Inspiring Stories of the Year 2008
Meet the five grand prize winners of the 2008 Weight Watchers Inspiring Stories of the Year contest. Together, they lost over 516 pounds!
Last spring, Weight Watchers International asked meeting members and online subscribers to share their weight-loss adventures. These grand prize winners were selected out of over 1,500 essays and 30 video submissions. They are also featured in the January issue of Good Housekeeping magazine, on newsstands now.
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Each winner’s prize package included: a trip for two to New York City, $500 for a shopping spree, a celebratory dinner at a fancy Manhattan restaurant and a bus tour of the city.
Read their amazing stories.
Jane
After struggling with obesity her entire life, Jane discovered that being a grownup about eating habits could give her a childlike view of life again.
William
After losing nearly 200 pounds,* William is taking time to get to know his leaner self and enjoying things he had only dreamed of doing.
Jessica
Jessica went from watching her husband compete in triathlons to participating in them in just one year. Her resolution to change took her through the doors of Weight Watchers, off the sidelines and into the racing world.
Amy
This busy mom used to rely on naps to get her through the day. Now she gets her energy from exercise and healthy food. Learning how to maximize her time and live a healthy lifestyle has changed not only Amy’s life, but also the lives of her children forever.
Jan
A dire warning from his doctor and the thought of a lifetime on medication helped Jan make the decision to change his life before it was too late.
* Results not typical
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