My Honest Weight Watchers Review 2024 (WW) - Finding the Fearless Life (2024)

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My Journey

I have always carried a bit of excess weight, from the time I was an adolescent well into my adult years. And for many years I struggled with my confidence and body image.

I had tried unsuccessfully to lose weight at various points in my life. I’d maybe lose 10 lbs here or there but I would usually end up putting it back on.

Over the past several years (I am 52 right now) I have become much more comfortable in my skin and don’t focus so much on my size or appearance as much as my comfort level.

I have noticed though when I gain a few pounds I tend to feel uncomfortable, and bloated and just not my best. And ultimately doesn’t help my mental health either.

The Program

So a few years ago, I decided to make a change. Upon a recommendation from a family member, I signed up for the new (WW) Weight Watchers plan. I found that the program allows you a set amount of daily points that you use up as you eat each day.

You decide what you want to eat and then log the info on your WW app. It’ll show you how many points you have used up thus far, and how many remain for the rest of the day. But that was just the beginning.

My Results

As I said, I originally started this back a few years ago. I lost a total of 20 lbs in about 3 months and was feeling good. The weight loss made my body feel more comfortable but also the types of foods I was eating made my Mind and Body feel better overall.

I started to limit my sugar intake (I am a sweets lover) and I was eating more fruits and veggies and choosing more whole-grain options.

I found myself being more aware of what I was eating and actually enjoying my meals more. I wasn’t just mindlessly consuming food, I was being mindful and that helped me tremendously.

The accountability the program offered was a very helpful tool for me.

Then This Happened…

After several months, I had reached my goal so I went off of the Weight Watchers program. I got a bit complacent and ya know, life happened and I slid back into my old habits. But I am at the point, once again where I need to make some positive changes in my life and I am excited to restart the journey with Weight Watchers.

I really loved the program before and am excited about this latest incarnation. They have a NEW Updated App that is much more user-friendly with several wonderful features.

• Bar Code Scanner
• Recipes
• Mediations

How Does It Work?

When you sign up for Weight Watchers, it takes you through a series of questions and determines which program will work best with your goals, eating habits, activity levels, and support needs.

They will then recommend a membership type: either Core or Premium based on your needs. But you are free to choose whichever you prefer.

Membership Plans

As I mentioned you will have 2 options for membership. The basic difference is the support you will receive. If you want more of a self-guided plan, Core is probably right for you. This is the membership that I have.

Once you decide on a membership, Weight Watchers uses science to provide you with a nutritional plan that includes a daily allotted amount of points (with weekly bonus points) that you can use however you want.

They even have incentives for you to earn more weekly points by being active. That is a great motivator for me.

Getting Started

After you sign up, you then use the app and/or the website to keep track of the foods you eat and your activities, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. WW has integrated so many other things into its program.

You also have access to

• Meditations
• Coaching & 24/7 Chat
• Sleep Management
• Recipes
• Social Platform to interact with other members if desired. (Premium plan only)
• and More

Zero Point Foods

Another thing I really like about the plan is that you are allotted a plethora of Zero Point foods. This means you can consume an unlimited amount of these foods without using up any points at all!

I try to get creative and use as many of the Zero Point foods to really fill up my meal. Allowing me to eat more, but keep my point level down.

It kind of becomes a game for me. And it’s not just fruits and veggies that you can choose from!

Extra Features

*With the newest Weight Watchers Program, you can also sync up your activity device. I had a Fitbit and I found that it was really helpful to have that synced up with my WW app. It could keep track of my steps and/or activities and I would be rewarded for it.

*The bonus points I earned via activities are then added to my allotted weekly bonus food points. For me, it is a great incentive. I often use the weekly bonus points for special meals, such as dining out or Sunday dinners.

*The other really cool thing is the optional social platform, that is available. It is set up kind of like Instagram or Facebook. This is available with the Premium Membership.

This platform allows you to connect with other WW members who share their stories and offer support, tips, and encouragement. For many, that can truly be helpful.

*Because I like to eat out a lot, I really appreciate the fact that I can track foods from my favorite restaurants. I find the restaurant and select the food I want and it’ll tell me how many points it will be. It really helps me to make the best decision for myself for that moment. How awesome is that !

Restart

As I said earlier, a couple of years ago I went off of WW after I had reached my goal and felt I now knew what to do and how to make better choices. And I did for a while. But then my old habits started creeping back in.

So I decided to rejoin Weight Watchers again. For me, accountability and support are very helpful in my health and wellness journey.

I enjoy using the program and I feel Weight Watchers is a good program for weight loss and for gaining (and/or) maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

Each year I select a WORD OF THE YEAR and this year is RESTORATION. After the past couple of years, I feel like it is a good one for me. My hope is for a healthy and restored as we go into this year.

If you have tried the WW program or are thinking about it, I’d love to hear about your experience.

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