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Weight Watchers Bridal Survey

Help us to help future healthy brides. Answer a few simple questions about your wedding goals so we can help future brides start and maintain a healthy lifestyle

Weight Watchers - Summer of You

Achieve your wedding weight loss goals and get ready for summer !

Getting started - setting realistic goals

If you want to look success fair and square in the face and grab it with both hands - then the first step is to set goals. Behind every dream there is a plan. Have a go at our suggestions to help you get what you want.

Healthy Weight Loss vs Quick Fix

Everyone wants a quick fix when it comes to weight loss. But fad diets won't help you keep the weight off for the long haul.

The Link Between Couples And Weight

Research has found a connection between couples and weight. Not only do women and men who live together tend to gain weight at similar times, they also are more likely to achieve better results together.

Share the Journey

Follow our own courageous i-do bridal challengers. Weekly updates and videos from Emma, Eliza, Jessica and Lorraine.

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Emma's Journey

Emma's journey is about regaining self confidence and showing friends a fitter healthier bride on her big day . . .

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Eliza's Journey

Eliza's getting married in July 2009 and is hoping to walk down the aisle a little lighter and healthier than she is today . . .

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Jessica's Journey

For Jessica, it's all about getting into more photos with her daughter, follow Jessica towards here ultimate goal of happiness . . .

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Lorraine's Journey

With her wedding date approaching in November, Lorraine's goal is to look fit and healthy for her big day, and to feel great for her honeymoon . . .

Real Life Success Stories

I have an overwhelming sense of success!

I have an overwhelming sense of success!

Rachel, a professional engineer from New Zealand, who shed a remarkable 54 kg, was Weight Watchers New Zealand Slimmer of the Year 2006.

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I'm looking forward to renewing our vows!

Gail has travelled a long way to get to where she is today - two countries, four years and 50kg lighter!

I got a shock when I saw photos from our first wedding anniversary

I got a shock when I saw photos from our first wedding anniversary

When Kellie spotted a friend's Success Story featured online, she knew it was time to make a change.

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'Romance is alive and well now!'

Natasha's excess weight made her feel intimidated, achy and tired. A humiliating experience inspired her extraordinary weight-loss success!

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'A health scare at 30 made me take control.'

After being told she was at risk of a heart attack at the age of 30, Tiffany, decided it was time she took control of her weight and her life.

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'I wanted to love a wedding photo of me.'

Donna saw her engagement party photo and couldn't believe she'd put on weight. But there was still time to lose it before her wedding.

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'My wonderful wedding weight loss.'

When her boyfriend Dave proposed, Shellie was determined not to be a 'fat' bride.

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'I can fit into my wedding dress from 12 years ago.'

After losing 17.6kg Kylie has completed a 15km fun run and can zip into her size 10 wedding dress from 12 years ago with ease!

Tips on Healthy Living and Cooking Ideas from Weight Watchers

The Foods Of Love

Oysters, chocolate and ... asparagus? We'll tell you the steamy truth about foods and their amorous properties, and offer some great suggestions for working them into your romantic meals.

Leaping over weight-loss hurdles

Don't worry; you're not alone. We've all been there. When it comes to exercising and sticking to a weight-loss plan sometimes we just can't face it. We'll find every excuse in the book to avoid confronting our weight-loss goal.

It’s true: Chocolate is good for you!

Can chocolate REALLY be good for you? We dig deep into the chocolate pot to find out the truth...

How friends can make you fat

While it's normal to turn to our friends and family for support in many situations, losing weight is one area where it can sometimes do more harm than good.

Honey mustard chicken with roast vegetables

Instead of a roast dinner with all the trimmings, we've cut down the time and effort and made this tasty, tender one tray wonder.

17 things to do instead of overeating

From calling a friend to reading success stories online, there are plenty of things to do instead of eating. Read on to discover why we do it and how to distract!

Healthy Cooking Shortcuts

You're hungry but you don't feel like greasy takeaway, but you don't feel like slaving over the oven either? Sounds like you need our speedy shortcut recipes!

Make A Gourmet Pizza At Home

Homemade pizza doesn't have to eat up all your POINTS® values! You might be surprised how easy it is to make. Start with a pita or Lebanese bread and add one of our 10 tasty pizza toppings.

Stop making exercise excuses

So you have you gym membership and fitness gear... but can't work up the will to work out? Here are the most common workout roadblocks and tips for jumping the hurdles.

The truth about fad diets

There are a lot of fad diets out there. While they may help you lose weight in the short-term, they won't help you keep the weight off for the long haul. The simple fact is, the key to losing weight for the long-term is eating a balanced, healthy diet.

The Couples Cooking Guide

Preparing meals with your partner can do wonders for your relationship - and your weight loss. Learn how to make the kitchen a place of romance!

Quick And Healthy Food Swaps

Making a few small changes to your eating habits can add up to big weight-loss results. Discover the top 10 here...

Married… With Kilos

Is your relationship making you fat? Quite possibly, according to our research. Here's how to avoid 'newlywed spread'.

Simple stir-frying tips and recipes

Stir-frying is easy. All you need is a sturdy wok, cubed meat or tofu and a stack of colourful fresh vegetables. Toss in some noodles or serve on rice and you have a filling, healthy low-fat meal in minutes.

Can weight loss turn you on

You already know that weight loss can improve your quality of life, but it can also transform your life in another important area: the bedroom.

Get more satisfaction from food

What is satiety? It’s that lasting feeling of fullness when you finish a meal, the feeling that you're no longer hungry. We examine how you can find your satiety.

10 things to do with chicken breasts

Running out of ways to cook this quick and easy staple? Here are 10 tasty new ideas.

It's never too late

We’ve all heard the sayings – it’s never too late, there’s no harm in trying, what have you got to lose? But how often do we let them wash over us and think they’re meant for someone else? Well they don’t have to be. We’ve got the top tips to get you over the starting block and on your way to achieving the things you’ve always wanted to do.

WeightWatchers News Letter


Kylie, a successful weight watchers online graduate,
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