The Rise of Weight Watchers in the 1960s


Updated 05/15/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

History of Weight Watchers

This week on Mad Men's "Dark Shadows" episode, Weight Watchers serves as a type of therapy for Betty Francis, who can definitely use it. Boredom, jealousy, and insecurity dominate Betty's life as a 1960s housewife on her second marriage, and she's turned to bags of Bugles to pass the time. Now determined to lose the weight, the former model turns to a new diet plan gaining popularity with women Read more

A Reader Recipe: Low-Fat Oatmeal Blueberry Banana Bread


Updated 03/24/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Low-Fat Oatmeal Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe

FitSugar reader Ambitious Kitchen adapted a Weight Watchers recipe for oatmeal blueberry banana bread! She shared her recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Love banana bread? Me too! You want to know what I don't love? All of the fat and calories in each slice. I adapted a Weight Watchers recipe, and fell in love with this moist, healthy banana bread. Feel free to sub in half of the flour for Read more

The Proof Is in the Points: Weight Watchers Scientifically Works, Study Says


Updated 09/08/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Weight Watchers Scientifically Works, Study Says

For celebs like Jennifer Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jenny McCarthy, and funny lady Tina Fey, Weight Watchers was the key to slimming down their figures. The program also offers success to us commoners — I know a handful of people who've lost college or baby weight using the point system. We know it works, but now we really know. A recent scientific study has proven those on Weight Watchers lose Read more

Are You a Fan of Prepackaged Diet Plans?


Updated 05/13/11 12:13 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Jenny Craig Rated Top Diet Program by Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports recently came out with its latest diet ratings, and Jenny Craig is on top. The diet program took top billing in part because most people on it stay on it for a while; a recent study found that 92 percent of dieters on the plan stayed on it for two years. Three of the top four, actually, also featured branded prepackaged meals. Rated just behind Jenny Craig was Slim Fast, which Read more

Jennifer Hudson Talks Body Image and Weight Loss on The Ellen Show


Updated 02/20/11 8:44 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Jennifer Hudson Talks About Losing Weight on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Jennifer Hudson is hard not to love, especially after seeing her recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. During the interview, Jennifer talks about going from a size 16 to six, but says that she's as happy now as she was then and always loved her body, regardless of its size. Jennifer slimmed down to play Winnie Mandela in the upcoming movie about the South African first lady. To lose the Read more

Tim Gunn's Tips For Dressing Postpartum Figures


Updated 01/24/11 4:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tim Gunn's Tips For Dressing the Postpartum Figure

Every woman wants to feel like she could walk a runway even those who have just given birth! So who better to offer up the gold rules for dressing the postpartum figure than Project Runway's Tim Gunn. I had the chance to chat with the cohost and Chief Executive Officer for Liz Claiborne after he hosted a Weight Watchers fashion show. Check out his pointers for selecting flattering and Read more

Ginnifer Goodwin Covers Health: "I Have Been a Member of Weight Watchers For 23 Years"


Updated 12/28/10 4:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Ginnifer Goodwin Covers Health Magazine: "I've Been on a Diet Since I Was 9"

Actress Ginnifer Goodwin is smiling her way into the new year on Health's January/February 2011 cover. In the interview, the actress speaks candidly about her struggle with weight and admits that she's been on and off the Weight Watchers program since she was 9 years old. She only uses the diet program for times when she is exceptionally indulgent, and instead keeps up a healthy fitness and diet Read more

Celebrity Body Transformations of 2010: Stars Who Lost the Weight and Got in Shape


Updated 08/12/11 9:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Celebrity Weight Loss Before and After Pictures

Weight loss stories are inspiring — especially when there's photographic proof. Even though a good majority of Hollywood stars are already in great shape, there were quite a few weight loss reveals in 2010. If you're looking for some motivation to lose a few pounds or add a little definition to your arms, keep reading! And don't forget to take a look at the picture to your left — since Read more

New Weight Watchers Plan Gives Fruit a Freebie Pass


Updated 12/02/10 7:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Fruits and Veggies Are Now Point Free For Weight Watchers

Watching your weight? Go ahead and dig into that apple! Weight Watchers announced changes to its points system Monday, and veggie lovers can rejoice: fresh fruits and most vegetables are now zero points. But before digging into that bag of prunes, know that dried fruits and some vegetables, like potatoes and corn, still have points assigned to them. Weight Watchers says the change is based on Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time


Updated 09/10/10 11:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Chickpea Curry Recipe, Vegan Cupcake Recipe, Thin Crust Pizza Recipe, and More

Warm yourself up with a healthy chickpea curry — Oh She Glows Weight Watchers using social media to raise money to help the hungry — Fit Celeb Power your next workout with this salmon and spinach saute — Tone It Up Superfoods to help you get your snooze on — That's Fit.ca Full of vitamins and flavor: green smoothie with chocolate — Peanut Butter Fingers Vegan cupcakes to help you Read more