I love the meetings. So much so, I got a job with WW and actually run some meetings. But I still like to attend as a member myself when I can, and I certainly will be after bubs arrives before I finish my maternity leave.

It really comes down to doing what works for you. Some people are fine just using the Etools and doing it by themselves. Others need to motivation and support and accountability that comes with having regular weekly meetings. If you find a GOOD meeting, with a good leader, then they can be an absolute blessing. However, (being completely honest), not all leaders are created equal - I know I have attended a few meetings myself where I didn't think much of the leader or the way the meeting was run, and I feel sorry for those members as they are not getting the best experience they could or should be getting. So if you do attend a meeting and find that you don't like it for whatever reason, shop around and attend a few different meetings and see if there is one you like.

As an onine member only, I believe that you are able to attend up to 2 meetings to 'try' them out, so to speak. Or if you sign up with WW Unlimited you get the meetings, the Etools and the iphone application (but it costs more - although you can cancel at any time). Or if you are not sure, you can sign up at the meeting and just "pay as you go" and see how you find them, before deciding if you want to continue at meetings or not.