Women’s stories

“Only at Week #1 on the Personal Program, but feeling better already!”

Lynette is a teacher at Weight Watchers who’s been struggling to keep her own weight down since she had a hysterectomy. Since keeping her weight down is a requirement in her job, she’s been delighted with the results she got with our approach. She wrote to say thanks.

“I am so thankful for your Personal Program. I am learning so much. Most important, I now realize that I am not crazy after all! I just could not understand all the symptoms and health problems I have been having, especially after my hysterectomy in August 2005.

“The hysterectomy was supposed to help me feel better. True, I do on some levels, but not at all like I thought I would. Many of the symptoms you list in your articles apply to me, and now I can understand them. Even more so, I can do something about them.

“I have been a Weight Watchers instructor for 5 years, but have been disappointed by the lack of support concerning my health. Since my surgery I have struggled to stay within a healthy BMI range, which is a requirement to teach classes.

“Basically, their recommendation was that if Weight Watchers does not work for you, then you don’t need to teach. Wow — after five years of teaching! Well, I have been making my weigh-ins by the slightest mark, often by cutting my food intake way back three days before the weigh-in. It has been so frustrating.

“Now YOU are teaching me about foods, science, and how all my hormones interact to create balance. Equally important to me is addressing the other symptoms that impact my daily life, like low energy levels, headaches, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, and overall hormone support.

“It has only been week #1 for me on the Personal Program, but I am feeling better already. Better about myself. Thank you again!”

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Last Modified Date: 05/25/2011