Does it work?

[leimel]

Okay, so I've been debating about whether or not to do WW with a coworker, and decided that financially it wasn't an option for me. I mean, I know there are plenty of success stories out there and WW has been around forever, but will it work for me? That was what I couldn't answer, what I couldn't get past and justify spending however much money every week. I just decided I'd figure out a way to lose 60 pounds on my own.

So my coworker mentioned it again today, and I told her I wouldn't be able to do it. I have too many debts to pay off, thanks to the wonderful soon-to-be ex-husband. She comes up with this idea, that she thinks is just great, and manages to floor me in the process. She's decided to offer me a deal: she'll pay for it, and if I make goal I don't have to pay her back. The woman has to love me and have serious faith in me if she'd willing to do something like that! I mean, she's my boss! I realize this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, but I still have reservations.

I have PCOS and am insulin resistant. Will that make any difference on WW? Can I still lose the weight? Somebody please give me suggestions!!!!!

[shcirerf]

WW does work, but calorie counting does too. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of WW.

Read around the forums here, there is a thread for PCOS folks.

Lots of good info here. Do your research! In the end, it's up to you and what you can sustain for the rest of your life.

[Koshka]

Research has pretty much shown that every flavor of reasonable weight loss program works.

However, some programs may work better for some people than other programs. That is WW might work better for me than a very low fat diet while for someone else Atkins works best.

You need a plan that for you will be one that you can stick to.

[seagirl]

Read some of the threads here about what is working for people. It works if you work it.

It's $40/month if you buy the monthly pass, and you get access to the etools so you can track online and on your phone if you have apps.

For me, that $40 is part of my health & wellness budget. And honestly my grocery (and pizza) budget has gone down by more than that per month.

[spryng]

I think that was so nice of your co-worker!!! means she really cares about ya I agree with the above posters, check out the pcos thread, see what is working for them to lose weight and that fits in with the ww plan then go for it!!

[KimberlyP]

You can definately do this!

I have 3 children, a Paramedic Student, and have suffered from Hypothyroidism for over 10 years. My husband is the only one working and we have mountains of debt but I manage to scrape money together to pay for both my weekly meetings and gym membership!

I have lost almost 100 pounds and it will be exactly one year January 20th!

Don't sell yourself short, you can do this!

[19Deltawifey]

I don't know if this was mentioned but if you can't afford to attend the meetings or do online, consider buying a WW points calculator. The calc will tell you pts values and everything, I have the calc and it was only $5 and if you don't know the nutritional info for the foods you are eating then google them. When we eventually get stationed overseas I'm sure I wont be able to attend meetings where they speak english but with the calc I can continue to either do WW at home or online. Definitely buy the calc and keep track that way. Good Luck

[stellarosa27]

Delta has a good suggestion.

I did WW for months without paying for it. If you have the materials and a support system, you really don't *need* to go to the meetings or pay the monthly fee.

Good luck

[leimel]

I'm going to take up my friend's offer and do WW! I'm really excited about it. Went to go sign up today, but they were closed. Have to take a really long lunch Thursday for sign up.

[Bunti]

Good luck. You can totally do this!!