need the cheers and jeers, then a
storefront will more than likely be in your best interest.
If you are highly motivated, are willing and able to be
accountable only to yourself, as well as being 100% honest
with yourself, then online will more than likely work.

Be aware though, as many have been surprised, that the only
thing you will get with the online program is ... the online
program. Capability of journaling, accessability to their
large database of food points, recipe builder for figuring
points (which I found to be rather lacking), access to
community boards. I found their customer service area was
not great. You do not get the incentives such as stickers,
keychains, certificates, etc. You get no printed materials
at all. Most information can be found on their website, but
sometimes is buried pretty deep and hard to find.

That said, I am a product of ww online, have not set one
foot in a ww storefront. I have been successful in reaching
my goal and in maintaining my ww goal for over a year now,
and personal goal for about 9 months. I was highly motivated
to lose the weight. I accounted for everything that I ate, I
journaled every day, I visited this newsgroup and
participated daily. I do feel this newsgroup was one of the
greatest factors in my success. The hints, tips and support
were/are outstanding.

Whichever venue you decide, I wish you lots of success
throughout your journey, and hope to see you posting
here often.

Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight:
132.4 total loss: 96.4 Lifetime: 4/4/03

Quoted message said:

Hello,

I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks, and doing
some research. I believe WW is the the most sensible way to
lose weight and get fit.

Do you feel that it is just as advantageous to join WW
online, as go to the meetings? I'm not much of a meetings
person, but wonder if I'd be missing out if I don't go.

What do you think?

Thank you in advance for your advice, Maggie

Thank you so much for your response Joyce.

How in the world would I know how many points to use during
a week? Is that part of the online program, or can I find it
on the website? Or is it just an educated guess on my part?

Thanks in advance, Maggie

I do the online site. I do not go to meetings. I like being
able to journal easily - I'm on the computer all the time
anyway, so there's no excuse to write things down. I like
the recipe database, but more, I like the recipe building
function. I can plug in my favorite recipes and find out how
many points it is.

When journaling, save often! If you enter something, then do
anything else before saving, it does not save it.

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Quoted message said:

Hello,

I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks, and doing
some research. I believe WW is the the most sensible way
to lose weight and get fit.

Do you feel that it is just as advantageous to join WW
online, as go to the meetings? I'm not much of a meetings
person, but wonder if I'd be missing out if I don't go.

What do you think?

Thank you in advance for your advice, Maggie

Maggie, post your weight and we will tell you how many
points. And pretty much anything else you ask if nobody
mentioned that yet. Welcome.

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Quoted message said:

Thank you so much for your response Joyce.

How in the world would I know how many points to use
during a week? Is that part of the online program, or can
I find it on the website? Or is it just an educated guess
on my part?

Thanks in advance, Maggie

I went with "ww at home" . I looked at "ww online" but
couldn't imagine myself going to the computer every time I
wanted to check out a points value. I like being able to
take the points finder with me when I grocery shop. I find
that, plus the companion food guide, the most useful
materials you get. I keep track of my points in a little
notebook. If you don't like the thought of meetings, and I
don't, this might work for you.

As for support, there are so many people on ww, you probably
know a few. I think people who have been on the program are
usually happy to talk about their success and have will have
encouragement, recipes and tips to help you -- use them, or
this newsgroup!, as a support group if you need it.

Quoted message said:

Hello,

I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks, and doing
some research. I believe WW is the the most sensible way to
lose weight and get fit.

Do you feel that it is just as advantageous to join WW
online, as go to the meetings? I'm not much of a meetings
person, but wonder if I'd be missing out if I don't go.

What do you think?

Thank you in advance for your advice, Maggie

Quoted message said:

Hello,

I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks, and doing
some research. I believe WW is the the most sensible way
to lose weight and get fit.

Do you feel that it is just as advantageous to join WW
online, as go to the meetings? I'm not much of a meetings
person, but wonder if I'd be missing out if I don't go.

What do you think?

Thank you in advance for your advice, Maggie

Hi Maggie:

Congrats on making the decision to get started!! I don't
know which is better online or meetings, I personally do
meetings and this ng. I find I need the accountability of a
meeting, not for everyone though!! Whatever you choose I
hope you use this ng as a tool in your weight loss journey.

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Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/194.5/155 WNM 193.5/194.5/181.5 50 lbs off
241.5/194.5/191.5

I need the meetings. Many here do not. I am not a group type person so I
don't know why they work for me but they do, good luck with whatever you
decide, Lee
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Quoted message said:

Hello,

I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks, and doing
some research. I believe WW is the the most sensible way
to lose weight and get fit.

Do you feel that it is just as advantageous to join WW
online, as go to the meetings? I'm not much of a meetings
person, but wonder if I'd be missing out if I don't go.

What do you think?

Thank you in advance for your advice, Maggie

The point breakdown is on the ww website, but I think you
have to be a paying member to be able to view it. BUT .. all
you have to do is ask right here and I'm sure someone will
come along and post them for you (if they haven't already).
They may also be buried in the FAQ's that are posted to the
newsgroup weekly. Basically, points are based on your weight
... for example, if you weighed 125-150 you would be alloted
20 points per day (140 per week) plus an additional 35
weekly points that are called flex points. The flex points
can be used for special treats or whatever you wish ...
heavier meals throughout the week, special occassions,
whatever. I believe the points go up in increments of 2
points per day, for every 25 additional pounds ... so 151-
175 would be 22 points, 176-200 = 24 points.

You can also earn a few activity points by exercising - eat
those the day you earn them or kiss 'em goodbye (according
to ww rules anyway).

Joyce

Quoted message said:

Thank you so much for your response Joyce.

How in the world would I know how many points to use
during a week? Is that part of the online program, or can
I find it on the website? Or is it just an educated guess
on my part?

Thanks in advance, Maggie