Is it just me?

Is it just me or does Weight Watchers actually have nothing to gain by people keeping weight off? Like so many of you who are using WW, I've been there before on several occasions, lose ten or 20 pounds, and then it's just a matter of time before I flashing my credit card again. Luckily, the small town I'm in can't get enough members to make a class (they insist on no less than 20), so I'm spared this time.

What people with food issues really need is a place where they can get alternatives to food for comfort in times of emotional stress, loneliness or need. And supporters who aren't all about what you're going to eat today or how you're going to avoid eating. Thin people don't have food in the front of their minds all the time.

Anyone found a lifestyle changing support group that isn't obsessed with food?

I couldn't agree more.

I think sites like this are your best bet for support. I know it has certainly helped me by keeping me accountable for my actions.

I also agree; but I'm following Weight Watchers as a guideline. I just can't get myself to go there and stand on their scale and weight in and pay them for those 15-20 pounds I will lose... because usually I will be paying them and at a standstill or gaining it back! So I will try to gather support here. The only thing I don't like about this place is the name! I don't think it's a secret I'm fat! I don't like the word Fat! I feel that way when I go out of my house. I try on clothes and I hate how I look in them. At home I think I talk myself into thinking I look okay; but I'm overweight! Anyway; I think this place is great for keeping track of everything!

I love Weight Watchers. I know that I would have never lost 100 pounds without their support and weigh in's to keep me accountable.

I really feel like WW was what I needed to make a lifestyle change. It made me pay attention to what I was putting in my body and the portion control lesson was really something I needed!
I've lost 40 pounds and have stopped going to the meetings, but I have stuggled with loosing since then and actually gained a few pounds after leaving. Mostly because of accountability. If I was able to hold myself accountable I wouldn't have been overweight in the first place!
But I'm learning.