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    Marblehead High Class of 69, then and now  Jul 2, 2009
    A current resident of Lynn, Tobin-Forbush works two different jobs, including one at Weight Watchers Inc. She s also heavily involved with Temple Shirat Hayam, where she spends much of her time doing volunteer work. Favorite high school memory: I was very involved with the high school plays I used to make all the costumes that was my favorite. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    Make Job-Hunting a Party  Jun 25, 2009
    Weight Watchers is the most successful program for long-term weight loss because peer groups are its bedrock. Alcoholics Anonymous, the first peer group created to contend with a problem, is the most successful model for helping people stay sober. (BusinessWeek)

    HMSA helping members cut the cost of staying fit  Jun 25, 2009
    Providers include individual Jazzercise programs, some Curves programs, hearing aid services, a couple of yoga schools, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers Hawaii and the YMCA.. A full list of services is available at. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    DINING OUT:  How to avoid busting the bank or your buttons  Jun 4, 2009
    They also lost weight together by following Weight Watchers programs and exercising more biking, hiking, running and kayaking. Dining out: They eat out frequently, including takeout at least twice a week from their favorite, inexpensive Chinese restaurant. (USA Today)

    Healthy Cass County kicks off latest wellness campaign  May 28, 2009
    Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meetings Event Date: May 28th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA TOPS Chapter IA 1388 Atlantic Event Date: May 28th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Cass County Genealogical Society Event Date: May 28th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Atlantic Kiwanis Club Event Date: May 28th, 2009 Event Time: 12:00pm - TBA Allen House Assisted Living Senior Meals Event Date: May 28th, 2009 Event Time: 12:00pm - TBA Weight Watchers Event Date: May 28th, 2009 Event Time: 5:00pm - TBA Toastmasters Event... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Wall Street anticipates strong Q4 for Heinz  May 28, 2009
    Heinz executives and Wall Street share the opinion that the maker of Weight Watchers meals, T.G.I. Friday s frozen entrees and Classico pasta sauces could benefit from more consumers choosing to cook at home, though Heinz and other leading food manufacturers face competition from cheaper, private label choices. A stronger U.S. dollar could also crimp sales overseas, since Heinz makes more than 50 percent of its sales internationally. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Readers relate to Alley's dieting battles  May 27, 2009
    " Sometimes people don't weigh themselves for a week or month and then discover they are up 5 or 10 pounds, and they don't want to get on the scale again, he says. They avoid the scale and essentially stop paying attention to their weight, but even if you're not counting pounds and calories, your body still is, he says. Remind yourself that you've lost weight before and you can lose it and keep it off, and don't be afraid to look for help, he says. You may want to consider joining Weight... (USA Today)

    Teacher gulps down worms as reward for students  May 26, 2009
    "I hope they give me a lot more meal worms than the waxworms," Gros said, "because the meal worms have a lot less fat, and I'm on Weight Watchers, I need low points. I only have 35 extra points, and I don't want to waste them.". The first one Alison ate was raw, and it was not an appetizing experience, but the Insectarium prepared four different worm recipes to tempt her tastebuds. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Vatican splendor overwhelms in 'Angels'  May 24, 2009
    Instead of the Illuminati, the shadowy evil group in the narrative would have to be the 7 p.m. Wednesday Weight Watchers bunch. Still, as much as I thrill to some good, old-fashioned Catholic-ritual storyboarding, I reached my limit about half an hour into the silly "Angels s." Even all those gorgeous shots of the blood-red-robed cardinals, set against the murky Vatican backdrops like exotic game birds, got tiring after a while. (Fresno Bee)

    Would you like pizza with your salt?  May 19, 2009
    Researchers from the Australian division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH) at the George Institute found that almost all of the 41 supermarket-bought brands tested, including McCain, Papa Giuseppi's, Coles Smart Buy, Woolworths Homebrand and Deli Express and Weight Watchers, had less salt than takeaway pizzas. The pizza with the least salt was McCain Pizza Singles Ham & Pineapple, with 63 per cent of the recommended daily intake (2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    His Golden Age comics mine may yield $500K  May 19, 2009
    By 1968, he and his wife decided to move their family to Wisconsin to open a Weight Watchers franchise. Needing money for the move, Chicorel ended up parting with the first half of his comic collection for $3,500, he said. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Gold Nugget Triathlon: Right reasons to race  May 18, 2009
    She started by taking walks that eventually turned into runs, and she joined Weight Watchers. Now she can't imagine an inactive life. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Missouri couple wins race against fat with exercise  May 18, 2009
    That, in combination with following Weight Watchers' online program, has helped Paul drop 120 pounds and Amy shed 40 ... Amy started following Weight Watchers online to improve the family's eating habits ... Height: 5-9 Weight in January 2008: 210 Current weight: 170Loss: 40Goal weight: Maintain lossHow she gained weight: "When we got married, we'd eat pizza two or three times a week. At work, there were potlucks and birthdays, and we were ordering lunch. It just snowballs." Key to loss: "The... (USA Today -- News)

    Farmer helps Jolly Time meet popcorn demand  May 17, 2009
    Jolly Time field department manager Jeff Naslund says Mauser's popcorn will be used in any number of microwave varieties, including Jolly Time's two top sellers -- Blast O' Butter, a full-flavored theater-styled flavor, and Healthy Pop 94%, a fat-free flavor recently endorsed by Weight Watchers. Some of his kernels will end up in resealable poly bags of popcorn. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Boys Tennis: Kuemper upsets Clarinda for Hawkeye 10 Conference title  May 14, 2009
    Publication Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009. Click image to enlarge. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Virtual networking provides encouragement, support  May 12, 2009
    Much in the tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous or Weight Watchers where there is no clear leader and members support one another through highs and lows, Ferrazzi says he wants people to find that "safe place" where they can help one another achieve the success they desire. For Colon, it has become a mission. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Weight Watchers, gym help dieter exceed 40-pound goal  May 11, 2009
    Doyle looked for an inexpensive way to accomplish her goal and decided to join Weight Watchers online for $16 ... She committed herself to following Weight Watchers and going to the gym five or six times a week. (USA Today -- News)

    Rebels Give To The Community Part 2  May 8, 2009
    This event, organized by Weight Watchers, was created to raise awareness in the Las Vegas community of the links between obesity, heart disease, Cancer, and diabetes. The 5K walk was free to register, but donations to the American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society, and the American Diabetes Association were accepted. (Unlvrebels.com)

    Healthy Hawaii workplaces help cope with sick economy  May 6, 2009
    Atlas switched out its vending machines to offer healthier drinks and snacks and employees participate in group walking challenges and Weight Watchers. Pang said employers struggle with how to measure whether a program has a direct payoff, but they are seeing improved employee morale and productivity. (Pacific Business News, HI)

    Summer guide to guiltless grilling  May 3, 2009
    Visit a Weight Watchers meeting for additional support this summer. To find a meeting location near you visit or call (800) 651-6000. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Girls Tennis: Atlantic improves to 3-0 on season with road victory at Glenwood  Apr 16, 2009
    TOPS Chapter IA 1388 Atlantic Event Date: April 16th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Allen House Assisted Living Senior Meals Event Date: April 16th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Last day to make reservations for "Girls Night Out" Event Date: April 16th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Exira Junior and Senior Blood Drive Event Date: April 16th, 2009 Event Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm Atlantic Kiwanis Club Event Date: April 16th, 2009 Event Time: 12:00pm - TBA Atlantic Lions Club Pancake Supper Event Date: April... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Sextant tasting room worth leaving the wine trail  Apr 13, 2009
    Take Sextant, for example: It's wedged in between a Weight Watchers and a Curves in a tiny strip mall across the street from a tire store. You could pass its storefront tasting room a dozen times without even knowing what it is. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    It's easy to stay fit for cheap  Apr 10, 2009
    One of the reasons Weight Watchers is so successful is that it provides participants with support. You can create your own group support by putting up fliers in your neighborhood or at local markets. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Salem Lutheran Home news  Apr 1, 2009
    Friendly Diners Club Lunch Event Date: April 1st, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Eagles Charity Bingo Event Date: April 1st, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Nishna Valley Shrine Club Meeting Event Date: April 1st, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA TOPS #IA 740 Griswold Event Date: April 1st, 2009 Event Time: 9:00am - TBA Atlantic Kiwanis Club Event Date: April 1st, 2009 Event Time: 12:00pm - TBA Atlantic Kiwanis Club Event Date: April 1st, 2009 Event Time: 12:00pm - TBA Weight Watchers Event Date: April 1st,... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    'DIET SELECTOR': Which plan is right for you?  Mar 30, 2009
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    WGS hears about the Pratts of Walnut  Mar 24, 2009
    Alcoholic Anonymous Meetings Event Date: March 24th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Friendly Diners Club Lunch Event Date: March 24th, 2009 Event Time: 11:30am - TBA Grief Share Support Group Event Date: March 24th, 2009 Event Time: 3:30pm - TBA Weight Watchers Event Date: March 24th, 2009 Event Time: 6:00pm - TBA Narcotics Anonymous Event Date: March 24th, 2009 Event Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Advertisement. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Weighty buzz: Are these women fat?  Mar 24, 2009
    Even at Weight Watchers meetings, celebrity weights draw chatter, says Felice Appell, spokeswoman for Weight Watchers of Arizona. Members talk about whose weight is going up, of course, but also whose is going down, and those stories can be inspiring. (AZCentral -- Style)

    Needham Senior Notes (March 20)  Mar 17, 2009
    Weight Watchers Momentum ... Weight Watchers new program, Momentum, is an easy-to-follow weight loss plan that helps people stay in control of their eating habits by helping people identify foods that can keep them satisfied longer while teaching them how to eat smarter portions and make healthier choices. (Needham Tab, MA)

    How to Get Hybrid Fuel Economy without Buying a New Car  Mar 17, 2009
    Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meetings Event Date: March 17th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW 3415 Event Date: March 17th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Friendly Diners Club Lunch Event Date: March 17th, 2009 Event Time: 11:30am - TBA Parkinson's Disease Support Group Event Date: March 17th, 2009 Event Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm CCMH Auxiliary Board Meeting Event Date: March 17th, 2009 Event Time: 1:00pm - TBA Grief Share Support Group Event Date: March 17th, 2009 Event Time: 3:30pm... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Tournament Blog  Mar 15, 2009
    "I did a little bit of Weight Watchers, but it was just working out a lot," said Appel. Whatever it was, it has been paying off for Appel this season. (Pac-10.org)

    Navigating Spring Feasts without Sacrificing Your Health  Mar 5, 2009
    "It's not uncommon for people to associate the holidays with a high-risk time, but warm weather also brings unique challenges for those trying to eat well," says Karen Miller-Kovach, chief scientific officer of Weight Watchers International ... For instance, Weight Watchers subscribers can use tools like the new Weight Watchers Mobile, to help them track their food options and maintain their weight loss efforts while on the go ... A scientifically-based approach to weight loss, such as Weight... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    How to Stay Safe on Wet Roads  Feb 24, 2009
    Alcoholic Anonymous Open Meeting Event Date: February 24th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA Friendly Diners Club Lunch Event Date: February 24th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA NARFE Meeting Event Date: February 24th, 2009 Event Time: 11:30am - TBA Grief Share Support Group Event Date: February 24th, 2009 Event Time: 3:30pm - TBA Weight Watchers Event Date: February 24th, 2009 Event Time: 6:00pm - TBA Narcotics Anonymous Event Date: February 24th, 2009 Event Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm. What would you like to... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Nestle, Hormel benefit as consumers cut spending  Feb 20, 2009
    When asked about price competition, CEO Bill Johnson said the company _ which makes sauces and brands like Weight Watchers Smart Ones products and Ore-Ida potatoes _ wasn't likely to take significant action just yet to counteract the soft sales. "Chasing volume in this category right now is chasing the consumer walking out the door for a period of time," he said at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Wiota UMW meeting  Feb 18, 2009
    Eagles Charity Bingo Event Date: February 18th, 2009 Event Time: TBA - TBA TOPS #IA 740 Griswold Event Date: February 18th, 2009 Event Time: 9:00am - TBA Preschool Library Story Time Event Date: February 18th, 2009 Event Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Friendly Diners Club Lunch Event Date: February 18th, 2009 Event Time: 11:30am - TBA Music by Don and Mona Paul Event Date: February 18th, 2009 Event Time: 2:00pm - TBA Grief Share Support Group Event Date: February 18th, 2009 Event Time: 3:30pm - TBA... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Woman takes off 81 pounds  Feb 16, 2009
    Linda Lewis has lost 81 pounds and won first place in the Weight Watchers 2008 Inspiring Stories of the Year contest ... MULTIMEDIA AUDIO: Linda Lewis has lost 81 pounds and won first place in the Weight Watchers 2008 Inspiring Stories of the Year contest ... Determined to lose weight and improve her health, Lewis joined Weight Watchers in September 2007. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    > Business Profile: Loss is good at Jumpstart Medicine  Feb 12, 2009
    BIGGEST COMPETITORS: Weightloss chains such as Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers as well as other physician-supervisedweight-loss centers. HOW BUSINESS WILL CHANGE IN FIVE YEARS: New drugs and surgical devices will hit the market, more corporations will embrace wellness programs as a way to lower insurance premiums, and insurance companies will be more likely to cover weight-loss programs. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Needham Senior Notes (Feb. 12)  Feb 11, 2009
    Movies All films are shown at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Bridges of Madison Country Weight Watchers Momentum ... Weight Watchers new program, Momentum, is an easy-to-follow weight loss plan that helps people stay in control of their eating habits by helping people identify foods that can keep them satisfied longer while teaching them how to eat smarter portions and make healthier choices. (Needham Tab, MA)

    BETTER LIFE: More on sexual health  Feb 11, 2009
    For years, Weight Watchers has distributed food diaries to members so they can write down everything they eat. Now a new study of 1,685 people, average weight 212 pounds, demonstrates how effective that tool is for weight loss, my colleague Nanci Hellmich. (USA Today -- Life)

    Promoting workers health good business  Feb 8, 2009
    Jonas said some companies also encourage employees to lose weight by allowing them to organize dieting groups such as Weight Watchers. Many people find it easier to battle obesity if they get encouragement from an employer and colleagues. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Can Frozen Lasagna Match Homemade?  Feb 7, 2009
    The Weight Watchers Smart Ones brand has been hit-and-miss in the past, with the hits being truly outstanding and the misses being truly appalling. In this case, the verdict was decidely on the "miss" side of the scale. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Breast cancer — two words you never want to hear  Feb 7, 2009
    I'd slimmed down on Weight Watchers and exercised regularly. I was doing everything right. (Fresno Bee)

    One man's 137-pound loss starts with visit to dentist  Mar 31, 2008
    Weight Watchers man grits his teeth and gets healthy - USATODAY.com ... Weight Watchers man grits his teeth and gets healthy ... Morrow joined Weight Watchers and went regularly, even attending meetings in other cities when he was out of town on business. (USA Today -- News)

    Losing weight is the lesson plan for Ind. school staff  Mar 31, 2008
    "I went to Weight Watchers. When the weather is nice, I walk outside an hour. If not, I do the treadmill for a half-hour or aerobics tapes." ... " She lost 16 pounds last winter by being more conscious of her snacking and getting up earlier to exercise daily. She has continued to lose and has now dropped 34 pounds. Mandy Kling, 33, a preschool special-education teacher, weighed 208 pounds when she started Weight Watchers online. "I really didn't think I could lose any weight, until my first week... (USA Today -- News)

    Wells' Dairy wins marketing awards  Mar 23, 2008
    Wells' won the gold award in the Best New Product category for its Weight Watchers 2-Pack Ice Cream Cups. The cups provide pre-portioned servings that meet Weight Watchers' two-to-three point range. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Gipson, Fresno stopped short of state final  Mar 17, 2008
    CHICAGO - Gorillas on Weight Watchers. Polar bears slurping sugar-free Jell-O shots. (News Central Portal Site, CA)

    Craig Vaughn: Take advantage of wellness programs  Mar 15, 2008
    As a result, wellness plans are being introduced to inform, educate and even offer incentives for employees to maintain a healthy weight through programs such as Weight Watchers, and offering gym memberships at a discount. Another behavior that can lead to increased illness and associated medical costs is smoking. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Woman’s Help Center celebrating milestone  Mar 4, 2008
    She also co-hosted the syndicated program Not for Women Only, appeared in several television series, including House Calls and Desperate Housewives, and served as a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers. Redgrave is also the author of Journal: A Mother and Daughter s Recovery from Breast Cancer, which features photographs by her daughter, Annabel Clark. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Heinz 3Q profit virtually flat despite higher tax rate  Feb 27, 2008
    Heinz saw sales growth among Heinz-branded ketchup, soups, beans, baby food and toddler food; Classico pasta sauces; Ore-Ida potatoes; Weight Watchers Smart Ones meals; Weight Watchers meals; and ABC soy sauce. Emerging markets accounted for 23 percent of Heinz s sales growth, with the Asia/Pacific region showing a 27. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Dishing about diet: How far would you go to lose weight?  Feb 25, 2008
    Slim-Fast and Weight Watchers were the top diet plans (at 35 percent and 34 percent of respondents, respectively). Most women surveyed wanted to lose at least 30 pounds. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Eight Weight-Loss Tech Toys  Feb 24, 2008
    For instance, for a subscription fee Weight Watchers Online for Men shares customized advice, including which beers are the most diet-friendly and whether you're better off snacking on wings or nachos at the bar. It also lets users constantly manage their food intake and monitor their weight loss progress with charts and statistics sheets, not unlike tracking the stats of an athlete for fantasy baseball, says Jason Carpenter, site editor. (Forbes)

    Svelte by summer? Start today  Feb 19, 2008
    So says Karen Miller-Kovach, chief scientific officer for Weight Watchers. Research studies show that dieters lose about 10% of their starting weight, an average of 20 to 22 pounds, in the first six months on weight-loss programs. (USA Today)

    Town Center Plaza to add tenants  Feb 12, 2008
    In addition, Weight Watchers and Kami, an Asian restaurant, plan on opening in the shopping center. In 2006, Town Center Plaza completed a $7 million renovation that gave its supermarket a new, larger home and added 15,000 square feet for specialty shops. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Coleen McLoughlin jets off to Barbados on new England boss's orders  Feb 7, 2008
    Coleen lost up to a stone through Weight Watchers and working out,' a source tells the Daily Mirror. Alex Curran, wife of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 27, is also taking a short break. (Now Magazine Online)

    Residents blast police chief at annual town meeting  Feb 7, 2008
    Mike Fortuin joked, "Could we not send him to Weight Watchers?" Another audience member suggested the money be taken out of the police budget, although Chairman of the Board of Finance Kathy Rossini explained that though the police department was short of staff, the same amount of shifts were still being worked, and moreover they were being worked as overtime. Elected town officials seemed to balk at the idea of taking the money out of the existing budget. (Shoreline Times, CT)

    Losing weight  Feb 4, 2008
    Diet plan: Weight Watchers ... "But I'm trying, really trying hanging on like a single-threaded loose tooth. "I joined Weight Watchers in August 2006 and lost 52 pounds. (USA Today -- News)

    Tiny changes can shave lots of calories  Jan 19, 2008
    Victor Barocas says he learned a taste trick from his wife, who is a member of Weight Watchers. "She suggested I dip my fork into the salad dressing and then stab the piece of lettuce or tomato. It works. You get the salad dressing flavor without using as much," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    MP's request to write-off trust's 'political' debt rejected  Jan 18, 2008
    icSurreyOnline - MP's request to write-off trust's 'political' debt rejected. Search icSurreyOnline for. (ic SurreyOnline.co.uk)

    Gov. Chet Culver wants Iowans to improve their health. What are you doing to get fit?  Jan 18, 2008
    Doing the best I can wrote on Jan 17, 2008 11:09 AM:" I joined Weight Watchers a few weeks ago, plus I did quit smoking last March, so hopefully I am getting better as I get older. ". Observer wrote on Jan 17, 2008 7:28 AM:" I'm sitting around watching Culver put on more weight every time I see him. ". (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Heinz Researchers Cook Up New Food Items  Jan 14, 2008
    Heinz recently introduced a line of its Weight Watchers Smart Ones meals with fruit. Such products succeeded because people want more nutrients from natural sources such as fruits and vegetables, without sacrificing taste, said Matthews, the Heinz vice president. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    State legislators oppose town property tax cap  Jan 11, 2008
    "When things are good, it's easy to do. But when money is not coming in the coffers, we have to be careful." In other business, Peter Gillespie, economic development manager, said during his monthly report to the counsil that two notoriously underdeveloped properties in town - the Weight Watchers building and Fun Zone - were under contract to be purchased. "Hopefully all of these will begin the permit process later this year," Gillespie said. (Wethersfield Post, CT)

    The Sweet Taste of Acceptance  Jan 10, 2008
    Already I had tried diet pills, Weight Watchers, Nashville, Scarsdale, Beverly Hills - all with my mother's collaboration. She was chubby as a child and wanted to save me the trouble. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Successful dieters share secrets  Jan 10, 2008
    She followed Weight Watchers and walked regularly. A sample of her daily menu: Egg Beaters and fruit for breakfast; tuna, chicken or a veggie burger and salad for lunch; a yogurt or a dairy-based smoothie with protein as a snack. (USA Today)

    Made a diet resolution? Menus now give lots of low-cal options  Jan 10, 2008
    Applebee's says Weight Watchers menu sales could jump 8. Panera Bread is selling half-sandwich and half-salad combos. (USA Today -- Money)

    The Cake Made Me Do It!  Jan 4, 2008
    Weight watchers pecan crowns are a nice little chocolate fix. I feel no guilt when I eat one and they taste good too. (Epicurious.com)

    Yesterday's pews part of new tables  Jan 4, 2008
    Tattoo Addicts, Trav l Choice and what formerly was Weight Watchers also are authorized to use the lot behind Marshall's. Marshall said he lost Weight Watchers as a tenant because members were not able to park on his property. (The News-Herald)

    A new year, a new you  Jan 3, 2008
    Weight Watchers hold group weigh-ins at every session so members share their weight loss goals. Smoking cessation programmes encourage quitters to keep a diary and share their desire to give up smoking with friends, family and work colleagues. (BBC News -- UK)

    Others go online to find support in bringing on lean times  Jan 2, 2008
    Julie Phillips lost 60 pounds and now maintains her weight with the help of the Weight Watchers website ... For help, she turned to the 40-year-old dieting veteran - Weight Watchers ... But it wasn't her mother's Weight Watchers, which included weighing in each week at a meeting near home or work. (Boston Globe)

    Cissie Cobb Recipes  Dec 29, 2007
    Weight Watchers Taco Soup1 pound lean ground beef or turkey1 cup chopped onion3 cans chili beans1 can whole kernel corn1 can diced tomatoes8 ounces tomato sauce1 package taco seasoning1 package Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing11 2 cups waterSaut beef and onion together until brown. Add remaining ingredients. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Nike, Coke ring in the New Year with call to fitness ads  Dec 28, 2007
    By Theresa Howard, USA TODAY NEW YORK Getting in shape is the perennial New Year's resolution that brings a surge in ads for Weight Watchers, gym memberships and fad diets. Joining them in ringing in the new year with a call to fitness will be Nike and Coke. (USA Today -- Money)

    Strictly Come Dancing's Alesha has the world at her feet  Dec 24, 2007
    JK COMES OUT OF HER CHAMBER. JK Rowling's emotional journey back to where she began writing her Harry Potter stories. (Daily Mail)

    Baby robot that can walk, talk and feel  Dec 23, 2007
    As an ambassador for Weight Watchers for 11 years, the Duchess of York has become synonymous with the slimming organisation which pays her a nicely rounded 2million a year. But the 47-year-old Duchess is scaling back her commitments next year. (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)

    Heinz(R) Launches ''Top This TV Challenge Take Two'' to Find the Next Great Heinz Ketchup Commercial  Dec 15, 2007
    Heinz is a global family of leading brands, including Heinz Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and infant foods (representing nearly one-third of total sales or close to $3 billion), HP and Lea & Perrins, Ore-Ida French fries and roasted potatoes, Boston Market and Weight Watchers Smart Ones meals, and Plasmon baby food. Heinzs 50 companies have number-one or number-two brands in 200 countries, showcased by Heinz Ketchup, The Worlds Favorite Ketchup. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Run-over traffic controller dies  Dec 13, 2007
    com Try Weight Watchers Online and save. Get a Credit Card with a credit bonus. (NEWS.com.au)

    A Slurpee with your muffin? Weight Watchers coming to 7-Eleven  Dec 12, 2007
    Weight Watchers to launch in 7-Eleven stores ... LOS ANGELES - Weight Watchers International Inc. plans to launch a line of snack cakes and muffins in 7-Eleven convenience stores across the United States, part of an ongoing move to increase the size of its licensed food business ... Weight Watchers gets more than half of its net revenues, which were $1. (MSNBC -- Business)

    • Weight And Pregnancy  Dec 10, 2007
    But after years on Weight Watchers, she thought she had adopted a fairly healthy diet. After controlling the diabetes with insulin injections four times a day, McKenna's first son, William, was born healthy at St. Francis on Oct. 2. (FOX61, CT)

    Teen charged over stabbings  Nov 27, 2007
    Try Weight Watchers Online and save. Take out an Awards Credit Card today. (Courier Mail)

    Tough time for schoolies  Nov 26, 2007
    Welcome to The Courier-Mail. Meningococcal schoolies scare. (NEWS.com.au)

    Bulls charge Vics  Nov 24, 2007
    Try Weight Watchers Online and save. See www. (Courier Mail)

    4.5kg hairball in teen's stomach  Nov 23, 2007
    Don't see hair on the Weight Watchers menus though. wonder why. (NEWS.com.au)

    Dave Ramsey's frugality gospel  Nov 11, 2007
    The inspiration of paying down debt also spurred her to attend Weight Watchers. Haas, a retired Army major, shelled out cash for her $169 "platinum" seat admission that included a sliced beef with gravy dinner, a shopping bag of Ramsey books and an hour of face-to-face time with Ramsey in an area behind the stage Thursday night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Behavior changes work better than diets, experts say  Nov 10, 2007
    The best, according to various clinical studies analyzed by the online service Consumer Search, is Weight Watchers. Consumer Reports recently gave Weight Watchers the highest rating among five popular diet plans, based on nutritional value and effectiveness of weight loss ... So it remains unclear how well Weight Watchers -- or any other diet, for that matter -- works in the long term, Bacon says. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)

    Extra weight said won't raise death risk  Nov 7, 2007
    went from a size 20 to a size 12, losing 60 pounds after joining Weight Watchers two years ago ... Laurie Slocum, who went from a size 20 to a size 12 after joining Weight Watchers two years ago, says the study won't turn her into a slacker. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)

    Being Overweight Won't Kill You  Nov 7, 2007
    Laurie Slocum, who went from a size 20 to a size 12 after joining Weight Watchers two years ago, says the study won't turn her into a slacker. A 47-year-old banker from Durand, Ill. (WTVR.com, VA)

    Tensions spike during referendum meeting  Nov 2, 2007
    Look at the Weight Watchers building; look at Fun Zone. There are no negotiations. (Wethersfield Post, CT)

    A New Diet Equation - The Science of Appetite - TIME  Nov 1, 2007
    But nowadays, with food so plentiful that groups like Weight Watchers are making a fortune promoting portion control, our insulin is often forced to work overtime, sweeping up the excess carbohydrates we pour into our system from candy bars or fruit juice or starchy foods like pasta. Sometimes insulin can do such a good job of responding to a spike in blood sugar that it causes those levels to quickly drop. (Time.com)

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