XXX,XXX pounds gone....

I'm late blogging this week (I try to write on Sunday) because yesterday was Weight Watchers Celebrations meeting!  This is the event at which we celebrate the success of our meetings and members, both in the community and in our wonderful AT WORKs.  

Meetings from Boston, Brookline and Newton, N to Andover, Chelmsford and Tewksbury, NW to Westford, Littleton and Acton and then W to Hudson and Marlborough then completing the area via Waltham back to Cambridge and all the towns within that loop were "counted" in the stats.  I learned yesterday that the total pounds lost by members is, wait for it, drum-roll please - 500,000!  Half a Million!  WoW.  How many jumbo jets is that?  We also had 16 people in that area that lost more than 100 pounds and 1,000 members that became Lifetime Members.

So, what makes us (the members) so successful?

Here is what I know:

... Members that use eTools (not just on the phone and devices) lose more weight than those who rely on printed materials alone.
... Members that attend meetings EVERY week are the most consistent losers, principally because those members are making their health and weight a priority.
... Members that combine at least some activity with their food journey are more able to be successful.
... Members that show "flexible restraint" are able to stick with it and keep going to have long term stick-to-it-ness!  (Come to a meeting to ask about flexible restraint and how it applies to what we do).
... Members that learn to recover from setbacks and get back on track are more likely to have the confidence in themselves to get to their goals.

Here is what else I know:

This is not a journey of PERFECTION, it IS a journey of PERSEVERANCE!

C-O-N-G-R-A-T-S  

to BOSTON 

and MIDDLESEX County!

NOW FOR THE GREAT NEWS:

it's that time of the year - we're challenging you to LIVE LIFE ACTIVE:

Join Jennifer, about several million members and me to move more, track more and reward yourself more this spring!  Come to a meeting this week to get the low-down!

Are YOU ready for a little "Healthy Competition"?

In closing, I want to say, with all sincerity, that you make me so proud to be your coach; I am honored to be a part of your efforts, thank-you for allowing me in.

I can't wait to see you this week!