I started out at 180 lbs and now weigh about 105 and I did it all with the weight watchers plan, however I only attending the first meeting to get my questions answered and get the tools I needed. I never went back. I will warn you though that it really takes ALOT of will power to do it that way. I know a few other gals that have done it this way as well and have lost weight. It can be done, it just takes commitment.