One of the blessings of being a Weight Watchers leader has been the people I've met in the meeting rooms. I've seen so many come ... and go ... and come back again. But Guy was one who never gave up. He had a period of plateaus and struggles, but he persevered to the end. Many of you who lose the weight offer such gratitude to your weight loss leaders, but, in the end, it was each of YOU who did the hard work, YOU who walked out of the meetings and faced your own struggles, YOU who got to goal. It was just OUR blessing to have watched it happen. Way to go GUY!!!
Dear Kim,
Back in 2005, I tipped the scales at 250. I had tried every diet out there in the previous 10 years or so as my weight became a health issue, but nothing I tried “stuck”. At the start of 2006, I decided to try Weight Watchers for the fourth time, and some woman named Kim Bensen was the group’s leader.
I endured the same struggles as many who embark on a weight loss regimen—hitting plateaus, trying to fit some exercise in, staying the course even when temptations are high. But you were always there to provide sound advice and support, and made me and many others believe we can succeed in our efforts—and believing you can succeed is the most important part of trying to lose weight.
On Christmas Eve 2007, I hit goal at Weight Watchers, dropping about 77 pounds in just about 2 years. Sixteen months later, I still have just about all of that weight off, and my overall health has improved to the point where I’ll be participating in a 5K run this spring. What’s more, along my journey my wife Jennifer joined Weight Watchers, and she too has reached her weight loss goals—and even works for Weight Watchers now!
Kim, you’re what kept me going whenever the scale wasn’t cooperating, and I’ll never forget that—or you. And I know I speak for many when I say thank you for all you’ve done to make the world a little thinner.
Best wishes always,
Guy
Comments
alışveriş (not verified) said,
December 24, 2009 3:25 PM
Thank you very much for the excellent and useful subject.
jackie shepiard (not verified) said,
November 17, 2009 7:11 AM
Judy, I understand totally. My husband is so NON-SUPPORTIVE. My daughter and I are trying weight watchers together. we both need to lose about 70 lbs. My husband could stand to lose as well, but chooses not to, and puts me down for trying to accomplish something positive. Get yourself a buddy Judy, and do this thing together. The meetings help, but you need to STAY STRONG.
Guy, you look amazing, congratulations on your weight loss and your wife too.
kim said,
April 1, 2009 9:39 PM
Hi Judy,
It's April 1st!!! How did it go? Did you get signed up? Are you ready to begin? You CAN do it Judy! I'll be praying for you.
Let us know.
Kim :)
Judy (not verified) said,
March 21, 2009 8:30 PM
Hi to anyone who will listen! I am presently at my highest weight ever!!! I have joined WW many times, lost some wt. and then given up! I really need support to get through this, my husband is completley non-supportive!I find myself becoming more depressed as days go on-I really need some "buddies"- I am going back to WW again,but not until April 1st because I will be on a trip until then-please keep me in your thoughts and prayers-Thanks- Judy
Anonymous (not verified) said,
March 15, 2009 6:25 PM
Way to Go Guy! You look amazing!
Anonymous (not verified) said,
March 15, 2009 1:18 PM
Diane,
I know you can do it!! I joined WW again last March and lost 70 pounds before I had my total knee replacement last October 28 and what a difference it has made!! I have no pain in my knee now and it is wonderful and I just went back to WW this last week to lose some more weight, I have a long way to go but I know you will feel so much better if you get the surgery and can drop some weight, I feel I can actually exercise now which is great, just remember to do the best you can and how much better you will feel, I will be praying for you!
Penny
Anonymous (not verified) said,
March 15, 2009 12:17 AM
I need to have a total knee replacement but can't until i
losse some weight. I have lost on weight watchers before
but i just can't seem to stay on program. Please put me on your prayers list. [Diane] I am in so much pain because I
have fibromyalgia and the extra weight doesn't help.
Sincerely,
Diane
Anonymous (not verified) said,
March 14, 2009 12:33 PM
This all sounds well and good, but what if you have a spouse who is not supportive of your efforts in any way, although he too is overweight? I do okay for a while and then I just give in; I'm too old (70) to be a short-order cook.
tastetester said,
March 14, 2009 11:50 AM
Guy! Oh my gosh! You look AMAZING! Your wife is a verrrry lucky gal.
Candy (not verified) said,
March 14, 2009 10:01 AM
Congratulations, Guy. You look great! You and your wife must be so proud of yourselves and each other. It's stories like yours that provide inspiration for those of us still on our weight loss journies. Good luck in your 5K race.
Jennifer (not verified) said,
March 14, 2009 8:10 AM
Amy, if you call or have someone call WW they should provide you with an interpreter. I live in Columbus, Ohio and I do know they do that. Good luck.
Jennifer
Anonymous (not verified) said,
March 14, 2009 1:26 AM
Guy,You are HOT, HOT, HOT!!!
Amy Medley (not verified) said,
March 13, 2009 11:37 PM
WOW, you looked alot better than your old picture :-) Kim, My name is Amy. I live in NC. I'm hearing impaired. I'm married and have two sons age 10 and 9 and two step children age 8 and 7. I am 30 year old. I'm overweight, says like probably about 290lbs at 5'6". I have been struggling with trying to lose my weight, I guess I wasn't just very commitment to this. I really want to go to WW meetings but I'm deaf.. so I doubt they would provide a interpreter for me. I really want to go meetings so badly but want a interpreter to interp. You all people who goes to ww meetings are lucky. I hope someday ww meetings in Grenville NC or Ayden NC would provide interpreter bec I tried one by called them about it and they said they'll not provide interpreter. So I don't want go in and have no idea what is going on, pay for it and no idea what is going on. I did tried online ww but not feel motivate from this. I think I'd feel more motivation if having support people like from ww meetings etc... but lack of communication :-( anyway Congrats on that guy for lost his weight! :-)
Amy
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