Weight Watcher’s Original Diet Plan

3/1/2013

A lot of people have expressed dissatisfaction with the new Weight Watcher’s Points Plus system and requested information about their original plan. They say they lost tons of weight using the old plan and just can’t seem to lose weight using Points Plus. So, by popular demand, we present to you a revised Original Weight Watcher's Diet Plan. It’s revised because it's been passed through several hands but it is basically true to form and should be very effective in helping you shed pounds quickly. Most people who successfully lose weight say dieting is most effective if you have a support system (even if it’s just one person) and that it’s imperative that you carefully record the food you eat. We can help you with the support system: follow along and comment at will on some of our personal endeavors to shed a few pounds. Also, we've found a really great,printable Food Tracker for you so you can get started without having to dig one up for yourself. If you're ready to switch things up a bit and jump start your weight loss, check out the Cupcake Time Diet. If you use it first and then move into this diet plan, you'll watch the weight come off even faster!

Menu
Breakfast: 1 egg or 1 ounce hard cheese or 2 ounces fish or 1/4 cup cottage or pot cheese
1 slice bread, No rolls, bagels, biscuits muffins, crackers, cereals, or special breads were allowed.

Lunch: 4 oz. fish or lean meat or poultry, or 2/3 c cottage cheese or 2 oz hard cheese or 2 eggs.
All you want of unlimited vegetables (any not listed on the restricted list below)
1 slice bread

Dinner: 6 ounces lean meat or fish or poultry
1 portion restricted vegetables (see list below)
All you want of unlimited vegetables

Required Snacks: A total of three fruits, one of them an orange or grapefruit
2 cups skim milk

Still Hungry? Eat unlimited amounts of bullion broth, vegetables not on list, calorie-free bevereges.

Permitted Fruits
1 apple
1/2 cantaloupe
1/2 grapefruit
2" wedge of honeydew
1 orange
1/4 medium-sized pineapple
(One kind reader provided additional information regarding fruits, the following is a list of fruits you may also use. Thanks, Carol!)
1 cup of strawberries
1/2 cup raspberries or blueberries
1 peach or nectarine
2 apricots
1 plum

Forbidden Fruits
Bananas
Cherries
Watermelon
Grapes
Dried Fruits

Restricted Vegetables
Artichokes
Bamboo shoots
Beets
Brussels sprouts
Carrots
Eggplant
Green beans
Okra
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Pumpkin
Scallions
Squash (yellow)
Tomato
Tomato juice
Turnips

Fish was to be eaten at least five times per week, liver at least once a week, and beef, lamb, and dark meat turkey no more than three times per week.

In a Nutshell, the Diet consisted of:

Protein 4 (70 calories each)
Milk 2(90 cal. each)
Bread 4(80 cal each)
Fat 2(40 cal each)
Veggies 3 (unlimited if non starchy)
Fruit 2 (60 cal each)

You also had the option of choosing 7 floaters (weekly) from any of the food groups as well as 750 optional calories.

One of my readers (thank you, Kristina Hall) was kind enough to share a Food List from the 1990s. If you'd like a copy of it, complete the form below and receive it instantly!

588 Comments

Diane Tregoning

7/2/2013 08:53:59 pm

Oh, what joy to find the original diet plan AND the food tracker. This is the version that worked for me. I hate the points plan - too complex.

Weight Weight Don't Tell Me

7/2/2013 11:11:49 pm

Glad to be able to meet your needs! Best wishes to you on your weight loss.

Christine P link

8/25/2014 06:22:15 am

Wait a minute! You forgot to mention that the portion for limited vegetables was a half cup. Also, in the 1960's, there were no floating choices, or 750 extra calories. That came much later. Fish 5 times a week. 12 oz. of tomato juice a day was free. No fat of any kind. Liver was required once a week, although I never knew anyone who had it.

lisa

6/16/2015 04:02:29 am

I actually still have the entire ww diet from 1991-92 when ww was promoting their super start diet which were lists of meals one would chose from over the course of the week. During that time, I worked for ww as a ww leader and also have the entire manual explaining this diet in every detail. It was a great diet and allowed people to get a large weight loss the first week hence it's name, super start. If you need info on this particular weight watchers diet please feel free to contact me at my email adress. ;) lisa

Lisa

8/19/2015 04:13:02 pm

I was wondering if I could get the PDF file from Lisa (6/16/15 post) which has the entire weight watcher diet form 1991-1992. That was back when I followed the plan to the letter and lost weight each time. Please send it to bylisa@bellsouth.net I would really appreciate being able to follow that plan again.

Joanne Dahlen

9/21/2015 07:25:23 pm

I am hoping to get printable menus from the 80's booklets, any help in this regard much appreciated. ty

Wendy Watt

12/31/2015 10:03:01 am

Looking for the 1990 5 step weight loss program. In this program there was 5 booklets and then I do believe an extra one for eating out. Hope u can help. Best program for me

Rose

1/11/2016 01:59:04 am

I did WW back in 1986 and loved the weekly meal plan booklets. I can follow this perfectly. If anyone has a copy of just one week it would be great to have. I think it was Quick Start weekly menus with exchange lists on the bottom. Thanks a bunch! rose.perri@gmail.com

merry

1/21/2016 03:47:57 pm

lisa can you please send me that list? thank you!

Weight Weight Don't Tell Me

1/31/2016 08:25:49 pm

Hi everyone! Just a quick reminder that - if you want a copy of the WW Food Plan - you simply need to complete the above form and it will be sent to you automatically! We were sending it out manually for awhile but the demand is very heavy (i.e., time consuming) so we automated the process (to save our sanity). Fill out the form above now and you'll be sent that Food List pronto! Best to everyone!!!

Mary Singer

2/8/2016 05:13:21 pm

I would love if you could send me a copy of the 5 step weight lose program that had the books. I have been looking all over for these. Thanks in advance.

Terry young link

3/11/2016 06:19:11 pm

Thank you. I loved the old weight watchers program from 1990's.

Rosa

4/4/2016 07:08:27 pm

I would love a copy of the super start WW diet from 1990's. Please send to my email. Thank you!!!

Priscilla Miller link

4/10/2016 05:17:11 am

Looking for the 5-step Weight Watcher plan I believe it has five books and eating out menu

vickie link

5/16/2016 11:37:10 am

would love to get a copy of the weight watchers program before the points... I LOVED THAT PROGRAM....

vickie link

5/16/2016 11:37:41 am

would love to get a copy of the weight watchers program before the points...

Sasha

6/19/2016 05:03:08 pm

I would really like a copy of the 1990s PDF of the weight watchers diet. This worked the best for me. I would really appreciate it. sashanaugler@yahoo.com

Donna

8/3/2016 03:12:18 am

Hoping to get a copy of the super start program from Lisa mentioned in this thread. Thank you!

Lorraine Davis

1/2/2017 08:38:55 am

Lisa I see on the forwardmotion411. You posted you have the entire program of the WW program of the 90's. I believe it was around 1995 I was a member. Got my pins for reaching my goal. I think I remember the amounts of Proteins, Brad, and etc. But what I would really like is the flip chart that showed what foods under each catagory. Example: Fish the type and portion size. All I remember is it was about 3-4 inches wide and around 8" long. This would be such a god blessing. I still have my weight chart I used to keep record of my weight each week. I was a member of the program out of Gouverneur, NY our leader was Debbie Mason. If I owe you anything please let me know. Lorraine. Email: ldavis75@twcny.rr.com

Valerie

4/16/2017 08:52:42 pm

I would also like the info from that flip chart from the 90's and the SuperStart info. vhcrna@gmail.com I misplaced my flipchart...I have it but can't find it at the moment.

L K Robinson

2/6/2018 08:36:16 am

Hi! I was so happy to find this original WW plan. I lost 33 lbs. when my mother sent me to WW at the age of 13. The original plan also included one liver meal per week (especially for women) or an iron supplement was required. Also, only two beef entrees were allowed per week. It was advisable not to consume a beef meal before a weigh-in, because "beef weighed heavy" and you'd be likely to register a weight gain. I also believe that sauerkraut was an unlimited choice on the vegie list. I always had it with my beef hotdogs on my "beef day"...a welcome relief from all that fish! :-)

Dee De Hinton

3/21/2018 08:12:01 pm

I am looking for he ww diet from 1979. It was the best diet ever. I do not do well n the point system

Evelyn Craft

3/22/2018 12:31:49 pm

Thank you

Kimberly Jensen

5/11/2018 11:34:09 am

would u mind sending me a copy of the quick start diet?
I would looooove to get a copy.
thank you!
kimberlyj.acdd@gmail.com

Kimberly

5/11/2018 05:42:20 pm

i would love a copy of the quick start diet, that I love.
Thanks!

donna

5/30/2018 07:07:43 pm

does anyone have a copy of the ww diet that gave you a structured 4 week plan. it told you what to eat each day. this was the best plan and I had lost 20 lbs in a month. If anyone has it, can you email it to me at drscofield59@gmail.com

Sherry

5/31/2018 07:27:11 am

Hi, Donna. If someone sends you the 4 week plan, would you please forward a copy to me at forwardmotion411@gmail.com? A few people have asked for this and I would love to make it available to everyone!

Brenda

8/18/2018 09:24:12 am

I have been looking for the 1980 yellow,and black book. I lost 70 lbs on it! So easy. I loved it. Is this the same? If you have it,I would be so greatful to get the food plan. The one above looks similar. Ty so much!

Donna Donna Daniel

5/20/2019 09:20:38 am

I filled out form I am interested in the 1990s program

Ann

3/21/2015 01:00:00 am

I totally agree. I have been looking for this info for a long time. Personally i think this plan teaches you to eat healthy and something you can stick with

Phyilis O'Leary

3/24/2015 12:25:30 pm

Hi, Ann
I think this is the best plan ever! I don't like all the points plan....
I think it makes people lose slower. I long for the old church basements of people following this plan and sharing their recipes!

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:41:28 am

I also have the original WW Food Lists from 1992 in a PDF file that I can email anyone who needs to refer to it. Is the only program that I believe works as we learned back then, not as a diet, but as a lifestyle. Best to all!!!!

Kelly

10/10/2015 06:28:51 pm

Lisa can I get a copy of you material you said you had please. I have been searching for this also can find everything but.
Thank You

Stacy

10/24/2015 08:57:08 am

Lisa ... would love a copy of PDF file of weight watchers diet from 91-92. Thanks! talkingrain12@gmail.com

Linda

12/14/2015 02:02:34 pm

Hi Lisa, could you also send me the info from the ww diet from 1991-1992 as you mentioned in your post of 6/16/15. I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much.

beth

12/15/2015 07:18:47 am

I would love a copy of a menu thanks

mary

1/17/2016 01:04:15 pm

looking for 1990's ww meal plan for the week i also prefer this old way as opposed to points. it was small booklet with several breakfast linch dinner options if u have, please send

VICKIE link

5/16/2016 11:38:50 am

Do you have a copy of the Weight Watchers program, before the points?

Patricia link

7/6/2018 12:57:41 pm

HELP,1985- lost weight with this program kept it off for a long time, and now I have to lose 30Pds any and all info would be welcome,I have some of the booklets but not the ones I need.

JACKIE

3/30/2015 07:55:25 am

Yvette Durden

9/13/2015 09:06:48 pm

Hi Lisa or Kristina (or anyone who has it),
may I too have a copy of the WW Food LIsts from 1992. My email is desertshowers@yahoo.com. Thank you very much.

Ann

9/15/2015 08:18:26 am

Kristina can you email me the PDF diet plan you have
awilson@dmglaw.com

Vedana

9/23/2015 01:00:21 am

Hi Kristina 8/2/2015, would you be able to email me the pdf? My email is nani51@yahoo.com.

Donna

12/16/2015 04:06:16 pm

would love the pdf file of the old plan. Did ww back in late 80s and early 90s and much prefer the old plan to the points.

Gina P

1/7/2016 04:41:34 pm

If anyone could send this to me at rdp1drfl@aol.com that would be great!

Theresa

6/15/2017 10:58:44 am

I would love a copy of the menus for the first two weeks of the quick start program. I wish ed I still have the small booklet for the first 2 weeks. It was the best plan ever. Thanks, Theresa

Nancy link

7/16/2015 10:59:13 am

been looking for the original ww plan....it worked for me back in the mid 80s and I want to see if I can incorporate it into my life today

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:42:05 am

I am once again turning to my old WW program to loose an extra 20 pounds I put on over the couple years. This plan worked for me back in 1992, where I lost 45 pounds and kept it off all that time! I am so glad I kept my papers as well and have taken photos and put them into the attached PDF file that can be sent to anyone. Please feel free to use instead of all that typing.

Best to all in feeling good about our bodies and selves!!!

~Kristina 'Katananda' Hall
To your Wellness, Joy, and Bliss

DENISE

8/14/2015 12:08:18 pm

This paln worked for me in 1980 and went from 250 lbs to 104 in 9 months along with exercise bike , I would like to try it again. I know the book is here somewhere in my house.

Mahendra gupta

10/19/2015 03:41:23 pm

Please send me the old weight watchers programme.
Thanks

Janette47avon@gmail.com

2/12/2016 07:49:55 pm

I would love to have the old WW program I have tried the new plan and have gained weight. To much fruit. What kind of bread can I have on the old program? What kind of cereal?

Patricia link

7/6/2018 01:06:01 pm

I loved this program,the new ones points plus,freestyle.do not work for me,I still have some of the material,but not what I am looking for.When I did the original plan I lost 38pds,went to meetings every week never gained a pound,kept it of for many years,but I am at a brick wall and not losing any weight,I stopped going to meetngs paying every week.

Pat

11/30/2018 08:37:05 pm

Hi, I hope this finds you well. Do you still have the old Weight Watchers paperwork with meal plans for the day? My poor mother has been searching for the older plan.
If you can help, it would be terrific!
Take care

Nancy link

7/16/2015 11:09:43 am

what am I missing....I can only see this one page....is there more ????

Forward Motion 411

7/20/2015 01:08:29 am

Hi, Nancy. We don't have any of the old WW materials. However, this link might give you a more in depth start

http://www.forwardmotion411.com/fitness/exchange-your-diet-for-healthy-eating

It is information gleaned from the American Diabetic Association. Best to you!

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:42:31 am

Kristina Hall

8/2/2015 04:19:03 am

I have taken pictures of my original Weight Watchers Food Lists and also have it in one PDF file. Don't know how to publish it here, but wanted to let others who are looking for it know that I can provide a copy to them. In the 90's I lost 50 lbs on the plan, and since there was no confusing points system and I was using my own food, it was not considered a diet and I kept the weight off for over 12 years. It is only recently that I am now 20 lbs over my target and am going back to this plan, or as I like to call it this 'Lifestyle' of eating so that I can feel good about myself and my body once again.

Forward Motion

8/2/2015 08:55:23 am

Hi Kristina. If you could email your PDF files/s from the original lists, I will post them here so everyone can use them! If you don't mind doing this, please send them to forwardmotion411@gmail.com Thank you!!

Liz Norman

8/4/2015 04:48:50 am

I too am just starting back on the early 1970's WW plan. I have lost 34lbs on lowcarb/highfat and have kept that off for a year or more but it is not working any further for me as I am in my 70's and now need to be low carb and low fat. I would like to lose a further 30lbs but that may be optimistic...!

Jane Ayres

8/7/2015 03:09:17 am

Hello Kristina! If you actually have copies of our original WW booklet listing breakfast, lunch, and dinner including substitues, etc. you have surely made my day!! I have been searching for some time for this 'golden' booklet!! I also lost 20 lbs. in, would you believe, 1981? lol!! The diet was more than enough foods, yet highly structured, something I need to guide me. Thankyou so very uch Kristina!! Many blessings to you!! Harmony, Jane

Roseann

8/12/2015 06:00:52 am

I would love to have a copy of the pdf file with the Weight Watcher Food Lists from the 90's. I used it to take off Baby Weight and it really worked.

Thanks!

sandra gonzalez

8/13/2015 10:52:31 am

hello
could you share with me and send me by mail the menus , dou you have the weekly menus?
thanks so much

MB Latham

8/26/2015 11:13:41 am

I would love to have that Kristina Hall!

Karen H

9/2/2015 11:15:58 pm

Hi Kristina can you send me the weight watchers pdf please. I hope it's the one I'm looking for and have been for a few years. Carbs protein veg etc. I lost 4 stone on that and when it changed to the points system I just couldn't get in to the swing of it. I have recently had an hysterectomy and need to shed some weight. My email is karen.h.1@hotmail.co.uk

Angie Tecce

9/3/2015 09:01:26 pm

can you please send me the food list etc. I have been looking for it for a long time. Thank you.

kim

9/6/2015 06:16:24 pm

Can you send me old www pdf

Ann

9/7/2015 09:00:09 pm

I will take a copy of that pdf. Thank you!

EAC

9/10/2015 08:50:16 am

CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME THE original Weight Watchers Food LISTS

Jenny Thibodeau

9/10/2015 06:34:41 pm

Hi Kristina, Do you still have the pdf of the weight watchers still. I am desperate. The point system didn't work I have gained back the 50Lbs I had lost back in the early 90's.
Jenn-ntreegn@yahoo.com

Amanda

9/15/2015 07:50:00 am

Really wanting the info and list if you can email it to me!!!

Ann

9/15/2015 08:03:06 am

Please post!

Janice

9/20/2015 08:48:10 am

Would you please email your food list or the PDF file to me.. I would be ever so grateful.. Once lost 50lbs before and in desprite need of losing that 50lbs again.. Thank you.. Janice

linda link

9/21/2015 03:27:45 pm

been searching a long time please share this info with me. email address linda_crab@yahoo.com

Nayda

9/22/2015 06:23:55 am

Please email the PDF file.

Thanks

Vicki

9/23/2015 04:41:23 am

Kristina, I would like to get a copy of your pdf please!

Lorraine

9/27/2015 10:59:37 am

I and many others remember the ease of following the original plan. Please send it to me.

Judy Moline

10/3/2015 08:28:02 am

Hi Kristina,
I have been looking for the old WW diet plan as well since it was the only one that worked for me . Tried the points awhile back without success. I would appreciate if you would forward all you have so I can get started on it. Thank you. Judy

Kelly

10/10/2015 06:33:03 pm

Hi Kristina can I get a copy of your information you are referring to above my email is dacushardware@tds.net
Thank You so much

Mahendra Gupta

10/19/2015 03:45:07 pm

Please send me the old weight watchers programme. This new point plus programme is useless.

marina link

10/20/2015 05:19:29 pm

I have been looking for menu plans for ww for a while, if you could e-mail it to me it would greatly appreciated

Rena

10/25/2015 03:51:16 pm

Hello Kristina, Please forward a PDF of WW food list.
Thank you.

Terri

11/2/2015 07:38:42 pm

Would appreciate you sending me a copy of the ww plan from the 90's. The new one just doesn't work. I lost 45 lbs on the old one. Thank You

Christine Sanchez

11/2/2015 09:34:57 pm

Hi Kristina
I just saw your post (months later) and I would love a copy of your pdf file with the Weight Watchers Food Lists. My email is carolinagirl105@gmail.com.

Thank you so much!

Sue

11/6/2015 02:45:29 pm

Hi,
I also had great success with the old plan and no success with the new one. Can you please email me the pdf? Thanks so much.
Sue

Wendy link

11/8/2015 03:06:42 pm

Hi Kristina - I completely agree with you about liking the old plan better. I lost 43 lbs on it just a few years ago. While I have gone back for the meetings and because I gained 31 of the pounds back (3 life crises in 3 years + got lazy), I just find the points thing too complicated, so I use the meetings for support. Lifestyle eating is a good way to put it. Impressive that you kept the weight off for 12 years!

Peg Burns

11/12/2015 08:56:32 pm

Katrina I would love a copy your PDFs file I lost 40 lbs 40 yrs ago! Need to do it again.
Thank you.
myquilts@nycap.rr.com

Kate Martindale

11/23/2015 09:18:44 pm

Hi Kristina, Would you be kind enough to email the original Weight Watchers Plan. In the 80's and early 90's I lost over 20kg following it. However have since over time lost it. Have tried all sorts of diets but now am really needing one that works. This one did and was easy to follow without having to have a fridge full of different food stuffs.

Theresa

12/12/2015 06:09:18 pm

I am also looking for this plan, please send me a copy.

Theresa

12/12/2015 08:15:35 pm

I have beseech looking for this for so many years. Now that I am over 50 the weight is just creeping in. I know it worked for me in the early 1990's I would love a copy of it again. Please send me a copy to me email sunshine45826@yahoo.com.

Theresa

12/14/2015 08:00:11 pm

Hi everyone. I received a copy of the food list and I know somewhere in the blog is the sheet where you mark everything down. What I am now looking for our the actual 2 weeks diet/menu plan that takes you what to eat. My problem is that I needed to follow it line by line in order to lose the weight. I wish I saved the books but have than away when I first list the weight. So if any one has the first two weeks diet plan, PLEASE forward a copy to me. I would be so grateful. My email is Sunshine45826@yahoo

Pat

12/15/2015 09:10:25 am

Please send me copies of the original plan. This was the only diet that worked for me. Thanks!
patmcc1235@gmail.com

Morag

12/26/2015 11:31:19 pm

Please send me copies of the old WW plans. In the late 70's I lost a lot of weight and since then it's the plan the works the best. Do you have the food frackers too? Thanks

Nancy

12/30/2015 06:24:21 pm

May I have an email of the Weight Watchers food exchange lists? Thank you so much!

Terri

12/30/2015 10:04:15 pm

Would love a copy of the weight watchers plan. Thanks so much

Marilyn

12/30/2015 10:18:34 pm

I would like the WW food lists and any other information on the 90's program. I can't find mine and need to do it again.

Emily

1/1/2016 04:48:28 pm

Pls send to me! I wud SO appreciate it as my husband and I want to lose weight .Used it yrs ago and it worked grt.
Tks so much!

Wendy

1/1/2016 07:00:05 pm

I wild really like if you provide me with a copy. Have been looking for it for a long time. Appreciate it thank

kate

1/4/2016 05:56:02 am

Hi Kristina I also lost 50 + lbs on that plan back in the 90's and would need to give it a go again. Could you please send me a copy of the PDF file? It would be greatly appreciated

Jan

1/7/2016 10:02:07 am

I have been searching my cabinets and drawers for the 90's WW food list and plan since it worked well for me. I agree that the new plan is more complicated and I need to lose again! Can you please help me out by emailing any info you have from the old food plan? I would so appreciate the help!

Linda

1/16/2016 09:21:00 pm

Kristina, I would love a copy of the WW program. I just can lose weight anymore on any of these
Point Plus programs. I want the original one where I felt so health and good about myself! So glad you still have your! If you could send be a copy I would be so great full. Thank you so so much!

lisa

1/18/2016 03:43:44 am

i would love a copy if possible. its the only diet that works for me. thank you xx

Doreen

1/18/2016 11:20:13 am

I am looking for menues and food lists from the late 80s. Early 90s
Can you help I am not very good on the computer and sometimes find it a bit confusing on how to get the food lists and don't know PHD anything will be a help
Thankyou

merry blue

1/20/2016 11:00:54 pm

is there any way you can please send me the 94 version you have? thank you!

Kim

1/26/2016 08:28:53 am

Hello Kristina, I have been searching for a long time for this. Would you mind sending me a copy of the pictures and the PDF file. I would really appreciate this as my doctor has told me I need to loose 50 pounds for my health. Thank you very much,

Rosa

1/30/2016 09:23:41 pm

I would love a pdf of at least one week menu with exchange list attached

MaryAnne P

2/3/2016 07:16:40 pm

Kristina- I would love a copy of the old WW program. Thank you!

Vicki

2/12/2016 05:51:12 pm

Hi Kristina, if you are still sending out the PDFs for the we program I would love one. debarber04@hotmail.com

Janette Oplotnik

2/12/2016 08:39:55 pm

Please send me the old WW program. I have tried the new program and have gained weight. Thank you very much Janette

Mary Pat

3/27/2016 06:43:12 am

Ditto to all the comments listed. The points system just doesn't work for me and I haven't kept any of the good stuff. Please send me the pdf also!. Thank you, you're a life saver!

Priscilla Miller

4/9/2016 06:16:05 pm

Liz S.

4/10/2016 09:49:40 am

Kristina - can you please email me any info you have on any of the 1990's WW plans. They worked best for me. Thanks for your time! Liz

Norma Thornby

4/20/2016 03:08:38 am

Kristina. Hope you can help with providing the weightwatchers diet plan for the 90s. It was of great help to my husband and now he and I need to shift some gained weight. Thanks very much. Norma

care

4/20/2016 10:46:33 am

please send me a copy. thank you c

Diane Largay

4/24/2016 07:46:11 am

I would appreciate copies.. Thank you so very much.

Barbara Curtis

6/30/2016 08:18:27 am

If you could please e mail me a copy of those files, I would really appreciate it.

Elaine fortner

7/20/2016 12:14:07 pm

Thank you Christina for allowing me to have the list I made a request for the list and follow through with it. I have the old Weight Watchers cookbook and then the one that originally came after that. I lost 30 pounds back in 19 70 after I quit smoking. And I have tried talking on all my life I have followed the Weight Watchers idea. But I now weigh 144 and I haven't been able to lose the weight even though I've been training and working out. I've been going through a stressful time my husband has dementia. But I thought if I could get to something that I could really stick to that was familiar and gave me know the way I could get back down to 1:35. So thank you so much for having saved all this. My sister and I joined I joined with her so she could lose weight back in about 1996 but I like this program better. Again thank you

Pat

8/12/2016 08:49:50 am

WOuld love this....I unfortunately lost mine. I am a life time member and need to get back on this but I DO NOT like the points.

Tea

9/18/2016 07:18:24 pm

Please email me the WW's Food list from 90's.

Thank you!

Tea

Cindy Davis

10/12/2016 04:24:34 am

Hi Kristina could you please email me the original plan from the 1990's. cindydav1@hotmail.com

Thank you :)

Cindy Davis link

10/12/2016 04:24:54 am

Hi Kristina could you please email me the original plan from the 1990's. cindydav1@hotmail.com

Thank you :)

Cindy Davis link

10/12/2016 04:25:21 am

Hi Kristina could you please email me the original plan from the 1990's. cindydav1@hotmail.com

Thank you :)

Sally link

10/12/2016 08:11:32 am

Hi Kristina,
Can you pleas sent me a copy of the old WW plan?
Thanks so much!

Pauline Shappro

11/16/2016 05:04:12 pm

would like copy of original Weight Watchers Food Lists Copy or PDF file I really appreciate it

Lorraine Davis

1/2/2017 08:50:32 am

Kristina, I have been looking for the old WW program. Could I get a copy sent to my email of the food list. I believe I remember the portions correctly: servings. Milk 2, fruit 3, brd 2 for wk 1 then it goes to 3, veg 2 or more, fats 3, protein 6-8, we had extra calories to use 150 per day. Please help. I need to get back on this the points program did not work for me. I still have my pins (2W's) when I reached my goal and held it for a certain amount of time. If I owe you anything please let me know. Lorraine

Kay evans

1/7/2017 08:46:37 pm

Do you have a copy of the list from the 90s that had what to eat and underneath, substites and exchanges.... Thank you

Teresa

1/19/2017 06:34:03 am

If you still have the pdf file and copies, can you please send this to me. I have been searching forever.

My email is Teresa.k.cooksey@p66.com

Linda Seabury link

1/23/2017 05:21:08 am

I would love to have any information you have about the original Weight Watchers plan.
Thanks in advance.

Jane

2/5/2017 04:25:35 pm

I used the old weightwatchers food guide with regulsr success unrtil I lost it. I'd be inordinately grateful for a copy. Thanks!

Lisa

2/19/2017 09:09:21 pm

ca you plrase email copy will pay if needed

kim link

3/8/2017 05:41:41 pm

Hello Kristina , i became a lifetime member in 1985. i started in 1984 and loved the 7 day menu booklets. if you could send to me it would be very much appreciated. thank you Kim

Sandra

3/17/2017 06:03:42 am

Hi I understand that you have a copy of week 1 weight watchers from 1991? How may I see a copy of that. I can't find mine.

Vickie

3/26/2017 07:50:55 pm

I know this is a 2 year old post, but I am looking for the WW exchange plane of the last 80s/early 90s. My husband is disabled and can not leave home. Please feel free to email me if you. Thank you in advance of helping him/

Judy link

4/9/2017 10:46:50 am

Hi I was going through all these old e,ails, but loved the old WW program, If you have it still available please send it to me and thanks.. I agree with everyone the old way I lost weight , Thanks so much

Tresea Williams

7/24/2017 09:53:42 am

I would like a copy! Please :-))

Sheila Hyland link

7/29/2017 07:38:51 am

hi Any chance you can send me copies of the wwbooks please, tried other ways to loose it but the books only seem to work for me.
Sheilahyland@hotmail.co.uk
Much appreciated.

Pam L link

8/14/2017 09:43:31 am

Please forward a copy of the ww QuickStart diet (perhaps it was called superstart) and food lists from 1991/1992. Thank you so much

Maggie

1/1/2018 11:17:54 am

Could you forward the old WW program to me? I would be very grateful because that was a great program. Happy New Year and hoping to follow this program and feel healthy again. Thank you.

Kelly

2/11/2018 10:39:44 am

Hi can you send me you old program foodlist? I cannot find it anywhere. Its the only program that worked for me too! Thx so much

Theresa Kane

7/11/2018 11:14:45 am

Hi there, I am looking for the quick-start plus booklets. I was on this plan and it worked great for me since I need something very strict to follow. After years of doing this I was able to monitor what I ate. Then after my last child I am not able to get to lose the weight and I just continue to gain. I have been looking for years to get this so I am hoping that this site will help.

Thanks. Tikane48@gmail.com

Penny

2/17/2019 12:00:56 pm

I realize this is an old post I am seeing but in hopes it is still active email.
I am looking for the pdf of old 1980s WW food plan.

Beverly Rickert

6/15/2019 07:14:44 am

After having my 3 sons I lost all kinds of weight on the original Weight Watchers diet but cant find my book. I would love to have a copy of the diet to go back on the diet. I have tried other diets and they just don't work.

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:39:35 am

I have the original WW Food Lists (from when I did the plan and lost 45 lbs in 1992). I took photos and all the pages, or have them all in one PDF file I can forward to you. Please feel free to email me if you or anyone would like to refer to them.

Claudia Vasquez

8/2/2015 07:43:54 am

Kristina,
Please email me The PDF file to cvf1959@yahoo.com

Kathy

8/16/2015 07:43:48 am

Hi I would love a copy
😄thanks

Cindy Floyd

8/16/2015 08:24:31 am

is this the program with the Quick Start menus? I have been looking for the plan from 91-93 for years. I became a lifetime membe I became a lifetime member on that I became a lifetime member on that plan. Would love a copy please email me thank you.

Coleen Walsh

8/16/2015 01:31:14 pm

Hi Kristina, I have been searching for the old w.w, weekly menu plans for years! I too, have had great success with the old plan. For some reason I just cannot follow the point system. I would be extremely grateful if you would share any of the food lists and or menus with me. I am so happy that you had the where with all to keep of this golden information! Thank you!
Sincerely, Coleen Walsh

Diana

9/9/2015 08:38:23 am

Hi kristina i would like to have a copy of the ww old version diet can you plz send me a copy many thanks diana

Carrie Lavin link

9/13/2015 06:48:23 am

Hi Kristina, could you please forward me the original WW PDF. I lost weight on both the original and the points plus plans but I think the original plan has the structure I need to get back on track.

Beverly Forrest

9/17/2015 12:51:45 pm

I would love to have the PDF please :)

Monica

9/19/2015 06:16:21 pm

Hi Kristina I would love a copy of your PDF of the old program - like so many others I was successful in the past but now that I'm 50 I'm finding it so hard to lose weight and Id like something simple again.
Thanks so much :)

donna

9/23/2015 07:45:25 am

I have been looking for the 1990's plan. I would appreciate the pdf. Thanks.

aileen

9/27/2015 05:09:45 pm

Could you please email me the lists thankyou in advance

Margaret Morris

9/30/2015 04:26:14 am

Hi Kristina, I would love for you to email me a copy of pdf files please. Many thanks.

Mahendra Gupta

10/19/2015 03:55:01 pm

Dear Kristina
Would you please send me the old weight watchers programme information . This new point plus system is useless.
Thanks. My email is mpgupta3300@yahoo.com

Rena

10/25/2015 03:40:54 pm

Kristina, could you please email me a PDF copy of WW 92? Thank you so much.

Danielle

11/12/2015 02:44:31 pm

Hi. I have just stumbled upon this site as I too once had and loved. Can you please send me a copy also? supermum72@bigpond.com
That would be totally awesome. As I am ready for a new start! Thanks

Angie

12/6/2015 08:42:11 pm

I would love to have a copy of your pf file. Forward to ladyaqg@gmail.com Thank you!

Theresa

12/12/2015 08:22:59 pm

Yes please send me the PDF. I am very desperate to lose all the weight. I am one that needs the structure. Please send it soon. Theresa.

Pat

12/15/2015 09:12:12 am

Please send me whatever you can for the original WW diet plan. Thank you
patmcc1235@gmail.com

Dyanne

12/30/2015 10:13:31 pm

Hi Kristina, I too am an oldtimer & very much believe in this program. anything you can send would be very much appreciated. i lost all my old ww books, meal plans etc. when our house flooded after a bad storm. Lost everything. The points just doesnt work for me!
thanks a bunch

Rachel Ellson

1/4/2016 06:09:23 am

Hi

Could you please forward me copies of your weight watchers foods. I prefer this plan to the others.

Thanks
Rachel

Carolyn King

3/20/2016 07:03:23 am

If you are still able to send the original WW food lists I would just love to have them. When I was on this plan I was the healthiest I had ever been and many of my health issues completely disappeared. Thanks in advance for your help!

Forward Motion

4/10/2016 04:42:49 am

Hey everyone! Kristina's WW Food List is available at the touch of a button. The demand has been high, so we automated its sending. All you need to do is fill out the request box co-located with this article and the list will magically appear in your email! Happy Spring!!!

Kay Layton

4/24/2016 05:04:26 pm

I would love a copy or pdf weight watcher.thank you. goldenswan45@yahoo.com

Kim Alexander

6/12/2016 11:33:55 am

Would love to have the pdf. Thank you.

Celia Knutson

7/15/2016 07:15:03 pm

If you still have this, could you please send me photos or PDF file. Either is fine and would be much appreciated. I would greatly appreciate it. It is a wonderful plan.

Dawn Gallimore

7/29/2016 03:29:38 am

Would appreciate a copy if the old Weight Watcher plan which I originally followed in the mid 90's.. Have not been so successful with the pro points. With thanks. Dawn Gallimore

Carol Butt link

8/29/2016 05:51:08 pm

I would appreciate the ww pdf. I thank you so much

Susan Lynn Pensyl

9/7/2016 04:49:38 pm

I think I messed up...can you please try again...

Tracy W.

10/20/2016 08:48:52 am

Kristina,
If this is the plan that has about 2 weeks of menus to go by I would love a copy. My mom had a copy of an old WW plan like that and I went by it to a tee and lost 75 pounds. I haven't been able to find it again and would love a copy of this plan.

Tracy W

10/20/2016 08:49:06 am

Tracy W

10/20/2016 08:49:45 am

Kristina,
If this is the plan that has about 2 weeks of menus to go by I would love a copy. My mom had a copy of an old WW plan like that and I went by it to a tee in 1992 and lost 75 pounds. I haven't been able to find it again and would love a copy of this plan.

Mary

12/16/2016 07:51:04 pm

Kristina, please send the PDF file of the '90's WW food lists.
Thank you!

lisa

1/25/2017 02:02:51 pm

are you still managing this site would love the PDF

Leslie Yoder

2/13/2017 09:43:25 pm

Thank you for sending the old weight watchers plan !

Sandra link

3/17/2017 06:12:23 am

Hi I am looking for a copy of weight watchers week 1 from 1991? My email is sandejaime@yahoo.com. Unfortunately, I have lost mine and I really liked that plan. Would you be able to provide me with just week1 from 1991?

Barry leese link

3/18/2017 05:04:40 am

Could you please send any info from early 1990 ww..
Thanks

Jean link

11/8/2017 05:13:48 am

Hi Kristina,
I would love the PDF file! Quick Start, Food List, Eat Out, etc... I had one and loaned it out and I don't remember to who! Lost 70lbs on it!! Do not like the points system!
Thank You Soooo Much!!!!
Have A Wonderful Day!!

emily rabinowitz

1/28/2018 03:13:18 am

please send old ww eating plans.
You are an angel!

kimberly

5/11/2018 11:31:55 am

Hi Kristina, is there anyway you could send me a copy of the quick start diet? Thank You!!!! kimberlyj.acdd@gmail.com

Theresa Kane

11/20/2018 09:41:59 am

If you still have those pdfs please forward to me.

Jane Ayres

8/15/2015 05:31:01 am

Thankyou so so much for posting the original Weight Watcher's diet plan....so wish that I had my little yellow booklet, but this information is a treasure chest!!:) I lost over 20 lbs. in 1981 - yikes!! lol!!! If anyone out there happens to have their little yellow booklet with this information in it, I will pay you your asking price!!:)) Thankyou so much again!!

Linda Seabury link

1/23/2017 05:24:28 am

How can I access the posting of the original Weight Watchers diet plan?

Linda A.

9/7/2015 12:38:35 pm

so glad to find this. where do I find food tracker?

Michelle link

9/18/2015 06:50:25 pm

How did you get the old Weight Watchers diet plan. Did you find it on E bay. Michelle gintzbird@aol.com

Thelma Lewis

9/27/2015 11:02:20 pm

Will someone please tell me how to get on this comment page? I signed in days ago, but every time I sign in to get the free food list red letters come up that say "Email is already subscribed".......ME.
But no further instructions of how to even submit comments.

Jane

11/11/2015 09:09:28 am

Thankyou all so very much for the original WW diet plan...if anyone in the world:) has the small original (yellow&white:) official diet booklet - (men, women, children) I would generously pay even for a copy of it!! This diet worked for me in 1981:)) and intermittently throughout the years...can't locate it...sigh... Harmony, Jane Ayres

Jane Ayres

11/11/2015 09:21:36 am

Wanted to include my e-mail address for anyone who may have the original WW diet booklet from the 80's & 90's (Men, Women, Children) or even a copy of it - I will pay generously for this antique!! lol!! Thankyou all:)) JaneAyres@comcast.net

Patricia johnson link

7/6/2018 12:40:11 pm

would like a copy of the original WW program,I had great luck with it in the 80. and 90's the points program does not work for me.i still have the slide for fiber calories. but not sure how to use it. still have lifetime key chain,lost 38pds using this plan and I need to lose the same amount of pds

Wendy

12/31/2015 08:32:44 pm

Diane would it be possible to get the plan and tracker that u have., or direct me too where and how to get it. Thank you and Happy New Year

donna

1/16/2016 12:24:54 pm

This one worked for me too.Not a fan of points,tried it failed.

Kay Layton

4/24/2016 07:59:55 pm

Please send me a copy of the first w.w.

cra

7/30/2016 12:49:21 am

lynne

9/4/2016 09:49:24 pm

Hello!
Where did you get the original plan and tracker?
Do you have all of the weeks?
I always lost weight on the old plan, points never work for me.
Thanks,
Lynne

lynne

9/4/2016 09:49:33 pm

Hello!
Where did you get the original plan and tracker?
Do you have all of the weeks?
I always lost weight on the old plan, points never work for me.
Thanks,
Lynne

lynne

9/4/2016 09:49:46 pm

Hello!
Where did you get the original plan and tracker?
Do you have all of the weeks?
I always lost weight on the old plan, points never work for me.
Thanks,
Lynne

Mary

9/28/2016 04:20:45 pm

I think it's cute that the old plan is from the 90s. I am looking for the plan and recipes from the early 70s.....please😆

Gina Jaggers

3/17/2017 07:49:37 pm

Hi all I did WW with the booklets and calorie counting back in the 80's . I lost weight. I am a personal trainer now and do not recommend the point system. Any information from the 80's would be AWESOME

Teresa Williams

5/11/2017 04:48:32 pm

I put my email in and it said I'm already in the plan, but I'm not. I don't know how to get this information and I really need it!!!!

Nancy

5/22/2017 10:08:57 am

Where or how can I get a copy of old we diet plan

Joanne Pallotta link

6/20/2017 01:37:27 pm

Hate points, cannot lose weight, cannot stay on. I always have to look up every point for every food. I got to goal years ago and lost 100 lbs.
15 years later I put 35 lbs. back on and am struggling to get it off. So glad I found this website and friends who feel like me. Thank you so much. I want the old plan and meetings in church basements brought back. Keep the old plan in those new centers for those who can use it and please give us back the old way. Those basements were jammed with people and all of us had good weight losses, too. There were not any maintenance meetings and I think there should be even if only once a month. Please do this for us!!! Thank you.

David Grand link

7/13/2017 01:56:29 pm

Rosemarie

7/16/2017 06:19:00 pm

I agree.

Lynne

8/8/2017 08:45:49 pm

Hi
I have been trying to locate the wwatchers 1986 program and the 6 week booklets.
If you or anyone you know has them, can I have copies of them!
Thank you so much
Lynne

Alicia

8/9/2017 09:23:19 am

Have various WW publications
Would send copies but am technically challenged. I lost 80
Ins on original WW, I was about 20 yrs old and found it easy to follow. Several years later needed to return to WW, program had changed & WW
products on shelves. I couldn't
work with the changes
WW, for me, has to be a lifestyle, not a temporary fix
Members who had reached goal were to attend a meeting
at least once a month

Patst link

8/21/2017 03:16:21 am

The old plan was the best. These days too easy to eat too many carbs on plan. Thank you

Peggy

9/2/2017 02:58:43 pm

Did you get a copy of the original plan? I would love to have a copy. Could you send me a copy? Thanks in advance.

Ginny Super link

2/7/2018 11:44:22 am

I can't seem to find info anywhere. Had these books for years but now I can't locate. We have loaned them out so many times but now that I have a need for them I can't find any info from the first version.
I have searched the internet but they keep you going round and round.
If you can help I would appreciate it.

Donna Percle

8/26/2018 04:00:30 pm

I would love to have a copy of the 1991 plan. This was the best plan ever. I had my original book up until a few months ago :0(

Ruby

11/18/2018 05:36:03 am

Could you kindly send me the original WW program?
Thanks

Carol Frilegh

7/7/2013 09:54:33 pm

Incorrect. The allowed fruits listed here actually are only the Vitamin C fruit required. Other fruits are allowed like strawberries, blueberries and others. French stye green beans are unlimited.

Weight Weight Don't Tell Me

7/8/2013 10:57:16 am

Thanks so much for the clarification, Carol! Are the allowed berries allowed in unlimited amounts, too? I'd never heard about the french style green beans - do you know why they're unlimited but normal green beans aren't?

Carol Frilegh

7/8/2013 11:23:30 am

Other fruit choices,1 cup of strawberries, 1/2 cup raspberries or blueberries, 1 peach or nectarine, 2 apricots, plum, and I cannot remember what else. The French cut beans have the seeds falling out . Cauliflower was unlimited .so were kale and spinach and celery, radishes, lettuce, cabbage , mushrooms ( we "dry baked" them into :peanuts"
We made jello from diet pop and whipped skim milk in to make a mousse, put it back in the fridge to set. I am so sorry I gave my book away form the mid 1960's last year.

Jackie

6/16/2014 04:04:06 am

French style green beans were unlimited because they had immature beans in them. They are also sliced lengthwise.

Donna Matthewman

1/27/2015 03:01:48 am

I wish you could print the original book...or one similar and sell it.

Donna Matthewman

1/27/2015 03:00:48 am

I know I so wish I still had my original weight watchers book too.

Stephanie Klein

2/5/2015 08:58:58 am

Do U remember the weekly menu plans they gave us? I've been trying 2 find a few because as a clinical type, I do better following a script. I lost 8 Pds in a 7 day week, (4 being water weight), but still. Where did they go? U could mix any breakfast with another mid morning snack?

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:43:34 am

Thelma Lewis

9/27/2015 11:32:41 pm

Anyone can get any year WW cook book they want on Amazon and 3rd party on Amazon. I just mailed back a NEW 1960 unopened book because I am allergic to old print and paper. But, all the books are there. I have a new 1975 WW cook book and menu I also got from 3rd party on Amazon and kept it as that is the year I went and later gave my book away! Dust mites still bother me, but I am going to put my face mask on, outside and take the pages of the 1975 menu and program out and print them and toss the old pages...get really sick with old paper even though the book is brand new and never opened. Go to Amazon.

phyllis

12/11/2013 11:03:05 am

Why does the daily menus differ from the exchange list in a nutshell..daily menus have two breads and 9 oz protein and three fruits ..exchange list in a nutshell has 5 breads four oz of protein and two fruits and two fats. Confuu
Sing

Dan

8/8/2014 01:20:50 pm

There was a difference in menus depending on gender and youth. If I recall, women were allowed less bread and fruit than were men and children. You may be looking at the women's chart and comparing that to the men's program.

LeeAnna Fitzgerel

1/24/2015 05:21:27 am

Men got 5 fruits a day and 8 oz of meat. They also got two more servings of bread a day. Flour could be exchanged for bread, but I don't remember the quantities or rules of using flour or corn meal.

Stephanie Klein

2/5/2015 09:00:36 am

Can't find any copies of those weekly menus? Got any. Been looking for 2 yrs.

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:44:27 am

JoAnna Mastersw

1/8/2014 10:43:53 pm

I have done both the original and the point system diets. They both work very well however I am more partial to the original because it promotes more healthy eating habits. The point system allows for too much junk food. You can eat a huge piece of fudge cake a day as long as you count the points which means there's less points for sfoods that have good nutritional value.

Forward Motion 411

1/9/2014 10:21:46 am

I agree with you completely, JoAnna. The points system gives people freedom but that freedom means they may never understand the importance of getting calories that provide minerals and vitamins. (Me, I ate all sorts of treats at first and weight loss was slow and I was always hungry. Once I gave up on that and started eating better food, I lost weight more quickly but I don't really think I needed to lose all of the time in the learning curve.) Also, current research is showing that having 1 sweet per day with breakfast correlates with higher weight loss over time and that weight stays off better. So don't feel like you have to completely deprive yourself of sweets.

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:45:48 am

I am once again turning to my old WW program to loose an extra 20 pounds I put on over the couple years. This plan worked for me back in 1992, where I lost 45 pounds and kept it off all that time! I am so glad I kept my papers as well and have taken photos and put them into a PDF file that can be attached in an email to anyone. Please feel free to use email me and I can forward the file on.

Best to all in feeling good about our bodies and selves!!!

~Kristina 'Katananda' Hall
To your Wellness, Joy, and Bliss

KATHIE link

1/28/2014 05:14:55 am

As I recall, in the 70s, prior to their point and/or exchange system, the list of restricted veggies included starchy ones, such as peas, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, all legumes, yellow squash including pumpkin, beets. onion (too much sugar in them, I guess) Don't know why carrots, brussels sprouts, tomato, eggplant, green beans, scallions, okra were on the restricted list. Very low in calories, and carbs in general. The diet to be followed by diabetics is very similar to the WW program that I was on then. Also, doctors treating my diabetes have stated that if someone eats more veggies, and fruit, and less meat, it will be good for the diabetes, as well as shedding weight. For anyone who is a bit (or a lot) obsessive compulsive, any program that encourages one to count points is likely to make for an obsessive attitude about food in general, and also encourages the person trying to lose weight to focus on food more and more. I venture to say that about 80% of dieters have that affliction, and are unable to successfully lose the weight and keep it off. I have tried all of the programs, and find myself now, once again quite overweight, and trying to focus on healthy servings, and healthy choices, not the light at the non-existent end of the tunnel. Because there is no end to the need to eat healthy. Once those adipose tissues get small, they are simply waiting to get filled up again. Hence the yo-yo effect.

Forward Motion 411

2/15/2014 06:10:58 am

Thanks for your comment, Kathie! I agree with you that it isn't very helpful to have to obsess over points and to focus on food in an unhealthy way. That is one reason i think this particular diet is one that can actually help you re-think how you eat, adjust it, and move forward in a healthy way. I'm sorry the weight came back; I absolutely hate that! Good luck to you in your newest move to improving your health and lifestyle. You can do it! Please keep me posted!

Phyllis O'Leary link

3/24/2015 12:34:03 pm

Hello, Katie
I totally agree the original (the 70's version) of WW was the best because that is when I lost at least 50 lbs. and ate it seemed like tons of food. I have tried Medifast for 4 years now...can't last more than tw days...but insanity prevails and I keep trying. I am seriously thinking about going back to the 70's WW plan, except with some wine...

Thelma Lewis

9/27/2015 11:54:13 pm

I'm with you. I still have my 1975 WW cook book and program. Going to print out the food program and menu and ADD wine.......LOL. My book is new, never cooked with it, but dust mites on the old paper and old print give me allergies. I am going to put my face mask on tomorrow, go outside and tear the menu pages out and print them on my printer. AND ADD one glass of wine or highball to the menu. Maybe in place of a fruit. About the same calories.

Thelma Lewis

9/27/2015 11:46:55 pm

The menu most of these people are printing are from later WW programs. I have the 1960 and 1975 WW books and the 1975 menu is correct for what you want and you are right. Only very starchy vegetable are limited and we counted them as bread.=
4 oz. or 1/2 C potato, etc. (limited veg) There was a joke then "Don't invite a WW to dinner. They will eat all your meat!" We were allowed up to 10 protein daily. I think we counted a serving of meat as 1 0z. per serving. Other proteins we measured by 1/2 C or 1 egg, etc. The food list on this site is a newer food list not the 1970's or the original that started in 1960. Amazon or 3rd party on Amazon has ALL the different years of cook books. But the original is 1960. I went in 1975.......still the best.

Peg

11/16/2015 09:54:12 am

Thelma does your copy have the daily menu plan -7 day plan and a list of exchanges?
If so can you share this I would love a copy. I started today but really want to do this accurately.
Thanks
Peg Burns

Suzanne Otterbacher

2/14/2014 10:54:23 am

I thank you for confirming what I remembered of the original plan. When my doctor said my blood sugar was getting too high (and if I didn't lose weight I would definitely be diabetic) I immediately went on my remembered weight watchers plan from the 1960's. I dropped weight and my blood sugar dropped too. After visiting the dietitian/diabetes counselor I loosened up, and stopped losing weight. This gives me the confidence to go back on the plan and lose those extra pounds. Thanks again.

Forward Motion 411

2/15/2014 06:04:04 am

Happy to be there for you, Suzanne! I think part of life's adventure is to keep trying while knowing everyone is rooting for us. The beauty of this particular diet is it's structure, don't you think?

Stephanie Klein

2/5/2015 09:05:38 am

Do U have any copies of the weekly menus? It's the only way it works for me. Being a clinical type, doing points simply doesn't work for me??

Linda Evans link

2/25/2014 10:19:10 am

So glad to find this site...Thank you for the "original" WW..i lost 45 lbs years ago and kept if off for a long time...i have gone to the new ww program and just can't wrap my mind around it...i like the simple plan alot better... Linda

Forward Motion 411

2/26/2014 05:52:10 pm

We're glad you found us, too! So many people seemed to succeed at losing the weight with the original plan. It's surprising WW moved on and left this plan behind. Tonight I was chatting with a friend and she mentioned she was dying to get some ice cream tomorrow as she is going on a liquid diet starting on Saturday. My response? "Ummm ice is a liquid if you leave it out long enough."

Now you understand why most of my diets fail. hahaha But the WW Original plan didn't provide loopholes and kept me on track so I saw success! You might want to check out the Satan Diet on our website to kickstart your diet plans. It's very short term - but you see results that push you more quickly toward your weight loss goals. Good luck to you!!

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:47:14 am

I am once again turning to my old WW program to loose an extra 20 pounds I put on over the couple years. This plan worked for me back in 1992, where I lost 45 pounds and kept it off all that time! I am so glad I kept my papers as well and have taken photos and put them into a PDF file that can be attached in an email to anyone. Please feel free to contact me with email address if you want it.

Best to all in feeling good about our bodies and selves!!!

~Kristina 'Katananda' Hall
To your Wellness, Joy, and Bliss

Mary Flores

9/7/2015 07:57:55 pm

Sometime between 1990 and 1992, I joined WW. At that time, the program consisted of weely meny plans. De you have copies of these weekly plans? If so, could you please send them to me.. I lost weight using this plan and would like to try it again.

Please send me any info you might have.

Thanks

Beth

9/18/2015 12:10:26 pm

I would love a copy, Kristina. I like parts of the Points Plus, but it is pretty complicated, so I've been wanting to try the old method instead. Thank you!

muriel chase link

12/30/2015 07:59:11 am

Kristina: If you have the original ww diet plan and menus, would you be kind enough to send it to me. I would be so appreciative. Thanks in advance. HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!! Muriel

Debbie

1/3/2016 01:55:43 pm

I want to start this year off on the right foot. Can you please send me the original WW info. I lost 45 lbs. in 1992 and it was the best plan ever. Other diets just don't work!

Susan Lynn Pensyl

9/7/2016 03:42:28 pm

Please send me your PDF...the old plan was healthier & EASIER to use ...the new plans dont do it for me. Thank you!
Susan

Janet Smith

7/29/2017 10:37:37 am

Please email me a copy of the original WW plan.

Mary Svoboda

3/12/2014 03:28:36 am

As I recall,the daily limits were 6 protein,2 bread,3 fat,3 fruit,2 skim milk,unlimited veggies from the list. Starchy veggies had to be exchanged for bread.

Forward Motion 411

3/12/2014 05:46:40 am

Thanks for your comment, Mary! I think you are referring to the Weight Watcher's Exchange Plan that came after the Original Diet Plan (this one) and the Weight Watcher's Points Plus plan. Am I correct?

I really don't understand how the Exchange Plan worked, except that it was rumored to be based on the diabetic diet put out by the American Diabetic Association. Can you tell me a little bit about how it worked?

Dan

8/8/2014 01:26:56 pm

My recollection is similar to Mary's. You were allowed to trade a couple of slices of bread for a starchy vegetable up to two or three times a week. Potatoes or rice could be a simple trade off with bead once in a while. Just watch out for the butter, sour cream etc.

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:47:37 am

I am once again turning to my old WW program to loose an extra 20 pounds I put on over the couple years. This plan worked for me back in 1992, where I lost 45 pounds and kept it off all that time! I am so glad I kept my papers as well and have taken photos and put them into a PDF file that can be attached in an email to anyone. Please feel free to contact me with email address if you want it.

Best to all in feeling good about our bodies and selves!!!

~Kristina 'Katananda' Hall
To your Wellness, Joy, and Bliss

Theresa

12/12/2015 08:29:10 pm

When we I receive a copy of the PDF. I truly want to start this way of life again.

Doreen

1/17/2016 02:05:33 am

Have you got copies of weekly food menus would appreciate any help I can get

Phyllis stein

4/4/2017 11:43:05 am

Always lost weight on this exchange diet. Snd sometimes if going out to eat eould save my exchanges for one meal

Kelly

3/22/2014 03:52:08 pm

I have the entire program exchanges. I will post it if you want. Let me know.

Dianne

3/23/2014 11:11:26 am

that would be excellent Kelly.

Forward Motion 411

3/24/2014 06:34:31 am

Yes, Kelly. Please do! The more options everyone has, the greater chances for success. Thanks so much for the offer!

Deena Rhodes

6/20/2014 04:32:03 am

I would very much appreciate the exchange list. Please email me.

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:48:11 am

I am once again turning to my old WW program to loose an extra 20 pounds I put on over the couple years. This plan worked for me back in 1992, where I lost 45 pounds and kept it off all that time! I am so glad I kept my papers as well and have taken photos and put them into a PDF file that can be attached in an email to anyone. Please feel free to contact me with email address if you want it.

Best to all in feeling good about our bodies and selves!!!

~Kristina 'Katananda' Hall
To your Wellness, Joy, and Bliss

Penny

8/30/2014 01:57:11 am

Please post the program exchanges, this is the only diet that ever really worked for me. I followed it in the early 80s. I've recently been contact by a friend who did this with me and she was looking for it also. So we are gonna try to do it again almost 30 years later. Any help you could give me would be appreciated. Especially allowed vegetables, fruits, seasoning. Thanks ;)

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:48:32 am

I am once again turning to my old WW program to loose an extra 20 pounds I put on over the couple years. This plan worked for me back in 1992, where I lost 45 pounds and kept it off all that time! I am so glad I kept my papers as well and have taken photos and put them into a PDF file that can be attached in an email to anyone. Please feel free to contact me with email address if you want it.

Best to all in feeling good about our bodies and selves!!!

~Kristina 'Katananda' Hall
To your Wellness, Joy, and Bliss

Nancy

9/5/2014 12:50:31 pm

Kelly.... I don't see the posted entire program. If memory serves, additional floaters were allotted according to exercise..... Does anyone recall that?

Janice Gafur

6/18/2015 05:24:04 am

Seven floaters a week and 750.calories a week was how it worked

Deb

12/30/2014 10:09:58 pm

Kelly, I would really like to get a copy of the entire program ....is there anyway you could email it to me? Thant would be great as I have been looking everywhere for it. Please let me know. Thanks
My email is storandt@centurylink.net

Linda Seabury link

1/23/2017 05:05:31 am

I would to have a copy of this since everyone rates it so highly.
lynincountry@gmail.com
Thanks in advance.

Nancy

1/4/2015 11:06:12 am

Kelly, I did the original program. Swore I still had the materials, but I don't. did you ever post this? I would love to have the list of allowables/exchanges. thank you

Doreen

1/17/2016 02:08:40 am

Could you also send to me. Many thanks

Janette Oplotnik

2/12/2016 08:59:06 pm

Could you please e mail the old WW program to me. I tried the new points program and have gained weight . Thank you very muchJanette

Jan link

1/8/2015 01:31:02 am

Did you ever post the entire program exchanges? I did very well with 1973 WW, but haven't done well with any of the newer WW programs (1980's - on). I would think I'm not the only one. Since Jan. 1, I've been trying to stick to what I remember of it (1973 WW), but there were subtle 'rules' the leaders encouraged - such as, 1) don't eat an apple the same day you eat a pear, 2) eat salad with dressing on the side and just dip your fork into the dressing before spearing some salad, and 3) certain fish should only be eaten on the lower amounts (4 oz.) - like salmon and any of the other 'oilier' fishes. So far I've lost 4 lbs.. I'm also trying to be more aware of my cravings, and look at my college picture as motivation (it was my lowest weight of my adult life.).

Jane Ayres

4/4/2015 05:13:48 am

Hello Kelly, I was hoping beyond hope that you might have the Weight Watchers original diet booklet from the 80's:)) Does anyone in the world have this booklet? My cherished one is MIA!! Thankyou and name your price! lol!! Jane

Kristina

8/2/2015 04:48:56 am

I am once again turning to my old WW program to loose an extra 20 pounds I put on over the couple years. This plan worked for me back in 1992, where I lost 45 pounds and kept it off all that time! I am so glad I kept my papers as well and have taken photos and put them into a PDF file that can be attached in an email to anyone. Please feel free to contact me with email address if you want it.

Best to all in feeling good about our bodies and selves!!!

~Kristina 'Katananda' Hall
To your Wellness, Joy, and Bliss

Janice Gafur

5/9/2015 08:57:08 am

So would also appreciate the exchange list

gerry

6/17/2015 05:24:03 am

I have only found a couple in boxes but if you have all I would love to have them. Thank yiu

Ann

9/15/2015 08:01:49 am

Please post!!!

Vicki

9/23/2015 04:54:21 pm

Kelly, I would love it if you could email the program you have to me!

Janette Oplotnik

2/12/2016 08:54:52 pm

Would you please send me the old WW program. I have tried the new points plan. I have gained weight. I would really appreciate your help. Thank you Janette

Tammy

4/30/2016 01:34:54 pm

Hi!
I know this is an old post. Just wondering if you still were able/willing to share the old weight watcher plan. :)

Karen Mendiola

11/29/2016 05:37:25 am

Hello everyone, could someone please send me the old quick start weight watchers program?

Betty Smith

9/23/2017 05:31:41 am

In 1976/7 I lost 4 stone put it all back on and more I have been looking for the white diet weight watchers diet sheet for ages which I found excellent

Elizabeth

3/29/2014 11:21:47 pm

I recently bought on eBay the original WW book, as well as the revised plan WW came out with in 1973. I'm not sure which one I'm going to attempt. To tell the truth, what's holding me back is the incredible amount of fish you're supposed to eat each week! Any suggestions on that? Does anyone know how important it is that I stick to that part of it? Seems to me that I could substitute some of that fish with lean meat, don't you think? I'm totally new to WW but from what I've read, those early plans were definitely easier to follow and quicker weight loss. Plus, I like the clarity and checking off little boxes throughout the day :) But what about all that fish??

Brooke link

3/30/2014 02:01:17 pm

Hey Elizabeth I've got to say I'm with you there! I have always hated fish, like every type of fish including shrimp and lobster. I've started trying to eat fish for weight loss and also because it's just supposed to be so good for you. Mostly I have been just trying to suck it up and eat fish like I eat brussel sprouts, just suck it up and hurry through.

I have found two ways of eating seafood that are acceptable though. 1) Things that are pan seared and have some kind of citrus (usually squirt lemon or lime on them before you cook them) are much less awful tasting and 2) This recipe http://www.forwardmotion411.com/2/category/cilantro%20roasted%20salmon/1.html makes salmon actually tasty (as insane as that sounds) I'd reccomend trying it and if you hate it put it into a taco with black beans to mask the flavor of fish. and 3) put some horseradish on it. I swear it makes almost any fish at least edible.

Quick reminder :if you do buy salmon don't buy farm raised or atlantic (sneaky way of saying farm raised) because they are full of mercury and antibiotics and all sorts of nasty things.

As to switching out to other lean meats, it may work but I would try cilantro salmon first. If you look at past posts in the fitness tab on this website they talk about chelation and how cilantro helps your body detox.

Elizabeth

3/30/2014 09:33:40 pm

Thanks, Brooke. Your answer wasn't exactly what I wanted to hear (yes, you do have to eat all that fish) but at least you made me laugh as I read your reply :) Oddly enough, brussel sprouts are the only vegetable that I absolutely can't stand and will not eat. Funny that you brought that up.

I copied the Cilantro Salmon recipe down and plan to try it soon. And yes, I've become aware in the past couple of years of the differences between wild-caught and farm-raised fish and try to always buy wild only.

Oh well, I guess I have to suck it up and eat fish, dang it.

Elizabeth

3/30/2014 09:33:50 pm

Elizabeth

3/30/2014 09:34:10 pm

Dan

8/8/2014 01:31:26 pm

I found that tuna with salad fixings made a terrific lunch and an easy way to fill the weekly fish quotas.

Phyllis

9/2/2014 09:49:44 am

Is there any way I could get from you a copy of the revised 1973 ww plan? Either you could scan it to me, or make a copy and I could paper your the materials and postage. Thank you phyllis.oleary@gmail.com

Cathy

2/6/2019 11:39:35 am

I would love a copy of this weekly eating plan.
Joined WW in Grade 3 and lost over 50 pounds in the 1970's on this plan. My dad used to cook white fish water in a roasting pan for me and it was delicious.
Thank you ever so much dear:)

joyce campbell link

4/7/2014 12:28:28 am

is the the orginal

Forward Motion 411

5/6/2014 02:14:46 pm

Hi Joyce. It was called the Original Plan when I ran across it. However, I remember (sort of - I was really young and just listening to old people talking) hearing about some plan that required you to eat about a gazillion bananas. So...maybe? If you want one where you eat gazillion bananas that is very effective at helping you lose weight - check out the Satan Diet and the Cupcake Time Diet on this website. Banana lovers unite!

Trish

4/9/2014 11:09:02 am

How many points are you allowed on the old points system? Does anyone have that piece?

Elizabeth Fitzmaurice

4/9/2014 08:26:26 pm

Trish: No idea. This article's about the Original Weight Watchers Plan, not the Points system.

Forward Motion 411

5/6/2014 02:20:28 pm

Hi Trish. I'm sorry, but I don't. I know a lot of people felt that program was superior to the Points Plus but I never did see the old points system in action. Good luck to you!

Gene

11/6/2014 01:39:21 am

Hi Trish: On this blog opening page, go to the right hand column and scroll down to Archives. Pick the April 2013 and hit it. The original points description shows on that page if you scroll down to it. Points allowed were determined for each person as they chose the rate and number for their goal. But in fact it almost always turned out to be 24-26 points unless you were very obese then it went up to 29-30 points per day. Also it differed for men and youth. Also, you could earn 2 points or more per day depending on how much exercise you got over the basic 20 mins required per day.

Catherine

4/20/2014 06:10:31 am

The food exchanges plan was the very bestest! I joined WW in 1982, lost weight, kept it off and became a WW leader. I sure wish I had all my program booklets. I went back to WW in 2010ish and all they talked about was how many chocolate kisses they could eat for all their daily points. Geeeeeeeeze! Does anyone have the extra booklets that spoke to out to eat???

Forward Motion 411

5/6/2014 02:18:45 pm

Hi Catherine! Thanks for your comment. The chocolate kisses thing is why I really prefer the Original plan over the Points Plan. I tried both and I am really just too irresponsible to be told I can eat my points in cake and candy. That just really didn't work for me. I know the exchange plan is based on a diabetic diet. If that was your favorite and you can't find it, you may want to google diabetic exchanges and use that to guide you. Best to you!

Gene

10/28/2014 06:48:09 am

I used the older plans as well for weight watchers and became a life time member in the 1970's. The point plans did not interest me and I still dig out my exchanges when I need to make a correction to return to my goal weight. I trained in their instructor programme as well in the 70/80's. Remember; as we age our goal weight has to be adjusted as well, check with your doctor or dietitian. Tops plan still offers the exchange system identical to the old WW ones. Richard Simmons old Deal a Meal also was an exchange plan mostly the same. On the tops web site and at their meetings you can find the old WW type journal sheets for keeping track of your exchanges and substitutions allowed as optional calories and personal choice fruits or milk or bread or protein extras. Richard simmons web site also has a journal for keeping track of exchanges. He still uses the exchange basics only he began to close windows on food groups in a handy hand held counter. WW allowed various levels which changed according to how fast or slow you wanted to loose. Levels were different too for men and youth. And yes you could always substitute for the many fish meals if you could not stand fish, but you had to have less volume of the alternate protein in order to keep the calories the same. Exchange plans are really a fancy way to keep track of calories to make it easier to plan and keep to a set caloric total for your age, height and goal. Originally exercise was optional and now as WW includes more calories under their point systems exercise is required to loose at the same rate as of old. PS I am still pretty healthy for an old gal too and WW old system works.

Daryl link

5/6/2014 03:02:40 am

Back when i did this originally i hated fish .. substituted 3 oz cans of tuna in water … i lost 25 lbs (gained after stopping smoking when i was 30) in 25 weeks and kept it all off for over 30 years … recently i gained 10 lbs and want it gone so i Googled and found this .. thank you for sharing it .. i am now back on WW and hope to lose the 10 lbs as easily as the original 25 …

Forward Motion 411

5/6/2014 02:11:50 pm

Glad you are a fellow fish hater! The tuna idea is a great way to get the benefit of fish without having to actually eat fish. You should check out our Salmon Patty recipe on this site - it is another painless way to get fish if you couple it with the Corn Fritters!

Your weight loss on this plan "back in the day" was fabulous! And I do think this diet actually gets us thinking about how to eat healthy so we can keep the weight off. Let me know if your 10 lbs slide off as easily this time! Best to you!

Connie

5/19/2014 01:36:51 am

To my knowledge, there was never a WW plan called the original plan; if there was it was from the mid-1960s and it definitely did not contain "floater" exchanges and optional calories: that was a creation of the 1980s.

Just like there have been multiple versions of the points plans, there were multiple versions of the exchange plans. What you have posted seems to be a combination of the earlier 60s/70s plan with the later 80s/early 90s plans. I do not recall a plan that ever allowed that much protein PLUS 7 floaters and 750 optional calories. Nor was "all that fish" required by the 80s/90s, and there weren't many, if any, restricted veggies and fruit by then either.

I do not have time right now to drag out all my old materials from the 70s and 80s, but will try to do so later if you have specific questions or are otherwise interested.

martha@ Simple Nourished Living link

3/25/2015 11:52:06 am

I remember the plan that had the 7 floaters and 750 optional calories. It was the WW Plan I encountered when first attending WW back in the early 1990s. I think it might have been called Quick Start. I wish I had all my original materials from back then! I agree that it was a better plan for teaching the concepts of healthy eating and portion control.

mary

6/25/2014 12:28:56 am

Sooooooooooo excited I found this site....can't lose an oz with new WW....

Forward Motion 411

6/25/2014 09:44:43 am

Welcome, Mary! We firmly believe that everyone is different and that is why we try to cover a variety of diet options that have worked for someone we know (no rumors of success; only true success). So glad you found what you needed!

mary

6/26/2014 09:04:37 am

Does anyone if mustard is allowed...there was a list of free foods...I also lost 100 lbs 25 yrs ago and kept it off until this year said 25 combo of menopause n quitting smoking...ugghhhhhhh thanks for any help

Janette Oplotnik

2/12/2016 09:12:52 pm

I have gained on the new WW program to much fruit or something. I want to go back to the old program from the 80's. Can you help me please. Janette. Thanks

Phyllis O'Leary link

6/28/2014 06:28:54 am

I loved the old revised original WW plan of 1973. I lost 50 lbs. and kept it off for years! Have never done well on points..wish we could all have an original (or revised) online support group weight loss group here.

Forward Motion 411

6/29/2014 02:03:40 pm

This is a fabulous idea, Phyllis! Anyone who would like to participate in an online support group - drop us an email at forwardmotion411@outlook.com and we will set up a private site to hold an online support weight loss group. Talk to you soon!!

Tessa link

9/16/2015 12:41:08 am

If anyone has the program from 1972 could they send it me please bendell.tessa@googlemail.com thanks

esther lucchese

6/29/2014 03:07:37 pm

I too lost a lot of wt. on the plan from WW in the 80's. Now i once again need to shed wt. and have failed miserably on the points system. Do you have a copy of the ww plan from the 80,s?

Gene

11/5/2014 06:52:15 am

Esther, go online to Amazon or any book ordering web site and search for the older versions of the Weight Watchers Program books. Some are used, ebay may have them too. I ordered from amazon the Weight Watchers Complete Cookbook and Program Basics written in 1994. In this they give the plan summary, some exchange lists and include recipes that all work with the plan. Be sure to order a book prior to their points system, so to not include those newer analysis on the recipes and plan.

Forward Motion 411

6/29/2014 09:20:59 pm

I'm sorry, We don't have any other WW plans other than the 2 posted on this website. Good luck in both your search and your future weight loss!

Patty

7/17/2014 10:50:10 am

Yippie.......found information I have been searching for? Starting on the old plan Monday and looking forward to losing weight. Finally.....do not like the plans over the past 30 years and know that this one will. work for me.. Thanks

Janette Oplotnuk

2/12/2016 09:16:32 pm

Patty, where did you find the information ? Was it the old WW program from the 80's. The new point program is not for me I have gained weight.

Brenda

9/2/2014 03:22:01 pm

I am starting my Old Weight Watchers. I lost 77lbs once. It only took me about 5 months to do it. I was amazed at how fast I lost the weight. I walked 3 to 5 miles 6 days a week. I worked out everyday. And I didnt eat after 7:30pm..I was really committed. I gained the weight back because of cortisone and steroid injections due to back surgery. I do know that it works. I love the old way much better. I got confused with the new system. Too much to do. I never had to change anything that I ate. Good Luck All!!

Janette Oplotnik

2/12/2016 09:21:26 pm

Brenda, how did you get the old WW program? I've been looking for it for quite a while. I do not like the new point system. How many calorie bread do you eat? What kind of cereal do you eat? Can you have oikos vanilla greek yogurt? I have gained weight on the new points program. Ashamed to say. Thanks. Janette

victoria

9/5/2014 06:27:47 am

So glad to find this. I did WW in 1992 and was so surprised at how easy it was. I did not like vegies...and this plan helped me discover ones that I liked. I lost 15 lbs on it. The new plans have never worked as well. As others here have said, it seems like people are trying to figure out ways to keep eating junk. This planned helped me become a healthier eater. I need to take off 5-10 again. I think I will give this a try.

Theresa Lewis

10/11/2014 04:46:17 am

From what remember the original plan allowed 3-4 ounces of meat for lunch and 4-6 ounces for dinner.2 dairy ,2breads and 3 fruits and 3 fats per day. Points system was too complex I became too obsessed with the points and exchanges. Never had a lot of success with it. Last year when I moved I had aloof weight to lose. I started The original plan again and of this year and have lost 63 pounds.i am also walking 3-4miles almost every day.this also helps!

K Reeser

10/15/2014 12:14:53 am

Kelly you stated you were going to post the Exchange Program but I dont see it???? I would really like it if you posted it please.

Dianne C.

10/26/2014 01:06:45 am

Thank you for this! Back in the 1970s my parents and my aunt went on the original plan and lost so much weight among them that it added up to an entire other person, and they all kept it off. In fact my aunt, now 98, is still keeping it off, even though she is the best cook in Texas. Naturally I had great hopes for WW, but the points system never worked for me. I can't even remember how many times I started WW with high hopes and failed after initially losing a few pounds and finding that I was always hungry--probably because I was using my points for the wrong foods. It didn't help that they were always trying to sell me tasty carb-laden 2-point treats and giving me free samples. The new WW gives me more freedom than this compulsive over-eater can handle. I absolutely cannot eat sweets and lose, and I don't know anybody who can. But this approach give me some real hope. It's too bad WW didn't stay with it.

Liz

11/5/2014 05:18:14 am

Does anyone have a copy of the tracker from the Freedom Plan? Or even a homemade version? I like having the little boxes to check off for each exchange. Thanks.

Gene

11/5/2014 06:39:40 am

Liz, the older versions of Weight Watchers many plans had lots of journals with the check off boxes for the exchanges count for each day. If you go on Richard Simmons web site you can get a similar print out of an exchange system journal sheet and it has boxes too. Also TOPS clubs ( Take off pounds sensibly ) has the same sheet for counting boxes of exchanges and is available on their TOPS web site as well. I just take the old WW plans system tracker with box check off sheet and copy many more days and sheets for me to keep track from my old Weight Watchers material. Easy to make up your own on 8 1/2 X 11 sheet and copy a few.

Shirley link

11/16/2014 11:11:35 pm

Does anyone use the TurnAround plan from several seasons back? That worked great for me, but I don't have it and want to go back to that. Every year weight watchers seems to revise their plan. Wonder if they plan to do that.

gene

11/17/2014 12:37:46 am

Shirley, yes weight watchers changed or modified plans every year and likely still does. It is meant to keep up with science as new info becomes available from the weight loss studies. It also helps then sign up new members to keep recent and members wanting the latest plans. I think the turnaround was an early points system I recall. You can go online to eBay and amazon and search for people selling their old material. There are plenty of older packages there.

lynn slade link

11/19/2014 03:34:28 pm

I love this diet. I actually lost weight on it. Weightwatchers wouldn't give it to me. THANKS.

Gene

11/20/2014 04:13:11 am

Lynn hi and welcome. You can get all or most info on the Weight Watchers older version diet from the book: " The Weight Watchers complete cookbook and Program Basics," with year round recipe bonus. It comes in hardcover and three ring binder form. It can be ordered used, from Ebay or Amazon or online book site or a book store maybe could get you one used. It was published in 1994 by Macmillan Inc and was written by Weight Watchers international. It has a description of the plan, menus, and some exchanges. They published it prior to the introduction of their points plans so it has the older information. You will have to draw your own food journal sheets and copy them, to check off squares if you want to track exchanges, though one similar is on TOPS websites and Richard Simmons web sites. Be sure to get the exact title, and year as they wrote others that look similar. Tops still uses a similar plan as one of its options. Good luck

Forward Motion

11/20/2014 06:57:12 am

Glad we had it for you! Let us know how you are doing as you go!

lynn slade link

11/20/2014 02:09:49 pm

Any chance of getting a copy of the exchange program posted by Kelly on 8th August 2014. Is this possible? Thanks.

Forward Motion

2/15/2015 11:26:19 pm

Hi Lynn. We have been looking for you. The bad news is we had no luck in locating that BUT we did take everything we learned while looking for and wrote a few articles just for you! The exchange lists are located here: http://www.forwardmotion411.com/fitness/exchange-your-diet-for-healthy-eating. Let us know if it helps!

Nancy Herring

12/10/2014 10:59:15 am

I too lost a lot of weight in 1982 (after first baby) on the Original non-points WW version and have been searching for the old red booklet and the weekly food diary. Does anyone please have the booklet scanned and the food diary? It was the only diet that has ever worked for me.

Forward Motion

2/15/2015 11:27:34 pm

Hi, Nancy. No luck. Sorry! You might want to check ebay and see if anyone has a copy for sale.

Donna

12/27/2014 05:14:52 am

Hi,
I have been looking forever to find the old Weight Watchers plan to no avail. I came upon your site and I see the menu at the beginning, but the one I did I had 19 points a day and when I typed in the food it told me how many points. Do you have a list of foods with points?Thanks

Forward Motion 411

1/7/2015 03:17:51 am

Hi Donna,

Here is a food-to-points converter that we ran across http://www.calculatorcat.com/free_calculators/weight_watchers_calculator.phtml It looks as if it's calculating based on the last 2 points systems WW used. Where you had 19 points available, I'm betting you were not using the PointsPlus system.

This post is about an older WW system where you just had to eat different foods. If you scroll to the top of this page, you will see a box that contains reviews of a few different diets.

We hope this helps!

Magee

8/10/2016 05:23:41 pm

Did I just die and gone to heaven!!?!?

Nancy Herring

1/4/2015 12:03:29 pm

Beverly Eames

1/6/2015 09:18:29 pm

I found my lifetime Membership Book from 1991 and a meal Planner/Daily Tracker Sheet (7 day) today. I have wanted to start the old WW diet for years, as it is the only diet that worked for me. I enjoy food that is fresh, not from a box. The old plan was very easy to follow. I do not have any of the instruction books only the Daily Tracker sheets. Thank you for this site.

FowardMotion411

1/6/2015 10:48:33 pm

You are very welcome! I'm like you in that I prefer fresh food. I wish you well!!

Marilyn

3/29/2015 01:22:14 pm

Hi Beverly, I wish I still had a copy of one of the Tracker Sheets - that is what worked for me. If you are able to email me one, I'd be very grateful! nmmjg@comcast.net

Foward Motion 411

7/20/2015 03:50:54 am

There is a food tracker sheet here:
http://fitnessfun411.wix.com/fitness-fun#!food-tracker/c12wr

Hopefully that will meet your needs. If not, say the word and we'll scout out another for you!

Marilyn

3/30/2015 06:44:49 am

Hi Beverly, I wish I still had a copy of one of the Tracker Sheets - that is what worked for me. If you are able to email me one, I'd be very grateful! nmmjg@comcast.net

Helen Grondin

12/28/2015 11:46:55 am

Is there anyway I could get a copy of the things you have found. I suffered a stroke due to an injury and not able to exercise like I was able to before. This program worked wonderful for me to loose my weight before and had hit my goal. Now I feel this is the only thing I can count on to help me in this time. Have a broken hip joint and it is making me fall farther behind. Please help if you can.

VickiD

1/11/2015 09:45:54 am

Hi fellow weight watchers! I was so glad to find this site and spent the last week working SO hard at trying to follow the old program which worked great so many decades ago. Now it's the weekend and I completely blew it, so of course, I'm so disappointed in myself. I feel like I spent hours planning and tracking and then I can't keep it going Sat & Sun. Here's hoping I can get back on track tomorrow!

Forward Motion 411

1/13/2015 12:23:37 am

Welcome! You can get back on track - we're sure of it. Be proud of your self for starting on the road to your success. All roads have a bump or two - no worries. Here's hoping this week is a good one for you!

Rosa

1/11/2015 11:11:41 pm

thank you so much for posting this! the OLD WW plan was the only one I was ever successful with...and now need to get back to!

Forward Motion 411

1/21/2015 08:32:56 am

You are, of course, of so very welcome!!

Valerie

1/21/2015 01:34:35 am

Thank you so much for providing the planner and menu outline. I used it successfully when I was in high school and now my high school aged son and I will be using it together to shed some extra pounds.

Forward Motion 411

1/21/2015 08:34:23 am

Well this is just awesome! My college-age daughter and I are doing the very same thing right this minute.

barbara

1/28/2015 04:44:34 am

I lost 6 stone 40 years ago with the old weight watcher plan. I loved it. I have rejoined weight watchers and hate the new points plan. There is no discipline. When I see ''free foods'' I just eat them all day, that's no good to me. I am going to use the old way.

Forward Motion 411

1/30/2015 07:47:01 am

I'm with you! This is the WW plan that I prefer (and I'm glad they have a variety of plans so we can all pick and choose). If you get a chance, check out the Satan Diet that we've posted here. It's a healthy way to jump start your weight loss. I started with the Satan Diet and moved nicely into this WW plan with 7 lbs already gone. It felt good and I was able to continue losing weight. Success!!

barbara

2/16/2015 12:26:21 am

Hi, would love to try the satan diet. can you tell me what it is please. sounds fun!

Karen

2/9/2015 12:58:10 am

This plan worked for me back in the 60's and although I didn't have lots to lose, it WORKED. I tried the points system twice..too easy to eat things one shouldn't and hardly lost a thing. I have been thinking about the original plan for a while now and could remember some of it but not all. Thank you all for posting what you recall. Very helpful. Going to set it in motion!

Forward Motion

2/15/2015 11:22:57 pm

Hi Karen! Is it working? We wish the very best to you!

Janette Oplotnik

2/12/2016 07:28:45 pm

Would you please send me the old WW program, like you I lost weight years ago. I've tried the new program and do not like it. Really appreciate your help.

Shelly Pinney

2/14/2015 10:24:18 am

any chance someone could email me the Food List for the exchange program?

curly_q67@yahoo.com

Forward Motion

2/15/2015 11:21:45 pm

Hi, Shelly. Try this http://www.forwardmotion411.com/fitness/exchange-your-diet-for-healthy-eating. It is here on this same site. There are actually 2 articles which were written just last month. Hope it helps!

L K

2/18/2015 08:58:41 am

Thank you for resurrecting the old WW plan. In 1968, I was a chubby 13-year-old when my dear mother sent me to my first WW meeting. It cost $2 per week and I was the youngest member. We sat in a hotel conference room and I recall that most of the ladies always had a can of Tab or Fresca. I am not a fish eater, so eating fish every other meal was daunting. I won't even mention the liver. It was very hard, at that age, but I lost 35 lbs. My mother was very supportive, even though she was an exceptional cook. She often fixed my special meals while cooking the "regular" meals for herself and my sister. Undone by what I felt was a monotonous diet, I gave up and regained most of the weight over the next two years. I ended up going back and trying the different "improved" versions every other year since. I will soon be 60 years old. I am now facing a do or die health situation and do not need the freedom of these everything-goes plans that are out today. I have been encouraged to have surgery by a couple of doctors who clearly do not understand the psyche of career dieters. Cut-and-fix solutions only work if the individual understands what and how to eat...every day for the rest of their life. The old WW is spot on. Short story long :-)...with the original plan, I hope to move in the direction that will save my life! Thanks again and pray for me. :-)

Forward Motion

2/18/2015 11:17:59 pm

You are quite welcome! Hopefully this diet plan will help you make positive life choices to move you in the right direction. There are a few other articles on my website that you might want to peruse to get some other ideas regarding how to lose the weight and keep it off. Here are 2 tips that I think are the most helpful: 1) Stay away from non-food foods as much as possible. When you make dinner start with fresh ingredients to ensure your body is getting the nutrients it needs to keep you healthy and craving free; 2) Only allow yourself to eat during an 8-12 hour window each day. The clock starts with the first item you put in your mouth in the morning. This will help you cut down on the nighttime snacking that destroys so many of us! On those nights that you absolutely MUST have something to eat after your time limit has expired, limit your choices to vegetables only. Check in every once in awhile and let us know how you're doing...we're rooting for you!!!

L K

2/20/2015 12:38:52 am

Thank you! I will stay in touch!

Candice

3/6/2015 10:33:07 am

So glad I found this site. Been doing WW Points Plus and not losing. Thank you for this great info!

Christine

3/10/2015 01:38:13 am

I am so happy that I found this site...I've been looking for the old Weight Watchers plan for a long time. I remember losing lots of weight when I followed the plan, and I was very disappointed when they changed to the points. Thank you.

Shar

3/30/2015 04:19:04 am

what vegetables were you allowed to eat?

Forward Motion 411

3/30/2015 11:43:59 am

Hi! Any vegetable that isn't on the restricted list (listed above!)

Jane link

5/10/2015 10:23:15 pm

Hello! So pleased to have found this site. I'm about to start the original WW plan too. Although successful on very high protein diets, they leave me feeling ill and lethargic. I need something prescriptive and encouraging in terms of losses; if I have a choice, I CHOOSE carbs and sugar. I thought about why I find diets -like Atkins - such hard work, and realise that I miss milk and fruit to the point of distraction. Also that a few carbs make me feel so much better. Bit of a light-bulb moment! The old 1060's WW program had all the benefits with enough weight loss to keep me going; I'm so bored of losing half a pound a week etc. So, here goes........ 40 lbs to lose and some good nutritional intake too. Yes, it's a tough regime, but I hope it's going to work again, as it did when I was a youngster. BTW - is there a forum for fellow "originalists"?
Best wishes, J xxx

Mary Ann

6/1/2015 12:46:01 pm

Hi Weight Watchers,
Do you remember the "cheese French toast" recipe. You take 1 slice of bread, toast it, and cut it on half length wise to make 2 full slices of bread. Weigh out 1 oz of hard cheese and put it between the 2 slices of bread like a cheese sandwhich. In a bowl mix 1 egg, a little water, and a sprinkle of cinnamon and whip it together. Put cheese sandwhich in the egg mixture, coat the sandwhich and cook it like French toast. Drizzzle a little syrup over the top when you put it on your plate. This was delicious and only 1 bread, 2 proteins, and 1 fat. Now I make it with 2 slices of bread, 2 eggs, and 2 oz cheese and it is really good.

Forward Motion 411

7/20/2015 01:05:57 am

Thank you for sharing this! I just gave it a try and it is delicious!

Helen Firth link

6/4/2015 11:27:22 pm

Very pleased to find this. It was so easy to manage!

Marilyn

6/16/2015 12:12:40 pm

I received the email below today (6/16/15) and want to contact Lisa, but I do not see her post above. Lisa, I would love if you could email it to me (nmmjg@comcast.net). Thank you!

In reply to Weight Watcher’s Original Diet Plan, lisa said:

I actually still have the entire ww diet from 1991-92 when ww was promoting their super start diet which were lists of meals one would chose from over the course of the week. During that time, I worked for ww as a ww leader and also have the entire manual explaining this diet in every detail. It was a great diet and allowed people to get a large weight loss the first week hence it's name, super start. If you need info on this particular weight watchers diet please feel free to contact me at my email adress. ;) lisa

kimberly

7/1/2015 01:18:12 am

lisa please ontact me i want the entire ww diet from 1991-92 i want the entire manual

Marilyn

7/19/2015 02:52:05 pm

Lisa, I don't have your email address. That is why I provided my email address.
Thank you,
Marilyn

Wanda Henderson

2/13/2016 12:24:45 pm

I am interested in this information . It was the program I used and lost 40 pounds. Could I have a copy please. Thank you.

cmatthews

6/22/2015 11:13:18 am

I have the booklets from the '90s including Superstart. Superstart is basically outlined as Breakfast: 1 fruit, 1 bread, 1 milk...Snack: 1 milk, 1 fruit...Light Meal: 1 bread, 1 fat, 2 oz. protein, veggies...Dinner: 2 breads, 1 fat, 2 oz protein, veggies.

Protein was 4 oz. of fish or 2 oz. Other meat.
Milk selections are fat free
Veggies are unlimited, of course
About 1200 calories per day average

Sue Bloom

7/8/2015 05:13:30 pm

To cmatthews would you mind sending me the superstart outline.
This seems so easy to follow and the points system is too much for me to deal with.
Much appreciated.

Gina Fuhrman

9/10/2015 02:13:39 pm

Do you have thus information that you can email? Gmmunj@yahoo.com

Janette Oplotnik

2/12/2016 07:21:44 pm

Could you send me the old ww plan. The new WW plan is not working for me. What kind of bread do you buy for the old program? Thank you Janette

Sue Bloom

7/8/2015 05:10:44 pm

I am looking for the full choice plan listing the sample menus for 7 days. This was from the early 1980's.
I agree with the previous posts the points system is too complicated.
Would be happy to hear back.

Claudia

7/19/2015 01:40:43 pm

Hi Lisa,
Please let me know how to obtain the entire 1992 WW program and manual. Thanks!

Claudia

7/19/2015 01:36:35 pm

Bello Lisa,
I al interested in the entire WW program from 1991-92, including the entire manual. Plz send me an email. Thank you!

judy marking

7/21/2015 06:49:08 am

I am looking for the menus that were on the plan in the middle to late 80's. I was so successful on that easy plan. I do not like the new one. I haven't been able to stick with it or loose weight.Too complicated!!!

Diane Brasure link

7/31/2015 05:40:45 am

I would like to have the entire booklets that told you each day, each meal and what you can substitute. Girl name Lisa that replied said she had all the manuals....I love weight watchers, the old plan is the best for me and easy to follow. Thanks for you help....

Claudia

8/19/2015 08:16:04 pm

Hello Lisa,
Please email the entire 1991-1992 Super Start program ASAP. I have only been able to find bits and pieces of this program. I am in desperate need to lose weight as I did back in 1992. I have a weeding coming up in 6 months and I'm using this event as the push I need to do it again. You can send it to cvf1959@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance!

Brittany

8/24/2015 04:42:24 am

does anyone have the information about ww from 2000?

Karen

9/2/2015 07:29:58 pm

Hi Kristen
Could you send me the old weight watchers plan via email. I lost my book and I loved this plan and wanted to start it again.

Audrey

9/4/2015 10:46:57 pm

Yes, I would like a copy of the plan (PDF) emailed to me as well please

Barb

9/8/2015 02:39:59 pm

Can you please connect me with a copy of the old 1970's food tracker and the 1970's diet plan? I remember losing a ton of weight then and now I have a ton and a half to re lose. I am a lifetime member because of that diet and I really wan to be again.

Cristina

9/8/2015 11:05:33 pm

Can I have one too? Thanks

pataccarsm@gmail.com

Ann

9/15/2015 07:03:37 am

MAY I HAVE IT TOO. PLEASE

Gina

9/10/2015 02:07:05 pm

Gina

9/10/2015 02:12:02 pm

I have also been looking for years for the super start plan from 1990. My basement flooded 20 years ago and i have not been able to find this information anywhere. If anyone else has these older plans that can be emailed I would love them gmmunj@yahoo.com

Ann

9/15/2015 07:02:39 am

PLEASE SEND A COPY OF PDF VERSION OF THE 1900 PLAN!

rhonda

9/30/2015 09:12:51 am

PLEASE SEND A COPY OF PDF VERSION OF THE 1990s PLAN!

Michelle link

9/15/2015 06:43:15 am

I am so relieved that I found this website. I am a life time member of the original Weight Watchers from 1991. I left ages ago. Once it was changed to the Points system it was impossible for me to follow being that I hate numbers and math. They made it so horribly confusing to even want to lose weight. I had a breast reduction for health reasons 5 years ago. And practically starved myself for the surgery. Needless to say it was very, excruciatingly very hard to maintain that dieting mode. I tried to go back to Weight Watchers some years ago. I hated the Points system. My mind set was strictly on the old WW program from 1991, They kept saying forget the old program. I just couldn't. Being that it was very structured and I needed to be guided with measuring and portion control. To the point of obsessiveness. I lost a couple pounds the first week on the new program, the following week gained one half a pound. Well that was enough for me. I left Weight Watchers and I swore to myself that I would never go back. Although I became a lifetime member and was awarded my "key to the future". I came back to a Weight Watchers where you could not see in private surrounded by a cubicle your own weight loss on the scale. No. They had to tell you behind the counter what you weighed. And I am so very sorry that I threw out all my old Weight Watchers books. Everything you had to pay for when you use to just get it for free. The dining out booklet and all the other books that helped keep you going and coming back to the meetings. I am desperate. I would really love the old Weight Watchers menu plans. Is there a way to still get them. Thank you for all your help. It is so good to know that I am not the only one who misses the old Weight Watchers food plan and tracker sheets. It is so good to feel not so all alone that there are others that still want the old food menu plan. Michelle

Ann

9/15/2015 07:00:42 am

PLEASE PLEASE SEND ME A COPY OF THE PDF WORKSHEETS YOU SPOKE OF!

Michelle link

9/15/2015 02:21:26 pm

I am very interested in the old Weight Watchers diet menu planner. The old Weight Watchers diet worked for me. I cannot for the life of me understand the points system that they changed it to. It is so good to know that there are so many who couldn't stand the points program. Please email me any information in regards to the old exchange plan on Weight Watchers. My email address is. gintzbird@aol.com Thank you very much. Michelle The portion controlled old diet plan works. And always will.

Michelle link

9/16/2015 06:17:33 am

I wasn't sure if my comment was posted. I just saw that it was. Thank you very much. How can you get the old books to Weight Watchers old exchange menu plan. Thank you. Michelle gintzbird@aol.com

s leitzke

5/6/2018 06:49:00 pm

I am looking for the 1st plan with the size of each serving.I just can't adjust to the points.I lost on that plan.
Thank you for any help.

Michelle link

9/16/2015 06:13:34 am

How do I get my comments posted on the old Weight Watchers website.

Ann

9/18/2015 11:46:09 am

does anyone have the original mean plan with meal suggestions? It was a 5 week plan and it was a booklet of sorts with meal suggestions and food tracker.

Joanne Dahlen

9/21/2015 03:43:08 pm

PLEASE!! Anyone who can e mail me a printable version of the old diet menu plans or lists of foods and quantities, would be so appreciated.

Forward Motion

9/21/2015 06:37:04 pm

Hey Everyone! If you've asked for the WW Food List, I have sent it to you via email. Moving forward, if you would like one and haven't received it yet simply fill out the form at the bottom of the post and it will be sent to you automatically!

Gwen

10/12/2015 12:17:27 pm

I too had great success on the WW plan from the 90s and became a lifetime member. The points system is so irritating. By constantly having to keep track of points all day, I have too think about food all day and constantly plan around that; therefore, I am constantly hungry. It is a vicious circle. If anyone has the serving breakdowns per meal and the food lists from the 90s (pre-points) please send them or direct me to where I can find them online. The help will be greatly appreciated!

MaryAnne

2/3/2016 07:09:17 pm

Just wanted to ask if I have gone about this the right way. By filling out this form should I receive a copy of the old WW program?
I would be truly grateful!

Tish Land

9/22/2015 08:10:52 pm

I would like the food list. I was wondering if this pdf has ever been shared?

Forward Motion

9/28/2015 09:49:29 pm

Hi, Tish. I sent one to you the other day. Let me know if you don't find it in your email and I'll try again. Have a happy day!

Tish

12/3/2015 07:26:09 am

Had some things going on with my world and it's been a while since checking email and this page. If you don't mind would you send it again. I had so much mail I had to just clean up my email.

Thank you so much!!!

Vicki

9/23/2015 04:46:02 am

I would love to have a copy of the Quick Start Plain emailed to me please😊

Rhonda

9/30/2015 09:09:30 am

I would love to have a copy of the Quick Start Plain emailed to me please

Bonnie

9/26/2015 03:48:03 pm

I would like a copy also. Its the only plan that has ever worked. Thanks

Dawn

9/27/2015 06:17:58 pm

Thank you for sharing the Original Weight Watchers Diet. My sister started the 21 Day Diet Fix and I told her that it was basically a copy this one (and a lot more expensive to start!). Now, I have proof.

Forward Motion

9/28/2015 09:52:56 pm

hahaha You're correct, Dawn! It costs a lot less - and we're actually sharing ones that WW seems to have abandoned for their newer points programs. Let us know what you and your sis find as differences, please. I hope your day is good!

Jane

9/29/2015 06:21:27 am

Please send WW food list? Thank uu!

Rhonda Dias

9/30/2015 09:05:13 am

I was wondering if I could get the PDF file from Lisa (6/16/15 post) which has the entire weight watcher diet form 1991-1992. That was back when I followed the plan to the letter and lost weight each time. Please send it to diasign@att.net I would really appreciate being able to follow that plan again.

Dawn

10/4/2015 07:44:43 am

I would love a pdf version of the old plan
I lost 60 pounds on the old plan at age 16 and need to lose it again. Please email me. All support welcomed! Deederbug24@aol.com

Christine Mulligan

10/7/2015 04:59:26 pm

PLEASE, I need a copy of the original Weight Watchers' points and plan. It was the only system that worked.
Thank you.

Forward Motion

10/7/2015 08:18:19 pm

I'm not sure anyone here has a copy of the points plan, Christine. Here is what I can tell you about it http://www.forwardmotion411.com/fitness/weight-watchers-points-plus

Good luck! (and if anyone has a points booklet, please share!)

Penny

1/11/2016 08:12:28 pm

I don't see where any of these plans have been posted. Am I missing something??

Donna Strange

10/12/2015 05:23:06 am

Thank u

Kelly Brown

10/12/2015 06:08:54 am

I would like a copy of the 1990- quick start plus booklets that was listed on here. I have been looking everywhere for this - my email is dacushardware@tds.net
Thank You

Pat Ledden link

10/18/2015 06:29:29 pm

Please send me your WW diet from 1991 and 1992. Thank you!

Kelly

10/18/2015 06:50:04 pm

Has anyone received a copy of the 90-93 weight watchers information - I have asked for but haven't received or know where to go look please email at dacushardware@tds.net

Kristi Bashor

10/19/2015 03:42:40 pm

I'd like to get the original food list

Stacy

10/24/2015 08:32:08 am

Please send --thanks!

Christine Mulligan

10/24/2015 11:15:22 am

Please...I need a copy (photocopy...whatever...) of the original WW points system. Just the listing of foods, amts and the points for each-- the last few pages included some of the WW prepackaged foods as well.
When can I expect this? Is this feasible?
Thank you...Christine Mulligan

Marie McGiLL

10/25/2015 08:22:17 am

My first WW meeting was over 40 years ago...The Leader was Mimi Ackerman..I have never forgotten her name..The food plan and all instructions was printed on a pink card about 3x8 inches (maybe 3 x 10 inches).....It was the best and my weight stayed off for quite a while...Now I would like to drop about 40 lps....So excited when I found the old food plan that Jean N. was smart enough to make public..If there is anything you can tell me to help I would so appreciate it....

dawn boscacci

10/29/2015 09:05:49 pm

Had a food listing years ago, but can no longer access would really appreciate it, thank you.

Merryl

11/2/2015 02:48:57 pm

Hi Kristina, I would so appreciate a copy of the original plan and daily menus. My email is merryldk@gmail.com. Thanks very much!

sharon

3/1/2016 09:57:00 am

could i also get a copy of the orginal plan and daily menus

Terri

11/3/2015 07:07:23 am

I sent one before and I got a reply but I don't know what else I am suppose to do. Please show me how I can get the old ww diet .. Thank you

Sally Endy

11/3/2015 11:03:41 am

Hi guys, could o please have a copy of the quick start diet please. Followed this in the early 90's it was brilliant. Thank you

Shad

11/7/2015 08:54:32 am

Hi all, I have been looking everywhere for this and cannot find it. It is the only one that ever worked for me. I remember weighing out my cereal,proteins etc.....it drove my family mad but it really worked. Would love if one of you would email me on all the literature for this diet. Thanks all.

Danielle

11/12/2015 02:48:22 pm

Hi, please yes can I have a copy of the original WW Food List?
Totally awesome.
Thanks!

Peg

11/12/2015 09:06:22 pm

I too am happy I found this site.. I would appreciate a copy of the 1960s wow diet. It is a healthy diet and I lost 40 Lbs 40 yrs ago.
The only low fat food substance was diet parlay. As I recall you were suppose to eat 3 veggies and two fruits a day. Fish and chicken and eggs . More to it than I remember. Thanks,

Peg

11/13/2015 08:03:25 am

I was thinking about this last night. You could use Seven Seas Italian dressing or wish bone Italian.
If you used butter or margarine it came out of your fats.
I ate tuna fish plain or mixed with cottage cheese.
Kraft made cheese sticks which were a snack. They still do.
I drank V 8 juice every day. I had chicken or fish for dinner and a salad and an egg and a piece of toast for breakfast. I lost 7 + lbs a week .
A total of 24 lbs in 3 weeks.
Going to give it a shot again starting Monday.

Kate

11/14/2015 02:03:33 am

I would like to get a copy of the Weight Watchers diet that was around in 1980/81. In Australia it was in a red paper cover and had about six weeks of diets in it. I lost about 20 kg using it and have not had a better diet to follow, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Peg

11/14/2015 02:10:04 pm

Received the list Thank you very Much.

Judy

11/15/2015 06:05:23 am

Looking for a cop of the 1990's weight watchers info please😀

Katy

11/18/2015 04:06:50 pm

Would love a copy of the old WW pdf. Kat34@live.ca
Thanks

Shannon

11/19/2015 03:57:42 pm

Could I please also get a copy of the 1980s or 1990s WW plan? Thanks!
My email address is shannonrcaldwell@hotmail.com.

Ana B

11/23/2015 03:15:42 pm

Lisa and Kristina, could you send me the WW info you have from the 90's?? I would appreciate it very very much!
Thank you
Ana
ana_cecy_13@yahoo.com

Laraine E

11/28/2015 10:10:18 pm

I would appreciate a pdf copy of the original W.W Foodlist
Thank you

Dan Buccini

11/29/2015 05:51:38 am

I would like the copy of the original WW food,list. I lost 60 pounds on that diet in the early 70's and my weight is creeping back up so time to follow it again!

Laura

12/1/2015 07:11:06 am

12/1/2015 02:14:54 pm

Kate

12/3/2015 08:56:39 pm

Could I please get a copy of the Weight Watchers - very simple plan that was around in the 1980 and was a six week plan.
I am desperate to lose weight and found that this was the best diet I have ever tried.
I would appreciate any help I can get. Need to lose about 20kg again. Thanks

Kate

12/3/2015 08:58:01 pm

I forgot to put my email in the above .

maakas@optusnet.com.au
Thankyou Kate

Geraldine Murray link

12/9/2015 01:33:23 am

I would really love the original weight watchers plan .
Many thanks.

Nancy Eisenhour

12/13/2015 03:20:50 pm

I've been looking for this. It really works. Thank you!

Linda

12/17/2015 01:17:52 pm

I am also looking for the WW plan from the 70's. My mom lost 30 pounds on it and has kept it off her whole life. I am at a bad place right now and need to try something I feel will work. I need a menu plan of suggested foods for all meals. Thanks so much.

Heather

12/22/2015 06:44:16 am

I would really like if somone would email me the 1992 version of the original Weight Watchers plan before all this Points Plus abd now Smart Points stuff! I quit going and want to get back to basics and what actually works!! My email is Hlebelkittle @aol.com. Thank you

Louis Welcher

1/1/2016 03:13:15 pm

I'm looking for the men's weight watchers program the mid 70's. Can anyone help me?

Melody

1/2/2016 04:05:05 pm

I would greatly appreciate a completed menu of the WW that I was on in 1989!

Linda Zak

1/2/2016 06:07:45 pm

I ,pet all my books from the early 90's but put them in a safe place when we moved and now can't find them anywhere!!!! This plan worked for me before and I need it again. If anyone can forward by email that plan to me I will be very grateful. Thank you

Wendy

1/3/2016 03:30:01 pm

Almost to the point of being depressed. Have posted a couple times on this site because all of the posts ì have read are so promising but have yet to receive any information on the earlier ww programs that I am interested in and the only ones that worked for me. Want to kick off this year with a bang but so need ww's help. Tried the point system before, thought I'd give it another try last year just didn't have much success and eventually gave up. Please help! !!!!!!!. Loved the old program it really works and I find like many need to have the structure and planned meals to follow. The meals were also every day meals, staples that we all have. Went on the old program around 1989 fabulous. Have moved several times over the years but some how after our last move lost the books I so desperately want. Thanks for hearing me out and if anyone can help thanks again. Email wwatt@gmail.com

Linda

1/3/2016 06:42:52 pm

I was on the weight watcher program in 1980. Can you also send me the pdf of his program? It seemed to be the only plan that worked for me. So thankful I found your websitem

Fran Cassidy

1/3/2016 08:27:40 pm

I was on WW in mid 90's and lost weight and maintained for quite a while...age and bad food choices have me above my goal weight...the new WW systems do not work for me. Please email me original WW info. Thank you so much. Happy 2016.

Rachel Ellson

1/4/2016 06:15:57 am

I don't like this points system prefer the original ww plan could someone please email me anything to get me started.

linda krob

1/4/2016 08:57:02 pm

Lisa,
May I also get a copy of 91-92 WW complete diet?
Thank you.

.ou.

o in aadvance,
Linda

Jodie

1/4/2016 09:35:04 pm

Thank you! Only diet plan that worked for me. I lost 40 lbs in 1990 and was able to keep my weight under control.

Emily Marlin

1/7/2016 09:53:09 am

Could you please send me the documents from the 90's plan. I am very interested in those. Thanks

Rosemary W. B.

1/7/2016 02:52:15 pm

I remember fondly when my two best friends and I joined W. W. in 1965. We were 9 years old and had to have parental permission with a doctor's consent. The original plan was so specific and easy to follow that people were losing 4 to 5 pounds a week. This was before the W.W. frozen dinners and prepared fat-free milk (we had to use powdered skim milk and prepare it ourselves). It was the best time of our young lives and look back to those days with gratitude.

Renee Copeland

1/8/2016 06:22:31 pm

I would LOVE to have a copy of the old plan! Thanks so much.

Lori

1/9/2016 07:44:42 am

Lisa, I would love a copy of the old plan as well, please! Thank you!

lcarr19@live.com

liza

1/11/2016 08:56:38 pm

ww[1966] breakfast [women]1egg or 1oz.hard cheese or2oz.fish or1/4c.cottage cheese,1 sl.bread[men] plus2 sl.bread lunch=4oz fish or 2/3c.[6oz.] cottage cheese or4oz. farmers cheese or 2oz. hard cheese or 2 eggs ,all you want of unlimited vegs. 1 sl bread[men]2 sl. bread dinner=6oz.lean cooked meat .fish or poultry 1 portion limited vegs, all you want unlimited vegs[men]=2sl.bread must be taken sometime during the day;3 FRUITS ONE AN ORANGE.2 CUPSSKIM MILK,OR BUTTERMILK OR1CUPSKIM EVAPORATED MILK ANY TIME OF DAY UNLIMITED BEVERAGES, VEGS,[men] 5 fruits

Liza

1/12/2016 10:25:34 pm

1984 Meat loaf recipe.....1/2c. minced celery,1/2 c. water,1/2 green pepper seeded & minced 1pkt. instant chicken and seasoning mix,1&1/2 lbs. beef or veal, 1/4c plus 2Tbps. dried bread crumbs, 2Tbps. ketcup,1tsp.worcestershire sauce,1/2 tsp thyme,1/2 tsp salt,1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8tsp salt ...divide into 2 loaves ...bake 375 for 45 minutes .....1/4th =1/2 veg. 1 tbsp limited veg, 4oz. meat ..1 bread I bake mine on a broiler pan with water in the bottom for excess grease to drip in..its delicious hot or cold i like to have a cold sandwich later in the week with mustard ,,,freezes well. enjoy!

ForwardMotion

1/14/2016 04:58:56 pm

Thanks for sharing the recipe with us! I look forward to trying it out!

liza

1/12/2016 10:07:36 pm

1984....FRUIT=[W]3 [M]4TO6, VEGS.=[W]&[M]=2,1/2C=1 MILK=[W]&[M]=2, BREAD=[W[=2 [M]=2 TO 3, FAT=[W]&[M] 3,PROTEIN=[W] 6 TO 8 [M]= 8 TO 10 EGGS=4 PER WEEK. FISH=MINIMUM=3 PER WEEK ,CHEESE= NO MORE THAN 4OZ. PER WEEK. LIVER 1 TIME PER WEEK .....THIS IS THE FULL CHOICE PLAN

liza

1/13/2016 09:03:23 am

I am very interested in sharing in an online support group for weight loss on weight loss , recipes,and ongoing goals to help achieve it. I started on plan 1 week ago and lost 6lbs. so far. I have many lbs. to lose and could use all the help i can get to stay accountable. lets do this!!!!

Geraldine Murray

1/13/2016 10:25:42 pm

Would love to be involved .

Forward Motion

2/19/2016 02:37:01 am

We are trying to create a support group for just this! If you have Facebook, open up your account and then paste this: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FoMoNoMo/?ref=bookmarks
into your browser line (url) - you know, the one you use to google everything. It should take you to a Facebook page that is private/invitation only (so only those using the page can participate/read comments). Request to join group! Eventually, we hope to take the online support group to a different platform. Hope to see you there!

Laurine D

1/24/2016 08:34:47 pm

Would love old WW plan. Please send to lrine@hotmail.com. Also at a meeting in 80s someone gave recipe for carrot bran muffins with hardly any flour, no sugar, does anyone have it?

Jennifer T

1/30/2016 01:33:47 pm

Would love old WW plan

MaryAnne P

2/3/2016 07:04:19 pm

Would really love a copy of the old WW plan. Thanks so much!

Kim Ray

2/5/2016 01:02:37 pm

Janette Oplotnik

2/12/2016 09:42:15 pm

Would you send the old WW program. I have tried the new points system and have gained weight. Please send what you can. Thank you for your help. Janette

liza spielmann

2/16/2016 11:02:23 am

milk 2 every day. useskim milk containing 90 calories per cup,skim milk 1 cup,flavored milk beverages 1 packet,puddings 1'3 cup prepared,yogurt skim or low fat[ plain] 1/2cup bread= 2to 3 per day should contain80 calories per slice low cal. bread, thin slice= 2 slices to count as 1 bread.....biscuit 1/2 small bread any type 1 slice ,cereal cold 3/4 oz.,hot=3/4 dry,or1/2 cooked melba toast 6 rounds or 4 slices pita 1 oz., bagel 1/2 small english muffin 1/2 pasta[ macaroni, noodles spaghetti ]1/2 cup instant potato flakes 1/3 cup sweet or white potato 3oz.,rice 1/2 cup yam 3oz., bread sticks 3/4 oz.,graham crackers[ cinnamon honey plain]2[21/2'' squares] popcorn 2 cups popped. bread crumbs 3tbsp frankfurter roll1/2 hamburger roll 1/2roll[ fresh or refridgerated 1oz.,taco shell 1,corn tortilla 1,corn flake crumbs3/4oz corn meal1/2 cyup cooked,flour 3tbsp,crackers; oyster crackers 20,saltines 6,zwieback2 starchy vegetables chestnuts small6, corn1/2 cup,ear1 small,dry beans lentils peas 2oz cooked lima beansgreen,1/2cup parsnips,green peas, waterchestnuts 3oz. fats 3 a day margarine 1tsp, reduced=2tsp mayonnaise1tsp ,reduced2tsp vegetable oil 1tsp, salad dressings any type 11/2tsp protein 6 to 8 ozs daily yiu may have4 eggs aweek can have4ozs, hard cheese a week since peanut butter is has a high fat content 1 fat exchange must be omitted for each tbsp of peanut butter that you use. potein list beef 1 oz cottage cheese 1/3 cup hard cheese 1oz., chicken 1oz egg1,fish1oz., lamb, liver pork,turkey,veal all1oz., beefalo bologna canadian bacon cheese, frankfurter and knockwurst liverwurst luncheonmeat,sausage tongue all1oz.,peanut butter 1tbsp[omit1 fat exchange] fruit exchange 3 aday apple1 cantaloupe1/4 small fruit salad 1/2c,grapefruit juice and sections all1/2c honeydew melon 2'' wedge orange 1 small[an orange should be one of your daily fruits taken at breakfast] juice or sections1/2 peach 1 medium pineapple1/8 watermelon [2 by 3'' wedge or 1 c.,applesauce all berries except strawberries are 1/2c.,strawberries 1c or3/4c sliced banana 1/2 medium grapes 20 small oe 12 large nectarine 1 small prunes 2large , tangarine 1large apple juice1/3 c,apricots2medium,cranberries 1cup,dates2,kiwi fruit1med.mandarine orange 1large,mango1/2 small papya 1/2med,pear 1 small plums2 med.prune juice1/3c,raisins2tbsp.,tomato juice[no sugar addad]1c. vegetables 2 exchanges dailly =1/2 raw or cooked broccoli cabbage carrots cauliflower celery, cucumbers lettuce,mushrooms onoins peppers,pimentos,radishes scallions,spinach tomatoes, zuccini asparagus bean sprouts eggplant pumpkin pickles turnips....NOTE starchy vegetables such as peas, potatoes winter squash corn must be counted as bread exchanges optional calories per 1 exchange fruit=50, milk=90, bread=80,fat=40,protein=70, vegetables=30 daily =50calories, twice a week up to 100 calories daily weekly total up to 550 calories 10 calorie foods anchovies 1tsp,bacon bits 1tsp,bouillon 1 cube,bread crumbs1tsp,broth and seasoning mix 1pket broth cannedor fat free homemade 1/4 c,cottage cheese 2tsp,hard grated 1tsp,chewing gum 1 stick clam juice 1/4c,cocoa 2tsp.coconut 1tsp,corn starch1tsp egg white1/2,creamer1tsp,flour1tsp,hoison sauce 1tsp, honey 1/2tsp ketchup2tsp,olives2 ,oyster sauce1tsp pickle relish1tsp, caraway, poppy, pumpkin ,sesame,sunflower seeds all1/2tsp sugar all variaties 1/2tsp,sweet relish 1tsp,tapioca uncooked 1tsp,toppings 1/2tsp,wine any type 2tsp 50 calorie foods bread=1/2 exchange fat=1 exchange fruit=1 exchange milk =1/2 exchange protein=1 exchange diet foods =50 calories jams jellies and preserves 1tbsp, sauces[ barbecue chili,cocktail steak]3tbsp,tomato paste 1/4c,tomato puree or sauce 1/2c, whipped topping dairy or non dairy 1/4c 100 calorie foods avacado 1/4 [2oz with skin] beer 1c,coleslaw 1/2c,gelatin 1/2c,whole milk 1/2c,wine or champagne 4oz or 1/2c light=6 fluidoz or 1c. the following may be consumed in reasonable amouts and non cooking spray may be used in moderation club soda coffee,mineral water tea andwater should aim for 8 glasses of water a day. seasonings and condiments baking powder and soda,browning sauce,capers,cream of tartar,dehydratwed veg. flakes,extracts flavorings,herbs,horseradish,hot sauce,lemon juice,mustard,pectin,pepper picante sauce,salt,seasonings spices,sugar substitutes,tamari,teriyaki sauce,unflavored gelatin,vinegar,worchestershire sauce,yeast this is all from the quick start program cookbook including the full exchange program dated 1984

Forward Motion

2/19/2016 03:06:00 am

Liza, this is awesome information - thank you for providing it! If you have it in a format that's easier to manage, could you forward a copy of it to me at forwardmotion411@gmail.com please? Then I could set up an auto-distribution for people who would like a copy. Thanks!

liza

2/16/2016 02:13:04 pm

there is a site:;::fdf frugal fat loss exchange plan diet-frugal abundance withan exchange dirt plan containing food lists that could be used with the old version of the plan.Hopefully this will help. good luck

sharon

3/1/2016 09:53:34 am

If someone could send me the old version of ww from 90's gallantsh@msn.com please and thank you

debbie watson

3/3/2016 01:37:15 pm

Please send me a copy of the points list.

Thankyou

Donna

3/18/2016 05:47:16 am

Could someone please send me the WW plan from the late 80's early 90's? I used that one and had success, I hate the points plans never could quite figure them out. Thanks so much !

lucy turner

3/18/2016 08:54:02 am

Lorraine link

3/23/2016 09:44:56 am

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE PRINTABLE ORIG. WEIGHT WATCHERS PLAN......!!!

Forward Motion

4/30/2016 05:49:45 pm

You're quite welcome!

gerri link

3/24/2016 11:21:30 am

Glad to see that everyone did well on the 1980's WW plan. I also found it to be the perfect plan. I would love a copy of that plan ( 1980's ) as well as the one from 90-92. Thanking you in advance

gerri

Joann

4/4/2016 11:03:13 am

I too loved the 1980's program. Back in the late 60' we could not have pasta or potatoes, but in the 80's we could have 1/2 cup and gave up a bread...being Italian this was awesome for me. I would love a copy of this program I worked like a charm

Janice Toore link

4/13/2016 09:22:13 am

Please send me a copy of the WW Food List from the 1990s and any other WW "original" plan information you may have. Thank you so much.

georganna mckinno.

4/27/2016 05:29:23 pm

Sue

4/29/2016 12:02:01 am

Please send complete week1 to week 10 weight watchers plan.

Betsy link

5/1/2016 07:47:43 am

Please send me a copy of the WW Food List from the 1990s and any other WW "original" plan information you may have. I lost 90lbs on this program and loved it. Thank you so much.

Julie Miller

5/2/2016 03:06:14 am

Thank you for making this plan available. The plan really worked for me and have been searching for it. I would appreciate a copy of weeks 1-10. I've also joined your FB page. Hope to hear from you soon.

Julie link

5/2/2016 03:10:03 am

Thank you for making this information available. I had great success with it in the 80's. Please send me weeks 1-10.
I have also joined your FB page.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Julie Miller link

5/2/2016 03:10:18 am

Thank you for making this information available. I had great success with it in the 80's. Please send me weeks 1-10.
I have also joined your FB page.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Carrie

5/27/2016 06:07:33 am

Donna Pike

5/28/2016 05:13:18 pm

would love a copy of PDF file of weight watchers diet from 91-92. Thanks! dlpmas@gmail.com

Cookie link

6/9/2016 09:38:30 am