Episode 015: Weighing in on Weight Watchers w/ guest Katie Karcher Lyman

Today we’re talking with my good friend Katie Karcher Lyman about Weight Watchers. If you’re thinking about losing weight, then look no further than this episode for motivation!

Today we’re talking with my good friend Katie Karcher Lyman about her journey with Weight Watchers. Katie has gone through a personal transformation this past year using Weight Watchers, which as a program, has recently changed it’s focus. The program has been reinvigorated, especially with the introduction of Oprah Winfrey as the company’s spokesperson. If you’re thinking about losing weight, then look no further than this episode for motivation!  Katie even has the Food Sommelier convinced – I started Weight Watchers this week and so far am finding it to the easiest “diet” plan I’ve ever been on!  Note, the word “Diet” is in quotes as this is not a “diet” but a mindset/lifestyle shift.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN TODAY’S EPISODE…

00:00– Food Sommelier show introduction.

00:33- Introduction of Katie and why we’re talking about Weight Watchers

01:35 – Katie’s upbringing and personal struggles

03:00 – Katie’s earlier attempts at weight loss with Weight Watchers and other programs

04:00 – Reasons and motivation for losing weight in the past

05:15 – Things Katie has learned participating in Weight Watchers about losing and maintaining

“I no longer go on a diet. I simply change the way I eat.” – Katie

05:35 – It’s all about willpower and making choices

07:00 – Live your life and still get to your goal

08:15 – What makes this time different than earlier attempts

09:25 – Support is the key

10:30 – Changing her lifestyle

11:00 – There’s a new addition to the family, the best motivator

“It’s about making a choice every single time I sit down to eat.” – Katie

11:31 – The results are in! Setting and reaching goals

13:00 – It’s not a quick fix – tracking your progress

15:25 – Don’t be a slave to the scale

17:10 – The science behind losing those pounds

18:45 – A typical Weight Watchers meeting

21:25 – Counting points on Weight Watchers

26:00 – The three components of Weight Watchers

29:00 – The road to leadership

30:45 – Not just for the girls

31:45 – The cost of the plan

34:00 – The wrap up

“This is how I’m going to eat forever.” – Katie

SOME OF THE RESOURCES DISCUSSED…

Visit Weight Watchers to learn more about more the program.

Twitter: @WeightWatchers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weightwatchers/

Web: https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/

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