The Price of Good Health

I often hear people complaining about the cost of Weight Watchers. I have to admit it, I've been one of those grumbling complainers. This only happens when I'm off track and not following the plan. Isn't it interesting how we find excuses to justify out-of-control behavior? It's the age-old blame game. When I'm not doing well with my eating, I want to blame someone or something. 

The Weight Watchers monthly pass costs about $40.00 a month. I know times are tough and most of us are on tight budgets, but often we spend more than $10.00 a week on trips to the local convenience store for coffee, soda, or candy bars. When I'm not on track, I can easily spend much more than that just stopping for a fast food fix on my way home from work.

A trip to the doctors can cost over $100.00 today. The price of medications is off the charts and can reach hundreds of dollars a month. Diabetic supplies and insulin certainly aren't cheap either. Bigger clothing costs more than normal sizes. My mom used to say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That's true when it comes to our health. It costs much less to stay healthy than to treat the medical conditions that arise from poor health. 

I get a lot for the $10.00 a week I pay for my Weight Watchers monthly pass. I believe it is the best weight loss program out there. It's flexible. There is nothing you can't eat on it, and you never have to feel deprived.  It's not just a quick fix but teaches healthy habits you can use for a lifetime. Our local center is open seven days a week. Meetings are held most days, often twice. Members can attend as many meetings a week as they want or just stop in during business hours to weigh in or talk to someone if they need extra encouragement. (I did this a few weeks ago and was able to sit down with a leader and have a one-on-one counseling session.) With the monthly pass, we have access to all the online features which are wonderful; forums, blogs, recipes, tips, our own progress chart, tracker, and much more. That sure beats spending the same amount for a large burger, greasy fries, and a milkshake.

I'm certainly not trying to sell Weight Watchers to anyone. I think any program that works is great as long as it promotes lifelong health and is balanced. I don't think anything that promotes deprivation will work long term. Whatever you do to take better care of your body, even if it's the cost of a membership to a gym, is worth it. 

Good health is priceless and is always cheaper than the cost of treating the diseases that are caused by obesity. Mom was right...an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure!