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Fashion plate: not all women are meant to be small, but all are meant to look great in clothes

Article Abstract:

Changing lifestyles brought rewards to three women. One woman went from 430 lbs to 185 and decided to open a boutique for larger women. A mother who went from 168 lbs to 138 was able to give birth to two more children. And a grandmother who went from 214 lbs to 144 lbs, now rides a motorcycle.

Author: Herbst, Laura
Publisher: Weight Watchers Twentyfirst Corporation
Publication Name: Weight Watchers Magazine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-2180
Year: 1997
Psychological aspects, Women

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Small losses inspire big gains

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A woman joined the Weight Watchers diet program and within six years had lost 42 lbs and maintained the loss. She went on to become a poster girl for the Watch Watchers company. Not only was the weight gone, and a new career started in public relations, but she also gained self-confidence.

Author: Herbst, Laura
Publisher: Weight Watchers Twentyfirst Corporation
Publication Name: Weight Watchers Magazine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-2180
Year: 1998
Officials and employees, WW Group Inc.

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A little help from her friends: understanding the necessity of both independence and assistance taught this runner how to stay on track

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A 45-year-old runner who had gained weight and lost the speed and strength of her younger years decided to get help to lose weight. After joining the Weight Watchers program she lost 45 lbs and found that she had gained even more speed and endurance as a runner.

Author: Herbst, Laura
Publisher: Weight Watchers Twentyfirst Corporation
Publication Name: Weight Watchers Magazine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-2180
Year: 1998

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Weight loss
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