HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
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 -- Money)
Students Explore Diets Jul 23, 2008
Dieting programs such as The Atkins Diet, Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss and the South Beach diet help people to lose a goal weight through different ways. Dieters may cut down on carbohydrates, "points," or portions while on these sometimes called "fad" diets. (The Daily Universe, UT)
This Allergy Season, Stay Alert to Drowsy Driving Dangers Jul 22, 2008
Publication Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:00 AM CDT (ARA) - Summer is fast approaching, bringing sunshine, vacation days and trips to the beach. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Manero's to run new WPB library cafe Jul 22, 2008
"I'm on Weight Watchers but I saved all my points for this," Mayor Lois Frankel announced, as a table of pastries, salads, quiches and super-stacked sandwiches was placed on the spot where zoning disputes are more often debated ... "And now I'm going to go home and pray for forgiveness for deviating from my Weight Watchers," the mayor announced. (The Palm Beach Post)
Investors get in line to recover their funds from Valley lender Jul 20, 2008
"I am not the average investor," said Gerald Appell, co-owner of the Arizona Weight Watchers franchise, who is 73 and has homes in Phoenix and Lake Tahoe. "I never looked into it any further than the top layer of the onion. They (Mortgages Ltd.) kept every promise they made until the end.". (AZCentral -- News)
Make Mushrooms Your Pick of the Season Jul 19, 2008
To promote the nutritional benefits of fresh produce this back-to-school season, Weight Watchers continues Pick of the Season, a public health initiative spotlighting seasonal fruit and vegetables, with recipes this quarter for mushrooms, a produce selection so versatile it can add flare to any every day meal ... These recipes reflect the food values inherent to the Weight Watchers philosophy that eating should be satisfying as well as healthy ... In fact, learning and sharing innovative ideas... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Sandellas restaurants to make Houston debut Jul 18, 2008
Sandella s is trans-fat free and listed in the Weight Watchers Points Guide. This is Sandella s first move into Houston. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Restaurants putting calorie content on their menus Jul 18, 2008
" That s why the founder of Zen Japanese Food, Adam Weisberg, has done what few other restaurants have. We got all of our recipes tested from an outside company to prove which meals were Heart Smart approved, and that was based on sodium, cholesterol, saturated fats, fats, calorie counts, he said. In addition to putting calories on the menu, Zen also worked with Earls to produce dairy-free, wheat-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and even Weight Watchers menus. But getting this kind of information... (KHOU.com, TX)
Senior Spirit Jul 18, 2008
Weight Watchers: Free registration is currently open. Meetings are Thursdays at 6:15 p.m., with a 5:45 p.m. weigh-in. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
CNN Fit Nation Tour Uses Exergames to Raise Profile of Obesity Epidemic Jul 18, 2008
The other National Participants are the American Diabetes Association, the Mayo Clinic, and Weight Watchers. Source: XerGames Technology Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bring the campfire inside with low-fat s'mores brownies Jul 15, 2008
Per serving: 260 calories (percent of calories from fat, 32), 5 grams protein, 39 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 9 grams fat (3 grams saturated), 27 milligrams cholesterol, 182 milligrams sodium, 1 gram omega-3 fatty acid, 1 gram omega-6 fatty acid, 6 Weight Watchers points. S'more Brownies 16 servings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Booking business Jul 15, 2008
Heidi Krupp, CEO of in New York, has worked with all kinds in her travels promoting authors and brands, ranging from well-known names such as Jean Chatzky of "Today" and "Oprah" fame to brands such as Weight Watchers. "We don't look at the book as just the book," she said. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Mark and Jay Kruger are half the men they used to be Jul 14, 2008
DARTMOUTH - Since being eliminated from NBC's "The Biggest Loser: Couples" in April, Mark and Jay Kruger, brothers from Southeastern Massachusetts who nearly walked off with the top prize of $250,000, have heard from weight watchers, fitness freaks, and reality-show junkies, among others. Both have coped with temptation and celebrity, too, sometimes simultaneously, while struggling to make permanent diet and lifestyle changes adopted during their 15-week run on "Loser." While the taste of fame... (Boston Globe)
How To Look And Feel Your Best All Summer Long Jul 14, 2008
"To help everyone achieve their healthy living goals, we're offering five simple cooking tips and 20 easy to make and great tasting recipes that are zero to three Weight Watchers Points(R)*." ... Weight Watchers Points(R)*: 0 ... Weight Watchers Points(R)*: 0. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Beyond Barbecue: The Summer Tapas Trend Jul 14, 2008
These can be made on Weight Watchers Whole Wheat Pita Bread with tomato sauce, sprinkled with low fat Mozzarella cheese and topped with a variety of vegetables including mushrooms, broccoli and onion ... Weight Watchers yogurts, for example, come in a variety of indulgent flavors including amaretto cheesecake, Boston cream pie and cherry cheesecake, so guests can choose their favorite for a cool summer treat ... Another option is to serve is Weight Watchers chocolate candies including the new... (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Senior Notes (July 10) Jul 8, 2008
Please call Sherry at the Needham Senior Center regarding the cost of joining Weight Watchers, at 781-455-7555, ext. 205. (Needham Tab, MA)
The ABCs of a Healthy BBQ Jul 8, 2008
Whether it's camping and preparing food over an open fire, or cooking from the barbeque on the deck, Weight Watchers offers tips to use the grill for every element of a healthy meal from salads to dessert. Seared Salads: Take a break from ordinary lettuce, and substitute it with those favorite vegetables, such as asparagus, squash or red peppers. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Weight Watchers Vs. Fitness Centers Jul 6, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 5, 2008) In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health ... Participants who attended Weight Watchers for 12 weeks lost an average of 5 percent of their body weight, or about nine pounds ... Most of the Weight Watchers participants stuck with the program during the... (Science Daily)
Will Web tool catch on at the grocery store? Jul 2, 2008
By joining Zeer communities such as Weight Watchers and Snackfood Lovers, she can get recommendations for products she has never heard of and shake up her routine. "It's an automatic filter and community of people who have the same needs as you - for me, that's hugely valuable," Lawson said. (Boston Globe)
Giving employees incentive to get fit Jul 2, 2008
After spending some time in the Weight Watchers program, Lynda Street started seeing results ... It launched its Weight Watchers program for employees in October 2006, and in the time since, two dozen participants have lost more than 800 pounds ... She was one of the original Weight Watchers members at MC.. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in the United States 2008 Jul 2, 2008
Weight Watchers International Inc.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Campbell Soup: Getting Better Jul 1, 2008
Campbell's soup sales were also pressured by General Mills' Progresso soup brand, which promoted a line of "light" soups endorsed by Weight Watchers International. On Thursday, Campbell's board declared a quarterly dividend of 22 cents, payable to shareholders of record on July 7. (Forbes)
Cleveland Clinic pairs with Weight Watchers Jul 1, 2008
The clinic plans to announce Monday that it will offer Weight Watchers programs at no cost to any employee enrolled in an in-house health plan that covers more than 27,000 of its 37,000 employees ... We are excited by this collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, a world-renowned health care institution and leader in health and wellness education, said David Kirchhoff, president and chief executive officer of Weight Watchers International ... Weight Watchers International provides weight... (MSNBC -- Health)
Cleveland Clinic employees get free weight, smoking help Jul 1, 2008
Cleveland Clinic employees get free access to Weight Watchers, smoking-cessation help- cleveland ... Cleveland Clinic employees get free access to Weight Watchers, smoking-cessation help ... Now, the region's largest employer is targeting the waistlines of its employees, with free access to Weight Watchers meetings starting Aug. 1. (Cleveland.com)
Campbell Sees Profit at Upper End of Forecast Jul 1, 2008
"Their guidance implies that things had gotten a bit better. The company estimated earnings for the fiscal year ending August 3 to show an increase around the upper end of a 5 percent to 7 percent range from the adjusted $1.95 per share it reported for fiscal 2007. That forecast range is equal to $2.05 to $2.10 a share. Analysts on average were expecting $2.04, according to Reuters Estimates. Campbell's soup sales have fallen as the company raised prices to offset soaring commodity costs. It was... (ABC News -- Wire)
Perk up breakfast with coffee's punch, granola's crunch Jul 1, 2008
8 grams omega-6 fatty acids, 6 Weight Watchers points. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Half Past New Year's: Trainers, workout partners help locals keep fitness resolutions Jun 30, 2008
A 2006 survey commissioned by Weight Watchers found that about half of U.S. women vow to lose weight over the next year, and among those, 97 percent said they would need some assistance in reaching that goal. Whatever the reason, many people trying to live healthier need someone to hold them accountable for their goals a trainer or coach, a workout partner or family members. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
What's for dinner tonight? Jun 30, 2008
06/30/2008 WEIGHT WATCHERS CHILI ... 1 can Weight Watchers tomato soup. (Scranton Times, PA)
Heart Clinic Signs Up For Weight Watchers Jun 30, 2008
"We are excited by this collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, a world-renowned health care institution and leader in health and wellness education," said , president and chief executive officer of Weight Watchers International ... Weight Watchers International provides weight management services, including food products and support meetings where members can learn about healthy eating patterns, behavior modification and physical activity. (WNBC.com, NY)
Heart Hospital Offers Free Weight Watchers Jun 30, 2008
Heart Clinic Signs Up For Weight Watchers - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso ... Heart Clinic Signs Up For Weight Watchers ... Most of the clinic's 37,000 workers are being offered Weight Watchers free of charge. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
TASTE: Chill Out: keeping cool in the summer heat Jun 29, 2008
It s important to find ways to keep cool, so Weight Watchers has a few tips and recipes to help you keep cool without sacrificing a healthier lifestyle ... For a beachside snack, don t forget to pack a cooler with lots of water and deliciously creamy and refreshing Weight Watchers Ice Cream bars ... To quench your taste buds at the end of a hot day, indulge in a Weight Watchers Ice Cream Cup. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com Jun 26, 2008
CORE designation is an approximation; this site has no affiliation with Weight Watchers International ... Weight Watchers 2 Flex Points ... Weight Watchers 4 Flex Points. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The great Scottish water fraud as firm finds 16m hole in finances Jun 26, 2008
It also owns the Weight Watchers brand. The company has manufacturing sites in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium, and employs more than 9,000 people in total. (Scotsman)
Healthy outlook Jun 25, 2008
If you're going to take a Weight Watchers' class with Bette Rose, prepare to be hugged ... She's the first to arrive for Rose's Monday evening class at the Weight Watchers' office in East Greenbush, and as Rose approaches with arms wide open, LaCasse beams and says, "Oh, Miss Bette. It's so nice to see you." ... Then LaCasse sits down and explains that the 81-year-old Rose, who has been leading Weight Watchers' classes for 20 years, is more than a teacher, and that Rose, who lost 110 pounds and... (Albany Times Union)
EATING IN THE REAL WORLD: One 'Hungry Girl' reaches out to others with Web site, cookbook Jun 25, 2008
She uses the Weight Watchers POINTS values as a guide, and some of her recipes are codeveloped with Weight Watchers. "It's just about finding guilt-free versions of the foods that you love and finding a way to incorporate things like pizza and onion rings and ice cream on a regular basis and still fit into your pants," Lillien says. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bireline receives IHA Scholarship Jun 24, 2008
Publication Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Published: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:08 AM CDT Tammy Bireline of Adair, an employee of Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, has been awarded a 3,000 scholarship from the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), which is supported by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
The amazing Mize (6/19) Jun 20, 2008
Then there are the commute to work, Cub Scouts, Weight Watchers, committees and trips to Kroger, Wal-Mart and Fred s. On and on. Who has time to plan a meal and then to actually sit down with family and eat it. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Queen's Bench to be Overhauled Jun 20, 2008
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It Ain't Over Till the Skinny Lady Sings Jun 17, 2008
"Oh, I tried everything -- Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, everything," Voigt said. "But when you have so much weight to lose, it's really difficult because you don't see results quick enough and you become discouraged.". (ABC News)
No time to loaf making bread deliveries Jun 16, 2008
"Now there's all kinds. White to all-grain to Weight Watchers.". Billy Bread now shares his delivery duties with his 24-year-old son, Billy Jr., and another driver who covers the west side of the county. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Running to regain health Jun 16, 2008
His wife, Jean, is a member of Weight Watchers and says that while her husband definitely has a sweet tooth, the couple's diet was for the most part healthy. We eat really well - lots of fresh fruit and vegetables,'' she said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Cookies' place is crumbling to fruit as top kids' snack Jun 11, 2008
"Women's weight has also stabilized, and since mothers are the primary food providers and role models, these two trends may be related," says Karen Miller-Kovach, chief scientific officer for Weight Watchers. She says it's "a whole lot better" for parents to serve their children fruit or yogurt and water than soft drinks and cookies. (USA Today -- News)
Community Calendar : June 7-9 Jun 7, 2008
WEIGHT WATCHERS, 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church, 1300 N. Vine. BIPOLAR AND UNIPOLAR DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP, 7 to 8 p.m., Community Bible Church, 121 N.E. Fifth St., Abilene. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Heinz to build factory in Florence, S.C. Jun 7, 2008
The Florence facility will produce Weight Watchers and Boston Market frozen entr;es. Heinz considered locations in several states before selecting a 49-acre site in Pee Dee Touchstone Energy Commerce City, a business park. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Heinz to open South Carolina plant Jun 6, 2008
The manufacturing facility will make products for Heinz's popular Weight Watchers, Smart Ones and Boston Market frozen entrees, Heinz North America President Dave Moran said in a statement released by the Commerce Department ... The company partly credited the 12 percent year-over-year increase in sales to 26 percent growth in its Weight Watchers brands. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
How a stunning sales drop changed it all Jun 5, 2008
Sales of pickups and SUVs posted numbers that would make Weight Watchers members jump for joy. Hummer lost 47 per cent from March to May; F-series pickups plunged 21 per cent; Toyota Tundra pickups slumped 15 per cent.. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Renewed vows Jun 4, 2008
Anne Marie: Prior to his going to the doctor I said, "Come on, honey. I really want us to do this together. I'll go to Weight Watchers again if that's what it's going to take." ... We joined Weight Watchers in August two years ago ... Q: You had tried Weight Watchers before. (Albany Times Union)
Heinz to employ 350 at new frozen meals plant in Florence Jun 4, 2008
FLORENCE, S.C. - H.J. Heinz Co. says it will hire 350 people at a new plant in Florence to make its Weight Watchers Smart Ones and Boston Market frozen meals. Heinz North America President Dave Moran says the new plant is needed because of growth in its frozen meal division. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Senior Notes (June 5) Jun 3, 2008
Please call Sherry at the Needham Senior Center regarding the cost of joining Weight Watchers, at 781-455-7555, ext. 205. (Needham Tab, MA)
Community Calendar: June 2, 3 Jun 3, 2008
WEIGHT WATCHERS, 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church, 1300 N. Vine. ABILENE LIONS BRANCH CLUB, 6:30 p.m., Breadeaux Pizza. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
MARIO AGUILAR | GREEN VALLEY NEWSBetty Jones works out Friday at the Rancho Resort swimming pool. Jun 1, 2008
I ve always been a lifetime member of Weight Watchers, but you know, I never would keep the weight off, said Jones, who lives in Rancho Resort. The diabetic says she was driven to start turning her life around after her sister, who was heavily overweight, passed away. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted May 31, 2008
To ditch a Weight Watchers meeting and instead spend the day eating everything you had ever craved and then some ... From a box of Dunkin Donuts for breakfast to a steak topped with mushrooms and butter and paired with a loaded baked potato, finished with not one but two desserts, apple crisp and crumb-topped cherry pie, she eats her way through the day with no regrets, then attends her Weight Watchers meeting the next day and shrugs off the four pounds she gained since the last weigh in. (Suite101.com)
Hemmer signs American Theatre to Illinois shopping center May 31, 2008
It completed an extensive renovation and has added tenants , Cardinal Fitness, Island Tan, Domino's Pizza, Hallmark, , ADT, Concord Custom Cleaners, and Weight Watchers. Paul Hemmer Cos. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Her business helped others lose weight May 31, 2008
She ran a Weight Watchers franchise for 30 years before her daughter took it over ... Madeline Miller-Pineda, the Jacksonville woman who brought Weight Watchers to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia 40 years ago and helped thousands of residents lose tons of fat, died of pneumonia Thursday at 86 ... In a 1987 interview with the Jacksonville Journal, Mrs. Miller-Pineda told how she got interested in Weight Watchers in the late '60s. (Florida Times-Union)
Heinz says sales, profit rise in fiscal 2008, fourth quarter May 30, 2008
The company partly attributed the 12 percent year-over-year increase in sales to 26 percent growth in its Weight Watchers brands, and strong performance in Europe and growth in emerging markets, and the introduction of 200 new products. The jump in sales helped the company offset inflation in the prices of commodities like ingredients and fuel. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Secular Turks attack religious council's code for women May 30, 2008
Thursday May 29 2008. Turkish women wear headscraves at a demonstration in Ankara. (Yahoo News -- Turkey)
Islanders declare victory over US bombers May 30, 2008
Navy's pull-out after 60 years in Vieques triggers fireworks and attacks on military vehicles. The long and often bitter campaign to end the US navy's bombing exercises on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques culminated in victory for the islanders yesterday, who celebrated the military pull-out with fireworks displays and parties. (Yahoo News -- Puerto Rico)
Heinz sales set record in 2007 May 30, 2008
Europeans were buying more Heinz ketchup and trying out new Weight Watchers soups in certain markets. Total sales for the year rose 12 percent to a record $10. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Price increases boost H.J. Heinz 4Q profit May 29, 2008
The Pittsburgh-based maker of Heinz ketchup, Ore-Ida french fries and Weight Watchers Smart Ones entrees earned $194 ... Growth was strongest in Heinz brands, Weight Watchers products and sales in emerging markets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Duchess Of York Fergie to be Queen of ready meals May 27, 2008
Fergie, an ambassador for Weight watchers, said: "I hope to get the tips out there so that people all over the nation from Hull to Plymouth can read about how they can change.". Tonia Sargerson, 45, husband Mick, 51 and their five children aged seven to 24 have begun eating healthy meals instead of junk food since Fergie's visit. (Mirror.co.uk)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers May 26, 2008
Thousands of people face return to conflict zones. Wednesday February 18 2004. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
Bikini Bod After Woman Loses 130 Pounds May 26, 2008
She went to Weight Watchers and learned how to change her eating habits. Sterling stopped eating the donuts and soft drinks, and added foods like vegetables and low-calorie meals to her diet. (ABC News)
Thai investigators work to identify plane crash victims May 24, 2008
Monday September 17 2007. The site of the plane crash. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Tabloids go wild over princess bikini pics May 24, 2008
Ferguson, a longtime spokesperson for Weight Watchers in the United States, was years ago nicknamed the "duchess of pork" because of her own weight battles. By most accounts she's been very close to both Beatrice and her other daughter, Eugenie, since divorcing Andrew in 1996 after a 10-year marriage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Berlusconi 'planning new political party' May 23, 2008
Berlusconi 'planning new political party. Tuesday August 21 2007. (Yahoo News -- Italy)