YES! It works! I started in Oct 2005 weighing in at 198#. I reached my goal July 2006 - 150#. I have been able to maintain my weight loss since then. I stay between 145 and 150#. You should try this program. It is the BEST!!!
Yes, I still go to the meetings weekly and now I only have to weigh in monthly.
NO, no, no they do NOT measure you. They do weigh you, but no one can see or hear what you weigh. It is very personal.
The best thing about Weight Watchers is that they teach you what to eat, the correct portions, and how to eat (even when you are at a restaurant). The meetings give you the support and encouragement to keep on! You can choose which program works for you. There is so much information available at the meetings to help you. Everyone that is there is struggling just like you.
The group meeting that I go to is like a group of friends getting together to celebrate weigh loss with each other. We have struggled together and rejoiced together. Now we share our family needs along with our recipes.
I don't think the cost (about $40/month) is bad. You get on line resources as well. You have to find a group you feel comfortable with. The leader of the meeting is your make or break point. I went to one meeting where the leader made me think of my mother preaching at me - but others there loved her - so check out more than one meeting.
Good luck! You sound like you are ready to start
off on the right foot. Don't give up. You'll be so surprised when the weight starts to go. I went from a size 22 (elastic-waist pull on) pants down to a size 10 jeans. So I know that this program works.
Try it out. The only thing you have to loose is weight.