Question:
Has anyone gained weight doing Weight Watchers?

This is my second time around to do weight watchers and I am gaining weight. I did lose almost five pounds the first week and then the next two weeks I have been gaining. The first time I tried WW since surgery I gained weight also. I can not figure this out. Needless to say I am not going to continue WW. I am now at 294 from 289 the day I started WW. I had gotten down to 263 for my lowest coming from 389 the day of surgery. I feel like such a failer. I can not seem to stay on track. I am trying to convice myself the only thing that is going to help me is to stop eating. What can I do? Help somebody!!    — twin94 (posted on September 28, 2005)

September 28, 2005
The last time I joined WW right before my surgery, I gained eight pounds the first week and seven the second. I quit right then and there. i was following the program trying to lose on my own "one last time".
   — Delores S.

September 28, 2005
It is good to know that this has happened to someone else other than me. I do not mean that in a bad way but I think my body has changed so weird like. What do you think it is? I did not mean to post anonymously.
   — twin94

September 29, 2005
I was told, NOT to do Weight Watcher, but South Beach. The reason is, South Beach is geared for lean proteins, good carbs and good fats. This is what we need post op. Weight Watchers allows us to go back to our bad habits that got us here in the first place. White flour, sugar, not enough fruits and vegtables, etc. Good Luck.
   — WilsonCrimson

September 29, 2005
My doctor told me that I would have to follow the Atkins diet for llife. (Being diabetic, I cannot do the South Beach because it has too much sugars, which are found naturally in fruits and vegetables). You cannot lose if you do any diet other than a high protein/low carb diet. Most diets other than Atkins and south Beach allow too many carbs.
   — Novashannon