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FEATURE.Guilt Can Be a Monster 6-7

Diagnosis: Prediabetes? 8-9

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The Buddy System for Success 30-31

SUCCESS.Burlager 10-11

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Corea 18

Darr 25

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You’re eating right and exercising more! That means you’re losing weight and proba-bly not hiding behind loose-fitting shirts and baggy bottoms. Besides shedding the oversized clothes, I hope you’re letting go of other things, too, like extra layers of doubt, negative thinking or anything that may be preventing you from living your life to the fullest. I want you to look in the mirror and say, “I love me!” It’s all about your perception and mine, too. Even though my arms are a little flabby, when I look at my reflection, I refer to them as “sexy arms.” My stomach isn’t very flat either. It doesn’t matter--it’s my “terrific tummy.” My body is fantastic because it’s a part of me and who I am and it allows me to do many incredible things! That’s why I treat it right. It’s easy to get caught up in all our little im-perfections and blow them out of proportion especially when we live in a society where having the “perfect body” seems so import-ant. Regardless of the messages we get when we turn on the TV or open a magazine, it’s important to love you for you and to take care of yourself from the inside out! I’m not talking about how you apply your makeup or the clothes you wear. Taking care of yourself and showing yourself love starts with the foods you eat. A healthy outside starts with a healthy inside.

I like to look in the mirror every morning and tell myself, “I’m loving, kind and generous. I eat healthily, make time to exercise, and I am beautiful on the inside and out. I am great!” Tomorrow I’ll renew that contract with my-self when I talk to the mirror again. Imagine how you’ll feel, inside and out, if you do the same. These are the positive mes-sages we have to tell ourselves every day. We don’t have to be supermodel thin or have the muscles of a bodybuilder. But we can eat right, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, love who we are, appreciate our bodies – and have fun doing it.

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When it comes to food, do you have “guilty pleasures?” Do you enjoy “guilt-free snacks?” We

throw the term around, but what role does guilt really play in your eating?

Lifestyle changes, such as those promoted by Weight Watchers, are about so much more

than a change in habits or behavior. Change requires a look inward; an exploration of why

you do what you do and how you came to be where you are. It’s worth considering whether

or not you eat out of guilt or feel guilty about eating. Both are cyclical and pose challenges to

weight loss goals if left unchecked.

How to tell if you eat out of guilt:

• Food provides you with emotional relief

• You crave specific foods rather than food in general

• You feel a loss of control while eating

• You feel hungry out of nowhere or when feeling stressed

• Guilt shows up in other areas of your life such as your relationships

Or, if you feel guilty about eating:

• You deprive yourself of foods you like or have a long list of forbidden foods

• You set rigid standards about mealtime

• You feel like a failure, or “disgusting” for eating certain foods

• You skip meals

• Excessively weighing yourself

No matter which side you fall on, some tactics to address guilt and eating are cross-cutting:

Attend your Weight Watchers meeting regularly to hear how others are addressing their

guilt, participate in daily practices to improve your self-esteem, acknowledge your accom-

plishments (there are many), and try out some self-care when you are feeling particularly

stressed. If guilt centered around eating consumes you, you might want to seek professional

help to address the root cause of your emotions.

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Transform Your Kitchen into a Healthy

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If you have prediabetes or have been told that you’re at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, you probably know that now is the best time to take action to improve your health. And hopefully you are already working on developing some habits and setting goals to get your health under control. But new habits are tenuous and can be easily bro-ken. Jill Weisenberger says its normal to worry that an obstacle could derail your progress and send you back into your old unhealthy (and potentially dangerous) routine.

“Obstacles are always lurking anytime you’re trying to adopt healthier habits,” says Weisenberger, who partnered with the American Diabetes Association to write Prediabetes: A Complete Guide: Your Life-style Reset to Stop Prediabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses “To be successful with your lifestyle reset, you will need to anticipate obstacles and have a plan to overcome them.”

To do this, Weisenberger advises brainstorming as many solutions as possible, including thinking of out-of-the-box solutions. “Eventually, looking for impediments to your suc-cess will become second nature,” says Weisenberger. “But when starting out, I recommend using the HURDLE method to overcome obstacles.”

The HURDLE method is defined here:

H: How is your upcoming schedule different? Think about your day and look at your calendar for appointments and activities. Is there something unusual or at an unusual time? U: Understand how these events, appointments, or obligations could derail you from your healthy life-style goals. Will something prevent you from eating a meal, getting to exercise class on time, or getting to bed at the usual hour? Will someone else be in charge of your meals or your schedule? R: Record your options. Brainstorm and write down every possible solution, even the silly ones. D: Decide on a solution. Pick one or more realistic options from your list of possible solutions. L: List the steps. Record everything that you must do to make this solution work. Include if you need to buy things, wake up early, change your schedule, ask for help, etc. E: Exercise your choice and Evaluate it. Carry out your selected option. Make notes about how it went, what you learned, and what you will do dif-ferently next time.

Often, the best solutions to problems are the ones you figure out on your own. At the same time, there are some common obstacles most of us run into, and it can be helpful to have some time-tested solutions for how to tackle these obstacles. Here are some common roadblocks and solutions for overcoming each.

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Diagnosis:

Prediabetes? Common Obstacles You May Encounter as You Change Your Lifestyle and Solutions for Overcoming Them

by Jill Weisenberger, author of Prediabetes: A Complete Guide


OBSTACLE: You’re Too Busy for BreakfastEating a healthy breakfast can kick-start your good eating choices for the day and give you the energy for physical activity. But between getting the kids ready for school, taking the dog for a morning walk, trying to get out the door, running your morning errands, and getting to work, you may struggle to find time to eat a nutritious meal. Here are a couple of suggestions:• Find a few grab-and-go options. Some options include:

• Whole-wheat tortilla with reduced-fat cheese heated in the microwave • Greek yogurt and fruit smoothie • Overnight oats with strawberries and blueberries • Tuna sandwich

• Cook oatmeal or egg-and-vegetable muffins on the weekend. Grab a single serving each morning.

OBSTACLE: There’s Too Much Tempting Food at WorkMany people stay stressed-out or frantically busy at work, and they cope by reaching for unhealthy treats. Maybe you’ve had a rough day and your manager just bought a whole box of doughnuts to share with the team. Or perhaps it’s your officemate’s birthday and everyone brought in delicious treats to share (with very few healthy options). How can you resist?• Create a rule with exceptions. An important purpose of establishing “food rules” is to free you from an internal argument

of should I or shouldn’t I. But occasionally allowing for an exception to the rule helps you stay on track. Limit temptation to one area. Ask your officemates to keep tempting foods in only one spot. Try to avoid that one spot.

• Ask coworkers if they also want to eliminate certain types of food from work. “You might be pleasantly surprised,” says Weisenberger. “After all, you aren’t the only one who cares about what you eat.”

OBSTACLE: Vacation Disrupts Your Healthy RoutinesVacation doesn’t mean that you should give yourself a free pass. Everyone deserves to eat healthfully, and everyone deserves just a bit of not-so-nutritious food tossed into the mix for a little extra fun.• Pack food for the trip. If you are traveling by car, use a cooler and fill it with fruit, veggies, yogurt, low-fat cheese and

cottage cheese, vegetable juice, hard-boiled eggs, and a turkey or tuna sandwich. Whether you have a cooler or not, you can still carry nuts, dried fruit, some fresh fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, whole-grain crackers, and granola bars or fiber-rich cereal bars.

• Search for healthy dining options. Ask locals for restaurant ideas and search menus online before going out to eat.• Walk whenever possible. Opt for a walking tour instead of a bus tour. You might even want to check into a local gym.• Decide in advance what amount of treats is reasonable for you. Is it a glass of wine a day? A couple of desserts over the

week? Create your rules and exceptions, so you have a working blueprint to follow.

OBSTACLE: You’re at a Party Full of Unhealthy Foods and DrinksSuccess starts with intention, so avoid the temptation to simply wing it. Do some planning and strategizing in advance. Here are a few tips for staying on track.• Determine your trade-offs. Will you skip appetizers and starchy sides to enjoy a piece of birthday cake, or do you prefer a

cocktail and an appetizer? It helps to make these decisions before heading out the door.• Be cautious with alcohol. Alcohol has a way of leading people to greater food temptations. • Take the edge off your hunger before going to the party. “• At the party, take your first bites of lower-calorie foods like fresh fruits and veggies or steamed shrimp.Be active. If danc-

ing or playing games is part of the party, join in.• Bring a healthful dish to share. • Distract yourself. Keep yourself occupied with conversation and other non-food activities.• Remind yourself of your new habits. Remember that just because you’ve always indulged in party food, it doesn’t mean

that you can’t change that.

By using some of these tips when you find yourself facing one of these common obstacles, you can help guard yourself against a full-blown relapse and protect your health.

“If you do have some setbacks along the way, shake them off,” concludes Weisenberger. “We all have them from time to time. Note them for what they are. Recognize all the little changes you’ve made that add up

to something bigger—better health and wellness. So pat yourself on the back and soldier on.”


When Cindy Burlager turned 50, she decided to lose weight and become healthier in her mom’s honor. That was the age her mother had died and she wanted to live the life her mom was not granted. “Weight Watchers gave me the direction and support to see my goal through,” she said. So far, Cindy has taken off 51 pounds* and is working her way to her goal weight. “I feel better about myself,” Cindy said about losing the weight. “I now enjoy biking, hiking & kayaking with my hus-band, family, and friends. Not only has my physical health dramatically im-proved but so has my mental health. I couldn’t be active before. My energy level was depleted.” Cindy’s Weight Watchers meetings help her get through the week. She remains steadfast to them, even during those weeks when she doesn’t want to

weigh-in. She also uses the WW app, relying on the scanner and tracker often. “I remember running into an acquaint-ance after I had lost weight. As we were chatting, I realized that she wasn’t sure who I was. Finally, she said, “Cindy is that you?” I laughed and said, “Yes, in the less flesh!” Cindy realizes that Weight Watchers is a lifestyle and not a diet and is incor-porating healthier behaviors, that she plans to hold onto throughout her life. She feels too good, mentally and physi-cally, to go back to her old ways. When times are challenging, she is always

prepared to hit the reset button.

Cindy Burlager

Working toward becoming a Lifetime member

51 pound weight loss*

*People following the Weight Watchers plan can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week.


Success.


Success.

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44.9 pound weight lost*

Cloteal Fowler joined Weight Watchers wanting to get to a healthy weight and she’s well on her way to achieving that goal. Currently, she has lost almost 45 pounds* and is al-ready feeling the benefits. “Before losing the weight, my energy was low, and my joints ached,” she said. “But things have changed. I can now play soccer with my grandson!” She loves the flexibility of the program and all the va-riety of foods she can eat while still losing weight. But if she had to assign a rank to what’s most important to her in terms of her success, she’ll tell you it’s the meet-ings. “My meetings are my biggest helper,” Cloteal admits. “I have a great WW Coach and receive lots of useful materi-als and helpful input from the staff and meeting members. It’s the total package, and I need it all!” She also appreci-ates that it’s a safe and productive environment where she can share the ups and downs of her journey. Now that she’s feeling more energized and healthy, she has a plan to keep up the momentum: “I will continue to stay involved and attend meetings,” she said. “I’m developing healthy lifestyle habits which help me to not only lose weight but to be able to keep the weight off once I reach my goal.”


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Confession: cooking is really hard for many of us. Some Weight Watchers are pros and could rival Chef Isabella, but the rest of us are mere mortals in the kitchen. With these simple tips, you can leave a lasting impression on dinner party guests without sautéing, blanching, or pureeing.

First, prepare a simple entrée (like baked chick-en or slow cooker lasagna). Now, forget about the food completely. Just not so completely that it’s in the oven for hours. The meal is only a small part of what makes a dinner party great. Instead, focus on the details.

Never underestimate the importance of drinks. Even if you burn the meal, a good wine could save the night. If you are feeling especially ad-venturous, try out a new, light cocktail. Pro tip: if you add fruit to it, guests will love it. And for no additional Smart Points! Seriously, put fruit in some ice water and you’re golden. You get friendship points if you give a short toast about fun times with loved ones.

Play good music. Now, “good” is relative, espe-cially in the world of music. Instead of choosing your favorite band, think about the vibe you want to have. Relaxing and fun? Jazz. A party weekend? Anything electronic should do. So-phisticated? Classical will set the stage. Whatev-er you do, don’t give your guests auditory whip-lash. Pick a genre and stick with it. Your favorite music player will even have pre-made playlists for just this occasion.

Make sure to have a variety of seating options. Some guests will want to sink cross-legged into a couch. Others like a stool or hard-backed chair. Don’t worry if your seating doesn’t match—if your guests are comfortable, they won’t even notice. Plus, eclectic décor is in.

Last but not least, whenever possible, eat out-side. It’s a simple pleasure that most of us rarely have. It makes for a memorable experience and might even lure some neighbors over to join in on the fun.


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Feeling self-conscious about her weight

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Along with eating healthier, Kelly is more

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Preheat the oven to 425 ˚. Cook shallot in a skillet with oil for a couple minutes. Add endive, garlic, thyme, and anchovies. Cook 5 more minutes. Remove from stove, add lemon juice and season with pepper and salt if needed.

In a bowl, mix eggs with milk and parmesan, add vegetables and stir well. Pour mixture into the baked shell. Top with goat cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, then cover with foil and bake another 20 minutes. Let tart rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

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While béchamel is cooking, wrap each half of endive with one slice of Canadian bacon.

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Q. In my family, everything is about food, food, food. How can I avoid weight gain when I’m around them?

A. Plan ahead and stay on track by al-ways counting your SmartPoints, even if you go over. Appoint yourself yourself as the “activity director” when hanging out with your family. Plan a walk with the crew, or a a lively game of badmin-ton or cornhole- anything that keeps your focus off of food. And don’t forget about those rollover SmartPoints if you want to enjoy some of the offerings. I love to save these for special events or the weekend.

Remember, the Weight Watchers Freestyle program is about fun and freedom -- losing weight your way. You got this!

Q. How can I break the habit of eat-ing while browsing Instagram or Face-book?

I agree-this is an important habit to break. Studies show that you’re likely to eat more when your looking at your phone, reading, or watching TV while eating or snacking. All these things are distractions and take away from fully enjoying your meal or realizing just what and how much you’re eating.

When you’re ready to sit down to eat, put away your phone and magazines. Turn off the TV, too. Make sure that what’s on your plate is what you’ve already planned for and tracked. Don’t shovel no matter how busy you are. Pause between bites and put down your fork frequently. Savor the taste and smell. This will give your body time to process how much you’re really eating and heighten your experience.

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The one question Dan Darr asks himself is, “Why didn’t I join Weight Watchers again sooner?” Since losing 78.5 pound*s on the WW program, Dan feels great! He says he has lots of energy and has regained his flexi-bility. Plus, he no longer feels miserable. He feels so good that he plans on work-ing around the house on home-improve-ment projects. Dan admits that he has been a WW member twice before. This time around was different because his wife joined along with him. “It’s really easy this time around for me. I notice the inches falling off,” he says. “I’m motivated!” “I try to make it to my meeting every week. Without accountability, it’s too easy to fall off course,” Dan says. “One of the most memorable meetings was when my Coach brought in 10-pound bags of grains. As we carried and stacked the bags, we noticed how labor intensive it was. It just showed us just how much 10 pounds means when you’re not carrying it around.”

Dan feels that he can continue his new eating habits for life. The WW recipes and the Caramel Ice Cream keep him satisfied and on target.

Dan Darr


78.5 pound weight lost*

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Feature.


You may have heard of “fat stigma,” but have you

heard of “lean stigma”?

Fat stigma is when people are judged negative-

ly for being overweight or obese. Lean stigma

is when people are judged negatively for their

attempts to lose weight or even for successful

weight loss.

According to a small, fascinating study by Lynsey

K. Romo of North Carolina State University, lean

stigma might be more common and more prob-

lematic than most of us realize. In the study, 40

people (21 women, 19 men) who lost significant

amounts of weight (76.9 pounds on average)

reported that some people in their lives tried to

“belittle or undermine” their weight loss efforts

and results.

When one person in a social group makes a

lifestyle change, others in the group can feel

threatened and encourage the “changer” to

“change back.” The main focus of this study was

to examine the communication strategies the

participants used to ward off attacks from fami-

ly, friends, or colleagues. Lead researcher Romo

described two sets of skills utilized by study par-

ticipants—Skills that helped others in their social

group save face, and skills that helped people

feel more comfortable with the weight loss itself.

Specifically, participants used the following tac-

tics to maintain their weight loss efforts without

alienating friends, family, and colleagues:

• Telling people beforehand about their inten-

tion to lose weight, as well as specific reasons

for it.

• Communicating to people in their network

that they did not expect them to adopt similar

eating habits. (“I’m going to get a salad;

you could have a hamburger or whatever

you want.”)

• Eating like the rest of their social group

on self-appointed “cheat days.”

• Eating unhealthy foods at group gather-

ings, but in smaller portions.

• Eating less before and after a family gath-

ering in order to “fit in” by overeating at

the event itself.

• Accepting food, but not eating it—for

example, taking a piece of birthday cake

at a work party, indicating they will eat it

“later,” then throwing it out.

• Making it clear that they are not judging

others for their eating habits.

• Describing their weight loss motivation

as health-related, to have more energy,

or being in training for a race.

• Avoiding social situations that involve

food.

• Suggesting walks to socialize rather than

meeting over meals.

• Declining invitations to go out to eat

because “I’m not hungry.”

• Claiming to have food allergies or stating

that a food “doesn’t agree with me” to

explain turning down unhealthy foods.

A few participants spoke up assertively when

badgered by family, friends, or colleagues,

saying, for example, “It’s my decision.” A few

others chose new, more supportive friends

to replace old ones. However, most partici-

pants consciously managed their responses

to keep in step with those in their existing

social networks.

It seems a shame that successful “losers” felt

that they had to conceal or downplay their

weight-loss efforts in order to avoid trigger-

ing negative responses from others. How-

ever, these strategies did indeed help the

participants maintain both their weight loss

and their relationships.

Finding effective ways to help people lose

weight is important. Excess weight can

increase a person’s risk of diabetes, heart

disease, high blood pressure, joint problems,

and many other adverse health conditions.

But losing weight is hard: By some esti-

mates, over 95 percent of those who try are

doomed to fail. So anyone with a weight loss

goal could potentially benefit from adopting

one or more of the communication tactics

above. In addition, weight loss groups could

add communication skills, and even asser-

tiveness training, to their existing program

components.

One possible conclusion I draw from this re-

search is that individuals who are particular-

ly susceptible to peer judgment or who lack

support from peers and significant others

might be encouraged to join a weight loss

support group, such as Weight Watchers, to

counter any “lean stigma” from their existing

social network.

© Meg Selig. All rights reserved.

Reprinted with permission. To re-publish, contact Meg Selig here.

Is Someone Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals?A new study explores how to sidestep “lean stigma” while losing weight.

by Meg Selig

Author of Changepower! 37 Secrets to Habit Change Suc-cess and Psychology Today blogger for over 5 years.

For more blogs by Meg Selig, click here.

Feature.


The Buddy Systemfor Weight-Loss SuccessNeed a helping hand with your weight-loss effort? Good news: Research shows that

friends who lose weight together find it easier to stick with their plans.


A university study cited in the Journal of Con-

sulting and Clinical Psychology found that people

who recruited three friends or family members

to assist them in their quest to lose weight had

better results losing and keeping weight off than

those who had no buddy system to fall back on.

Joan Price, coauthor of The Anytime, Anywhere

Exercise Book (2003, Adams Media Corporation),

puts it this way: “Being accountable to a buddy

who’s both supportive and tough can help you

avoid bouts of mindless eating and resist tempta-

tion such as pastries in the office or a colleague’s

birthday cake.”

Price adds, “Of course, you have to use your bud-

dy. Arrange a hotline system where you agree to

phone or e-mail each other when you’re about to

fall off the wagon. Knowing that you’ll share your

eating log with your buddy will also help to keep

you on track.”

Working togetherHere, straight from one woman’s mouth, is proof

positive that the buddy system works: Carrie,

a 30-year-old public relations executive, and a

co-worker, Wendy, successfully helped each oth-

er stick to their weight-loss plans, both in person

and online.

“A few years ago I lost 15 pounds, then gained it

all back, plus some,” explains Carrie. So she and

Wendy decided to enroll in a weight-loss program

together, and they also began chatting online with

others with similar goals. “We give each other pep

talks and words of wisdom, plus the strength to

not run out and buy that Snickers bar,” says

Carrie.

“Wendy and I email each other from our cubicles,

eat veggie snacks together and at the end of the

work day we make sure the other one is indeed

going to the gym that night,” she adds. “We’re

happy for each other’s successes, and there’s also

a small element of competition that is beneficial

to both of us. It’s a win-win situation as we lose-

lose.”

Carrie, Wendy and their e-compatriots are shin-

ing examples of what friends are truly for: to help

each other in good times, bad times and soon-to-

be lean times.

Wanted: Weight-loss buddy If you’re currently trying to lose weight on your

own, ask around to see who’s looking for a buddy

— ask friends, relatives or colleagues if they’d be

interested. You’ve got nothing to lose but pounds.

Amatenstein, S. (n.d.). The Buddy System For Weight-Loss Success. [online] Weightwatchers.com. Available at: https://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=559.

MICHIGAN FAQs

• How can members invite a friend to join WW? This will be a digital-only offer where members can invite a friend using their desktop, mobile web or app to send a text, email or share their unique personal link on social media. • What is the member incentive for inviting a friend to join WW? Both the existing and invited members will receive a 1 month credit added to their subscription. • To which plans can the invite a friend link be applied? This will be available across all subscription plan types: Monthly Pass, OnlinePlus, etc. It’s important to note that the invited friend can purchase any plan offered--it does not have to be the same plan as the inviting, existing member. • Does the invited member have to be a member a minimum amount of time before the existing member

receives a time credit? Yes. The invited member must have an active subscription for 2 weeks prior to receiving the credit incentive. Invited members will not see the free month reflected in the price at checkout. Any joining offers will still apply to invited members. • If a member invites multiple people, is it 1-month free per member, or is there a max? There is no limit to the amount of credits or invites. If a member invites multiple friends, will the existing member receive multiple credits? Yes. There is no limit to Invite a Friend credits a member can earn. • Where can members find their Invite a Friend link? Existing members can generate an Invite a Friend link from the bottom of their My Day page or from their Profile Settings page. • This program is a digital-only offer so members will have to use their mobile or computer device to

invite friends and receive the free month credit. • Other terms and conditions may apply. This offer can change at any time.

ONTARIO FAQs

• How can members invite a friend to join WW? Pick up a Better Together form in the meeting room, complete it, and hand it to a WW teammate.• What is the member incentive for inviting a friend to join WW? Both current member and friend receive 1M Free if Friend joins WW on a Monthly Pass plan.• To which plans can the invite a friend link be applied? The friend must sign up for a Monthly Pass plan (1, 3 or 6 month). The friend and the member MUST stay with WW for a minimum of 2 weeks in order to qualify for the free month.• Members can begin referring friends and family immdedicatly after signing up for WW.• Other terms and conditions may apply. This offer can change at any time.

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