Time for a Change! Month 1 Results of switching from Weight Watchers to tracking a Calorie Deficit and Protein for weight loss! Sharing my Weigh In, but also WHY I decided to switch it up, HOW I'm feeling about the changes, and WHAT my new goals are as I go forward with my new plan for month 2! Thanks so much for watching and supporting me on this journey! New friends, I would love to have you subscribe and follow along! I share weight loss updates, but also delicious healthy recipes, grocery hauls, and day in the life vlogs!
WW stopped working for me a while ago and I finally quit last year. I really started paying attention to macros. More protein, less carbs, and cleaner foods. I feel so much better and the weight loss is starting. I’m not doing keto but I’m trying to keep carbs below 100g and protein over 100g. I need to increase daily exercise which is my June goal. Thanks for your honesty and perspective.
This makes so much more sense to me than WW. I have lost on the program; however, 23 points a day is BRUTAL, even with 'free' foods. I'd rather use count calories as you are.
lol I’m on WW. Fell off because of 23 points. I inflated my weight on the app by 75lbs to give me more points. I’m currently using WW as more of a guideline not staying exactly on program. I understand having to change things up and see what can work for each individual on their journey.
I was on WW for a long time but I needed a change. I have been tracking calories and love the freedom it gives me. I have lost 22 pounds and not bored yet. Way to go girl!!
The problem with WW etc is that that don’t necessarily promote healthy foods - they still allow a lot of processed “foods” such as shakes and protein bars etc, and still consider full fat foods such as whole milk and cheese, as unhealthy, when they aren’t. Quality nutrient dense food is so much more important than just tracking calories.
It's not about allowing processed foods. WW is a realistic approach to loosing weight because not everyone is on the same page with what you should and should not eat.
I’ve been on WW for awhile and had success in the past. Im not completely consistent so I can’t blame the program completely for not losing weight now. I use My plate with WW and I feel like that has help me a lot. I don’t want to count calories but I do what to know how to eat more healthy and understand my food groups. Also, learning how to weigh my food. This is your journey and you have to do what is best for you. You got this 💪🏾
It’s so ironic you came out with this video now- I just gave up WW also. Ive been on WW for the last 2 years and I weigh the same as when I started- yes I lost and gained. I have discovered just what you said- counting calories rather than points have given me a lot more options and variety in my meals. I’m also not eating such processed snacks . I’m reading a book on intuitive eating and trying not to have good foods and bad foods. Thanks for the protein tip.
I joined WW Jan 2O22 and hit goal within 6 months I lost 22 lbs, and have kept it off, I fluctuate within 2 pounds . About 9 months ago I didn’t renew and I found I missed the app, especially food shopping, so I rejoined 10 months $10 month, I’m happy to have my app again. I’m never hungry, I stopped all sugar, and limit my carbs for the morning.i am plant based so I have a lot of 0 foods that I love to eat.. I eat veggies, fruit, beans, lentils, tofu, and whole grains, and a serving of healthy fats Good luck with your new plan, sometimes change is a good thing I bought a Fitbit, and walk 10k steps a day,a very early 35 min walk in the morning
I am so glad that you've found something that's working for you! I've been watching you forever and have also let go of using WW this year. I switched to low carb and most days are almost carnivore. Not counting anything daily, and my energy is better, sleep is better, mood is better, and I'm down 19 lbs in 2 months. So proud of you ❤❤❤
I, too, have been toying with the idea of canceling Weight Watchers. In years past, I had a lot of success with it, but now I’m post menopausal and the scale is simply not moving. I saw a post on TikTok about calorie deficit and have considered that route. Then, today, I watched your video and I took it as a sign 😊. Maybe it will help this ol’ body turn loose of a few pounds. Good luck,on your journey. I enjoy your videos…and your daughters are adorable!
Oh girl, I was on and off WW for so many years. When I did it the very first time and it was called Weight Watchers, and not WW, but of course there was no online back then, it was all meetings. One time when I wasn't loosing anymore after loosing about 18 pounds😢, I went and talked to a group leader and asked her if I needed to go onto a more restricted plan, back then there was a full choice plan and a limited choice plan. Her immediate response was ABSOLUTELY NOT, she said she'd stay on the full choice plan, she said that I had just hit a plateau and everyone does and that I would start loosing again. That's what I ended up doing and it seemed like it took forever but she happened to be right and I ended up getting down to the slimmest I had ever been. That's an awesome program and it always was. The group leader told me that years prior to that she had lost 80 pounds and that nibody was gonna tell her that the program didn't work.😅
I’ve done WW a couple times in the past, but after a few years of letting myself go, I found myself back there recently. So many things that I used to dislike about it are still frustrating and I agree with you. My morning drink, chai latte, was not that high in calories, but high in points, so it messed up literally every day. I am a 23 pointer. I find myself cheating the WW rules because I don’t agree with them, but then what’s the point of using it? I think that I always used WW because I don’t looove tracking and I didn’t track my zero point foods (I always ate them in moderation). That took a little tracking off my plate. But this video was the push I need. I’m going to go with calories and put my big girl panties on when it comes to tracking. Good luck to you and me! You’re such a beautiful woman and fun to hang with while I fold laundry.
Completely agree on a time for a switch. I’ve switched it up over the last 5 yrs on and off WW and calorie deficit tracking with success. At age of 53 I’ll take it! You got this good luck! Definitely add strength training it has helped my body so much.
Congrats on your recent weight loss. I also switched from WW to tracing macros. I reached a long stall on WW and decided to change up. It works! You are right, there are no "good foods" or "bad foods". You can eat anything in moderation and still stay within your daily calories. I now eat "real" cheese occasionally and "real" butter. They may be a little higher in fat content, but 0 carbs and high in protein. I never liked the fat free cheese or other fat free products. I like the real thing. Good luck on your weight loss. I know you're going to do great.
I've been doing a calorie deficit for over a year and have lost over 60lbs and I've found it way less restrictive. If I want a McDonald's fries, a small is 230 calories. I feel you can incorporate way more "indulgences" into your daily lifestyle. And as women, sometimes we just need a piece of candy. And I completely agree I try to look at food as just food and not "good" or "bad".
This is what happened to me. I stalled out on weight watchers even though I followed it faithfully.But I am thank for my start on weight watchers because it did do a lot to teach me about healthy foods and eating. I have been counting calories for a while now. I am down 185 pounds over 4 years. The biggest thing for my success is to not stop even when the weight loss stalls for months. I just keep the mindset that I am keeping off what I have lost and that is success for me. This is not a diet to me it is a lifestyle change and I only made changes that I can do and live with. You are doing great! I still have 45 more pounds to go and I know it will happen whenever. I make ice cream in my ninja creami. My favorite is a premiere protein vanilla, then a container of unsweetened applesauce to add volume, half a box of dry sugar free pistachio pudding. I love pistachio ice cream. I mix in a few chopped roasted pistachios.
I realize this is an older video from you, but it popped up tonight as a suggested video for me. I used to subscribe to your channel for WW content, so I thought I would check out this video to see how you and your adorable little family are doing. I think the last time I watched one of your videos was right around the time you found out you were pregnant with your second child, so it's definitely been a while. LOL I was actually surprised to see you've left WW. I did the same about a year ago for many of the exact reasons you mentioned. I was struggling with losing and gaining the same few pounds over and over. I also struggled with the points values for some foods on the current version of the program. Many of my favorite healthy fat food sources (nuts, avocado, etc.) just seem to be so high in points when compared to many less nutritious foods which are lower in points. It just didn't make sense to me anyone and I'm saying that as someone who was one of the original members of the WW Ambassadors program back in the day. I do still have my WW account, but only because I accrued so many new member referrals during my time as a WW influencer/blogger that my account is free until March of 2032. I haven't actually paid for WW since 2014. Based on my experience with WW over many years, my guess is there will be changes coming to the plan in the next couple of months since they seem to do major changes in the late Fall every other year. I've also seen a few WW people I see follow in IG saying their coaches have said a big announcement will be coming soon. It will be interesting to see what changes they make this time. One thing I actually do like with the current program is that I think it's easier for members to actually get enough calories if they are taking adequate advantage of the zero point foods. Back in the day before there were zero point foods, I definitely think the calories were far too low. Most of the time when I would track calories for a week alongside my points for comparison, I was generally in the 1100-1200 calorie range which I now realize is too low. It would be so much easier to get that number up now by simply adding in zero point foods. Since shifting to a calorie deficit way of eating, I'm generally eating between 1700-1800 calories per day and my weight loss is better. This way of eating also feels far more sustainable to me for the long-term. I've rambled on long enough. I know you made the switch a few months ago, but I just wanted to wish you all the best with your calorie deficit journey.
Thank you for the update Lauren. I have been watching your videos for awhile now. I have been off and on WW also for awhile . I feel like I need a change too. I enjoy all your recipes and your videos. It’s good to make a change if something isn’t working. Keep up the good work and I will continue to learn from you. Love seeing your girls in the videos too. You have a beautiful family. God Bless you all. 💕
Good for you Laura! I have been a weight watcher for many years and never had much luck…mostly just went down a few and up a few. I’m doing calorie counting now too and feel such freedom in what I can eat. Enjoy your site and your girls are just adorable.
Just stopped weight watchers also. I just never felt satiated. I lost weight, but always felt hungry. Also to stay within my points, I started eating a lot of empty low fat, sugar free processed food items. I felt unhealthy. I added my info to the calculator you used, however I don’t see where it gives the daily protein count?
Hi! The protein calculation I got from my fitness pal. First use the calorie deficit calculator to find your calorie goal then input to the free my fitness pal app. It will break down your macros. Wishing you well!
Your video came at just the right time for me. The last few months or so, I haven't been happy with the program. I appreciate that i was able to lose 60 pounds with it, but was just done. Now have downloaded the same app, and I am liking it so much so far. And honestly, this just makes so much more sense. The points just didn't make sense anymore at all. Thanks for posting this ❤🎉
Points vs calories was one of my big issues with WW. Led to me resenting tracking. I'm currently working on making better food choices and drinking more water. I'll try journaling to track in the future. (Too much going on to add to my plate right now)
I started WW in April of last year and was able to lose 50 pounds in a little less than a year but seemed to plateau and like you, was gaining and losing the same couple of pounds. Not only that, counting the points had become so monotonous to me. I have since started the Mediterranean diet and am steadily loosing again and enjoying a little more freedom with less restrictions. WW served its purpose and I do recommend it and feel it’s sustainable and may someday go back to it but for now I’m feeling good with the change. ALWAYS enjoy your videos and seeing your precious family. ❤
I am so happy I found your channel. This video was great. I needed to hear this because I’m not seeing any results from the WW plan. I’ve lost weight on the WW plan before but it’s not working for me now. Time for something different. Thank you for this video. ❤
The same thing happened to me with WW. My dr. Advised me to focus on protein and watch the processed carbs. I feel you made the right decision. Good luck encouraging weight loss congratulations 🎊🎉 😊
Moving stress is so hard! I definitely felt that when we moved from GA to TX this past fall. Sometimes when things are super stressful I just try my best to be mindful of a balanced diet… and not add to the stress worrying about the scale for a couple weeks. Best luck on your move!
Im so happy that I re found your channel !! - very proud of you girl for not giving up !! thank you for this update, we had the same start weight lol !! I haven't lost anything yet but today I plan to have my new '' day one ''
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been doing WW but have hit a stand still and started tracking calories to see why. I feel the same way on lots that you shared!
I’ve been successful in the past with WW, lost 30 lbs. I had my second baby, and lost the 20 lbs that I gained. This was all between 2019-2022. I recently started WW again after putting on a little weight and it’s just not the same. The program feels different and the community has definitely fallen apart (this was a huge help/motivator for me). I’m going to give calorie counting a try. I’ve tried it in the past but didn’t stick to it. Thanks for the amazing content 😊.
I left WW in 2021 after 2 years on program (and about 100 times before that). I liked lots of the program but it came down to money and that yes, chicken breast is NOT a free food when you are close to goal. My zero point soup had 379 calories. But I still use WW recipes but I count calories. Im still on a journey and will always be.
Congratulations! I've been following you since January. I started my health journey on May 13th and was so excited when you said that you started your new journey on that day. I feel like we are in this together! Can't wait to hear your results for June!
Hi from the UK, love your channel, where did you find the frozen yoghurt recipes for the Ninja ice cream maker please? Definitely going to try the protein ice cream xx
I double track with WW and Healthi. I buy the pro version of Healthi and track macros along with points. My problem is remembering to track everything. WW is easier to track because you do not need to track zero point foods. I like cal tracking better. Thanks for the update and encouragement!
Being mindful of calories is definitely the way to go... I have thirty pounds to lose and decided to go back to intermittent fasting yesterday... My eating window is 12pm-8pm... I had an incredible two-egg omelet for my first meal with lots of veggies and chicken sausage... It really filled me up. Throughout the day I had my coffee with three teaspoons of sugar and two tablespoons of hazelnut creamer (it was perfect), along with a fresh glass of watermelon juice - some chopped pineapple 🍍, and my dinner was a turkey cheeseburger with baked sweet potato fries and sauteed onions and mushrooms with an egg scrambled in (odd, but so good with the meal)... I woke up today 1.6 pounds lighter and my scale had not been moving at all... I even had walnuts mixed with a tablespoon of chocolate chips as dessert. I'm sipping on ice water now and I've already prepped the items for my omelet so I can make it quickly durinh my next break (I work from home), but agree - give me my coffee exactly how I like it and let me eat real food. P.S. I also did twenty mins on my stepper while working my arms with three pound weights.
I did WW and calorie counting and a slew of other stuff with no long term success. I finally read The Obesity Code. It was an eye opener for sure. I highly recommend the book to anyone struggling. The book explains very well why so many do struggle to lose weight.
Thanks for this, and for being real. WW stopped working for me awhile ago- "free foods" dont make sense to me because they have calories. And i eat real foods, not processed foods, so i will eat a pat of butter, but not use a spray of i cant believe its not butter. Ive started tracking calories as well and higher protein. My body doesnt process processed carbs that well, so technically im doing lower carb- but im eating fruits, vegs, and gluten free whole foods. I feel better than i have in a long time! I need to do more moving as well, but am hioing the fact that it is spring and summer now, i get my behind in gear! Great job on the weight loss and kick butt on the journey!
Good for you! It's important to review and revise as we go! I'm still having success with WW so I'll stick with it. I just travelled and had regular coffee creamer with my coffee. I'm not beating myself up about it. It was delicious. I skipped the wedding cake, and didn't feel deprived at all. I lost one lb on vacation and I call that a win win !
Lauren YOU DO YOU!! Congrats on the big weight loss already. You got used to WW and you decided to change it to something you enjoy better. You moved and having two small children is stressful enough. Enjoy your new journey. I will be watching and wishing you great weight loss ❣️
Hey Lauren, Im happy to see you doing calorie counting! :) I kind of lost interest in WW content since it hasnt been working for me either. I have a few tips for you, Im a broke mom and looove my sweet and creamy iced coffee but cant afford protein shakes so Nicole Burgess on YT got me hooked on her protein iced coffee. I do like 1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso in a large cup of ice, then do 3/4 to 1 cup unsweet almond milk blended with half a scoop protein powder (in like a little blender, not just using a little hand frother thing, a small blender is needed) and pour it on the coffee, it is amazing. I had tried before just in a shaker etc, no, gotta be blended because it makes it creamy, sweet, with a layer of foam on top too. She uses PEScience and I do also (cake pop, chocolate cupcake and snickerdoodle are great). Also if you are wanting some fiber, the Ready Clean Chocolate Peanut Butter protein bars are SO GOOD and they have 7g fiber, thats a nice big chunk of my day. I have one in the evening as dessert. They are like peanut butter rice krispies drizzled in chocolate. Looking forward to watching you again, best of luck in your journey! :)
Sometimes you just need a change, a reset. I lost 135 lbs with myfitnesspal and kept it off for 11 yrs this last yr I gained back 14 lbs due to stress eating. I needed a change to motivate me since I’ve used myfitnesspal for 14 yrs to track. I joined WW and started lifting weights, I am back to my goal I now track both WW and myfitnesspal. Consistency is key , you got this
Thanks for sharing Lauren! Awesome job on your recent weight loss with MFP🎉 & getting that protein in! I have 80-100 I’ve been trying to lose on ww….after years of up & down same 10 pounds I’m going to do something a little more extreme for a month or 2 and hope I can get that scale moving. Lowering carbs & cutting out more sugars & thinking of trying a program to help. Keep rocking it girl! You are doing great!
I’m a LONG time Weight Watchers member/leader I got so tired switching every one to two years so the company could make millions of $$ off “ new” points calculators and cook books😡I restarted Simply Filling( thank goodness there is still videos on TH-cam!) two weeks ago, I stay fuller/satiated ,I think I get 20-25 daily points a day too. I was on a Keto diet for 18 months but really felt bad even though I lost 35 pounds I got sick of eating meat, strawberries and eggs! I am 80% vegetarian 20% dairy/ meat if that makes any sense , I still drink skim milk and eat eggs and low fat cheese. Wishing you great success 😊👍🏻and fun Summer.
I also can't drink black coffee. I could drink without creamer, but I do need something to sweeten it. So, I use sugar substitute or sugar-free coffee syrup. It works for me. I tolerate it well, plus I don't drink coffee every day. I tried unsweetened almond milk in my coffee, but I find it gives it a weird aftertaste and I don't enjoy it. I'm pre-diabetic so I've stopped WW to focus on calorie deficit and following how my dr suggested.
I remember when I was doing WW I would avoid avocados even though they are very good for you, just because they were very high in points! I believe a medium avocado was 10 points! But after I started just tracking calories I found myself incorporating them back into my diet!
Yay! Im really excited for this content! I eat high protein and know you will have the best ideas! WW is an amazing tool but I find it so much easier to do protein and calories now a days. So happy you're losing also! Weeeeeeeeeeeee!
Congratulations on your weight loss! I’ve tried WW off and on for years. When we did the meetings I enjoyed those but the app did nothing for me. I switched to the Lose it app ( free version) I love the freedom calorie counting gave me. I sit down for a minute in the morning and loosely plan out my day calorie wise usually based on my dinner plan, then just fill in other meals and snacks. Like others have said 23 points is brutal. I constantly felt bad about myself because I was having a hard time staying on the “points budget” and it really made me mad when I looked at just how many calories that was. I think WW is a great program but if it or anything else doesn’t work, it’s time to move on.
I totally agree! I also try to rough plan my day in the morning and it makes a huge difference when I don’t have to make choices in the moment! Well done!
@LaurenJensen I have been on Ww since 2016. I do try some new recipes. I go walking early in the morning like 6:30 am in Michigan where I live. I am trying to lose weight for my back problems. I think I have sat so much in my life and haven’t been active more often. It’s sad for me. I pay $15 dollars for the Ww app every month plus I go to the meetings too. I enjoy the meetings. I love all different flavors of yogurt. Now I think I am getting bored with it. How do I make those frozen yogurt if I don’t have a Ninja Creamy ? Any suggestions?
I’m not questioning your desire to change things up to meet your needs but when I look at you we appear to be similar sized. I get 25 daily points and 28 weekly points. Huge difference. Shrugs. I wish you luck and can’t wait to see how it goes
I'm trying this now also. Do you find it hard to estimate dishes for calories for your portion? I get so discouraged with that if it's multi ingredient meals or recipes.
I have also found the new program just doesn't really work, which I am starting to wonder if its intentional since the real money maker is now the weight loss medication. I get 23 point on ww and its honestly so limited is borderline starvation, no room for healthy fats is what really kills me, balanced eating is so important and it really seems to put a ton of focus on foods with low fat and fake sugars.
I found on WW it caused a lot of weird food problems for me. I much prefer calorie counting. My mind is coming around, but I still look at certain food as "bad," "too many points".... just weird. On calorie counting I can look at chicken and think... ok... that will cost me 100 cals... a piece of sirloin 150 cals... my choice what I want to spend my cals on :)... not "chicken is free points and sirloin is 8 points".... brings me anxiety just thinking about points vs calories.
well done on the weight loss. i have never really done WW but i feel like people get hung up on the 0 point foods because 0x0=0, so you can eat as much of that as you want, right? wrong! keep up the good work.
Weight watchers worked the first go around for me too, but after my second pregnancy I wasn’t sticking to the program either. Have you heard of phentermine? That’s what I used to help me get the rest of the weight off.
Wow you sound just like me. I just dropped WW as well. Really, it is just another way to count calories. I had 23 points a day. I only need to lose 20 pounds but just started tracking calories on my own to stay in a deficit. I am also moving more. Be careful with protein. Yes, it is good for you and it satiates you but all these people going crazy with huge amounts of protein is not good. My doctor told me excessive amounts are not good for your kidneys. Good luck. I’ve already dropped 5 pounds so feel like this will work and will stop tracking once I lose because it is a pain. By then I should have a good idea of proper portion control.
I don't like WW anymore. To me they have screwed up their program . They now concentrate more on medical clinic with there pills. Not feeling it so I quit and done making them rich. I now feel meeee! I as well concentrate on protein and calories and fat content. I drink 86oz water every day. Sometimes I squeeze orange and lemon and ginger in my water. I leave the bad carbs out like chips, crackers, bread etc.. Also found out I wasn't eating enough. I use a portion plate. I eat salads with good source of protein. I'm alot happier. , and it's working ❤❤
I get it about the points! I like to have 2 white cheddar rice cakes with 2 laughing cow cheese wedges for lunch, total calories 160, WW points 6!!! That’s ridiculous! WW was great for me in the past but not anymore
I haven’t been doing well on this last WW program. But I got lifetime about 3 years ago, and still am but I was well below my goal weight. But I get WW free, however, Now I’m one pound below goal. I can’t get back down to where I was before covid. I don’t like this last WW program. I get 23 points. I just don’t like this zero point foods and get hammered for things are not zero point. I don’t think I get enough protein. I’m hoping this year stupid plan changes.
Time for a Change! Month 1 Results of switching from Weight Watchers to tracking a Calorie Deficit and Protein for weight loss! Sharing my Weigh In, but also WHY I decided to switch it up, HOW I'm feeling about the changes, and WHAT my new goals are as I go forward with my new plan for month 2! Thanks so much for watching and supporting me on this journey! New friends, I would love to have you subscribe and follow along! I share weight loss updates, but also delicious healthy recipes, grocery hauls, and day in the life vlogs!
What app do you use for tracking?
I believe she mentioned the free version of Fitness Pal
@@samanthalindor3358 MyFitnessPal!
Coffee tip: clean simple eats protein packets, use 1/3 of the packet and milk of choice . Sweet tooth satisfied!!
WW stopped working for me a while ago and I finally quit last year. I really started paying attention to macros. More protein, less carbs, and cleaner foods. I feel so much better and the weight loss is starting. I’m not doing keto but I’m trying to keep carbs below 100g and protein over 100g. I need to increase daily exercise which is my June goal. Thanks for your honesty and perspective.
This makes so much more sense to me than WW. I have lost on the program; however, 23 points a day is BRUTAL, even with 'free' foods. I'd rather use count calories as you are.
That’s why I went to counting calories.. I couldn’t do 23 points. I was starving!
lol I’m on WW. Fell off because of 23 points. I inflated my weight on the app by 75lbs to give me more points. I’m currently using WW as more of a guideline not staying exactly on program. I understand having to change things up and see what can work for each individual on their journey.
I was on WW for a long time but I needed a change. I have been tracking calories and love the freedom it gives me. I have lost 22 pounds and not bored yet. Way to go girl!!
Amazing! Congrats!!
The problem with WW etc is that that don’t necessarily promote healthy foods - they still allow a lot of processed “foods” such as shakes and protein bars etc, and still consider full fat foods such as whole milk and cheese, as unhealthy, when they aren’t. Quality nutrient dense food is so much more important than just tracking calories.
It's not about allowing processed foods. WW is a realistic approach to loosing weight because not everyone is on the same page with what you should and should not eat.
As someone who has struggled with weight all my life, you real talk about it especially about what hasn't worked is appreciated. Keep going!!
You are a very wise and articulate woman. I look forward to your great results!
Thank you ☺️
Girl… you’ve literally read my mind. Like everything you’ve said in this video is exactly how I’ve been feeling!!
I’ve been on WW for awhile and had success in the past. Im not completely consistent so I can’t blame the program completely for not losing weight now. I use My plate with WW and I feel like that has help me a lot. I don’t want to count calories but I do what to know how to eat more healthy and understand my food groups. Also, learning how to weigh my food. This is your journey and you have to do what is best for you. You got this 💪🏾
Thank you! Yes I definitely want to focus more on whole healthy foods, portions, & balance! Thanks for watching!
It’s so ironic you came out with this video now- I just gave up WW also. Ive been on WW for the last 2 years and I weigh the same as when I started- yes I lost and gained. I have discovered just what you said- counting calories rather than points have given me a lot more options and variety in my meals. I’m also not eating such processed snacks . I’m reading a book on intuitive eating and trying not to have good foods and bad foods. Thanks for the protein tip.
Sometimes we just have to take the hard step of making a new change! Wishing you well!
I joined WW Jan 2O22 and hit goal within 6 months I lost 22 lbs, and have kept it off, I fluctuate within 2 pounds . About 9 months ago I didn’t renew and I found I missed the app, especially food shopping, so I rejoined 10 months $10 month, I’m happy to have my app again. I’m never hungry, I stopped all sugar, and limit my carbs for the morning.i am plant based so I have a lot of 0 foods that I love to eat..
I eat veggies, fruit, beans, lentils, tofu, and whole grains, and a serving of healthy fats
Good luck with your new plan, sometimes change is a good thing
I bought a Fitbit, and walk 10k steps a day,a very early 35 min walk in the morning
I am so glad that you've found something that's working for you! I've been watching you forever and have also let go of using WW this year. I switched to low carb and most days are almost carnivore. Not counting anything daily, and my energy is better, sleep is better, mood is better, and I'm down 19 lbs in 2 months.
So proud of you ❤❤❤
I love this! Losing the weight after baby -#2 has been sooooo slow for me so I’m happy to see someone else in a similar place.
I, too, have been toying with the idea of canceling Weight Watchers. In years past, I had a lot of success with it, but now I’m post menopausal and the scale is simply not moving.
I saw a post on TikTok about calorie deficit and have considered that route. Then, today, I watched your video and I took it as a sign 😊. Maybe it will help this ol’ body turn loose of a few pounds.
Good luck,on your journey. I enjoy your videos…and your daughters are adorable!
Oh girl, I was on and off WW for so many years. When I did it the very first time and it was called Weight Watchers, and not WW, but of course there was no online back then, it was all meetings. One time when I wasn't loosing anymore after loosing about 18 pounds😢, I went and talked to a group leader and asked her if I needed to go onto a more restricted plan, back then there was a full choice plan and a limited choice plan. Her immediate response was ABSOLUTELY NOT, she said she'd stay on the full choice plan, she said that I had just hit a plateau and everyone does and that I would start loosing again. That's what I ended up doing and it seemed like it took forever but she happened to be right and I ended up getting down to the slimmest I had ever been. That's an awesome program and it always was. The group leader told me that years prior to that she had lost 80 pounds and that nibody was gonna tell her that the program didn't work.😅
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming... 🐠🐠
I’ve done WW a couple times in the past, but after a few years of letting myself go, I found myself back there recently. So many things that I used to dislike about it are still frustrating and I agree with you. My morning drink, chai latte, was not that high in calories, but high in points, so it messed up literally every day. I am a 23 pointer. I find myself cheating the WW rules because I don’t agree with them, but then what’s the point of using it? I think that I always used WW because I don’t looove tracking and I didn’t track my zero point foods (I always ate them in moderation). That took a little tracking off my plate. But this video was the push I need. I’m going to go with calories and put my big girl panties on when it comes to tracking. Good luck to you and me! You’re such a beautiful woman and fun to hang with while I fold laundry.
Bacon and sausage causes inflamation. Trying to stay healthier which is so important to ones health. Love your channel. ❤❤
Completely agree on a time for a switch. I’ve switched it up over the last 5 yrs on and off WW and calorie deficit tracking with success. At age of 53 I’ll take it! You got this good luck! Definitely add strength training it has helped my body so much.
Congrats on your recent weight loss. I also switched from WW to tracing macros. I reached a long stall on WW and decided to change up. It works! You are right, there are no "good foods" or "bad foods". You can eat anything in moderation and still stay within your daily calories. I now eat "real" cheese occasionally and "real" butter. They may be a little higher in fat content, but 0 carbs and high in protein. I never liked the fat free cheese or other fat free products. I like the real thing. Good luck on your weight loss. I know you're going to do great.
Love this!!!! And definitely am in the SAME situation. Focusing on protein and calories as well. Excited to see future videos!!
Thank you! We can be in it together 😉
I am excited to try a new start with you!
Let’s Go!
I've been doing a calorie deficit for over a year and have lost over 60lbs and I've found it way less restrictive. If I want a McDonald's fries, a small is 230 calories. I feel you can incorporate way more "indulgences" into your daily lifestyle. And as women, sometimes we just need a piece of candy. And I completely agree I try to look at food as just food and not "good" or "bad".
👏 yes! That’s amazing you are doing great! And I totally agree on the feeling of freedom with calories!
This is what happened to me. I stalled out on weight watchers even though I followed it faithfully.But I am thank for my start on weight watchers because it did do a lot to teach me about healthy foods and eating. I have been counting calories for a while now. I am down 185 pounds over 4 years. The biggest thing for my success is to not stop even when the weight loss stalls for months. I just keep the mindset that I am keeping off what I have lost and that is success for me. This is not a diet to me it is a lifestyle change and I only made changes that I can do and live with. You are doing great! I still have 45 more pounds to go and I know it will happen whenever. I make ice cream in my ninja creami. My favorite is a premiere protein vanilla, then a container of unsweetened applesauce to add volume, half a box of dry sugar free pistachio pudding. I love pistachio ice cream. I mix in a few chopped roasted pistachios.
I realize this is an older video from you, but it popped up tonight as a suggested video for me. I used to subscribe to your channel for WW content, so I thought I would check out this video to see how you and your adorable little family are doing. I think the last time I watched one of your videos was right around the time you found out you were pregnant with your second child, so it's definitely been a while. LOL
I was actually surprised to see you've left WW. I did the same about a year ago for many of the exact reasons you mentioned. I was struggling with losing and gaining the same few pounds over and over. I also struggled with the points values for some foods on the current version of the program. Many of my favorite healthy fat food sources (nuts, avocado, etc.) just seem to be so high in points when compared to many less nutritious foods which are lower in points. It just didn't make sense to me anyone and I'm saying that as someone who was one of the original members of the WW Ambassadors program back in the day. I do still have my WW account, but only because I accrued so many new member referrals during my time as a WW influencer/blogger that my account is free until March of 2032. I haven't actually paid for WW since 2014.
Based on my experience with WW over many years, my guess is there will be changes coming to the plan in the next couple of months since they seem to do major changes in the late Fall every other year. I've also seen a few WW people I see follow in IG saying their coaches have said a big announcement will be coming soon. It will be interesting to see what changes they make this time.
One thing I actually do like with the current program is that I think it's easier for members to actually get enough calories if they are taking adequate advantage of the zero point foods. Back in the day before there were zero point foods, I definitely think the calories were far too low. Most of the time when I would track calories for a week alongside my points for comparison, I was generally in the 1100-1200 calorie range which I now realize is too low. It would be so much easier to get that number up now by simply adding in zero point foods. Since shifting to a calorie deficit way of eating, I'm generally eating between 1700-1800 calories per day and my weight loss is better. This way of eating also feels far more sustainable to me for the long-term.
I've rambled on long enough. I know you made the switch a few months ago, but I just wanted to wish you all the best with your calorie deficit journey.
The mentality for your girls and you is fantastic! It makes me so happy to hear that from more girl moms. Missed your chit chat videos!
Thanks! I always feel self conscious filming sit downs… worried that I’m boring 😂
Thank you for the update Lauren. I have been watching your videos for awhile now. I have been off and on WW also for awhile . I feel like I need a change too. I enjoy all your recipes and your videos. It’s good to make a change if something isn’t working. Keep up the good work and I will continue to learn from you. Love seeing your girls in the videos too. You have a beautiful family. God Bless you all. 💕
Thank you! ❤️
Good for you Laura! I have been a weight watcher for many years and never had much luck…mostly just went down a few and up a few. I’m doing calorie counting now too and feel such freedom in what I can eat. Enjoy your site and your girls are just adorable.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Just stopped weight watchers also. I just never felt satiated. I lost weight, but always felt hungry. Also to stay within my points, I started eating a lot of empty low fat, sugar free processed food items. I felt unhealthy. I added my info to the calculator you used, however I don’t see where it gives the daily protein count?
Hi! The protein calculation I got from my fitness pal. First use the calorie deficit calculator to find your calorie goal then input to the free my fitness pal app. It will break down your macros.
Wishing you well!
@@LaurenMJansen Thank you!
I wish you the best I have always enjoyed watching you and your sweet family & thank you I always appreciate how encouraging and up beat you are 🥰👍🏻
I hope you do well Lauren. Thank you for making the effort to develop videos. You have a great talent for communication!
Thanks that’s so sweet of you to say! Glad we can have a supportive community here ❤️
Your video came at just the right time for me. The last few months or so, I haven't been happy with the program. I appreciate that i was able to lose 60 pounds with it, but was just done. Now have downloaded the same app, and I am liking it so much so far. And honestly, this just makes so much more sense. The points just didn't make sense anymore at all. Thanks for posting this ❤🎉
Love this approach and so happy it’s working for you!
Points vs calories was one of my big issues with WW. Led to me resenting tracking. I'm currently working on making better food choices and drinking more water. I'll try journaling to track in the future. (Too much going on to add to my plate right now)
I felt that resentment too… Sometimes I think it’s those small changes, food choice/water/portions that make the best long term changes!
This video made me feel much better! Thank you so much Lauren!
Thank you for pointing out they difference in points and calories for coffee creamer. I struggled with that.
So eye opening… similar with many of the fuller fat dairy products!
I hope you have great progress ❤ You deserve it! I love following you and watching your videos 😊
Thank you! ❤️
Lauren your the best.. I too just started my fitness pal because of you ! Thank you
Oh you are so kind, I’m glad we can support each other here!
I started WW in April of last year and was able to lose 50 pounds in a little less than a year but seemed to plateau and like you, was gaining and losing the same couple of pounds. Not only that, counting the points had become so monotonous to me. I have since started the Mediterranean diet and am steadily loosing again and enjoying a little more freedom with less restrictions. WW served its purpose and I do recommend it and feel it’s sustainable and may someday go back to it but for now I’m feeling good with the change. ALWAYS enjoy your videos and seeing your precious family. ❤
I am so happy I found your channel. This video was great. I needed to hear this because I’m not seeing any results from the WW plan. I’ve lost weight on the WW plan before but it’s not working for me now. Time for something different. Thank you for this video. ❤
Hi Lauren how are you happy Monday afternoon and happy summer day and this was amazing video I enjoy your channel and you are amazing
The same thing happened to me with WW. My dr. Advised me to focus on protein and watch the processed carbs. I feel you made the right decision. Good luck encouraging weight loss congratulations 🎊🎉 😊
Thank you! ❤️
I'm glad you're back today. I'm in the midst of moving and the stress is terrible. So I gained weight. I like your plan.
Moving stress is so hard! I definitely felt that when we moved from GA to TX this past fall. Sometimes when things are super stressful I just try my best to be mindful of a balanced diet… and not add to the stress worrying about the scale for a couple weeks. Best luck on your move!
I switched about the same time you did! So much happier
Im so happy that I re found your channel !! - very proud of you girl for not giving up !! thank you for this update, we had the same start weight lol !! I haven't lost anything yet but today I plan to have my new '' day one ''
Welcome back! Get that day one! You got it!
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been doing WW but have hit a stand still and started tracking calories to see why. I feel the same way on lots that you shared!
I’ve been successful in the past with WW, lost 30 lbs. I had my second baby, and lost the 20 lbs that I gained. This was all between 2019-2022. I recently started WW again after putting on a little weight and it’s just not the same. The program feels different and the community has definitely fallen apart (this was a huge help/motivator for me). I’m going to give calorie counting a try. I’ve tried it in the past but didn’t stick to it. Thanks for the amazing content 😊.
I left WW in 2021 after 2 years on program (and about 100 times before that). I liked lots of the program but it came down to money and that yes, chicken breast is NOT a free food when you are close to goal. My zero point soup had 379 calories. But I still use WW recipes but I count calories. Im still on a journey and will always be.
Congratulations! I've been following you since January. I started my health journey on May 13th and was so excited when you said that you started your new journey on that day. I feel like we are in this together! Can't wait to hear your results for June!
For sure we are! Let’s get it!
Hi from the UK, love your channel, where did you find the frozen yoghurt recipes for the Ninja ice cream maker please? Definitely going to try the protein ice cream xx
I double track with WW and Healthi. I buy the pro version of Healthi and track macros along with points. My problem is remembering to track everything. WW is easier to track because you do not need to track zero point foods. I like cal tracking better. Thanks for the update and encouragement!
I hope you will keep us updated on your journey 😊
I definitely will! Trying my best to balance content while my girls are home for summer, but it’s really a great accountability for me so I’m trying!
Being mindful of calories is definitely the way to go... I have thirty pounds to lose and decided to go back to intermittent fasting yesterday... My eating window is 12pm-8pm... I had an incredible two-egg omelet for my first meal with lots of veggies and chicken sausage... It really filled me up.
Throughout the day I had my coffee with three teaspoons of sugar and two tablespoons of hazelnut creamer (it was perfect), along with a fresh glass of watermelon juice - some chopped pineapple 🍍, and my dinner was a turkey cheeseburger with baked sweet potato fries and sauteed onions and mushrooms with an egg scrambled in (odd, but so good with the meal)...
I woke up today 1.6 pounds lighter and my scale had not been moving at all... I even had walnuts mixed with a tablespoon of chocolate chips as dessert.
I'm sipping on ice water now and I've already prepped the items for my omelet so I can make it quickly durinh my next break (I work from home), but agree - give me my coffee exactly how I like it and let me eat real food.
P.S. I also did twenty mins on my stepper while working my arms with three pound weights.
I did WW and calorie counting and a slew of other stuff with no long term success. I finally read The Obesity Code. It was an eye opener for sure. I highly recommend the book to anyone struggling. The book explains very well why so many do struggle to lose weight.
I love this! Thanks for the tips! And you are just the cutest!!
Aww thank you for watching ❤️
Thanks for this, and for being real. WW stopped working for me awhile ago- "free foods" dont make sense to me because they have calories. And i eat real foods, not processed foods, so i will eat a pat of butter, but not use a spray of i cant believe its not butter. Ive started tracking calories as well and higher protein. My body doesnt process processed carbs that well, so technically im doing lower carb- but im eating fruits, vegs, and gluten free whole foods. I feel better than i have in a long time! I need to do more moving as well, but am hioing the fact that it is spring and summer now, i get my behind in gear! Great job on the weight loss and kick butt on the journey!
Good for you! It's important to review and revise as we go! I'm still having success with WW so I'll stick with it. I just travelled and had regular coffee creamer with my coffee. I'm not beating myself up about it. It was delicious. I skipped the wedding cake, and didn't feel deprived at all. I lost one lb on vacation and I call that a win win
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I looked at the linked calculator and wondered where you got the amount of protein goals you are doing. What am I missing?
Lauren YOU DO YOU!! Congrats on the big weight loss already. You got used to WW and you decided to change it to something you enjoy better. You moved and having two small children is stressful enough. Enjoy your new journey. I will be watching and wishing you great weight loss ❣️
I’m following along! Let’s do this!
I’m so glad I found ur channel
Thanks so much for watching! Excited to keep going with these new changes!
Good for you.looking foward to protein packed recipes 😊
Hey Lauren, Im happy to see you doing calorie counting! :) I kind of lost interest in WW content since it hasnt been working for me either. I have a few tips for you, Im a broke mom and looove my sweet and creamy iced coffee but cant afford protein shakes so Nicole Burgess on YT got me hooked on her protein iced coffee. I do like 1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso in a large cup of ice, then do 3/4 to 1 cup unsweet almond milk blended with half a scoop protein powder (in like a little blender, not just using a little hand frother thing, a small blender is needed) and pour it on the coffee, it is amazing. I had tried before just in a shaker etc, no, gotta be blended because it makes it creamy, sweet, with a layer of foam on top too. She uses PEScience and I do also (cake pop, chocolate cupcake and snickerdoodle are great). Also if you are wanting some fiber, the Ready Clean Chocolate Peanut Butter protein bars are SO GOOD and they have 7g fiber, thats a nice big chunk of my day. I have one in the evening as dessert. They are like peanut butter rice krispies drizzled in chocolate. Looking forward to watching you again, best of luck in your journey! :)
Sometimes you just need a change, a reset. I lost 135 lbs with myfitnesspal and kept it off for 11 yrs this last yr I gained back 14 lbs due to stress eating. I needed a change to motivate me since I’ve used myfitnesspal for 14 yrs to track. I joined WW and started lifting weights, I am back to my goal I now track both WW and myfitnesspal. Consistency is key , you got this
Thanks for sharing Lauren! Awesome job on your recent weight loss with MFP🎉 & getting that protein in! I have 80-100 I’ve been trying to lose on ww….after years of up & down same 10 pounds I’m going to do something a little more extreme for a month or 2 and hope I can get that scale moving. Lowering carbs & cutting out more sugars & thinking of trying a program to help. Keep rocking it girl! You are doing great!
I’m a LONG time Weight Watchers member/leader
I got so tired switching every one to two years so the company could make millions of $$ off “ new” points calculators and cook books😡I restarted Simply Filling( thank goodness there is still videos on TH-cam!) two weeks ago, I stay fuller/satiated ,I think I get 20-25 daily points a day too.
I was on a Keto diet for 18 months but really felt bad even though I lost 35 pounds I got sick of eating meat, strawberries and eggs!
I am 80% vegetarian 20% dairy/ meat if that makes any sense ,
I still drink skim milk and eat eggs and low fat cheese. Wishing you great success 😊👍🏻and fun Summer.
Good luck on your new weight loss journey!!! 💪
Might want to try Nut pod
I also can't drink black coffee. I could drink without creamer, but I do need something to sweeten it. So, I use sugar substitute or sugar-free coffee syrup. It works for me. I tolerate it well, plus I don't drink coffee every day.
I tried unsweetened almond milk in my coffee, but I find it gives it a weird aftertaste and I don't enjoy it.
I'm pre-diabetic so I've stopped WW to focus on calorie deficit and following how my dr suggested.
Please, keep your Videos coming.Best of luck.
You’re beautiful and inspiring! I’m always waiting for new content from you. Amazing woman ❤
Did you also get your carb and fat requirements with the calculator?
Wishing you the best! I think it’s good to mix it up!
Thanks! Me too!
Congratulations! Please make more what you eat in a day with your new protein approach
I'm looking forward to your high protein/high fiber meal ideas! Congrats on the loss!
I remember when I was doing WW I would avoid avocados even though they are very good for you, just because they were very high in points! I believe a medium avocado was 10 points! But after I started just tracking calories I found myself incorporating them back into my diet!
Yay! Im really excited for this content! I eat high protein and know you will have the best ideas! WW is an amazing tool but I find it so much easier to do protein and calories now a days. So happy you're losing also! Weeeeeeeeeeeee!
Do you know if the protein ice cream can be made or mixed in a blender?
Congratulations!
I clicked the link for the calorie calculator but I didn't see the breakdown of how much protein you needed,?
Congratulations on your weight loss! I’ve tried WW off and on for years. When we did the meetings I enjoyed those but the app did nothing for me. I switched to the Lose it app ( free version) I love the freedom calorie counting gave me. I sit down for a minute in the morning and loosely plan out my day calorie wise usually based on my dinner plan, then just fill in other meals and snacks. Like others have said 23 points is brutal. I constantly felt bad about myself because I was having a hard time staying on the “points budget” and it really made me mad when I looked at just how many calories that was. I think WW is a great program but if it or anything else doesn’t work, it’s time to move on.
I totally agree! I also try to rough plan my day in the morning and it makes a huge difference when I don’t have to make choices in the moment! Well done!
@LaurenJensen I have been on Ww since 2016. I do try some new recipes. I go walking early in the morning like 6:30 am in Michigan where I live. I am trying to lose weight for my back problems. I think I have sat so much in my life and haven’t been active more often. It’s sad for me. I pay $15 dollars for the Ww app every month plus I go to the meetings too. I enjoy the meetings. I love all different flavors of yogurt. Now I think I am getting bored with it. How do I make those frozen yogurt if I don’t have a Ninja Creamy ? Any suggestions?
Also too some people consume not so healthy food. Sugar free has terrible ingredients.
Proud of you for doing a change.
Thank you! ❤️
I’m not questioning your desire to change things up to meet your needs but when I look at you we appear to be similar sized. I get 25 daily points and 28 weekly points. Huge difference. Shrugs. I wish you luck and can’t wait to see how it goes
Interesting vlog, thank you for sharing.
What percent of your calories did you do of protein?
Egg whites is what helped me get protein up. I can get up to 75g just for breakfast with a protein coffee + the eggs
I'm trying this now also. Do you find it hard to estimate dishes for calories for your portion? I get so discouraged with that if it's multi ingredient meals or recipes.
I look forward to your changes
I have also found the new program just doesn't really work, which I am starting to wonder if its intentional since the real money maker is now the weight loss medication. I get 23 point on ww and its honestly so limited is borderline starvation, no room for healthy fats is what really kills me, balanced eating is so important and it really seems to put a ton of focus on foods with low fat and fake sugars.
I found on WW it caused a lot of weird food problems for me. I much prefer calorie counting. My mind is coming around, but I still look at certain food as "bad," "too many points".... just weird. On calorie counting I can look at chicken and think... ok... that will cost me 100 cals... a piece of sirloin 150 cals... my choice what I want to spend my cals on :)... not "chicken is free points and sirloin is 8 points".... brings me anxiety just thinking about points vs calories.
How tall are you hun?
well done on the weight loss. i have never really done WW but i feel like people get hung up on the 0 point foods because 0x0=0, so you can eat as much of that as you want, right? wrong! keep up the good work.
Weight watchers worked the first go around for me too, but after my second pregnancy I wasn’t sticking to the program either. Have you heard of phentermine? That’s what I used to help me get the rest of the weight off.
Phentermine is really bad for your heart
Premier Protein is a good 30 grams of protein for a afternoon snack 160 calories
Wow you sound just like me. I just dropped WW as well. Really, it is just another way to count calories. I had 23 points a day. I only need to lose 20 pounds but just started tracking calories on my own to stay in a deficit. I am also moving more. Be careful with protein. Yes, it is good for you and it satiates you but all these people going crazy with huge amounts of protein is not good. My doctor told me excessive amounts are not good for your kidneys. Good luck. I’ve already dropped 5 pounds so feel like this will work and will stop tracking once I lose because it is a pain. By then I should have a good idea of proper portion control.
I don't like WW anymore. To me they have screwed up their program . They now concentrate more on medical clinic with there pills. Not feeling it so I quit and done making them rich. I now feel meeee! I as well concentrate on protein and calories and fat content. I drink 86oz water every day. Sometimes I squeeze orange and lemon and ginger in my water. I leave the bad carbs out like chips, crackers, bread etc.. Also found out I wasn't eating enough. I use a portion plate. I eat salads with good source of protein. I'm alot happier. , and it's working ❤❤
I get it about the points! I like to have 2 white cheddar rice cakes with 2 laughing cow cheese wedges for lunch, total calories 160, WW points 6!!! That’s ridiculous! WW was great for me in the past but not anymore
I was more successful in weight loss with a calorie deficit than WW. I felt like I was starving myself with WW
I haven’t been doing well on this last WW program. But I got lifetime about 3 years ago, and still am but I was well below my goal weight. But I get WW free, however, Now I’m one pound below goal. I can’t get back down to where I was before covid. I don’t like this last WW program. I get 23 points. I just don’t like this zero point foods and get hammered for things are not zero point. I don’t think I get enough protein. I’m hoping this year stupid plan changes.