I am a seasoned weight watcher dieter. The plan does work, when you stick to it. I think it is probably easier when you are new to the diet as you are more motivated. I am an ex gold member and my weight has been up and down "like a fiddlers elbow" , since.(lol). I am restarting the plan tomorrow (fri 13th Feb) . I need to see the plan not as a diet but as a way to change my lifestyle. Good luck to fellow weight watchers. Summer