I have been searching and trying to get as much information as I can about Weight Watchers Online vs Meetings. I don't do well in crowds so am thinking online would be better. Is there anything I need to buy or once I join online everything I need is there? I hear of people talking about calculators, food companions, dining out companions, etc. I want to be sure I have all I need when I start.

I didn't buy anything, I just use the online tools.

I joined in Jan. and I also did not purchase anything in addition to the membership. I use the ww iphone app, ww barcode app, and the website on occasion. I know you can buy a "home kit" but i haven't personally seen a need for it since i can always pull up what i need on my phone.

I started 4 weeks ago and bought the entire kit from ebay. Big mistake! I'm an online member and haven't even looked at the ebay books. Don't buy anything until after you are a member! As far as online vs meetings, I only do online because I can't afford the monthly meetings in person. I paid 145 for a year online and have everything I need (willpower included lol).

Thank you! I just joined online and gonna go read and see what it entails.

I just joined ww online last month and the online "tools" I use are the etools online and the ww app on my phone. I love online because I tried meetings last year and just didn't enjoy it. I have had just as much success (if not more) being online than in the meetings, however, you must have constant will power and accountability since you will be "alone".

Thanks Meghan and Twosixeight.