Weight Watchers "point system" - Weight Loss Message Board

curious1979 · 05-13-2004, 01:37 PM

Has anyone tried the WW point system? Has it worked for you? How much did you lose and how long did it take you to lose? My friend passed on a booklet of the foods you can eat and how many points they are worth. Wondering if I should try this? SUCCESS STORIES wanted. thanks.

smartgal · 05-13-2004, 03:19 PM

I'm doing it now. I have lost 13 pounds since March 25. Slow and steady. You can eat a ton of food if you make the right choices, or you can have an occasional splurge. It is a great real world eating plan that I can really live with the rest of my life.

gigrl · 05-13-2004, 06:28 PM

Are You Using The Flex Point Plan Or Winning Points?

AmyC · 05-13-2004, 07:55 PM

Hi there! I have been using Weight Watchers for the past 2 months. (Flex points) I haven't lost any weight at all! And I have been exercising at Curves 5 days a week. I think the Flex points takes longer because it allows you to eat more during the week than the Winning Points. I don't know what is wrong w/ me...thinking about taking pills, but I don't relaly want to. I finally went to the doctor today to see if maybe my thyroid is off because I cannot lose any weight. I'll keep ya posted on if it's my thyroid or just a bad diet. People keep saying to stick with it though, cuz it's the only diet that teaches you the correct way to eat....and that is what is real in life.

kristina674 · 05-13-2004, 09:14 PM

Hi! I've used both systems, and I think the Winning Points is definitely better. I agree that the Flex points one allows you to splurge more and the weight doesn't come off as easily. I used the Winning Points a few years ago and lost a little over 25 pounds at about 2.5 lbs/week, and that's stayed off pretty well. I still have a bit to lose, so I tried the flex points, but haven't really lost anything. Good luck!