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    Dieters on a roll  Aug 19, 2008
    By Bridie Byrne 19th August 2008 11:05:54 AM Winners Werribee Mercy Hospital held a morning tea with Weight Watchers last week and staff members, including Kim Eastmure, have lost 1000 kilograms across all Mercy sites ... I have always been overweight and I had been successful with Weight Watchers before, she said. (Werribee, Hoppers Crossing Star)

    Billionaire investor Peltz says Heinz is back on track  Aug 14, 2008
    Heinz is also the maker of Ore-Ida frozen potatoes, Plasmon baby food, Classico sauces and a line of Weight Watchers products. The stock price, riding a 10-year high, closed Wednesday at $51. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Editor's Notebook: The Internet might kill me yet  Aug 14, 2008
    There are specialized sites for people looking for support groups, such as Faces of MS () for people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers, and Weight Watchers () which offers support for just about anyone who is trying to maintain a healthy weight. Then there are those like WebMD (). (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    If you can't eat healthy, then eat healthier at the Iowa State Fair  Aug 14, 2008
    " Iowa Heart Center health professionals will be on hand throughout the fair with more tips on healthy eating, including a Weight Watchers Points list for 38 fair food favorites. Of course, if you have an immediate concern about your heart condition, don't wait. The cardiac experts at Iowa Heart Center recommend that you contact your primary care physician for a check-up right away. Iowa Heart Center's top 10 healthy fair food tips * Forego the cave-man-size turkey leg for a turkey tenderloin:... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    The ABCs of a Healthy BBQ  Aug 12, 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. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)

    Claire Monroe of Henry County sheds 32 pounds  Aug 12, 2008
    She says following a Weight Watchers plan helped her to lose weight while lving a normal life ... Personal life: Monroe works part-time as a Weight Watchers meeting leader and freelance television reporter ... "I joined Weight Watchers because it seemed credible. I learned very quickly that when I followed the plan, I lost weight. It worked and continues to work because I live a normal life: I eat meals at home, in restaurants, and at other people's houses; I don't have to deprive myself to stay... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Saturday Night Game Plan: Calling Audibles  Aug 11, 2008
    Portis, who saw very limited preseason action in 2207for that matter, he was as scarce at training camp practices as Rosie ODonnell is at Weight Watchers meetingswill play against the Bills. The appearance is likely to be brief. (WarpathInsiders.com)

    Treating High Cholesterol  Aug 7, 2008
    The Weight Watchers program is also effective for those willing to make a serious lifestyle change, Blumenthal said. Foods high in saturated fat and sugar, such as fried and processed foods, red meat and desserts, should be avoided. (Fox News)

    Marilu Barron, 38: From 146 pounds to 119 pounds  Aug 6, 2008
    "We have been living in Georgia for four years and I have been married for 13 years. We have two children and a dog." She is a full-time mother and leader for Weight Watchers ... Diet plan: "I finally decided to join Weight Watchers," she says ... "But with Weight Watchers' meetings, I always find good advice to deal with it.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    UConn Health Care Center Has Five Suitors  Aug 5, 2008
    She had tried Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig programs more than once, but had no long-term success. Recent Columns. (FOX61, CT)

    Real Estate Roundup: Canadian tech firm leases office space in Salem  Aug 5, 2008
    The center is anchored by a grocery store and count Weight Watchers, Subway, Papa Murphy's Pizza and Great Clips among its tenants. Of note. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)

    Tara Thai to open restaurant in Hyattsville  Aug 5, 2008
    Tara Thai is the fifth business to commit, with other tenants to include Busboys and Poets, Weight Watchers, Woodmont Dry Cleaners and Hyatts Market. We think the combination of Busboys and Poets and Tara Thai will bring a unique local flavor to Prince George s County that hasn t been to this part of the county in the past, said Aakash Thakkar, vice president of development at EYA.. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Maureen Dowd: Mr. Darcy comes courting  Aug 3, 2008
    In The Wall Street Journal, Amy Chozick wrote that Hillary supporters - who loved their heroine's admission that she was on Weight Watchers - were put off by Obama's svelte, zero-body-fat figure. "He needs to put some meat on his bones," said Diana Koenig, a 42-year-old Texas housewife. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)

    Obama Too Fit to Be President?  Aug 1, 2008
    Clinton has said she tried Weight Watchers to keep the pounds off during her presidential bid -- a tidbit that appealed to her core of middle-age female supporters that Sen. Obama is now trying to woo. (The Drudge Report)

    The Skinny on Diet Plans  Aug 1, 2008
    In fact, Weight Watchers' () in-person approach is the key to the program's success, says Platkin ... Weight Watchers' points system also helps educate dieters on portion control, says Hattner. (SmartMoney)

    When Howard Met Oprah  Jul 29, 2008
    Heck, for the cost of Sirius/XM, you could binge and diet at the same time with a purchase of both Burger King () and Weight Watchers (). To make up for such a lofty valuation on an unprofitable company, I'd want for Sirius/XM to produce astounding sales growth the kind that suggests today's losses are merely clearing a path for the rich profits that are just a couple of years off. (SmartMoney)

    Sweat it out  Jul 26, 2008
    "Weight Watchers doesn't have anything on us -- we sweat 10 pounds out during a service," says the Rev. Jamie Evans, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fresno. And the clergy members didn't hold back revealing some little tricks they resort to. (Fresno Bee)

    Product placement taking its toll on TV  Jul 26, 2008
    Weight Watchers ice cream bar when I realized it was time (thanks to my shiny Fossil watch) to start typing my TV column on my Hewlett-Packer desktop (which I got at a low-low price). As I pondered my next topic, I sipped on a refreshing mug of Twinnings tea (love the antioxidants) and twiddled my hair between my fingers (its so soft now that I use Finesse). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Should cigarette tax be hiked in Georgia?  Jul 25, 2008
    As soon as you slap an extra 50 cent tax on a Big Mac with roughly 550 calories in it, along with all the other similar fattening foods both from restaurants and grocery stores to cover all the costs of Diabetes, hip replacements, knee replacements, heart attacks, high cholesterol, stomach stapling, Weight Watchers memberships, damaged furniture - you get the picture - then more taxes on tobacco might seem somewhat acceptable. But not until then. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Bring media days to ATL  Jul 25, 2008
    Are you sure it wasnt t Weight Watchers who put the subpoena on UT Coach Phat Fulmer. Agreed move the Media Day to Atlanta maybe we can then end the drought on Lake Lanier with Coach Urban Renewal s tears. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    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)

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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)

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