I agree...I went to WeightWatchers about 3yrs ago, lost 3.1/2 stone at the time within a year. I'm one of those people that needs encouragement and the support of others, they had recipes, ideas on health, diet, exercise, I made friends with the same 'problem' as me (being overweight). I stopped going after a year and unfortunately put some of the weight back on. I kept the books etc but find the willpower aint there when I've got no-one keeping a 'check' on me, so to speak. Some people like me just need the support and encouragement, others can quite happily do it themselves. It's all down to personal choice but I think it was worth it.