Customer Reviews

Complete Food Companion: 2009 Edition (Weight Watchers)

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You'll notice that Amazon doesn't sell any Weight Watchers items direct...they are always available through "other sellers" rather than being supplied by Weight Watchers (see seller info).

The reason is simple...many people don't realize that one of our services at Weight Watchers is that you can buy ANYTHING we sell, even food, at our centers without having to be a member.

So what happens? People go in, buy lots of items, and rather than using them for their personal use, they mark them up for more than twice the actual cost and take advantage of those trying to lose weight online.

Now, granted, if you can't get to a weight watchers meeting center then this may be your only avenue to receive the supplies so I can't fault it for that...

however, how you figure out your daily points needed to lose weight has changed. Someone of the same height and weight may need an entirely different amount of points as a person equal to them. And the only way to know your daily target is to actually find out at a getting started session...so to buy this book but not have taken the full quiz may lead you to eat too many points and gain weight or eat to few and slow your metabolism. So be sure you do know your daily points target if you do purchase...the book won't give you that and I'd also hate for anyone to GAIN more weight when they have health issues.

Just know the book is 10 bucks at a meeting with no tax, no shipping. So you can make the best decision before buying here. Either way, Weight Watchers sells them at regular price to whomever is selling them here, but I hate to see people taken advantage of if they are unaware it's being marked up so high by an anonymous seller on Amazon.

Still, for those on the plan, it's a great book. So I rated the book, not the seller.

This book has been a really great thing for me. Once you get used to looking up the foods you've eaten and see their point values, it really helps to get your eating under control. You eventually get to know how many points things are and only have to refer to the book occasionally, but it's still really nice to have around (just in case).

This book has kept me interested and committed to using it! It's the perfect size to keep with me and I can easily find information that I am looking for.

I was so glad to be able to find a copy of this book. Weight watchers is not really close to where we live . I find the information on food and values to be very helpful in my quest for better weight and a healthier lifestyle. This version has so many more options and pages than the previous editions. The added values and new food items made my lifestyle changes much easier and my dietary choices varied and delicious. I would really recommend this book. The price is great and you don't have to go to the meetings and the weigh ins. I work much better being able to make my own choices. This book helps me do that. Thanks again for a great copy. The price was worth it!!

Just went back to Weight Watchers, and this book is absolutely something I read and refer to daily.

I was desperate to find the "old" points WW Food Companion Book. I have lost 50 pounds over 9 years ago using the "Standard point system" and have kept that weight off. Of course, I diligently follow WW to keep myself in check. Although I have researched the new "points plus", I have my doubts. And I also believe in not breaking what works!! I thought WW would allow folks to choose which point system to use and when that didn't happen, I needed to get the most updated book using the old point system. My first thought was Amazon as I am completely awed by their product selection.

Getting more to the point, the book was in excellent condition and I received it so quickly, I couldn't believe that was my order. So once again, I am completely 100% satisifed with Amazon and their shippers/partners/co-existers whatever you are called!! Keep up the good work - I will always shop Amazon first!!

I use this book often and it has had everything I was looking for. A very usefull tool to have for the diet conscious person.

Great book, very complete. Seller sent most recent version along with a handy points configuration bonus.

Just received this today and it looks like it will be very helpful in eating out and being able to count your points.