"Soooooo . . . Yeah. This is just expensive calorie counting." Every. Diet. Ever. Lol
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Yup 😫
@labornurse2 жыл бұрын
Except many diets are available for free. WW is fairly expensive. Alot of the people I know who are most attracted to it, can least afford it. Better to spend money on $$$ fruits and veggies.
@stacys29812 жыл бұрын
I think it is worth the expensive calorie counting.
@brandiehardman-wright42612 жыл бұрын
@@stacys2981 ditto. I don’t have time to generate my calorie intake for the day and then read and use math formulas to calculate calories in my food.
@kjroberts20502 жыл бұрын
Could you do a review of slimming World?
@insidemypinkworld232 жыл бұрын
I am a 29 year old woman who is LOVING WW. It’s actually restored my relationship with food. ♥️ I no longer have an unhealthy view of food and feel the need to “not eat” it encourages me to eat, and gives me visual boundaries that I totally understand that not everyone needs. It definitely is a “time is money” program. I have never looked at it line rocket science or something that couldn’t be done without Weight Watchers. Not all of us have the time to calculate everything out. I applaud WW for making it so user friendly and giving us the freedom to look up food and track within our balance. It may not be for everyone, but it’s definitely worth every penny in my opinion.
@MarrrrMari Жыл бұрын
I love your comment!
@thisisfineeverythingisfine3051 Жыл бұрын
I agree it works for me
@vivafamilia7867 Жыл бұрын
It's the only way I have ever lost weight and felt proud of myself. My MIL lost 40 lbs on it and now does intuitive eating and looks and feels great.
@melindaroop1346 Жыл бұрын
I just said out loud to myself that it has helped a lot of people...it just isn't for everyone. I'm not in the program but I do use a lot of their recipes.
@jessicaanderson6305 Жыл бұрын
Same! It has really helped me with balancing my eating.
@mariahn57642 жыл бұрын
Shout out to all of us who were given WW subscriptions as “gifts.”
@sillypengie2 жыл бұрын
Literally scarred from this exact experience. Hands down the worst, most humiliating and demoralizing birthday. It’s the thought that counts with gifts and that “gift” and thought is best kept under wraps. It even beats getting served the *very distinctly* smallest piece of birthday cake (year after year of course) for dessert by a long shot for shittiest gesture.
@DELLRS20122 жыл бұрын
🤬😦 O…M..G!
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Oh no 😫
@rustyfairy92422 жыл бұрын
my dad promised me a dog if I got my 20 lb taken thing..I was a young teen.. BLEH
@guesswho30072 жыл бұрын
Wtf?? I'm so sorry that happened to you!!
@OliviaBrookeee2 жыл бұрын
Noooo! I am 3 months in WW & have lost 25 pounds! It is wonderful! It has helped stopped my binge eating and is a long term way of life. I love the app, it helps me understand what I’m eating! My best friend is a dietitian and she loves it as well!
@lindseyjohnson1856 Жыл бұрын
notice how this lady is only replying to the comment agreeing with her lol
@RemotHuman3 ай бұрын
have you been able to maintain it?
@endybendy56992 жыл бұрын
"It's harder to eat six chicken breasts than six cookies." Challenge accepted.
@KentuckyLiz2 жыл бұрын
Ugh, the idea of eating six chicken breasts in one sitting is utterly sickening
@MsPeabody12312 жыл бұрын
@@KentuckyLiz That's the point 😀
@aliparker32 жыл бұрын
WW destroyed my mother's relationship with food when I was growing up. She did the cabbage soup diets and WW. I distinctly remember her making a low fat HIGHLY PROCESSED WW key lime pie over and over again and referring to it as 'healthy.' WW 'made it easy' by publishing points counting books of convenience foods. My mother still struggles with her relationship with food and it makes me so sad. Any diet that promotes a points system is promoting a food currency, and that's scary.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I’m sorry for your experience. I hope you are doing better now ❤️
@firefly3142 жыл бұрын
My MIL did WW for a few years and everything that was low points was so artificial and nasty tasting. Oh and everything is low fat!! Ugh
@delaniealina25572 жыл бұрын
Relate to this. I watched my mom go through the same thing. And in return, I developed a disorder from being around the diet mentality while growing up.
@michelleandrews25222 жыл бұрын
Yes same for my mother. Definitely contributed to my ED. I joined and then worked for Herbal Magic back in the day. It destroyed my metabolism among other things
@KatieKatCan2 жыл бұрын
@aliparker - my mom does too! I remember the cabbage soup well.
@flamencoaddict2 жыл бұрын
Why is there a background music now? It's really distracting!
@jpfly662 жыл бұрын
Agree! I prefer without.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, thank you for letting me know!
@annawitter51612 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@515aleon2 жыл бұрын
Agreed--hard to do background music right in videos. Don't know many people who can do it.
@marilynmonraex2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I found this >
@emmaociee2 жыл бұрын
I started on Weight Watchers at 14 with my mom. Looking back on it, I'm both angry that grown women at those meetings thought it was normal for a pubescent girl to diet/restrict and also deeply sympathetic for the disfunction that I now know those women were in. And, in case you're wondering, YES: I quickly became obsessive and then struggled with anorexia from age 18-24. It took me YEARS to deprogram my brain from seeing "points" instead of seeing food.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your experience!
@tired.55652 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry, I had such a huge amount of negative body talk when I was younger it's so toxic..and very unfair.
@rustyfairy92422 жыл бұрын
yup, same. I was 12...my relationship with food was permanently damaged.
@Jasmine_Aly2 жыл бұрын
Got put on weight watchers at 10, struggled with binge eating and severe restriction for 20 years. Been in recovery for 6 months.
@femke63292 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m so confused how many older woman thought that it was normal to push young girls to lose weight. I’m still recovering from my eating disorder and at every family function they still only talk about weightloss. If I ever become a mom I will try my hardest to teach my child to love themself no matter what. Everyone is beautiful.
@butterpoweredbike61352 жыл бұрын
Sure would love to see more videos about turning trigger foods into hunger crushing combos. That one was so fun and inspiring! I've been using the trick of putting cottage cheese in shakes (sorry, the word smoothie skeeves me out!), and would love to see more fun tricks like that using everyday foods, not things like protein powder or expensive ingredients. Love your approach. Thank you for everything you share.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
That sounds great! On my list to make more of these videos 😊
@butterpoweredbike61352 жыл бұрын
@@AbbeysKitchen I have an ED called ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), so the concept of "adding in" foods rather than focusing on further restriction is really positive for where I want to end up. My trigger food is potstickers!
@Jenahh-aye2 жыл бұрын
Yess!! I loved that vid😍
@bea26612 жыл бұрын
@@butterpoweredbike6135 potstickers and other similar foods used to be a trigger for me as well ! (ana + purging + ortho) i recently found some with very few ingredients-all of which i’m comfortable with / are safe foods for me-that you just heat up in a pan with water. starting small and simple helps a ton. best of luck, love 🤍🤍
@beraudmusic2 жыл бұрын
Wait, but can you even taste the cottage cheese in the shake?
@ItsAMeep2 жыл бұрын
Coming from a weight watchers member, WW really did show me portion sizes and helped me get over my addiction/emotional attachment I had to food. I’d eat without being hungry just because I was upset. I learned that the ‘food coma’ isn’t the goal with food. Food is fuel and you should feel energized, not want to take a nap. My zero point foods I use to compliment my point foods (for example, banana is 0 points and almond milk is 3 points-boom, banana smoothie is only 3 points and is filling for me). It gave me perspective on how I can truly drink my day’s calories in a sonic blast milkshake (34pts) and still on top of that, eating other foods that would make me gain weight. I’ve lost almost 30 pounds on WW and I truly have created a better relationship with food.
@Andrea-fq1sw Жыл бұрын
I would eat 20 bananas a day lol
@paytonslater7253 Жыл бұрын
Id love to know how long you’ve been on WW
@paigesglittergloss2 жыл бұрын
I actually love WW and it helped me lose 35 lbs and fix my relationship with food walking away from a vegan diet where I was super restricted and messed up. It seems like everyone just hates on diets, but some of us literally need a program to help lose weight for health reasons. Intuitive eating just doesn’t work for everyone when your relationship with food is a mess and I don’t think we need to demonize everything - WW actually does teach you to build a balanced plate in my opinion. Focus on whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, fruits & veg and the program really isn’t restrictive.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it works for you!
@moregardening50142 жыл бұрын
Intuitive Eating is literally about healing your relationship with food. For someone like me with a binge eating disorder, the restrictions in any diet just lead to binges and weight gain.
@moregardening50142 жыл бұрын
Also on WW whole grains are generally more points. I remember whole wheat bread was more than white for example. Brown rice was more as well. It doesn’t recommend any amount of fruit or veg, they’re just free. I know a lot of people on it who were eating no vegetables
@yourbffnat36022 жыл бұрын
@@moregardening5014 I remember doing intuitive eating, my body literally never craved or felt like it needed vegetables. It felt like it needed chocolate and pizza. I gained 15 pounds in 3 weeks. And yes I ate when hungry, stopped when full. I need guidelines. Not "rules" but guidelines for being healthier
@ThisIsKassia Жыл бұрын
Please don't confuse a plant based diet that happened to be disordered for you, with a vegan lifestyle (which includes all sorts of ways to reduce animal suffering, like not eating animals, not wearing leather or wool or fur, buying cruelty-free makeup, etc)
@lindsayslifecafe75692 жыл бұрын
I’ve lost and maintained a 60lb weight loss in WW. I eat what I want in moderation. Nothing is off limits. I’ve learned a lot about portion sizes, and I eat a lot more lean protein and veggies. If I want pizza, I have it. Ice cream? 3 times per week in summer. Tacos? No problem. Carbs? Yep I have those too. I’m on the blue plan and I love it.
@virginiawoolf23432 жыл бұрын
Agree
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it works for you!
@angelaw8862 жыл бұрын
I am on green. Doing well!
@melaniejohns75622 жыл бұрын
It saddens me to hear WW get ripped apart, my grandmother lost 62 lbs on WW and my mom lost 71lbs and they kept it off 5+ years. It worked great for them & I am grateful.
@family-peace-love2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was just saying that some of us need a plan and it's obviously got a place with so much food addiction about
@thesitterofpawz17102 жыл бұрын
I agree Melanie! I am doing so much better with WW I love it. It is really easy to track the food and I get a lot out of the community. Down 28 pounds and I am not quitting...I don't care how much it cost...I am sure a 1 on 1 session with a dietician isn't cheap either. I have gone to weight loss doctors and have paid $50 a week so WW is a lot cheaper than a lot of other plans and definitely cheaper than the Multi-Level Marketing "diets" out there. I love WW and don't mind paying for it because it is WORKING!
@Thejennmachine2 жыл бұрын
Honestly it’s worked for me too, I used to be prediabetic. WW in my experience gave me a sustainable way to lose weight without the mental anguish I experienced from calorie counting on apps like my fitness pal and life sum. Nothing about WW makes me feel shame about my food choices and they support plenty of fruits and veggies.
@blessedtress2 жыл бұрын
No worries! Take this video with a grain of salt. As a dietician, I feel she’s a bit biased. Why hire a dietitian if you can be successful like your mom and grandmother on WW. Chin up buttercup! 😉
@Thejennmachine2 жыл бұрын
@@blessedtress that’s exactly what I did. And you’re totally right. I still love watching Abbeys videos.
@lucyloo352 жыл бұрын
It’s helped so many men and women. Regardless of it being a calorie counter it works. I wouldn’t knock anything that helps someone feel better about themselves.
@MBonacchs2 жыл бұрын
Abbey- “people could eat loads of vegetables and chicken all week long and then drink a ton of beer and eat a lot of pizza on the weekend” Me- *sweating, wondering if Abbey has a camera in my house* 😂😂
@GabijaS182 жыл бұрын
So disordered.
@Atheria4442 жыл бұрын
My friend has had success with WW but she hoards points to spend on wine. ;-) Then again, my guy friend makes protein shakes in the morning with vodka! LOL
@kattykat8082 жыл бұрын
This is a hill I’ll die on. I 100% understand that not all diets/programs/methods work for everyone. But WW saved my sanity and really helped me get into healthy habits. No food is off limits, no “rules” on how to use your smart points. No shaming. Big community online and in person for meetings. If you hit goal weight and maintain, WW is free for life.
@leniliddy2 жыл бұрын
i agree! i think she is being a bit unfair here
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm glad that it works for you!
@Ayyeliki2 жыл бұрын
I hear you, we’re all so different and motivated in diff ways, there’s just no one solution that universally works! A friend of mine swears by Noom (and I have no interest in a 1200 cal “diet “), WW works for lotsa people and I merely use MyNetDiary as a food journal so that I don’t absent,underlay eat 2 cups of nuts a day, lol. Whatever works!
@helloanny882 жыл бұрын
WW helped me to lose 55lbs. I like it because you don’t have to count everything (zero point foods) and you can eat what you want. I was never hungry on it and it has been sustainable. Intuitive eating doesn’t work for everyone.
@taycharlese Жыл бұрын
Exactly. She clearly comes from a perspective of someone that never had an issue with overeating. Telling someone that consistently eats until they’re uncomfy and has little to no knowledge in nutrition to just “eat intuitively” is just counterproductive. It is not that simple.
@paytonslater7253 Жыл бұрын
Id really like to know how long you were on WW
@helloanny88 Жыл бұрын
@@paytonslater7253 I’m now at goal with 65 lost total. I have PCOS and lose slowly (.5-1lb per week) so it took me two years. Been in maintenance for almost a year at this point.
@deactivated-789362 жыл бұрын
My mom lost 100 pounds on Weight Watchers many years ago. She loved that the in-person meetings and sense of community helped her keep herself accountable. It really is just expensive calorie counting, though. 😅
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
For sure. I'm glad that works for her
@thatbee35852 жыл бұрын
True . I tried to do MyFitnessPal.
@amybrown65402 жыл бұрын
I did Weight Watchers 20 years ago. I loved the meetings. I liked the structure of the weekly weigh in and the community feeling. I am forever grateful for WW bc my weight yo-yo’d my entire adult life, and I’ve been thin ever since WW. My criticism of how WW was then (I’m sure it’s changed 🤞) is that I learned absolutely nothing about nutrition, and processed foods & recipes full of horrible things (cool whip) were pushed. I also learned how to juggle my points so that I could still go for pizza & a beer. I eat WFPB now, so WW would never work for me.
@Cloudancer20242 жыл бұрын
@@amybrown6540 What's WFPB?
@MentalHealth_UP2 жыл бұрын
I guess whole foods plant based
@vballgirl7452 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on weight watchers for a year now as of last week and I still love it to this day. Sorry not sorry.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it works for you!
@helenrushworth77432 жыл бұрын
I love weight watchers, move on if you dont no one forcing you to use their method.
@jessicadigue1212 жыл бұрын
WW has helped me tremendously regardless of if it is an expensive calorie counter or not, it's taught me portion control, being aware of how much sugar I take in and just making better choices in general. What works for one may not work for another. 🤷♀️
@lindseyjohnson1856 Жыл бұрын
me too!
@gperrey92232 жыл бұрын
I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on Slimming World which is super popular here in the UK! Unless you have already? I am uncertain where else it is in the world, but it’s the main ‘ programme ‘ here and about every other person I know is in it 😂😂
@kellymaddick2 жыл бұрын
Same, would love to see Abbey review slimming world
@becksmurphy83112 жыл бұрын
It's a massive thing in Ireland aswell (probably more popular than weight watchers are this point)
@roisinmccullough77922 жыл бұрын
I would love to see this also! I still have all my materials and books I can send via email to you if you want to look at it to review without paying.
@shannyngiles52702 жыл бұрын
I did WW for a couple of months this year on the blue plan and I thought I would starve. I knew it was time to quit when I stood in the grocery store aisle and almost cried at the sight of the peanut butter I couldn’t have because it was too “high” in points. 🤣
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
On my list to review this!
@Deecams2 жыл бұрын
I had a great experience with WW green plan. I lost 15 pounds of baby weight. What it did for me that I think helped work, I had skin in the game with monthly subscription. Two, as opposed to calorie counting in the past, I was incentivized to eat fruit and vegetables.. in the past I was tempted to not waste points on things I didn’t like as much as processed food. I have to kindly disagree with the negative title on this video.
@tlmorris2 жыл бұрын
I was also successful with WW. It’s not for everyone. However, I was a bit disappointed with the labeling of green or Purple folks. That’s the first time I’ve felt labeled. Plus when you get to your goal you don’t pay anymore unless that has changed.
@Deecams2 жыл бұрын
@@tlmorris I wasn’t sure if you had to pay after you met your goal, I just canceled because I’m pregnant. I tried not to think about the colors more than strategies, I wanted green because I felt like it would encourage me to eat more fruit and veggies, that’s all.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that it works for you! Thanks for sharing
@pamelagoode74992 жыл бұрын
I so agree with you!
@tlmorris2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbeysKitchen it did it was hard for me to not be bias because I’m in the green program. I do agree that they need to consider types of sugar and types of fat because that’s frustrating. Example I can use delicious and satisfying full fat organic half & half 2 points per tablespoon, but if I use coffee mate sugar free it’s 0. That’s flawed.
@rolldecode2 жыл бұрын
Hi Abbey, I just wanted to check in and let you know that intuitive eating has been going really well for me. I am happy, satisfied, and healthier than I was before I started this journey. My parents both passed down their disordered eating to me (cycles of restriction then binging to an extreme extent), and seeing them struggle with weight loss now while I am getting healthier slowly but very sustainably hurts. (This includes weight loss because i am in a unhealthy condition but this is not by any means my primary goal on its own.) And i've literally just added more protein (hunger crushing combo) and not restricted myself to the point i binge constantly. I honestly do not know what would've happened to me had I not found you - i've even applied the broad kind of moderation and mindfulness mindset in intuitive eating to my life as a whole, and that has really helped me not just with food but with things like work and building good habits as well. From the bottom of my heart (and hopefully soon my parents' hearts too), thank you.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad IE has been working for you! Thank you so much for sharing, wishing you the best of luck on the rest of your journey ❤️
@kristengilliam-coomber84572 жыл бұрын
That's amazing, you go girl!!!!
@annabees2 жыл бұрын
I relate to this so much!! IE is not always easy, and sometimes brings tons of doubts when the amount we need hits, but it's so worth it. I hope you get to a more comfortable weight "soon" to be able to enjoy full no stress IE :) Personal question: Do you think you can show by example to your family that there is a better path than the one they are on? I'm trying to with my mom, but since I don't live with her I only have small opportunities to share this with her...
@samirairfan6502 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's so amazing, you deserve to be proud of yourself for your own growth!
@rolldecode2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbeysKitchen Thank you so much, Abbey! I really appreciate your well wishes and I'll be staying tuned!
@Pearlygirl02 жыл бұрын
I know WW isn’t specifically for women, but it always felt like “women aren’t smart enough to calorie count, so we made it into points to make it easier for their small brains” 😬 and I’m not here for it
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for mentioning this 😫
@actual______criminal2 жыл бұрын
YES! Yes. Yes. Yes.
@lj46442 жыл бұрын
Well, yes, and the commercials treat us like we are babies
@Jenahh-aye2 жыл бұрын
This is on point!
@thewugglyump80452 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying this. The point system always rubbed me the wrong way and I wasn't able to put my finger on why until now. That's exactly what's bothered me about it.
@wht.alysha2 жыл бұрын
I have done WW in the past and had success with it. There were many people in my meetings that were Lifetime Members, which you didn’t touch on. Once you reach your goal weight with WW, you maintain within 2 lbs of that weight for 6 weeks. Then you become a Lifetime Member and have free access to all the meetings, app, features, events, etc for life, as long as you stay within 2 lbs of your goal weight. So you really aren’t stuck paying for it for the rest of your life if it is a plan that works for you.
@sh45772 жыл бұрын
Isn’t it when you reach a BMI that’s considered “healthy” not just when you reach your own goal that you choose?
@wht.alysha2 жыл бұрын
@@sh4577 You are encouraged to choose a goal weight within your BMI. However, you can get a doctors note for a weight outside that range and still receive lifetime status.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information! I'm glad it works for you
@jeanievan40372 жыл бұрын
Full disclosure: I watch your videos, because I like to challenge myself to think differently. I don’t think intuitive eating works for everyone, I think the standard American diet makes it nearly impossible to eat intuitively, I think being overweight is just as toxic and taxing to the human body as it is for a pets body-one just has emotion tied to it, so that’s where I’m coming from. BUT you’re so smart and knowledgeable and you’re an expert and I’m not. I feel challenged and learn a lot in every video, so thank you. However this video felt one sided to the point of losing objectivity? First, your assessment of who gets the green, blue or purple plan was incorrect. And idk why you didn’t take it a step further? If you didn’t wanna pay for it that’s fine, but you could’ve called someone. Because green gives you more free points it’s actually designed for people who need more flexibility aka eating out etc. it’s not just for less experienced people. I started on green and moved to blue, because my body was simply needing more protein and I cook almost every meal-sometime many people can’t do. I made the switch in two seconds on the app. You can switch anytime. What’s amazing, is this midwestern girl went from a diet pretty dominated with pork and beef to now eating way more fish and chicken. I still eat red meat, but way less. WW challenged me in that positive way. You also only gave one negative example (the hot dog and peanut butter) example versus all the positive examples. The system really does prioritize protein, and you can see it in the calculator. Also, a hot dog without a bun is going to be more difficult to binge than PB which really truly can be easily binged. It’s filled with sugar most of the time, can be easily spread or spooned. Etc. on the other hand, you can have 27 almonds for 5 points. Lol. That’s a shit ton of almonds. idk why you chose just one nut example. I can only think you were pulling examples to prove your point? And I find it odd that you didn’t talk about the community aspect of WW, which always has and continues to be, one of the key factors of success and also what sets it apart from many other diets. And as other commenters have added, the lifetime membership aspect. You didn’t touch on any other features: like how they reward sleep, water, mindfulness and activity but don’t tie it to your eating so it’s not a trade-that’s revolutionary for a lot of people. And…what’s wrong with gamification? You didn’t explain that at all. Gamification works with humans. I find it to be really fun. Thanks for your videos! You do great work, even if we do disagree.
@melindagibson86062 жыл бұрын
I loved your point of view🥰 Thanks for sharing also!!
@lmf35122 жыл бұрын
I also wondered why she didn't go past the paywall. It's her job and a cost of doing business. Also there are often free trials. Not fair to review without that. Not everyone can just intuitively eat. Some need guidance
@ER-ge9hr2 жыл бұрын
This explanation of WW and the different plans really highlights how misguided ALR is with her attempts and how little she understands the program in general
@ThisIsKassia Жыл бұрын
Who is ALR?
@ZeldaReed Жыл бұрын
Sorry who is ALR? If you are talking about Abby I am with you.... (I am new here)
@emmonstrex652 жыл бұрын
I'm on WW and am doing great. Yeah, it's all counting calories, made easier with an App. The plan just changed again, which is good, because food science continues to evolve. My doctor supports my diet, and she's an actual doctor. Unfortunately, my body type + age, I must track and understand the kind and amount of food I eat, if I want to lose weight. This one works for me.
@sharonparkinson94382 жыл бұрын
Good for you cat lady freak!!!
@shannon86342 жыл бұрын
I agree with you I’ve done quite well on it and it’s better than diet pills, plastic surgery and it’s what works for you and I find it does for me, My doctor recommends it as well.
@DivineLightFitness2 жыл бұрын
Same!
@AChickandaDuck2 жыл бұрын
The thumbnail though 🤣🤣
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
😂
@lindsaymansur64622 жыл бұрын
people's favorite "evidence" is the anecdotal "proof" that it worked for them, or someone they know...completely ignoring the plethora of evidence that something is *overall* problematic.
@brandyjoklein6797 Жыл бұрын
Did you catch the actual research at the 11ish min mark? Not just anectodal.
@joannapatterson46252 жыл бұрын
WW has never made sense to me, especially now with all the free online resources available. Totally. Expensive weird method of calorie counting.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Yup 😫
@tiffprendergast2 жыл бұрын
Yup
@mygirldarby2 жыл бұрын
I think people who join WW get a sense of belonging. They also "reward" you with little tokens in the mail when you lose a certain amount of weight. The deeper issue here is that most people know how to eat a healthy diet. It isn't rocket science, but it's boring common sense. If a company like WW can make dieting seem like a fun (ish) way to diet, then yay. People on WW inevitably start trying to trick the system by eating large amounts of low or no point foods, etc. It seems that all diets have that weirdness built into it. On a low fat diet, you can eat sugar all day long because sugar has no fat...and on low carb you can eat bacon, lard, cheese all day long because tthere's no carbs. Everyone knows eating sugar all day or bacon and cheese all day is unhealthy, but it's "allowed" because of the loophole in these fad diets. All this is a distraction and keeps their minds off of eating a boring healthy diet and onto losing weight using loopholes and cheating the system.
@cierracrary41342 жыл бұрын
I have used weight watchers recently and it helped me lose 20 pounds and start living a much healthier lifestyle. I’d recommend it to anyone hoping to start a healthier path.
@lauralei69632 жыл бұрын
Is it affordable?
@shanaphilhower35162 жыл бұрын
I love WW it works for me, intuitive eating did not work. At least for me, also once you reach a weight that your dr signs off on you get free access to every service they offer.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Whatever works best for you!
@laural64792 жыл бұрын
Can we really consider Oprah a success story though? She yo-yo’s constantly
@EvadoCouto2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say, it seems like she has had a really tough relationship with food. That can’t be fixed with a diet plan. I love Oprah but it breaks my heart that she was likely my first overt exposure to diet culture.
@SarahBent2 жыл бұрын
I can't remember where I read I but I once saw a quote that if Oprah, with all her resources can't lose weight and keep it off, why am I beating myself up about it.
@thatbee35852 жыл бұрын
@@SarahBent true and well said my friend
@EvadoCouto2 жыл бұрын
@@SarahBent ah I’ve read that somewhere too! Speaks volumes
@Sandreline2 жыл бұрын
The Podcast "Maintenance Phase" did a couple episodes on her, and it's so much worse than I had realized. She has dealt with a ton of disordered eating.
@doitanyway5721 Жыл бұрын
Wow Abbey, I had a very bad dietician. Does that mean you are really bad too? I lost 100 lbs with WW way back in 2000. Since then I have gained 60lbs. Yes, 50lbs in 23 years. I have tried many fad diets. I've tried low carb, keto, plant based, Mediterranean, you name it, I've tried (even pills 😢). I ended up paying a lot for a dietician. That did not work for me. Guess what! I'm back on WW and LOVING it once again! You have obviously never had an eating disorder. So happy to see the majority of comments are happy with WW! Keep it up WW community!!
@angelaw8862 жыл бұрын
I love WW myself. I have to eat low-carb because of diabetes, and WW has helped me to keep track of everything. I get plenty of points. 30 pounds down so far using WW and low carb. I eat plenty also.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Glad it works for you!
@virgo_things2 жыл бұрын
Me remembering suppressed memories of WW meetings starting from the age of 8 🙃. I literally wasn't even fat then, but my mom had me on multiple diets by the age of 11. Now I struggle so much with binge and disordered eating patterns.
@outoftheklosset2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry you went through that. Hopefully you can find a therapist to talk about your experience growing up and maybe that could help? **sending support and love**
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I’m so sorry for your experience. I hope you are doing alright ❤️
@tabithawestbrook96832 жыл бұрын
Same, I was in WW by 12 and developed a wicked eating disorder. Been in recovery a long while now, but WW nearly destroyed me. It's straight up evil.
@virgo_things2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbeysKitchen rewiring my thought process has been the most difficult part but I'm taking it day by day and am doing alright for the most part ❤
@virgo_things2 жыл бұрын
@@outoftheklosset I've been talking to a nutritionist but even she recommended I see a therapist so I'm in the process of getting that under way ❤
@Meow-Meow5012 жыл бұрын
It worked for me. You didn’t mention however that when you reach your goal weight that the program is then free to you as long as you weigh in once a month at the studio. I’ve been below goal weight for 12 months and don’t pay anymore. Iknow not any diet works for everyone, this one however has helped me lose 74# and kept it off thus far.
@pamelagoode74992 жыл бұрын
Me too. I am lifetime and have been for 5 years. I have perfect bloodwork and I am 64 years old so I wouldn't call that unhealthy. A person can make anything unhealthy if they want to. I lost 54 pounds.
@sososohaunted2 жыл бұрын
@@pamelagoode7499 'A person can make anything unhealthy if they want to.' While there can be success stories with WW, painting the image of the good diet person versus the bad diet person is unhealthy and dangerous. Especially if you have read the other comments where people have developed eating disorders from following WW's plans.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware of that, thank you for mentioning this point. I'm glad it works for you!
@beraudmusic2 жыл бұрын
That’s probably cool for people who want to actually lose weight. Not so great for people who wanna do body recomposition. I’ve always been mad I couldn’t do that healthy wage thing because I don’t have 20 lbs to lose. It’s more like 6 lbs of fat to lose and 6 lbs of muscle. Which tbh, it is a lot harder to do when your starting weight is already on the normal to low end
@taylorfranks1113 Жыл бұрын
I personally love WW. I love how easy it is to plug in points, which naturally trains me to be more mindful with portions. I’ve lost 8 pounds so far, and I’m someone that struggles to lose weight. I’ve tried everything from intermittent fasting, OMAD, Mediterranean diet, keto you name it. Not everyone has the time or the energy to track macros, or count every single calorie. Like good on you for being a dietitian, but don’t knock people that genuinely love this program.
@erinmeadows142 жыл бұрын
My parents have an on and off again relationship with WW and all they ever come away with is “oh yeah. I really need to eat more fruit and veggies.” Which my response is always “why do you need WW to keep telling you that.” They finally have dropped it and just kept up high veg and fruit content, lean proteins and almost eliminating red meat entirely.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
That's great!
@Sarah85612 жыл бұрын
I love WW! It’s been life changing. It’s not just calorie counting, it gets you into patterns and you really learn the whole “eat this instead of that” thing. Before WW I had no idea that so many of my calories were coming from drinks and sauces 😂 The app is so easy to use and it comes with workouts, meditations, live streams, chat.. it’s a whole vibe and everyone I know that’s done it has lot weight painlessly!
@sharonreinblatt97902 жыл бұрын
While I agree with some of your points on WW, I for one have lost 70 pounds on WW while in my 50s. All the staff at the WW meetings are former members who have successfully lost and kept off their weight. They can relate to what I was going thru and struggling with. The point system is not hard to learn. Since beginning my weight loss journal, I have found that I eat a much more balanced diet that is full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The most legitimate point you make is about the healthy fats. I have gotten around that by not counting when I use oil in my cooking or a moderate amount of butter. I personally use defatted peanut butter powder vs regular peanut butter because that personally is a binge able food for me. It’s best not to have it my home. Oh, once you reach goal, you no longer pay for WW and are considered a lifetime member.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with this program. Glad it works for you
@anitat2773 ай бұрын
I was in weight watchers. The positives-learned to read labels, also learned about portion control: the sense of community. The negative: expense-I did maintain the weight loss for more than two years but could not maintain in the long run. It did not address the deep seated beliefs that contribute to my messed up relationship with food.
@annawitter51612 жыл бұрын
I grew up on WW in the 70's. Weighing my food was a pain! It was about being on a DIET that made me feel fat and unacceptable. Thanks so much for the "naked carbs" tip. I love my carbs! And having them combined with protein really works for me. Even just sprinkling some nuts pips and seeds on my salad. It helps stabilise my blood glucose. Please keep giving out this tip, people need to hear it.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
So glad that suggestion was helpful for you!
@AmirahJoy Жыл бұрын
With due respect, WW today is completely different than it was in the 70s. As in there is no comparison. They are continually looking at the latest research and incorporating it into their plan. It changes roughly every two years. It really was a diet in the 70s and it is more of a lifestyle now.
@AmirahJoy Жыл бұрын
Regarding the cost of WW, they run specials all the time, and some insurance companies will cover it. You also neglected to mention the fact that once you reach your weight goal and stay within 3 lbs of that goal, you then have Lifetime membership and no longer pay for the program. So you do have support after reaching your goal, and the encouragement to stay at or very near your goal. Please do all your research; not just the part that supports your opinion.
@carolinex23902 жыл бұрын
Abbey, thank you so much for handling this one so gracefully and sensitively. My mom has been dieting since she was a teenager, and definitely loses control when she eats. She keeps going on and off weight watchers and I'm so happy she was willing to watch this video with me. I just wanted to start the conversation with her and this was perfect
@BorisK2962 жыл бұрын
I'm really feeling Abbey's printer esthetic in the background. Blink away girl, blink away.
@azizanorova86872 жыл бұрын
I remember in the fifth grade, there was a girl who would talk about her eating plan from weight watchers and I remember thinking that it seems weird for a kid to be “watching their weight”.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow 🙁
@MrsBeachPerson2 жыл бұрын
I have to disagree. WW has stood the test of time and has been around since the 60's. I have met many successful members that look and feel great. We are talking over 10 years weight loss success. Some go way back and even attended workshops with their Mothers. WW, or Wellness Wins is more then a weight loss program btw. They work with you on the 4 pillars of health which is a healthy mindset, sleep, activity and nutritious foods. Personally, I have successfully lost 35 pounds and have kept it off for 3 years. Losing weight was the easiest with WW and what has kept me in the program is how good I feel and my yearly heath statistics have improved. Many nurses attend our meetings and WW is doctor endorsed. It is a great community with kind people.
@kellyreinhold72952 жыл бұрын
I’ve been in WW 2.5 weeks and I’ve lost 17 pounds. I used to suck Mountain Dew and eat candy and cookies daily. So that is pretty much self explanatory and I have to say the amount of success stories on this diet is staggering. It has really opened my eyes to portion size and just how awful I really was eating. I was really surprised to find this video. I’ve had nothing but good results so far and I haven’t had to restrict myself too much. I don’t get why she thinks there’s so much negativity. Everyone will find something negative with everything in life though. It can’t be avoided.
@fung6418 Жыл бұрын
Dang what? Which plan? I have a lot to lose but we're not able to lose alot when I should. We're u on green plan?
@pinksalamanders2 жыл бұрын
There's no such thing as weight loss without "restriction". There is no such thing as weight gain without overeating for your caloric needs. Period. End of story. There is no further nuance.
@pinksalamanders2 жыл бұрын
@@Hat65 Medications, genes and hormones can only affect what your caloric needs are. It's up to you to eat to suit those needs. If your hormones make it so you burn 200 calories fewer than usual, you have to eat 200 calories less than usual for YOUR needs. If you gain weight, it's still because you eat too much.
@pinksalamanders2 жыл бұрын
People want to distance themselves from the fact that they control their weight because they believe being overweight is a moral failing. It's not. It doesn't mean you're a bad person. Food today is highly palatable, calories are easily accessible for most people. Our species isn't primed to handle constant availability of resources we used to have to strive for. You're not bad for having trouble resisting this constant, unnatural availability of food. But you are still the only one who can control what you do or do not eat. Even if it's hard.
@ashleyvick44112 жыл бұрын
I have a degree in nutrition and I do genuinely believe that WW *could* help someone who doesn't know a lot about nutrition learn more about it on the WW program, by doing. At the same time, I also watched my mom and grandmother yoyo on their program all through my childhood so I don't know if I could ever give them by business. I actually got my degree in nutrition so I could break the cycle for my children, and help them feel empowered to not be trapped by food.
@Hannahtheredhead24542 жыл бұрын
Love the video, as always, and your wisdom and guidance. Didn’t love the background music.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, thanks for the feedback!
@thatsalt15602 жыл бұрын
I think it's cool. I like it.
@Hannahtheredhead24542 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry. My comment was abrupt and perhaps rude. I found the music distracting from Abbey’s content-I have trouble focusing when there is background music. I regret my criticism. I love this channel and this community and have learned so much.
@sarahinsf9 ай бұрын
@@Hannahtheredhead2454 I think your comment was perfectly polite (and I agree with you) 🙂
@laura_elizabeth2 жыл бұрын
WW probably isn’t for everyone, but I’ve been on the WW blue plan for the past 9 months and I actually love it. I’ve lost 75lbs since starting and it’s helped me be accountable and I love the community element. I do agree with some of your points though as I learned early on I could cheat the system by over consuming zero point food, but I was able to learn from that reflect on why I was doing that and adjust. One point of clarification, in terms of “roll over” points while in theory someone could hoard them all for a “binge” on the weekend there are still daily point ranges which you are advised to stay within so that you aren’t under or over eating your points. For me I need to stay within 16-37 daily points even though my target is 29 points.
@shalandramixon6462 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about doing this, do they offer good food choices?
@lynnprice23142 жыл бұрын
I have had a lot of success on the blue plan as well. It's a little work to get into but once you're on a roll, it becomes second nature.
@shalandramixon6462 жыл бұрын
@MissHollyBerries Thanks..
@shalandramixon6462 жыл бұрын
@MissHollyBerries I did it I joined 😬😬
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad that works for you. Thank you for sharing!
@sososohaunted2 жыл бұрын
Tw disordered eating, I went on Weight Watchers 13 years ago. My family convinced me it was my last chance to be thin and equated my size with being lonely forever (so messed up). I dropped an excessive amount of weight in a short time on their plan and developed an eating disorder. Everyone around me praised my new found thinness, but no one ever realized how little WW was telling me was a healthy amount of calories for me to eat. All these years later and I'm still struggling with my eating disorder (ednos aka osfed) and having healthy food habits. Their program messed with my head so bad.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your experience. I hope that my videos are helpful for you at all and that you're doing alright now ❤️
@sososohaunted2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbeysKitchen Your videos have been incredibly helpful, especially this one. Finally, the veil is being lifted on WW. I'm working with a nutritionist now who specializes in eating disorders and that's been very helpful.
@cmr7282 жыл бұрын
Omg yes… this sort of! I thought I was going crazy a few days ago! The first time I joined, we lied and told them I was two inches shorter …. The second time, it was on my terms. I was put on green…. And ran into huge problems trying to accumulate the 30, because I figured out the “game” and started just eating off the purple list . I turned it off, but unfortunately the anxiety is VERY real… counting points, calories, or not
@amyfrost34882 жыл бұрын
Love your videos but not a fan of the background music in this one ... makes it too difficult for me to focus on what you're saying.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know!
@ayanomar14082 жыл бұрын
Abby I really want to thank you for changing the way I see food! my biggest change is that I feed my children without stress or pressure anymore. I look forward to every new video.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad my videos have been helpful for you!
@republicanrule2 жыл бұрын
I think the newer version of WW is improved & gives each member choices as to what they mostly want to eat. You can definitely keep it on the low end of processed foods if you want, and the program offers a lot of help in the way of exercising and psychology. Any diet can be picked apart including keto or a whole foods diet. It’s what works for you. I know this - it’s better to lose weight and lower BMI (with what works for you) than it is to stay fat. As far as having started WW young and developed eating disorders, it’s helpful to stop focusing on it and to move past the past. I say this as someone who also had this experience. The sooner we can walk through it and past it, by forgiving and letting go, the sooner we become free from the negative effects of it.
@donnadamsgaard81452 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your review on WW, I found it to be accurate and fair. I am a previous WW member and coach for 6 years until Covid 19 hit and WW let go of many employees, like myself. I was very successful initially with WW, losing 35 pounds and maintaining most of my weight loss for 5 years until Covid 19 and lockdowns. Allow me to give you my personal highs and lows of the diet. I want to stress that WW is a diet! For me, the upside of joining WW in the beginning was it taught me how to eat healthier. I had not been successful in losing weight and had developed some poor eating habits. WW helped me to learn how to make healthier choices and habits. The downside is, for years I couldn’t eat a meal or a snack without knowing the smart points and tracking. I didn’t look at food, I looked at points! As you said in your video, I fell into restricting my food through the week and then going over my points on the weekend. This lead to feeling guilt, shame, and frustration with not being able to stay at goal (which is a big deal when you are a WW coach). By the way WW coaches have no formal training in nutrition. You get a weekend seminar that basically trains you with WW policies and learning the program. Even though I learned a lot about healthy habits and nutrition with WW, my overall experience with WW did harm to my relationship with food. I am still struggling with my weight, and the weight mindset. I will admit, I want to lose weight because I don’t feel comfortable in my body. I am scared to go back to WW, or dieting because of the diet mindset that one gets trapped in. I am also scared not to do something about my weight because I am not physically comfortable, my knees and joints hurt, and it’s harder for me to do the physical activities I enjoy. For the last three months I have implemented intuitive eating principles, and I have gained more weight, so I am concerned with that. For now, I will continue to enjoy the hungry crushing combination (protein, fibre, & healthy fats) at every meal and snack and continue to strive for a healthier relationship with food. Thank you Abbey for sharing your sound knowledge, it is helpful.
@katerinaklutz32392 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so honest!!
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm glad you find the hunger crushing combo helpful!
@starlight85542 жыл бұрын
//TW for disordered eating// When I was 17 one of my friends was really into weight watchers. I ate like a normal 17 year old (a lot of trash ngl, my metabolism was magical) and she used to make remarks about how many points each item that I put into my mouth was worth. She’s still yo-yo dieting to this day; she’s quite thin around the summer months because of some very heavy restriction (at the time we were close it was a banana, 2 rice cakes and black coffee every day plus an hour of intense exercise daily) and heavier whenever she ‘falls off the wagon’. The whole mindset is toxic and I can’t believe so many women I know have fallen prey to their vulture-like ways.
@joannapatterson46252 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@floridaowl73032 жыл бұрын
That is so so sad. I agree with you about how toxic it is.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, that is very upsetting to hear 🙁
@pkfamily72972 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I lost 40 lbs on WW, and have maintained the loss for 3 months thus far. Because of my history, WW provided the guidance I needed to mindfully and healthfully achieve my weight loss goals.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Glad that works for you!
@sbenefield762 жыл бұрын
I've been loving WW and definitely am learning and thinking about the things I can do when I'm no longer "on ww."
@alic76832 жыл бұрын
Take a drink every time Abbey uses “air quotes”. 😵 🥴 🍷
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
😂
@sarahinsf9 ай бұрын
🥂🍾🍻🍹🍸🍷🍶🥃😵💫💀🪦 (That might not be enough drinks...) 😉
@katiewingler65122 жыл бұрын
They actually just changed their plan again a few months after you posted this to the "Personal Point" system. I would love to hear your take on that as I am currently on it! Thanks for the awesome content as usual!
@elinemadeleine2 жыл бұрын
I personally love it.
@Kzvuyp2 жыл бұрын
I also like WW for years have learned a lot about food and nutrition. Yes expensive but cheaper than insulin. It just depends what you value, have had moments when I quit the app and what I learned help me not to go back to my previous weight
@ryanjacobson23262 жыл бұрын
It’s very flexible and supports an anti-inflammatory diet which can be beneficial for many people. It’s probably better to get that advice from someone who actually experienced the program and didn’t stop at the paywall before posting a half hour rant to gain exposure online. There are some very experienced users of the WW plan on KZfaq. One that I remember seeing from a very smart woman who lost over 110 lbs on WW … I think her page is Jens WW Journey. That would give a more insightful approach from someone putting the new WW plan to practice.
@marilynhendricks16322 жыл бұрын
If you are going to do a review like this, you really need to educate yourself better and go behind the pay wall. So much you didn't touch on at all. I've been a lifetime member for over 30 years, a status that provides benefits never mentioned. I've had great success with WW.
@roxmae97522 жыл бұрын
hiii!!! can you review claudia selewski’s what I eat in a day video? it’s not advertised to be health specific or anything but I think she eats in a really fun way and looks like she would be a good model of loving food while being moderate!
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
On my list!
@avapomeroy33602 жыл бұрын
Great video Abbey! Would love to watch a video about your thoughts on Jillian Michaels. Not just the traditional calories in calories out belief system that she goes by but also what she eats in a day and her overall thoughts on diet and weight loss.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
On my list to review!
@SarahSmile252 жыл бұрын
@@AbbeysKitchen she actually has a video where she makes fun of intuitive eating. Make sure to watch that one
@jules91852 жыл бұрын
9.30 pm here in the UK, bedtime watching…..yay. Love your videos Abbey. X
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! ❤️
@tiffprendergast2 жыл бұрын
@@AbbeysKitchen same
@lisaredwine48572 жыл бұрын
I love weight watchers. I've lost lots of weight, which I regained when I dropped it. My fault not theirs. Weight watchers, these days, is designed to gradually help you to make better choices. It has always had the goal of getting to goal at which point membership is free if you continue to weigh in once a month and stay within your healthy range. And you can't forget the weekly meetings which help inspire you and give you support. Not just the topics, but the other members. We support each other. Other diets may work for some people, but my relationship with food isn't great. I need some accountability, which the weekly weigh in provides. The plan isn't confusing after you've been on it a week. Also, the points aren't just calorie counting. The points are based on calories, fat, fiber, sugar, and added sugar. I think you missed the boat on this one.
@Hannah-um7fr2 жыл бұрын
I’m meeting with an RD and physician tonight, and I’m so excited. I’ve used WW in the past and experienced the struggles mentioned in this video.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! ❤️
@francescad70462 жыл бұрын
I gained and lost the same 5 pounds over years of doing WW after I initially started it after gaining 20 pounds in college. I took a foundations of nutrition class as a pre-req for a program and learned about intuitive eating and it changed my life with food. I vowed I would never track again. WW is stress inducing ! Please find something else :)
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you've found something that works for you!
@jennywhiskey93272 жыл бұрын
If you look at Ww as a tool as opposed to the Bible it’s a lot more helpful honestly. It will not fix an already problematic relationship with food…but for someone like me who likes the the focus on portions with nothing being off limits, it really agrees with me. It’s not for everyone though. And you can definitely still lose weight on plan by eating alot of low calorie heavily processed food. So it takes a certain amount of personal responsibility to use this plan and still get your nutrition on. I’ve used free calorie counters, and honestly it didn’t work for me. It’s a great tool for a lot of people. But it’s not perfect by any means
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, thank you for sharing your perspective
@juah58002 жыл бұрын
Is there a better “glorified “ app or tracker you recommend? I used to do WW and it was easy to just select whole meals rather than put food in individually ingredient as some apps require. 🤷🏻♀️but i felt it was too restrictive calorically for my already conservative weight loss goals
@jamiemaxcold93252 жыл бұрын
I like Lose it! Honestly though they all kinda do the same thing
@juah58002 жыл бұрын
@@jamiemaxcold9325 thank you! And I agree. I guess the real challenge is to understand the true meaning of a portion and just eat generally healthy.
@battyb30802 жыл бұрын
I track bites app. You can do ww keto calories and more ! Also you can set your goals to whatever you would like for points and calories
@puddlesplasher72 жыл бұрын
Cronometer, bc you can focus on more than just calories... you'll learn which foods are most nutrient dense without trying to, while also looking at calories if you want
@jemmas_balance2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I don't know if this is helpful, but on "my fitness pal" you can make meals that you usually eat, and then you just have to click on the one meal... So you essentially are just tracking all the ingredients separately once. I feel like calorie counting apps get a super bad rap, but i feel like they give you a super good understanding on food and nutrition. Maybe that's just me, but it honeslty saved me from my eating disorder :)
@ItsonlyNatalie2 жыл бұрын
Urgh weight watchers. Ruined my whole teenage life when it came to food. Never enjoyed food due to the fact I was continuously eating porridge made with water instead of milk, avoiding avocado and eggs because they were too high in points, never buttering my toast or bread. Just absurd. Was constantly hungry and ‘scared’ of certain foods 😂 ever since I’ve taken a more satiating approach I’ve enjoyed my food a LOT more and stopped worrying about weight because it doesn’t define me. I’ve not weighed myself in years but I’m super happy with my size despite the fact I’m eating avocado every single day 😂
@klu2222 жыл бұрын
I lost 75 lbs with weight watchers, and kept it off for 4 years. When I was pregnant in 2020 I just let it all go, and stop restricting in every way. I gained more than 75 lbs through my pregnancy, and it sucked. I had such a bad relationship with good foods and bad foods. I couldn't live off the WW plan. Fast forward two years and im feeling good about food again. I am -30 lbs from the height of my pregnancy and I have a good handle on the path to my goal. I feel a lot more comfortable with food and counting regular calories in vs calories out.
@nunder86 Жыл бұрын
I tried WW a few years ago and tried the blue and green plans. I don't remember exactly how long I did it, but I do recall having to pay a penalty for canceling my membership early (a big red flag for potential new members). I quit the plan because I had very little weight loss and started having a "negative relationship" with food. I decided to track a typical day eating on WW on My Fitness Pal and found that I was hardly eating 1,200 calories per day. I failed to lose weight because I was on a starvation diet. I also had negative experiences with the community aspect of the plan, finding that the official Facebook members were a bunch of bullies with a superiority complex.
@PASwiftUTube2 жыл бұрын
The constant air quotes really distract from the arguments you are trying to make. I’ve done weight watchers for many years with great success. To me the programs strength is not just the food program but the support you get from the leaders and other members. When you join the program it is explained in detail and the leader takes you through it step by step. A balanced diet and exercise is stressed. All the abuses of the program you describe are strongly discouraged. At the end of the day this is a guide and not meant to replace common sense. Once you reach goal weight everything is free.
@JaneEMcLernon2 жыл бұрын
When my son and daughter were young, I decided that I wasn't going to argue about food or sleep because, like breathing, you need to eat and sleep or you die. It seemed to work. They're both extremely healthy adults and my son is a chef. What are your thoughts on Keto as rebranded Atkins?
@toniweis46272 жыл бұрын
Well, I finally watched this. WW taught my Mother that dieting was silly and that you needed to find a lifestyle that worked for you. It taught me to look at my food in terms of taste and texture and how to cope with breastfeeding and pregnancy. I am currently using it for 2022. Will get back to you.
@jujubeesmama2 жыл бұрын
Did you continue the program?
@rivervine2 жыл бұрын
“Double you Double you” is harder to say than “weight watchers.” Branding fail.
@superawesomestar1232 жыл бұрын
I feel like they really missed the opportunity to go for "double double-you". A lot more fun to say and still gets the message across
@clairedillon61682 жыл бұрын
My mom did weight watchers when we were younger, saw amazing results, stopped, and gained it all back. Around 5 years ago, she decided to start again, lost the weight again, and has decided to remain a member not for weight loss but maintenance. Honestly, I support that she has found something that works for her, but her relationship with food is still concerning to me. I’ve tried to talk with her about it but I’ve decided it’s a moot point. She doesn’t feel she needs to change her relationship with food because she knows WW works for her and that’s enough for her personal happiness.
@leopardshadow3332 жыл бұрын
Personally i would love to see more content about the scarcity mentality with food, and the different ways that can change attitudes towards food and eating. I just feel like i learn a lot whenever that gets brought up :)
@jilldonovan60892 жыл бұрын
I did WW for a little over a year and while I eventually had to stop just due to food allergies making it difficult to stay in points, I do appreciate the balance it taught me to have. A year later I'm still conscious about eating healthier balanced meals and dont feel guilty over eating a cookie or ice cream because everything is eaten in moderation.
@lanae.73332 жыл бұрын
Like your videos a lot! But in this one the music is so stressing and distracting ...
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, thank you for letting me know
@courbry1232 жыл бұрын
Love love weight watchers. Only had 15 lbs to lose. Lost it and have maintained for over a year.
@arianezabel34662 жыл бұрын
I really like your content and have watched nearly all of your videos. But to be honest, most of the time the music in the background is really annoyingly loud... As a highly sensitive person I would love if you put the volume down or just do it without any music. Because it's your words I'm here for.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
So sorry about that, thank you for letting me know!
@arianezabel34662 жыл бұрын
@@AbbeysKitchen thanks a lot! Greetings from Germany.
@MoosangCHE2 жыл бұрын
I used to eat their jello for entire day before going out for dinner because I wanted to restrict calories :( I genuinely felt like jello the other day and bought ww jello again thinking it is healthier choice for my craving. IT WAS HORRIBLY SYNTHETIC 😂 I really don’t know how I used to eat like 3 bowls of it for entire day 🤷🏻♀️
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Oh no, I'm so sorry for your experience!
@bethwilliams87482 жыл бұрын
That was your choice, it’s not what WW is telling you to do.
@samannthaswtnss9397 Жыл бұрын
I lost 61 pounds on this program. I maintained for over a year and a half just fine, Im actually about to do another 20 because I want to feel better. For me personally its not about the number, I just want to be able to chase my grandkids around eventually. I dont think thats unreasonable. Ive learned to eat whole foods and learned what keeps me full and what hasnt. Also, you were able to change your plan colour in settings which I did, from green to purple and found massive success. I tell people all the time this program works because it does. The program has since changed from this smart points system. I came back after a year and a half of maintaining and now everyone is on blue. However they now have the algorithm set to the more you move the more points you receive and can eat. I like that as an active person. This program honestly has had a huge and good impact on my life. Also, you dont have to buy their food. Theres a barcode scanner so you can do WW with your normal groceries. You take what you learn with you when you stop paying. I did. I didnt pay for WW for over a year and a half after looking 61 lbs and still maintained just fine. This video is full of misleading statements and is riddled with a snarky attitude wrapped in a pretty smile.
@emmabeckett64512 жыл бұрын
Thanks for talking about this. One of my friends was made to go to weight watchers when we were in high school. I will never forget when she sobbed in mine and my other friend’s arms because she was so ashamed at the weigh ins. I don’t think she was forced to continue, thank goodness, but it’s terrible that so many kids are made to go through this.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I’m so sorry for her experience 🙁
@jens67542 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info, since my husband has put himself on Nutri System. Much different than WW, but still a system. It's taught him portion control, mainly, which is great and he doesn't mind counting calories. It's working for him 🙂 Re this particular vid of yours, though the info was good, I found the music overlay distracting. And the music itself was also terrible... my opinion, of course 😜
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, thanks for the feedback!
@simini18372 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, too loud, too distracting and why music anyway? The talk itself is interesting enough
@KentuckyLiz2 жыл бұрын
Nutrisystem: Fart the Weight Off! (TM)
@jaxonbrowne9261 Жыл бұрын
I lost 125lbs on WW.... sooooo.... I guess opinions are like buttholes.
@jacrae Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all this! I signed up for WW 2 years ago, and in the first few months, I lost 15 pounds! Then I just stopped losing weight. I had started gaming the system, and stopped eating foods that were high in points and did everything I could to save my points for the weekend. I wouldn't eat oatmeal because I didn't want to waste my point on that. I would overeat certain things to earn points so I could have more for later. It just made my whole mindset around food so unhealthy. Of course it stopped working, I ended up quitting, and now I'm even heavier than when I started. I began looking into intuitive eating and I'm trying to heal my relationship with food. It's slow going, but I feel better about eating now, and am starting to really pay attention to what actually tastes good (donuts don't taste as good as I remember!), how I feel after eating, and not just eating everything on my plate because I have the points to do it.
@brandywillis3998 Жыл бұрын
Look WW is a tool like any other. It really works for some people who need more structure to a diet and for whom intuitive eating doesn't work and calorie counting is too complicated or takes too much time. For others it does not work. Support can also dramatically help a weight loss journey for some people and WW has that option built in. It is NOT inherently unhealthy.
@laurencep.2822 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos, always so informative! On this one, I found the background music very distracting and covering your voice too much. Otherwise, great job 👏
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, thank you for letting me know!
@tonyjones94422 жыл бұрын
The background noise is triggering. It's louder than necessary and distracting.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, thanks for letting me know
@tiffprendergast2 жыл бұрын
Yup
@fishdomination2 жыл бұрын
I agree :) just wanna hear the info
@marianemehan-goff65502 жыл бұрын
Weight loss can be very difficult. WW can be an additional support for some people with meetings and the app. Everything comes with a price including dietitians. Usually people with a good food relationship aren’t overweight. WW is just a tool for people that over eat as is AA for people who over drink.
@ClickityClackity2 жыл бұрын
Abbey, I would love a video on how to communicate with friends/family members who are using a lot of triggering diet language. I have some friends that are currently on a diet and I realized my first response was to run very far away. Lol not the best response.
@DD-po2hh2 жыл бұрын
That would be smart
@cassiemagera2 жыл бұрын
Seconding this suggestion - my mom is currently on a super restrictive diet (same diet she's tried and failed 15+ times before) and it's painful for me to watch. I tried reasoning with her but she wasn't receptive at all. I'd love any tips at all about how to get through to her.
@carochan862 жыл бұрын
@@cassiemagera I'd say lead by example. If you know her doctor I'd contact them and have the doctor have a chat with her.
@carochan862 жыл бұрын
Same . When I go out with the friend on the restrictive diet I'm just going to say nothing. When they told me how their plan works I need to be better at being neutral and just listen. I know my friend is uneducated on food nutrition and has a dated mind set of how to lose weight.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
I have a video about this! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oteEraudutK5Y4E.html
@jocelynbulger2 жыл бұрын
I did ww in the spring and even though I quit in June, I still have a weird fear of regular cheese, peanut butter, and avocados even though these are some of my favorite foods. I don’t even remember the last time I bought cheese that wasn’t “reduced fat”. Yuck.
@Jess-qv6uf2 жыл бұрын
Is it wrong that I miss WW. This is where I started my Journey. I definitely do see pro's and con's. Through my journey with them I did loose 90 pounds. I quit and I started calories and I was way under eating. I do miss the points though I cant lie I think it was fun. currently reverse dieting to fix the metabolism but still have weight I want to loose its very tempting to go back but knowing what I know and have learned on my journey I will do things so much different this time around. Plus I will be working with a dietician next loose mode.
@valerie49122 жыл бұрын
Abbey, you’re great, I enjoy your content, however lately I’ve had to turn off your videos due to the background music. It’s too much and distracting.
@AbbeysKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. Thank you for letting me know
@lisaboudreau53902 жыл бұрын
Humm I'm not saying your wrong but I think the plan can work for many people. I've lost 92lbs on WW. I felt along the way I had really good support, a community of people cheering me on and learned how to make healthier choices.