Madeleine Kane - Weight-loss Success: Expert Advice, Real-Life Stories and 100+ Recipes to Help You Reach Your Goals

Expert advice, real-life stories and 100+ recipes to help you reach your goals

PART ONE Setting up for weight-loss success Welcome to WW

PART O NE

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Jean Nidetch, the company founder , had been overweight most of her life. She had become discouraged by years of fad dieting, having tried pills, hypnosis and numerous quick -x approaches, all of which led to regained weight. She decided to seek medically backe d guidance instead, and entered a free 10- week weight- loss program called the Prudent Diet , sponsored by the New Y or k City Board of Healths obesity clinic. She lost 9 kg, but her motivation waned with the lack of peer support she had received during the program. This is when Jeans weekly meetings with her own support group began, and the seed for We ight Watchers was pl anted. Jean began her own weight-loss support group by inviting some of her friends to her home once a week to discuss their goals, tips and challenges for weight-loss success. As word spread and attendee numbers grew , s he nally launched Weight Watchers Inc. in M ay 1963. The rst ocial meeting, held in a rented loft above a movie theatre in Queens, New Yo rk, attracted more than 400 attendees. The winning formula of Weight W atchers quickl y spread across the world and to Australia in 1969 , where the rst meeting was held in Sydney . WHAT WE DO TODA Y In 2018, We ight Watchers became WW , reecting our evolution into what we are today: a human-centric company powered by the worlds leading sustainable weight -loss pro gram. Having constantly evol ved in line with the latest science and member needs, weve stood the test of time, delivering a trusted program that re mains a category leader both in Australia and across the globe. WW has retained the number- one spot for weight loss for 11 consecutive years, as judged by an independent panel of experts in the U .S. N ews & World Repor t. Its also backed by more than 100 clinical studies and is supported by even more incredible member succes s stories. At WW, our purpose is to inspire healthy habits for real life. While supporting members at physical locations and virtual Wo rkshops, we have also built a digital ex perience centred on the award-winning WW app that allows people to learn healthy habits their way . In addition to food, tness, sleep and water tracking, the WW app includes everything from rec ipes and 24/7 WW Coach support, to a barcode scanner , meditations, and audio and video workouts, providing support acro ss the pillars of food, activity , mindset and sleep. From humble beginnings to the worlds leading sustainable weight-loss program with ove r 5 million members, WW (formerly known as W eight Watche rs) has come a long way since it all started mor e than 58 years ago, evol ving from one woman s inspiring success story to tha t of many . Weight -l oss S uccess

Please note: the recipes in this book hav e been review ed by our team of qualied nutritionists to ensure that the information listed is as accurate as possible. Howev er, people with food allergies or sensitivities should always check the ingredient information of the products they consume to ensure that they meet their dietary needs. Rec ipes have been tested in a fan-forced ov en; if you ar e using a conventional ov en, we recommend adding 20C to the r ecommended temperature. COMMUNITY AT OUR CORE Community remains at the heart of our philosophy and it is this community that dierentiates us in the market. Our network of Coaches, Ambassadors and members live our purpose daily , encouraging and supporting each other through our community platforms to pay forward the techniques and success they ve achieved with others. We are incredibly proud of our members achievements and even more so of their ability to make these changes lasting and sustainable. What s that symbol? Our guide to nding the best recipes for your dietary needs Gluten free R ecipes with this symbol either dont contain any gluten or a gluten- free substitute is available. Check the ingredients list of all packaged food to be sure and take care with cross- contamination. Dairy free Recipes with this symbol are free from all dairy products or use a dairy- free substitute. Vege tarian Recipes with this symbol dont contain meat or sh, but may have dairy products or eggs. Vegan Recipes with this symbol dont contain any animal products, including meat, dairy , eggs and other animal-derived substances. Nut free R ecipes with this symbol dont contain any nuts or nut-based products. Check the ingredients list of all packaged food to be sure and take care with cross- contamination. Welcome to WW

Thats because we use the latest in nutritional and behavioural science to help make losing weight and keeping it o simpler . Its your journey and youre in th e driver s seat, so you can live your fullest life, no re strictions and no deprivation, while still losing weight. Theres truly no food thats o-limits. Our latest WW program delivers a truly exible, individualised path to sustainable weight loss for every member . HOW? Now more than ever , PersonalPoints will nudge you towards healthier foods. We ve updated our algorithm using the latest nutrition science, factoring in even more nutritional elements to guide you towards foods higher in healthy fats, bre and protein, and lower in added sugars and saturated fats. Based on what you tell us you lo ve to eat, our nutrition experts craft a list of Ze roPoint foods and a PersonalPoints Budget that s unique to you, your goals and what y ou like to eat. No two plans are alike which means it ts into y our life, so you dont need to conform to it. You r PersonalPoints Budget is just the starting place! Fo r the rst time ever , you can earn Points and be rewarded for healthy habits like drinking water , eating non-starchy vegetables and staying active, so that it feels like second nature not work. The be st part? Y ou never have to worry about running out of PersonalPoints or going hungry! Everything yo u love is on the menu. Y es , everything. Weight -l oss S uccess