How to Choose Between Weight Watchers Online and Meetings

Weight Watchers has been a successful weight loss program since the early 1960's. It’s been such a successful program that it hasn’t changed much over the years. The only difference is that Weight Watchers is now available to many more people. Members now have the option to attend weekly meetings or take part in the program online. You may be wondering which option would be best for you.

Instructions

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  Try both services for free. The easiest way to choose between Weight Watchers online and meetings is to try both. You can attend a free meeting before signing up, and you can try a free trial of the online plan. While trying both options, take as many notes as possible. These notes will help you compare both options so that you make a choice that works for you.

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  Make a list of the pros and cons. Pull out your notes, and make a list of the pros and cons of each option. For example, attending a meeting each week may be inconvenient, but you may like the added support. Another example is that you may like the tools available from the website, but you don’t always have access to it. All of these pros and cons matter when trying to choose between Weight Watchers online and meetings.

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  Determine your level of willpower. If you can lose weight on your own, the online option may be your best bet. If you don’t have willpower, facing other members each week may be enough to keep you on track.

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  Ask yourself if you need the encouragement of others. Some people lose weight more easily if they can speak with other people. Weight Watchers meetings allow you to interact with other members and talk about what works and what doesn’t. If you have a week where you don’t lose weight, other members can encourage you to keep going.

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  Choose the option that is most convenient for you. Successful weight loss boils down to convenience. If the plan is inconvenient, you won’t stick with it. For example, if the nearest meeting is 20 miles away, you probably won’t go to your meetings each week. You must choose a plan that works for you.