Yesterday I was so infuriated when my client emailed me discouraged and ready to quit all because of one comment a weigh-in person made to her. It still steams me up, but I got to thinking about Weight Watchers and decided today I would post all the things I appreciate and love about their program.
Weight Watchers is one of the best programs available to people who need to lose weight. I would not be here today, a Phitter and Phatter woman if it had not been for their online program. The message boards, the journaling, and the community support really helped me become a healthy and fit Momma. So, to be fair to all the hard working, caring, and dedicated leaders out there…here are my reasons why you SHOULD do Weight Watchers:
1. Journaling. This is so key to losing fat and establishing accountability. They teach you how to write it down and they teach you why to write it down.
2. Group Support. Losing fat is hard. Going to meetings and listening to like minded people talk about their successes and struggles helps you to see that you aren’t alone. Unfortunately for some women, the only support and cheerleading they will recieve in their health journey is through a weekly meeting. It’s important for each person to have someone believe in them.
3. Core Program. Weight Watchers is one of the only programs out there that is making the attempt to teach people how to eat nutritious foods and not just junky-low calorie foods. Although I think they need to emphasize this portion of their program more, they do offer it and that is a lot more than most.
4. Flex Program. Clean eating just isn’t for everyone. Many people need convenience foods. Without them they would just continue to practice their self-destructive behaviors. The beauty of Flex is that it gets you going in the right direction on portion and calorie control. Once that is achieved it’s easier to start considering a better way of eating. A lot of my clients start out as Flexies and then slowly start incorporating more Core foods because they see what a difference it makes in their workouts.
5. Leaders. As with any program, Leaders are essential to anything. One reason my clients value my service is because I’ve walked in their shoes and know those struggles. WW uses people who have lost weight to mentor the next women to do the same. That is so important to you when you are losing weight. It’s much easier to make good choices when you see what the end result can be.
Weight Watchers truly is a wonderful program and a great investment in your health. If you aren’t getting what you want or need out of those meetings, demand for better or try online. Don’t ever let someone else dictate how you feel about who you are. You control the path you will take; not Ms. Skinny Fat who just needs an education on marrying fitness and good eating habits.