Why the back fees if you miss meetings?
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metrognome
is getting better at it
no she asked if it was ok and the consultant told her yes at the very beginning and she doesnt have to tell her the day before the class
jaylou
Gold Member
If you were allowed to come and go as you please then I'm sure a lot of people would miss weeks when they've been out, on holidays, had a rubbish week, don't feel like going etc etc etc
We can come up with reasons for not attending every week if we wanted to.
As others have said, it's all about commitment - you are making a commitment to yourself and to SW to lose weight.
I don't think it's a bad thing to charge for missed weeks.
We can come up with reasons for not attending every week if we wanted to.
As others have said, it's all about commitment - you are making a commitment to yourself and to SW to lose weight.
I don't think it's a bad thing to charge for missed weeks.
Caz
Repeat Offender
Some people don't have the time or money to make a weekly commitment to the meetings, that doesn't mean that they're not committed to doing Slimming World and losing weight. So yes, there would be people who would veer off and rubbish SW as something that doesn't work but there'd also be people who would still stick to it without weighing in every single week and who would rave about SW.
And no, it's not the same as the gym. The gym is a monthly fee, regardless of how many times you go. The meeting fees are per meeting, it's not like I could decide to go two times a week and not pay any extra is it? No, because it depends on how many times you go.
I still haven't really got the answer of why SW say they charge the back fees, maybe they don't give a reason for it though but to be honest, doesn't really matter, I was just interested. Obviously there are lots of you who don't have a problem with them, though I've listened to what you've all said, personally I still do.
And no, it's not the same as the gym. The gym is a monthly fee, regardless of how many times you go. The meeting fees are per meeting, it's not like I could decide to go two times a week and not pay any extra is it? No, because it depends on how many times you go.
I still haven't really got the answer of why SW say they charge the back fees, maybe they don't give a reason for it though but to be honest, doesn't really matter, I was just interested. Obviously there are lots of you who don't have a problem with them, though I've listened to what you've all said, personally I still do.
BritMumInCanada
Gold Member
despite not going to a meeting, you still get access to the online stuff once you join a group, so I figure that is why you are still charged for missed weeks.
Weight watchers have always charged too.
Weight watchers have always charged too.
jaylou
Gold Member
I would say the only option then is to join online. That way you can weigh at your convenience, every week.
stivesliz
Gold Member
We were only saying at our class ( Tuesday ) that we wish we could have a group half way through the week to keep us all in order lol!
They charge you because they can. I love the SW diet. It's been great (so far) but it's been very very expensive compared to other diets that work as well but cost nothing. The meetings are a BUSINESS. It's run just like Ann summers or Avon or body shop. (I was a party plan manager for several years so believe me i KNOW how the whole caboodle stacks up) The consultants aren't necessarily even very successful dieters OR that knowledgeable about nutrition. My "consultant" is far larger than me (my BMI is 30.4 at the mo so I'm not a twiglet) and actually isn't very organised, supportive OR inspiring. She is there to make money. Theres nothing wrong with that. None of the consultants do it out of the goodness of their hearts although I don't doubt there's plenty out there who genuinely care for their ladies. BUT the charging of back weeks feels wrong to me because I receive very little in return for my £5. No mid week supportive emails. No challenge texts. It's VERY obvious she has memorised the yellow book but doesn't Know anything else. There's literally dozens of folk here on minimins who have helped me more since I started SW.
bunnylovesalan
Proud Mama :)
You don't even have to waste your money online membership, there is tonnnnnnnns of info on here plus other sites. As long as you suss out the main rules of the plan your be swimming
kingleds
Gold Member
The fact is, that in most areas they run a number of groups a week, in my area there are 2 on Tuesday, 4 on Thursday & 3 on Saturday. So it's not unrealistic of them to expect you'll attend the
Majority of the weeks, and they make it very clear before you sign up, so if you don't agree you can always vote with your feet & do as a number of people of here have already suggested.
We all have busy & demanding life's, to varying degrees, but if your weight loss is important, and you feel going to group is going to assist you in
Loosing weight, then most of us find a way to fit it in.
Majority of the weeks, and they make it very clear before you sign up, so if you don't agree you can always vote with your feet & do as a number of people of here have already suggested.
We all have busy & demanding life's, to varying degrees, but if your weight loss is important, and you feel going to group is going to assist you in
Loosing weight, then most of us find a way to fit it in.
vanilla_cupcake
Silver Member
cupcake86 said:
Couldn't have said it better!
stivesliz
Gold Member
And if you buy a 12 week countdown - you get 12 weeks for the price of 10 xx
vanilla_cupcake
Silver Member
stivesliz said:
An if you buy a 12 week one at the mo you get a free dessert book!
metrognome
is getting better at it
maybe if you want the answer to your question then it would be better to get in contact with slimming world themselves then they can give you the answer you need, but be prepared to wait a long time for a reply from an email or phone them
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