Good Health is Your Greatest Wealth……Virgil
| "Blending sensible advice about diet and lifestyle with strong behavioral support, Weight Watchers, quite simply, works," said Dr. David Katz, founder of the Yale Prevention Center. "More attention to weight management in primary care is warranted. … See all stories on this topic » |
 ABC News |
Reuters – Overweight patients told by their doctors to go to Weight Watchers lose around twice as much weight as people receiving standard weight loss care over 12 months, according to the findings of a study published on Thursday.
Participants were randomly assigned to receive either 12 months of standard health care or a 12-month free membership to Weight Watchers. "Our studies didn't compare different commercial weight loss programs, but did test the general concept of whether …
See all stories on this topic »
One of the best diets around – simple common sense approach to weight loss is Weight Watchers. They do all the work for you even making the food for you. You just follow their plan and count points — a lot easier than counting calories. …
See all stories on this topic »
| 'I had to break my diet mentality. I used to deprive myself, thinking that was healthy. I didn't eat pasta, fried food, red meat,' she said. 'I hadn't had pizza in 10 years! Then, about two months after my son was born, I joined Weight Watchers and … See all stories on this topic » |
 Monsters and Critics.com |
As a result of this crisis weight loss has evolved into a billion dollar industry. Starting with companies such as Weight Watchers and ending with programs such as the HCG diet, people are provided with many interesting opportunities when it comes to …
See all stories on this topic »
“We definitely see the biggest weight loss with bariatric surgery programs,” Morton said. “We find that people who lose weight on diets like Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers will drop the weight, but the recidivism rate is high. With surgery, you've got …
See all stories on this topic »
ContributorNetwork – There is no one diet or eating plan that fits everyone, but Consumer Reports has ranked diet/eating plans according to their effectiveness for weight loss. Baby boomers, Generation Xs and all parties interested in shedding pounds take heed of the rankings: 1. Jenny Craig diet; 2. Slim-Fast Plan Diet; 3. Weight Watchers; 4. Zone Diet; 5. Ornish Diet; 6. Atkins Diet and 7. NutriSystem Diet.
| She has lost 20 pounds and is on track to meet her goal. The best part of my journey so far has been learning about nutrition and the importance of eating healthier foods and smaller portions. Weight Watchers has been a great resource, … See all stories on this topic » |
 Charlotte Observer |
A few diet recommendations and a brief conversation about the food pyramid and the visit was done. Even still, Smith joined Weight Watchers and began walking and lifting weights regularly. He has lost more than 150 pounds in the past three years and …
See all stories on this topic »
The Ornish diet captured the top spot for heart healthy eating, followed by the TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) diet. In terms of effectiveness for weight loss, two commercial diet plans won the nomination: Weight Watchers, closely followed by …
See all stories on this topic »
They joined Weight Watchers together and developed a plan that led to their shared success of a nearly 35-pound drop each. Vanessa, 30, would do the shopping and select healthy foods while her husband, 28, would cook them in a healthier way. …
See all stories on this topic »