[PlatinumGi]

Does anyone do WW online instead of going in to the center? I'm debating on switching to WW from South Beach because I think it will work better for me. I would much rather do ww online because my work hours are long and it's hard for me to get into the center but I'm just curious what works for all of you ? Do you do online or do you go into the centers and what do you like about what you do ? Opinions from both sides would be great

Hope all is well w everyong !

[Wizzie]

I do the monthly plan with WW which includes the online tools. I love them. I'm on the computer all the time and it really keeps me focused. If I feel like I'm getting bored I look at the recipes. If I'm feeling like I'm not getting anywhere I read the success stories. The forum there is also ok but I like 3FC better. Your post tends to get lost on the WW forum but you can pick up a lot of good tips there if nothing else.

[luvmyfam]

I signed up for WW Online back in November '09, before Thanksgiving (mistake, lol) and finally really started looking at everything available to me in Jan. or Feb. Ever since I have, and have started using the tracking tools and all, my weight has finally started coming down again.

I first started with WW back in April '08, but I knew then I wasn't going to continue with meetings. I wanted to get start-up materials and a starting weight, went for one other weigh-in to make sure my new scale was more accurate, then worked on it at home. I ordered the at-home kit and did it that way for a while, using the forum at 3FC and another online group for support.

I haven't even checked out the forum at the WW site yet. I've just returned here to 3FC again after being away for a while, and again I get additional support from an offshoot group of the Meetup homeschoolers group to which I belong. So far, so good. I love the tracking tools and the ability to look up MOST (not all -- I have to go to calorie-counting sites for some info, or just use the Nutrition Facts on the packaging & create new items for some things) points contents. You have your weekly weigh-in there, the points tracker, exercise tracker. It's great, and at $16.99 ($16.97?) per month it's much more affordable than $15/meeting for me.

That being said, some people really benefit from meetings. They like the face-to-face information they get, and the in-person accountability. My mother-in-law is that way.

What I think is great is that there are so many options out there for people wanting to use WW. Best of luck deciding what to do!

[QuilterInVA]

I do meetings and e-tools so I have the best of both worlds. Just be aware you can never attain lifetime status is you only do online or receive any of the awards along the way.