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Diabetes and Weight Watchers

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#1 ·
I've recently signed up for Weight Watchers and was wondering if anyone had read or experienced success (Or horror) stories while following their plan. I need to lose 80ish pounds (I know, ouch.) in order to have a "healthy" weight and their point tracking system appealed to me.

That and the iPhone app. Tracking on the go.

What are your thoughts on how they work?
 
#2 ·
I know a lot of people that have lost weight on Weight Watchers, but a lot of them gained it back. I think the point system might be problematic for diabetics though because they don't count carbs. It is carbs that drive up your blood sugar not fats or proteins (to some extent). Have you tried a Low Carb/High Fat diet. 12 years ago I had put on way too much weight from menopause and children. I was able to take 80+ pounds off on different diets. Low Carb was the most effective for me.
 
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#3 ·
I have a good friend who is paying her monthly dues and recently has become frustrated b/c she has stopped losing, despite adhering to the diet.

I have never tried their diet, but it seems from her description to have more carbs than I as a diabetic could tolerate.
 
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I lost a lot of weight on WW in 1993 and loved eating with the point system. The problem is, I'm sure I was early-stage diabetic and likely WW contributed to my blossoming diabetes.

Mostly I liked it because I'm a volume eater. Most veggies were free foods and I would make gigantic salads. There was a penalty for fat when counting points, so I avoided fat at all costs. I'd eat huge tortilla wraps with lots of veggies and lean meats, and in the winter make giant pots of various one-pot assorted bean dishes.

Dunno if the point system has changed (it might've), but there is no way I could eat like that now, and I shudder to think all the work my pancreas was doing trying to keep up with my carbs ... but of course I'm an insulin resistant T2.
 
#5 ·
As Diabetics we know there are no free foods except 0 carb meat . There is a big difference in a diet to lose weight and a diet to control blood sugars. As a diabetic you need to do both. I feel what we all need is not to find a diet but a new way of eating for life so the weight you take off, stays off.
 
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#6 ·
can you your money back lol.

I wouldn't do simply for the fact of who they have as spokeperson (s) & the food is expensive if you buy it in the stores. Its lousy food too.
Its to high in CARB.

I have no interest in any of those so called pay meeting diets & any 'diet' food that is prepackaged. It is awful food ..
 
#7 ·
They count carbs, not calories though. But I'm following the online weight watchers plan, I should have said… So I'm not buying their foods or following a personalized plan. I eat -my- food with the carbs I know I can eat, Just the point system is added on top of it.

I have noticed that the difficult part is, Since I will be losing weight, I will most likely need less insulin and will have to readjust my pump and try to avoid hypos. Because with hypos come juice intake and more carbs!

Anyway… I will definitely let you know about my own experience in the following weeks, but with what you guys have shared so far, I'm a little bit reluctant now!
 
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I agree that hypos are NOT fun ever. I'm not sure what is available in your country as a hypo remedy, but have you ever consider the lucozade tablets? I think they are about 4 carbs each - maybe a little less than juice would be? Just a thought...
 
#8 ·
Like Moon, I lost a lot of weight with WW (online in my case), but I gained it all back. The problem I see is that protein and fat have a ton of points, while fruit is free. If you stick with your points allowance you'll never be able to get enough calories from fat and protein, the system will push you into eating carbs in order to get enough to eat.
 
#9 ·
My former secretary has been on WW for what seems like years. She eats, it seems to me, next to nothing - hardly enough to keep a bird alive. Rice crisps, fruit, etc. and hardly any protein or fat. She will lose like .2 lb per week. I don't see how that could possibly be healthy and I have told her so. She has been really sold a low fat high carb bill of goods, IMHO. I wonder what her blood sugar is as she NEVER goes to the doctor and hasn't had a complete physical or any blood work in YEARS.:eek:
 
#10 ·
It has been a few years since my weight watchers experience with the meetings and such. I remember a big emphasis on serving sizes, low fat, lots of veggies, point counting.

very little emphasis on exercise though, which is something i've always thought should go hand in hand with any weight loss program.
 
#11 ·
All I really know about WW is my mom has used it through the years and will lose 100 pounds but gain it back plus some every time (which I think is not healthy) Now my husband on the other hand has lost 50 lbs eating LCHF for almost 4 months. We don't count calories actually I don't really count anything. I cut out all his bread,pasta,rice,bread,fruit and sugar. I know he gets full eating a big Ribeye steak with some steamed veggies and a salad or some fried eggs and bacon for breakfast. When he really wants some bread I will make him some out of almond flour. I do know men lose weight faster than women (usually) but he don't really even exercise (stubborn). I am a true believer in the LCHF. Best Wishes to You on whatever diet you choose :)
 
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