I've been on and off Weight Watchers since my teens. My most recent attempt began in October 2007 and ended January 2009. I went from 205 to 146. Then the stuff hit the fan in my personal life and I went off plan and on anti-depressants. January of 2010 I was back up to 192.
I've been a firm believer in full-fat products, veggies, and protein for a while and the more I read about the Primal diet, the more I like it. I'm scared to make a switch, though, because I fear that it won't work. Weight Watchers is routine, established, and objective (in my mind) and I like the accountability of weighing in and getting that official, external, third party confirmation.
What I don't like is that WW penalizes you for fat in food. The other day I decided to track my calories and my Points. I'm allowed 26 Points per day at the moment. I consumed 29 Points but only 1175 calories!
Thinking ahead to goal, which I've set at 140, my maintenance Points level would be about what I'm currently allowed. I don't think I can eat that way for the rest of my life.
So, I'd like some input on choosing between WW and Primal/Paleo. Is it sustainable for a lifetime? Will it work? Should I switch? I'm so confused.