Conference rocks::weight_control

I belong to the Marlboro At-Work Weight Watchers program.  We meet Wednesdays
in MRO1, in the Capacitor conference room.  There is an 11:30am group and a
12:15pm group, each of which meets for 45 minutes.  Our lecturer has been
Mary Pilat, and I think she's wonderful.

Jill

    I attend Weight Watchers of Nashua, located right next to the Nashua
    Mall, on Saturday mornings.  I was going to do the WW at Work, but
    it's taken them too long to get started here in MKO, so I decided
    to do something on my own instead.  Our lecturer's name is Norman
    (can't remember his last name), and he is such an inspiration!
    
    					*** Kristy ***

    
    Weight Watchers at work just started a week ago at AKO1-3 in Acton
    on Wednesdays at noon in the cafeteria.  Like Kristy, I couldn't
    wait so joined at the Elks in Leominster 2 weeks earlier.  The 
    classes there are on Thursday at 5:00 and 7:30.  I don't get out
    of work until 5:00, so I have to hang around until the 7:30 class.
    The instructor's name is Peggy.
    
    Hugs,
    Fran

	I attend the WW meeting Mondays at Noon at the Westford Facility.
	The group is large and supportive.  The leader is Kurt, who
	lost 40 lbs.  (His wife is also a Weight Watcher.)  

	I heard a rumor of a Tuesday noon meeting somewhere in the 
	Parker Street complex,	led by Susan Bein, who's lost over 100 lbs.   
	(She used to lead a group at King Street in Littleton, which was 
	combined with the Westford group.)

	I like and admire both of these leaders.  

	Weight Watchers has an 800 number that you can call to find meetings
	and help--all Weight Watchers employees have been through the program.
	
	Keep on losing!

	Ruth Kohls

    
    
    	Yup, there's a meeting here at PKO at noon on Tuesdays led by
    Susan Bein.  I think she said she lost 86 pounds.  We have a good
    size group and everybody seems to really have their hearts in it,
    so the interaction is great.
    
    	Conni
    

The Marlboro Weight Watchers At-work Program is planning to have a summer
session starting June 10.

The meeting time will be 12:00-1:00, and it will be in the Capacitor
conference room in MRO1.

Call MRO1 Health Services at dtn 297-6219 to sign up.  The cost for the 10 weeks
is $65.00.  You don't have to pay until the first meeting.

Please sign up as soon as you can if you're interested so they can be sure
they'll have enough people to run the session.

My vested interest is that I am a member of the group, and don't want us to be
without it for the whole summer!

Jill

    Is there WW at work at ZKO (Spitbrook)?

    Yep... it started around April 15th.  Contact UCOUNT::COUILLARD
    for the next one!

    Does anyone know if there will be a WW program in MKO?  I just joined
    DEC and heard it was going to be offered.  I would really like to
    start losing as soon as possible -- has anyone gone to WW around
    Billerica/Lowell?

    "It's in the works" is what I was told (5 months ago).  I joined
    Weight Watchers (regular meetings in Nashua) because I didn't want
    to wait for MKO to get their act together.  If you want to help
    me put the pressure on the people who are supposedly "working" the
    Weight Watchers do MKO, contact Jeanette Renna.  She's the main
    contact for this event.  I've called a number of times but have
    gotten no results.  I would suspect that if enough people make noise
    about it, they will get going on it a little quicker.
    
    						*** Kristy ***

    Kristy,
    
    If someone wants to get a Weight Watchers program for their
    facility, what are the steps to be taken?

    I'm pretty sure you have to talk to the Employee Activity Coordinator
    at your site or a Personnel rep. would be the first place to go
    to... Good luck!

In Marlboro, Health Services is the DEC contact for Weight Watchers, not
Employee Activities or personnel.  The latest issue of their newspaper
gives the toll free number 1-800-556-7416 to call if you want an at-work
program at your job.  See if you can talk to Health Services about it.
I think all they have to do collect names to determine if there's enough
interest, and book a conference room.  WW supplies the lecturer and collects
the money.

Speaking of the latest issue of their newspaper (Eastern MA and Rhode Island
May/June) check out my name on page 5 (under leader Mary Pilat).  Pay no
attention to the "weight lost" column :-)  That's about what I lost AFTER
joining WW :-)

Jill

    Thanks for the phone number.  We don't get the newspaper here in
    Mid-Atlantic Region, but cheers to you anyway.

    A new WW At Work Session will be starting in Colorado Springs
    on June 11th.  I have attached the announcement as distributed
    by Employee Activities in CXO (with their permission).
    
    				Joe
    
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	NEW "WEIGHT WATCHERS" SESSION 



WHEN:	THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1987


TIME:	12:00 - 1:00 (LUNCH MEETING)


WHERE:	PLATTE CONFERENCE ROOMS (CX02)


COST:	$56.00 ($7.00 WEEK FOR 8 WEEKS)
	       (plus one-time $5.00 fee
                for NEW members only)


A minimum of 20 participants required.


Sign up by contacting Employee Activities/
Bobbie J. Pratts, X 3055, or send mail to
COMET::PRATTS

I just talked to Health Services in Marlboro, and the Weight Watchers at-work
program will be continuing through the summer, since they have enough interested
people.

First session Wednesday, June 10.

12pm-1pm, Capacitor conference room.


Jill

    For those of you interested, MK will be bringing back the Weight
    Watchers at Work program sometime in September. Once I get more
    information I'll pass it on.
    
    Mike

    re: .16
    
    Jill, I will be joining the Marlboro Facilities group on August
    31,  I have just signed up for my fourth roll-over this week.  Will
    I have any problems changing over to MRO ? How many employees are
    in the group ? How is the lecturer ?  Looking forward to it.
    
    thanx
    Eileen

    Wish we had WW here at ABO.   <sigh>
    
                           -sunny-

The next session of the Marlboro Weight Watchers At Work program will begin
September 23.  It will meet Wednesdays from 12 noon-1pm in the Capacitor
conference room at MRO1-1/M10.  The cost is $61 for 10 weeks, and the
lecturer will be Eileen Fitzpatrick.

We just had our last meeting of the previous session this past Wednesday.
The new session was supposed to start earlier (Sept. 9), but they pushed
it forward because of DECWORLD.

re .18 (Eileen)

Welcome to Marlboro, but I guess your timing isn't that great.  There's no
problem switching over to MRO; our previous lecturer suggested many times that
we go to another facility's meeting if we couldn't make our own.

Since we won't be starting up for over a month (how will we survive??), you'll
have to find somewhere else to go until then.  Can you drive over to Maynard
or Westboro (assuming they're still "in session") for meetings?  Or, you can
attend regular Weight Watchers meetings at night (you're pre-paid) as long as
you bring "proof".  Ask your lecturer for details.

The number of employees in our group varies a lot!  It's been pretty quiet
over the summer; we had 2 meetings each Weds. up until this past session.
I'd say we've had under 10 people attending most of the time this summer; I
don't know how many were originally signed up.  The lecturer, Eileen (:-)),
is good.  She's very enthusiastic, and we all need enthusiasm!!

See you in September...

Jill

    BXB2 (Boxboro MA, Codman Hill Road) is starting a WW@W in September.
    It will meet on Wednesdays, 12 to 1.  Instructor is to be determined.
    A 10 week session.  $80.  Health Services is sponsoring it.

    A new LIFESTEPS program is going to start in September in ZK.  Health
    Services has more info on it.  A brief description:  LIFESTEPS is
    sponsored by the NE Dairy Council and is run by a trained
    nutritionist.  Classes are once per week, for 1 hour, at lunch.
    The program runs 15 weeks.  It is very organized.  Each class covers
    a topic - examples are Determining Portion Sizes, Dealing with
    Sabatours, Figuring out what your eating habits are, Exercise etc.
    There is no fixed "diet" - rather, the nutritionist coaches you
    into building your own diet from foods *you* enjoy, while teaching
    you to eat ANY food in limited amounts.  She teaches you how to
    count calories for various foods, how to eat out, how to cook
    your favorite foods so that they have less calories in them,
    etc.  You have 2 (3?) individual counciling sessions with the
    nutritionist.  By the end of the 15 weeks you should have a good
    handle on how to control your weight and how to handle any eating
    situation.
    
    I lost 25 lbs during the 15 weeks, and have lost 20 more since.
    It worked for me!
    
    --Louise

    I'll be at various locations in Massachusetts from September 14-25
    and would like to attend WW At Work sessions both weeks.
    
    Would anyone who is attending a program that will be running during
    that time period please provide the latest information on location and
    times.
    
                            	Thanks,
    					Donna
    
    P.S.  Do all of the groups back East have as much trouble finding
    enough members to roll over as we do in Santa Clara?  It takes a
    dedicated person to organize it out here.  Any hints on successful
    ways to accomplish it would be appreciated.

re .23 (Donna)

Marlboro Weight Watchers At Work resumes Weds, Sept. 23.

See reply .20 for details.

Jill

    Thanks, Jill, I'll try to make that one.  
    
    				Donna

    A 10 week Weight Watchers at Work program will be starting at ZKO
    (Spit Brook Rd., Nashua, NH) on Wednesday, September 23rd.
    Registration will be held on September 23 from 12-1 PM in the Einstein
    conference room.  Fee is $60.  For more information, send mail to
    UCOUNT::COUILLARD.
    
    BTW, I've noticed at the meeting I've been attending (Medford, MA,
    Wednesday 7 PM) that there have been a lot of new people starting WW in
    the last couple weeks.  Has anyone noticed that at any of their
    meetings, and does anyone have a possible explanation?
    
    
    Paul

re Note 18.26  --- "Lots of newcomers lately --- a possible explanation?
    
    I believe WW is having some sort of promotion --- something about
    $10 for the first meeting instead of the usual $17.  There was a
    sign about it at the Milford (NH) meeting, but, being a regular
    member, I didn't pay close attention.

    WW is having a special in Southern NH.  It's only $10 the first
    week, instead of $17.  Also, you'll notice more people join when
    the season or the weather change.  For example, when summer starts
    everybody decides they'd better loose weight so they can look good
    in summer clothing.  When summer ends, everybody decides it's time
    to stop fooling around and loose weight, so they join.
    
    I've been going to WW for almost 10 months and I've noticed a pattern.
    Usually the people who join for a reason like I've mentioned above
    dissappear in a few weeks.  Those who join because they're ready
    to do it for themselves are there to stay.  (This isn't meant to
    discourage anybody who is joining because summer is over!)
    
    --Laura
    

    

      i:e note26 I noticed more new people.  The reason for this is
    that the children are back in school. To many this means the beginning
    of a new year. It usually dwindles down after the first three weeks.
    I am a member of the ww at work program in Maynard. I need all the
    help I can get. I also belonged to ww in Burlington. The at work
    program suits me as I don't have a long drive to meetings.
                    Margaret

    Follow up to .26:  "Last chance" registration for the new session
    of WW at Work at ZKO will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7th)
    from 12-1 in the Einstein conference room.

    My Weight Watchers group leader shared the following info with us
    at last night's meeting:
    
    In the near future, Weight Watchers is going to start offering an
    alternative type of meeting called "Inner Circle" (or something like
    that .  These meetings will differ from the traditional Weight Watchers
    meetings in that enrollment will be limited to about a dozen people per
    class.  The "Inner Circle" meetings will be longer, more intense
    sessions designed to give more individualized attention to those who
    are having difficulty losing weight under the WW program. 
    
    If I find out any additional details in the near future, I'll pass
    them on.  Is there anyone out there who has also heard about these
    meetings and can add additional details?
    
    
    PY
    	

    They've already started in Nashua.  I'm not sure what day/night,
    but I can ask my group leader on Saturday.

    Yes, they mentioned several months ago that they'd be starting "Inner
    Circle" in Nashua.  It seems to be a more personalized, smaller
    group.  I believe that part of the idea is to go through the program
    with the same people in your group every week.  It sounds like a
    "deeper" version of the regular program, for people who have serious
    weight problems (who doesn't?).  Of course, this is all what I inferred
    from what I've heard.  The one thing I do know is that it is
    outrageously expensive.  But if it's what you need to loose weight,
    I guess it's worth it.
    
    --laura

    According to Dina Kilbreth of the EAC, the rollover for MKO WW is 
    *probably* going to be Nov 24.  It was originally scheduled for Nov 17, 
    but they couldn't get a conference room.
    
    Cost will be $60 for 10 weeks; meetings will be in the Hudson room, in
    MKO1, second floor.  Meetings will be 12-1 on Tuesdays.
    
    Beverly
    

re Inner Circle:

I don't know very much about this, as I haven't been going to many meetings
lately (missed my first monthly maintenance checkin last month :-( ),
but what struck me first when I read about it in WW magazine was it sounded a
lot like our At Work meetings.  They were small enough that we all knew each
other, and felt free to talk at meetings.  We all participated in round the
table discussions, etc.  Are other At Work programs too large to accommodate
this type of atmosphere?

Jill

    At my WW meeting last night, our group leader mentioned that some
    changes were going to be made in the WW plan, effective December
    14th.  However, our leader did not disclose any details.  Anyone
    out there have some info on this?
    
    
    Paul

    I know.  I KNOW!!!!   Hot fudge sundays are now one bread exchange,
    right? 
    
    ** SNAP **
    
    uh ... er ... OH!  I must have dozed off!   What a dream I had!
     ;^)
    
    Marion

    Our leader (in Nashua) told us a few details of the new program.
    It starts the second week in December and it has a new name (it's
    not Quick Start anymore).  The leaders have been following the new
    program, and they were up to week two.  She didn't want to give
    us too much information but we were able to find out a few things.
    
    I think a few foods will be added, and some major changes will be
    made.  You will be allowed more red meat, and they won't push the
    water as hard as they do now.  (I was dissapointed in this -- I
    think the water helps alot.)
    
    Another thing she mentioned is that there will be a special program
    for people who have reached a plateau and can't get off of it. 
    This sounded great to me.
    
    They start the new program in December because this way the current
    members will have time to learn it before the giant influx of new
    members takes place in January.
    
    As much as I hate to learn a new program, this one sounds promising.
    As the leader said, each WW program has worked, but each one makes
    it a little easier to loose weight a little faster.
    
    --Laura
    

    MKO sign-up is going on right now (12-1) in the Hanover/Dartmouth
    meeting room.  The first class will be on December 8th.  Unfortunately, 
    I will be at DECUS, so I'll miss it.  Sigh.  If you miss the sign-up,
    contact Dina Kilbreth, DTN 264-1815.

    The reason for the delay is that the new program will start that week,
    and they didn't want to start us on one then change it the next week. 
    The instructor doing the registrations said she's lost 7 pounds on it
    so far, and is very happy with it.

    Beverly

    Registration for the next WW at Work session at ZKO will be held
    next Wednesday, December 9th, from 12-1 in the Einstein conference
    room.
    
    
    Paul

I just got the flyer for the next Marlboro Weight Watchers At Work series.

The series starts January 6, and will be held in the Capacitor Conference
Room at MRO1-1/M10.

The flyer says the time will be 12 noon - 1 pm, but they may break up into
two groups again if there are enough people.

For more information, it says to contact Health Services at 297-6219.

I will try to find out at my meeting today if the time posted in the flyer
is indeed correct (for the first session at least).

Jill

    
    Do you find some W/W leaders are more helpful then others?
    I know I had some that when you lost even 1/2 pound they 
    would say hey great keep it up.. 
    I lost 3 pounds after being at a Plateau for two weeks
    and I was excited to her and she doesn't say anything 
    and I kept thinking it was bad news.. I said well how did
    I do and she goes welllllllllllllllllll you lost 3 pounds
    as if to say No Biggie...?  
    
    During class when I shared how I did then she acted like that's
    Super!  I think that scale moment is important as well.. as it's
    like a one to one..  
    
    
    Have any of you tryed those new smaller classes??  How is it working
    and do you like it better?
    
    Do you have a good leader.. I think I'll shop around I go to the
    Chelmsford class I might try different nights to see which one
    I like..
    
    Ann
    
    

    I would say that definitely the personality of the WW leader has
    something to do with whether or not I continue going to meetings.
    The leader of the meetings I go to now is just DYNAMITE for me,
    but she might be too much for someone else.  By the same token,
    I have quit WW more than once because the leader "did nothing for
    me".
    
    Lynn

    re .42, .43:
                                                                
    Although motivation to lose weight really has to come from within, you
    both make good points about WW leaders.  Think back to your school
    days. Didn't you find that certain teachers did a real good job of
    motivating you, and make you want to do better?  I find it's the same
    way with WW leaders. 
    
    As far as recommendations of specific leaders, I can without hesitation
    recommend my leader, Peg Capabianco, who teaches classes in Haverhill
    (Thrusdays 6 PM and 8 PM at Howard Johnson's on Route 110), Medford
    (Wednesday 7 PM Grace Episcopal Church), and Methuen (Monday night,
    don't recall the location offhand, if someone does could you please
    post it here as I plan to go there next Monday).  Peg combines a good
    down-to-earth manner and sense of humor that make her classes
    interesting and enjoyable.  Peg also takes the time to explain things
    and answer questions as needed, and never fails to encourage both those
    who progress regularly and those who encounter difficulty. 
    
    
    py

    Weight Watchers has been started in Shrewsbury.  It's on thursday,
    12:00 to 1:00 and everyone from what I could see, got the first week
    book.  There are 20 members so far. I'm looking forward to having
    it here at work.  
    
    Karyn    

    Just called the 1-800-556-7416 number to find out if the WW class
    in Methuen was meeting tonight.  When I asked the woman who answered
    the phone if classes in Massachusetts were meeting tonight given
    that today is Presidents Day, she said, "Depends which area".  If
    you're planning to attend a WW class tonight, you may want to call
    ahead first if you're not sure...
    
    
    Paul

CURIE::TZELLAS                                        7 lines   3-NOV-1987 09:00
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    Does anyone know when the next weight watchers session is going
    to start in Marlboro.  Also, where is it held, time and day.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Kathi
    
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ARGUS::CORWIN "I don't care if I AM a lemming"        8 lines  17-NOV-1987 10:13
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I'll find out for sure tomorrow, but according to Health Services, they
should be starting up Dec. 2, since the last of the ten sessions for the
previous "run" is Nov. 25.  I'll also find out whether they'll be running
one or two classes.

Stay tuned to this channel :-)

Jill
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ARGUS::CORWIN "I don't care if I AM a lemming"       13 lines  19-NOV-1987 07:41
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Well, I went to the MRO WW meeting yesterday, and didn't get much info since
they haven't yet figured out what they're going to do.  They might start one
class right after this session ends (beginning of December), and one after
New Year.  They meet at 11:30 and 12:15 right now, they're not sure yet if
they'll have enough interest to keep them both, or if they'll make it one
at 12.

Watch this space, and I'll post anything else I find out.  Or check with
Health Services over there (297-6219?) once in a while.  And watch for
notices.  Don't know what else I can say, looking forward to seeing you
there!!

Jill
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ARGUS::CORWIN "I don't care if I AM a lemming"       14 lines  16-DEC-1987 05:51
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I just got the flyer for the next Marlboro Weight Watchers At Work series.

The series starts January 6, and will be held in the Capacitor Conference
Room at MRO1-1/M10.

The flyer says the time will be 12 noon - 1 pm, but they may break up into
two groups again if there are enough people.

For more information, it says to contact Health Services at 297-6219.

I will try to find out at my meeting today if the time posted in the flyer
is indeed correct (for the first session at least).

Jill

MTBLUE::SYLVIA_KRIST                                 21 lines  23-DEC-1987 07:51
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    I am a member of the Fitnet (employee wellness) committee here in
    Augusta, Maine and we could use some help.  We are planning on 
    bringing Weight Watchers into the plant in January.  We were very
    impressed with the presentation they gave and are looking forward
    to a very successful program.  
    
    Our problem has to do with recruitment.  We are a plant of close
    to 800 people.  Weight Watchers needs a commitment of atleast 20
    people and believe it or not...I am not so sure we can do it.  We
    currently have Lifesteps here and have only 5 participants. Our
    aerobics class usually averages 4 people per session.  We are hoping
    that the WW name will draw people out,,,but we cannot count on that
    alone. 
    
    There is a vast majority of people here who could greatly benefit
    from Weight Watchers, but I am having problems thinking of ways
    to draw them out.  I would appreciate any suggestions or advice.
    
    Kris (who is pushing for WW and needs to ditch about 30 lbs by
    tomorrow)
    
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QBUS::WOOD "Met him on a Monday"                     20 lines  23-DEC-1987 14:07
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    I don't have any real answers for you but did want to share 
    that we went thru the same thing here in Atlanta, Ga. about
    a year or 2 ago.  I wanted to get WW started here but didn't
    have enough of a response for them to hold meetings here.
    
    Now I see signs up that it's being offered again and I wonder
    how it will go over.  (We have about 500 people in our office!)
    
    I tried to think of ways to draw more people too, and never came
    up with anything.  It seems that if the people aren't interested
    in losing the weight there is not much that anyone can do!  I 
    would suggest, tho, that you publicize it well and give as much
    info to people on how it works, etc. as you can.  Maybe if they
    know all the facts they will be more apt to sign up!  
    
    Good luck and keep us posted! 
    
    Myra 
    
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CADSE::SPRIGGS "Darlene..Making Music ALL THE TIME!" 17 lines  24-DEC-1987 05:00
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    Success stories usually get people's attention.  Most people want
    to lose their extra weight, but no one wants to waste precious time
    or money.  Maybe if you included (with their permission) some of
    success stories of others in this notes file who have lost weight
    with WW @ work and have kept it off, more people would give it a
    try.   I few mentions of the fact that "Summer will soon be here",
    or that "it's time to keep those New Year's resolutions", might
    not be a bad idea either.  BTW, with those success stories, it would
    probably be a good idea to include 30-40 lb losers as well as the
    50-100 lb losers so that no one can say "I'm not that overweight
    so I don't need WW", or "I'm too overweight, nothing can help me".
    
    I hope this helps.
    
    
    D.
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SRFSUP::TERASHITA "California Girl"                  16 lines  28-DEC-1987 12:05
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    Weight Watchers taught me how to eat correctly.  It has taught me
    what a normal portion size is, as well as the correct balance of
    foods needed for good health.
    
    The group support offered by Weight Watchers has been invaluable
    in my weightloss effort.  I have finally found a group of people
    to whom I can talk freely about my weight problem.  No one in my
    group is judgemental - we have all been there before.  And, since
    I have not lost weight every week, they have been there to cheer
    me on and remind me how far I have come already.
    
    I have lost 42 pounds since January 10, 1987.  I need to lose 38
    more to reach the upper limit of my goal range.  And I WILL lose
    those 38 pounds in 1988!
    
    Lynn Terashita @LAO
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ARGUS::CORWIN "I don't care if I AM a lemming"       11 lines   4-JAN-1988 08:06
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I agree, the best way to increase the chance of getting more people is
to advertise as much as possible and in as many ways as possible.  Posting
flyers on the rest room doors (on the candy machine? :-)) or even putting
them in mailboxes might help.  Is there a way to send electronic mail to
the whole plant (those who have access to it, at least).  Refer to this
conference somehow (see this conference for DEC success stories, or something
like that).

Good luck, and keep us posted!

Jill
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PARITY::MCBRIDE                                      31 lines  19-JAN-1988 10:52
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    Hi,
    
    What scares away most people from joining at work is the fact that
    the money has to be paid up front (all of it).  In classes on the
    outside, the money is paid weekly so the person really does not
    see what a big bite it can develop into.  For example, JOIN WEIGHT
    WATCHERS...ONLY $60.00 for TEN WEEKS!!!!  What happens if something
    comes up and I can't make it?  Then they see, JOIN WEIGHT
    WATCHERS...THIS MONTHS SPECIAL..JOIN FOR ONLY $12.00!!  THEN AFTERWARDS
    ONLY $7.00 PER WEEK!!  Self asteem has alot to do with it too. 
    I am the type to say, "Why should I put up front $60.00?  It won't
    work, they never work."  I myself lack big in the self confidence
    department, but so don't alot of others.  This is probably one of
    the biggest set-backs.
    
    When you do advertise, make sure then know that they can apply their
    membership outside the plant as well, going to as many meetings
    as they want.
    
    Do not advertise as a diet, but as a way to eat healthy and stay
    healthy program.
    
    Make arrangements with your cafe to have a WW lunch option daily
    (platter)
    
    Make sure things are easy to access (refridge, water cooler)
    
    Good luck
    
    pat
    

TFH::LAPOINTE                                        20 lines  19-JAN-1988 10:42
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    	 I'm here in the Shrewbury, Mass plant and just attended a 
    introductory meeting for the "At Work Program" of Weight Watchers.
    It's a new program and is based on lossing weight and working at
    the same time.  I thought it would be nice to good at lunch time
    once a week and not have to go someplace in town.  With working
    it hard to find time to myself (fun things).  To have to go to a
    meeting one evening a week has always been difficult.  The only
    problem with the idea is coming up with the 69.00 dollars they want
    up front.  Thats hard for me right now.  Moving the 1st, getting
    over Christmas, ect..... Anyway they need 20 people to make this
    thing go.  Just thought I'd pass the info along to anyone here in
    Shrewsbury.  It's to meet thurdsays 12-1 in rm 312.  The first meeting
    is January 28th.  They'll want a check on the 28th.
    
    Good luck to anyone that goes.  Maybe things will be better next
    time around for me and I'll be able to join in.
    
    Robin
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Note 199.1             "WW At Work Program in Shrewsbury"                 1 of 6
BEVRLY::KASPER "This note contains exactly ---> "    16 lines  22-JAN-1988 10:24
                      -< WW@W is worth doing if you can >-
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    Robin, it's too bad you can't afford the WW; it's a great program.  If
    you want to be able to do it next time, why not start setting aside
    $7/week now; when the next session comes around, you'll have the money! 
    
    Is there someone (parents, sibling, close friend) who has expressed
    support for your attempts at weight loss?  Maybe you could borrow part
    of it for this time.  I know asking to borrow money is awful, but so is
    having roadblocks to your desire to lose weight.
    
    I think you'll find you spend less money on food, so paying it back
    shouldn't be too much of a strain.
    
    Good luck,
    Beverly
    
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Note 199.2             "WW At Work Program in Shrewsbury"                 2 of 6
TFH::LAPOINTE                                        15 lines  25-JAN-1988 08:14
                                  -< thanks >-
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    	thanks for the suggestion Beverly.  Believe it or not with
    everything thats been going on these days I hadn't thought about
    putting it aside for the the next time around.  I will start this
    week.  Maybe be than I'll have some control of my own.  Maybe in
    8 weeks I'll be almost where I want to be.  I have twenty pounds
    more to go to get to my ideal weight.  If I am almost there I might
    not have go to be no maintance.  Do you know if there is least amount
    that you have to loose to join weight watchers?  What I am asking
    is that do you have to loose 10 of more pounds to join?  Or can
    you just have 5 or so?  Just think if I am at 120 pounds in 8 weeks
    I'll have 70 dollars to spend on myself.  Hows that for incentive.
    Maybe start with a new bathing suit
    
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Note 199.3             "WW At Work Program in Shrewsbury"                 3 of 6
BEVRLY::KASPER "This note contains exactly ---> "    14 lines  25-JAN-1988 10:56
                        -< I think anyone can join WW >-
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    I don't think there's a minimum you have to need to lose, but I'm
    not sure.  Our secretary has lost over 100 lbs on Opti-fast, and is
    planning to attend WW to get the last few pounds off and retrain
    herself to eat right this time.

    Spending the money on yourself if you reach goal is a good incentive;
    but maybe you should stick it in a savings account for a couple of
    months first, to make yourself get into maintenance habits.  Then if
    you slip, you'll know you really do need WW, and the money will be
    there!

    Beverly

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Note 199.4             "WW At Work Program in Shrewsbury"                 4 of 6
STAR::YANKOWSKAS "Mongol want more beans!"            7 lines  25-JAN-1988 11:08
                                 -< 10 pounds >-
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    re .2, .3:
                                    
    The minimum that you have to need to lose in order to enroll in
    the Weight Watchers program is ten pounds.
    
    
    py
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Note 199.5             "WW At Work Program in Shrewsbury"                 5 of 6
NUGGET::DUDLEY "MD"                                   4 lines  27-JAN-1988 12:59
                                    -< WW >-
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    Why don't you come to the first meeting tomorrow 12:00 to 1:00 in
    the Ward Conference room and talk to the facilitor about paying
    in two installments.
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Note 199.6             "WW At Work Program in Shrewsbury"                 6 of 6
WCSM::HOTT                                            6 lines  11-FEB-1988 21:05
                            -< a certain 10 pounds >-
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    Re: .4
    
    There's a range based on your height and age.  If you are 10 pounds 
    above the bottom of the range, you can join.  
         
    					Donna

FACVAX::BOUTHIETTE                                   11 lines  26-JAN-1988 09:53
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    Hi folks,
    
    		I am in desperate need of some support,
    Can anyone tell me if there is a weight watchers group in PKO?
    
    	I have decided it is time for me to loss the weight for me
    instead of for everyone else. I was on WW a few years ago and it
    worked wonders. I lost in excess of 100 pounds, but have since gained
    it back and more!
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Note 206.1                     WW at PKO questions                        1 of 4
ARGUS::CORWIN "I don't care if I AM a lemming"        7 lines  27-JAN-1988 07:31
                 -< Call Health Services for WW At Work info >-
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I think our WW lecturer told us there is indeed a WW at work group at PKO.

Check with Health Services to verify this, and to get the details!

Welcome to the club :-)

Jill
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Note 206.2                     WW at PKO questions                        2 of 4
GENRAL::KILGORE "A + Thinking Area"                   4 lines  27-JAN-1988 07:57
                       -< Employee Activities personnel >-
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    At CXO, the Employee Activities group handles arrangements for the
    At Work WW.  You might try them.
    
    Judy
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Note 206.3                     WW at PKO questions                        3 of 4
SRFSUP::TERASHITA "California Girl"                   6 lines  27-JAN-1988 10:10
                            -< Try the Phone Book >-
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    If you can't find a WW at Work group, try the white pages of your
    local telephone directory.  We don't have WW at Work here at LAO,
    but there are several meetings every week at my local (Torrance)
    WW Center.
    
    Lynn
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Note 206.4                     WW at PKO questions                        4 of 4
ARGUS::CORWIN "I don't care if I AM a lemming"        5 lines  27-JAN-1988 10:12
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I just checked with my WW leader, and there is an at-work program at PKO.

Check with Health Services for details.

Jill

PARITY::MCBRIDE                                      12 lines  19-FEB-1988 04:01
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    I am thrilled to say that Weight Watchers if FINALLY coming to
    Tewksbury.  Lets's just hope now we get enough participants.  
    
    I also joined a low impact aerobic class to compliment it.  Now
    if I can only quit smoking!!!!!!!!
    
    BTW, I have about 40 pounds to lose.  With both programs, is there
    a good chance I will lose it for summer?  I really want to wear
    shorts again and those cute sun dresses!!
    
    Pat
    
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Note 225.1                     WW COMES TO TWO!!!                         1 of 2
STAR::YANKOWSKAS "It was a dark & stormy night."      8 lines  19-FEB-1988 06:05
                      -< Putting two and two together... >-
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    Just out of curiousity...my WW leader mentioned at Monday night's
    meeting that she was going to be doing a WW at Work program with
    a company in Tewksbury.  By any chance, is the person who will be
    leading this class Peg Capabianco?  If so, I can tell you right
    now that you will enjoy the class very much.
    
    
    Paul
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Note 225.2                     WW COMES TO TWO!!!                         2 of 2
RSTS32::KASPER "c = (pascal - training_wheels)"      26 lines  19-FEB-1988 14:49
                        -< Summer is a reasonable goal >-
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    Re: .0:

> BTW, I have about 40 pounds to lose.  With both programs, is there a 
> good chance I will lose it for summer?  I really want to wear shorts 
> again and those cute sun dresses!!

    With regular exercise and WW, you can expect to lose 1-2 lbs/week on
    the average.  There's no guarantee, of course, but you sound motivated,
    and that helps.  Age and the length of time you've had the extra weight
    are factors, too (the longer you've had it, the longer it takes to get
    rid of it).

    2 lbs/week comes out to 20 weeks, which is 4-5 months.  So, even if
    your loss is on the slow side, you should be looking pretty good by
    the time high summer rolls around!

    Hey; I've only got 36 more to lose!  That means the same goes for me! 
    			 Wow!!


    (Can you tell it hasn't sunk in yet?!)

    Good luck,
    Beverly

SRFSUP::TERASHITA "California Native"                 5 lines  19-FEB-1988 12:08
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    Looking for folks @LAO who would like to start a WW @Work group,
    please give me a call at 5233 or send VAXmail to SRFSUP::TERASHITA.
    One of the specialists in my group is looking for interested parties.
    
    Lynn

WONDER::COYLE "Only 48.8% of my former self!"        12 lines  29-FEB-1988 08:33
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    I am looking for a Weight Workers at Work meeting, because of school
    commitments I have trouble with other times, at a Digital on Wednesday.
    My particular need is for this week only because I will be away
    on the day of my regular meeting.  If I can't find one on Wednesday
    I will go to PKO on Tuesday, so it's not a real problem. 
     
    However I think it migh be nice if people would list the time and
    days of there local meetings for those of us with occaisional
    scheduling problems.  I will start with the next reply.
    
    -Joe
    
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Note 234.1                    At Work Meeting Days                        1 of 4
WONDER::COYLE "Only 48.8% of my former self!"         7 lines  29-FEB-1988 08:38
                               -< FRIDAYS @ LKG >-
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    Fridays at noontime at the LKG facility.  King Street, Littleton
    Massachusets the intersection of 495 and 119. 
    
    I just joined this group because my regular one did not have enough
    people to roll over into a new period.
    
    -Joe
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Note 234.2                    At Work Meeting Days                        2 of 4
MPGS::MULA                                            5 lines   1-MAR-1988 04:23
                             -< SHREWSBURY CLASS >-
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    Meetings in Shrewsbury are Thursdays at noon.  Check with the nurse's
    office to where the class is, since it varies.
    
    Nancy
    
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Note 234.3                    At Work Meeting Days                        3 of 4
ARGUS::CORWIN "I don't care if I AM a lemming"        9 lines   1-MAR-1988 06:21
                             -< Marlboro Meeting >-
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The Marlboro meeting is on Wednesdays in the Capacitor Conference room,
MRO1, 200 Forest Street.

There are currently 2 meetings, one at 11:30 and one at 12:15.  This may
become one meeting at 12:00 at some future time if there aren't enough
people for 2 sessions.  Check with health services (or me :-)) for times
if in doubt.

Jill
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Note 234.4                    At Work Meeting Days                        4 of 4
RSTS32::KASPER "c = (pascal - training_wheels)"       8 lines   3-MAR-1988 11:07
                            -< Merrimack Meetings >-
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    The Merrimack, NH, meetings are Tuesday at noon, in the Hudson Room
    (MKO1-2/F03).  This coming Tuesday (March 8) will be week 2 of the
    current rotation; that makes it the last day new members can sign up
    for this one.
    
    Beverly
    

    I know there have been WW at Work at CX0 in Colorado Springs, though
    I've never attended.
    
    Are there any Colorado Springs WW's who could update me as to 
    -when will the next WW at Work be starting?
    -is there one ongoing now?
    
    I'd also welcome any feedback on the lecturer, send me mail..

The next session of the Marlboro Weight Watchers at Work group starts tomorrow,
March 16.  It will be held in the Capacitor Conference room at MRO1-1/M10, from
12:00 to 1:00.  The cost is $67 for 10 weeks.  Contact Health Services at
297-6219 if you need more information.

The lecturer said last week that she thought that future meetings would also
be held from 12-1 rather than breaking into two sections as was previously done.

Jill

    
MARCIE::JLAMOTTE "renewal and resolution"             7 lines  23-MAR-1988 09:39
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    There will be a Weight Watcher's at Work at Dascomb Road in Andover.
    
    The informational meeting is March 31st at 11:30 in the Merrimack
    Conference Room.  It looks like the fee will be $67 for ten weeks.
    
    Health Services has any additional information you might need.
    275-3376

    I am interested in going to WW meeting tonight in Leominster, Elks
    club, for the first time.  How much is it going to cost tonight.
    I heard there are specials going on all the time for 7 or 10 bucks
    off.  How large is the group there?  What should I expect?
    
    Thanks!

    Registration for the next 8-week session at MKO will be next Tuesday,
    April 26, noon-1, in the Hudson room (approx MKO1-2/H3).  Cost is $56. 
    You can also sign up at the first session (May 3), but if less than 15
    people sign up next week there will be a second week of registration
    before we can start.

    Beverly

    

    
    I just saw a poster which said the registration will be in the
    Manchester Room, MKO1-2/H35.  I don't know whether the sessions have
    been moved too; I'll post it when I find out.  It wouldn't surprise me,
    since this end of the building is about to go into major renovations.
    
    Beverly
    

    Does anyone know if the MKO WW meeting starts today
    or are they extending the sign-up? Also, if the meeting
    starts today, where is it being held (pole#?). This
    is my first attempt at WW, so I don't know where they were
    previosly held.
    
    thanx
    
    pat
    

    Hope you found it, Pat -- I was at ZKO for training part of last week,
    so I didn't see your note until yesterday.  For future reference, the
    person to contact about MKO WW is Dina Kilbreth, at DTN 264-1815.
    
    It did start last week, so it's too late to sign up if you missed
    last week.  Hope you made it!  Say hi if you're there - I'm wearing
    a blue skirt and a red/white checked blouse.
    
    Beverly 
    

    Hi Beverly!
    
    Yes...Thanks, I found it that day (after traipsing
    around the building...at least I got my excercise (sp)).
    I was there yesterday for the 2nd meeting. I lost 4 lbs!
    I'll make sure I introduce myself next week.
    
    see ya!
    
    pat (wanna_get_back_to_svelte)
    

The Summer Session of the Marlboro Weight Watchers at Work program will be
starting June 1.  It will be held 12pm - 1pm in the Capacitor conference room,
MRO1-1/M10.  The cost will be $67 if there are 20 or more people signed up, or
$75 if 16 - 19 people sign up, so the more the merrier :-).  The session will
run for 10 weeks.

As has been the case in the past few sessions, we will be accepting new
members at every meeting, rather than having a cut-off after the first one or
two sessions, but join now to get the most benefit, and to be in synch with
the majority of the group.

For more information contact Health Services at 297-6219.

Jill

A new WW session started up at CXO last Tuesday...May 7th.  Sorry this is 
slightly late! ;-)  Haven't been able to note for over a month!

If a new member, the cost is $61 for an 8 week session.  We at CXO, if a 
"real" DEC employee, receive a "rebate" of $25 at the end of the 8 weeks.  
The meetings are in the employee activity room (a.k.a. the ping pong room 
or exercise room).

Come join us!

The Fall Session of the Marlboro Weight Watchers at Work group will be
starting Weds, September 7, and will run for 10 weeks.  It will be in the
Capacitor Conference Room at MRO1-1/M10, at 12:00 noon.  The fee will be
$67 if 20 or more people sign up, and $75 if 16 - 19 people sign up.

Call Health Services at 297-6219 to sign up or for more information.

There will be an informational session on Wednesday, August 31, in the
Capacitor Conference room at noon.  Stop by if you want to learn more about
Weight Watchers and the At Work program.

Jill, reading off the flyer

Hi,

    I am thinking about joining WW and have a few questions some of
    you might be able to help me on.

    1. What does WW do?  I think what I want is a diet plan for every
    day.  I seem to lose weight when I count calories but it's a big
    hassle.  If they had a pre-planned diet I could follow, it might
    help.  What goes on at their meetings?

    2. Most of the noters here seem to be ladies.  Will I feel out of
    place at a WW meeting?  That's why I don't attend the noon hour
    aerobics classes at work.

    3. I work in Marlboro and live in Shrewsbury.  The Sunday paper
    had ads for many WW locations.  The one in Northboro would be very
    convenient for me.  Is there much difference between locations?

    Incidentally, I am 5'10" and weigh about 205 so I need to lose
    about 35 or 40 pounds (the pounds just seemed to creep on
    gradually over the last 20 years).

    Thanks in advance for any info you can offer.

    Ed

Ed, the current WW program starts you out for the first 5 weeks with
neat little pocket-sized-but-taller booklets that list all the food
groups and the number of "exchanges" you can have from each group.
During those first weeks, the books have fold-out menu plans with 
boxes beside each one for you to check off if you had a particular
selection.  You are absolutely, positively able to exchange a food
listed for another if you don't like it, don't feel like eating it,
etc..  As an example, if the breakfast said something like:

Cereal, 3/4 ounce
Pear
1/2 skim milk

You could substitute anything from the Bread exchange for the cereal
and anything from the fruit group for the pear.  There is also space
by each meal plan for you to write in if you did have something different.
There is also a space for optional calories.  Each week for the first
five or so more selections are added to each exchange group.  As an
example, the first week you don't get peanut butter but you do later
on.

After week 5 you get separate sheets to write in and check off what you
had to eat, rather than a new book with suggested menus.

As for being out of place, I can only speak for the meeting I go to 
in Colorado Springs.  The men are the best part!  I don't mean that
in a sexist way.  It's been wonderful to watch them emerge into their
new selves.

There is very little in the way of calorie counting with WW, just in terms
of the optional stuff.  The check-off boxes make it a breeze to keep track
of exchanges.

Please keep in mind that WW is for life.  It is not a diet that you go
on for a specified time then go off.  It is a food plan.  Once you reach 
your goal weight in your own time you then go on maintenance for the rest 
of your life.  Gee, that sounds easy, wish it were so.

If you decide it's the program for you after a few weeks, I would highly
recommend you consider purchasing some of the cookbooks.  I have them 
all.  I don't enjoy cooking all that much, but they give me great ideas,
make life more interesting, and all the exchange information is listed
for you making things easy.  There is one called Fast and Fabulous that
contains recipies for things that take 1/2 hour or less.  I also 
subscribe to the magazine and find it usually arrives when I need a
boost (it was getting embarrassing to have it arrive on the same day
with my issue of Chocolatier, so I dropped that subscription).

I've lost 22 pounds so far, have not stuck to it 100% by any means, but
it's coming off and I plan to keep it off.  You will find you slip now and
then, but the great thing is there's the next meal or next day to get right
back on the track.  No one (at least at our meetings) will scold you for
falling off, only you will do that.

Let us know what you think, and feel free to send me mail if you want any
ideas on what recipies to try.

Liz
COOKIE::WILCOX
or
TIBBIE::WILCOX

    A 10 week session of Weight Watchers at Work is starting in 
    Boxborough TODAY.  It will be held in the BXB2 conference room off
    of the cafeteria on the first floor, from 12 to 1 on Thursdays.
    
    Pat Lance is the WW leader.  She used to lead at Stow.

        >>>>>>Has anyone taken a session led by her, and what is she like
    		as a leader?  

    		Any input would be appreciated.  Thanks.

    WW at MKO will resume next month.  Registration is Tuesday, September
    27 from 12-1 in the Manchester Room (MKO1-2/H35).  Classes will be in
    the same room, starting the following week.

    For more info, contact Dina at 264-1815.

    Beverly

Sorry this in all upper-case letters...thats the way the mail message was
sent out to everyone!  Oh, my eyes!! |-(
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		NEW WEIGHT WATCHERS 'AT WORK' SESSION

		 SEPTEMBER 27, THRU NOVEMBER 15, 1988



		THESE COSTS REFLECT AN UP FRONT DISCOUNT
		OF $25.00 TO DIGITAL BADGED EMPLOYEES


		8 WK SESSION     $35.00 (DIGITAL BADGED EMPLOYEES
					 THAT ARE CONTINUING MEMBERS)

				 $40.00 (DIGITAL BADGED EMPLOYEES
					 THAT ARE NEW MEMBERS-INCLUDES
					 ONE TIME REGISTRATION
					 FEE OF $5.00)

		WHEN:	TUESDAYS, 12:00 NOON


		WHERE:	CX01 ACTIVITIES CENTER


		SIGN UP 
		DEADLINE:	YOU MUST BRING YOUR CHECK TO
				EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES, CX02-1/M96
				BY SEPTEMBER 26, 1988 

				WE NEED AT LEAST 18 PEOPLE TO
				HOLD THE CLASS

    	I got my life membership key yesterday. I lost 40 pounds in
    about 20 weeks and maintained a weight less then my goal for the
    past 6 weeks. Now I can take the $6.75 I save per week and buy -
    	choose one from column A or column B

       	A		B
	Carrot sticks	Twinkies

    	I still find it very easy to choose C but when that happens,
    I go back on the program. Weight Watchers has been the only program
    that has worked for me. I think it has to do with the cost. You
    get nuttin for nuttin. As long as I paid all that money for WW I
    stayed on the program. I just hope that since it is free for me now,
    that I will stay below my goal weight. Since the alternative is
    paying $$ each month I gain weight, I will probably hang in there.

    				Arnie

.71>    	I still find it very easy to choose C but when that happens,

    	Arnie, you lost me ... you only listed A and B.  What's C?
    
    -mike z

    	I ment "B", the twinkies.
    In this past session we had 5 people get their keys. Last Monday
    2 of us got our keys. The instructor said that it was unusual for
    2 people to do that. I think that there is more support in the at
    work WW because we see each other several times a day.
    				Arnie

Yet another Weight Watchers session has started at CXO.  The holidays are
usually the time I gain more weight.  With the support received last year,
I actually lost a couple pounds.  Not much, but at least I didn't gain.

Come join us now!  Worth it!  You've only missed one week...sorry this is
late.  :-}

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		NEW WEIGHT WATCHERS 'AT WORK' SESSION

		NOVEMBER 22, 1988 TO JANUARY 10, 1989



		THESE COSTS REFLECT AN UP FRONT DISCOUNT
		OF $25.00 TO DIGITAL BADGED EMPLOYEES


		8 WK SESSION     $35.00 (DIGITAL BADGED EMPLOYEES
					 THAT ARE CONTINUING MEMBERS)

				 $40.00 (DIGITAL BADGED EMPLOYEES
					 THAT ARE NEW MEMBERS-INCLUDES
					 ONE TIME REGISTRATION
					 FEE OF $5.00)

		WHEN:	TUESDAYS, 12:00 NOON


		WHERE:	CX01 ACTIVITIES CENTER


		SIGN UP 
		DEADLINE:	YOU MUST BRING/SEND YOUR CHECK TO
				EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES, CX02-1/M96
				BY NOVEMBER 21, 1988 

				WE NEED AT LEAST 18 PEOPLE TO
				HOLD THE CLASS

    I just talked to Dina Kilbreth this afternoon; WW@W was supposed to resume
    at MKO in January, but she hasn't set it up because (a) the turnout was
    too low (under 15) for the last signup (mid December; blech!), and (b) the
    Life Center is currently running a Lifesteps program, which she thought
    would compete.  I pointed out that the meetings for that program are at
    7 something AM, which is not my idea of a good time for anything except
    sleep; she wasn't aware of that.

    Part of the reason for her assumption that there was insufficient interest
    was the lack of inquiries -- mine was the only one.  I told her about this
    conference, and she's going to keep me posted, but it would probably help
    get things moving again if she got a few more calls, and/or suggestions
    for ways to get people enrolled in the program.  Bigger/more posters are
    unfortunately not an option, because of rules about outside companies and
    space limitations.

    If you're interested in WW at MKO, please consider giving Dina a call at
    DTN 264-1815, or send me mail and I'll let her know how many people have
    expressed an interest.  Meetings have traditionally been 12-1 on Tuesdays;
    I believe the cost last time was $64 for 8 weeks, which is the same as
    traditional classes.  At Work membership also makes you elligible to go to
    traditional classes at no extra charge, so if you can't make the meeting
    one week, you can go to an evening class instead.  
    
    I personally want very much to get the program back in here; I've found it
    difficult to get myself to go to evening sessions, both because of timing
    and because the atmosphere is less supportive.  The group here has been
    really great in the past; can we get it going again?

    Beverly

	I joined the WW@W program continuing on from last year.
	We are on week 3.  My problem is that the classes are
	almost identical to last session!  It is about 50/50
	in the group, half are continuing half are new.

	My question is:

	How can one stay or in my case GET motivated hearing
	the same examples and same talk the second time around?
		
	Lynne	

Lynne, have you considered talking to the WW leader about this?  I don't
know if there is a predetermined set of topics, but I've been going
to WW not at work for a year and have have yet to hear a repeat.

    Hi everyone,
    
    I currently work in the Westford, MA facility but our group is moving
    to Littleton (LJO) on March 31st.  Just wondering if anyone could
    tell me if they have weight watcher's meetings at that facility...?
    
    Thanks for any replies.......!
    
    Geri

Sorry about all upper case...that's how the mail message was sent out. :-(
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		*TWO* NEW WEIGHT WATCHERS 'AT WORK' SESSIONS


	     CX01/2 SESSION			      CX03 SESSION
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	MAR 28 - MAY 16, 1989			MAR 23 - MAY 11 1989
	12:00 - 1:00 PM				12:00 - 1:00 PM
	CX01/2 ACTIVITIES CENTER		DURANGO ROOM

	EITHER 8 WEEK SESSION COSTS $32.00 FOR DIGITAL BADGED EMPLOYEES
	(NON DEC EMPLOYEES (TEMPS/CONTRACTS/SPOUSES) PAY $64.00)


	SIGN UP 
	DEADLINE:	CALL EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES (X3055) AND
			YOU MUST BRING/SEND YOUR CHECK TO
			EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES, CX02-1/M96
			BY THE DAY BEFORE EITHER SESSION

			WE NEED AT LEAST 20 PEOPLE FOR
			EACH SESSION

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    When does the next one start at LKG?

    

     THE WEIGHT WATCHERS INTRODUCTORY MEETING WAS HELD TODAY,
4/10/89, FROM 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M. IN THE CTS NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
ROOM.  NINE PEOPLE ARE COMMITTED TO THE TEN WEEK SESSION BUT SEVEN
MORE PEOPLE ARE NEEDED FOR THE SIXTEEN MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THE
PROGRAM.

     THERE WILL BE ANOTHER INTRODUCTORY SESSION ON APRIL 24, SAME
TIME AND PLACE.  FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE
CALL HEALTH SERVICES, OR SIMPLY COME TO THE APRIL 24TH MEETING.
NOW IS THE TIME TO SHED THOSE EXTRA, UNWANTED POUNDS.

             SHIRLEY
             CTC - 3090 ON MON, WED, AND FRI
             CTS - 3549 ON TUES AND THURS
             CADSE::GORMAN

                

	Sign-up for the next Merrimack WW@W will be Wednesday, June 16, in 
	the Manchester Room, MKO1-2/H35, from 12:00-1:00.

	Please help us get the 15 people minimum!

	Beverly

    WW @BUO has been disbanded for the summer. (what a bummer...)  If
    anyone out there is in the BUO area and would like to join, (in
    September) call Health Services DTN/249-4714.
    
    Thanks!!
    
    Roberta 

	WW @ MKO didn't get enough people, so it's not rolling over.

	Sigh.

	I was told that they may try again in July.

	Beverly

    I'll be starting a new job at MR03 in a couple of weeks.  
    
    Are they still holding WW @ Work in Marlboro?
    
    Thanks,

    
    Hi,
    
    There's a WW meeting Wednesdays at noon in MRO1 - Capacitor Rm.
    The leader is Pat Lance.  We're at week 3, I think.

    You might be able to join for the remaining weeks, and only pay
    for what's left.  
    
    I think that there is at least one other MRO meeting - anyone know
    where?  It may be closer to you!
    
    Hope to see you there!
    Rachel

    Hi,
    
    After being here a month, I've found that a WW @ Work will be held in
    MRO4.
    
    Details follow:		1st Mtg:	Sept. 20, 1989
    				Time:		12 Noon - 1 PM
    				Place:		Fjord Conf. Rm.
    						MR04-3/C7
    
    Call Health Services to sign up @ 297-3161
    
    
    -  Sharon

    
    Weight Watchers @ Work has just resumed for Westboro (WFR and YWO)!
   
    We meet Tuesdays from 12 noon to 1pm at WFR (Flanders Rd.).
    We started this week, but new people are welcome to join next Tuesday
    as well.  Just come to the meeting to register.
    
    Place:	Topnotch Conf. Rm.
    Time:	12 noon to 1pm.
    Cost:	$69 for eight weeks
    

	Rachel

	MKO WW@W will be restarting next week, on Wednesday, September 27.
	If you'd like to join but missed the signup, just get a check for
	$64 (for 8 weeks), made out to "NHEAC", to Dina Kilbreth at the 
	MKO1 PAC center (turn left through the lobby, through the double 
	doors, it's on your left) before Wednesday.

	Meetings will be in the Manchester Room, also in MKO1, at about
	pole 2/H35 (it's on the main corridor, just before the ladies' room).

	Beverly

    Can anyone tell me what the changes/differences are to the "new"
    Weight Watcher's program for 1990?  I'm going to my first meeting 
    tonight after work and was curious about it.  I heard from someone that
    they took away 1 fat and one or two(?) proteins.  Is this correct?
    Other than that, how else has the program changed?
    
    Thanks for any info you can give me.
    
    Beth

    I can't imagine them taking away proteins, they did not have that
    many to begin with.

    They made the fruit and fat exchanges both 2-3, and decreased the
    protein exchange to 4-5 for women.  But, they added another float
    to make it 2!!!.  This is for Women on week 5.  There have been
    other changes for earlier weeks, like getting a floating exchange
    from week 1 (!), and some foods are added to the acceptable list
    earlier than they used to be.
    
    As for not having that many proteins to begin with, I recently read
    that the average adult only needs 3 ounces per day to maintain a
    healthy body.  (Of course I can't remember where I read it, but I do
    remember it being very low!)
    
    					Mair
    

    
    	See notes 537.1 and 537.3 for protein requirements.
    
    Karen
    

    
    A new WW at Work is starting up in MRO on Wednesdays at 12:00.
    Conference room has not been determined at this time. Send me VaxMail
    at Hyend::Pickhover and I will reply to you with the location when it's
    known ... or call call Health Services at DTN 297-6444.
    
    The class is definite for 8 weeks at a cost of $78.00.
    
    					... Regards, Brian

    
    	The MRO1 Weight Watchers at Work is starting Wed., Jan 31.
    
    					... Regards again, Brian

    WW at work is starting February 5th at Dascomb Rd in Andover.
    
    See you there!

    Does anyone know of classes being held at DCO.  How can I find out? I'm
    new here.
    Thanks!
    

    I'm a member of Weight Watchers at Work but need to find a new group.
    I still want to be a part of WW, but I'm not getting anything out of
    the group I'm attending now (most are new members trying to get over
    hurdles I've already leaped).  I'm thinking of attending a traditional
    class, and Chelmsford would be the most convenient for me.
    
    Is anybody familiar with any of the leaders in Chelmsford?  Are there
    any FUN classes there?  I'm about half way through my weight loss now,
    and don't want to stop just because I'm getting bored. 
    
    
    					Mair
    

    
    
    
    
    
         ANNOUNCING A NEW WEIGHT WATCHER SESSION
    
         NEW SESSION BEGINS MAY 29TH 1990
    12:00 IN THE EMPLOYEES ACTIVITIES ROOM
    
      12 WEEKS FOR $65.80
    
    SIGN UP NOW AT THE E.A.C. OFFICE
    OR SIGN UP AT THE FIRST SESSION
    
    FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ATTEND A SESSION AT ANOTHER
    LOCATION HERE IN THE SPRINGS CAN SIGN UP HERE
    AT OUR AT WORK PROGRAM AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SAVINGS.
    
    OUR GROUP LEADER CAN EXPLAIN AT THE FIRST SESSION.

                      AT WORK SESSION
    
    ANNOUNCING A POSSIBLE NEW WEIGHT WATCHER SESSION
    
    WHERE:  AT THE MILL IN MAYNARD   WORK SYSTEMS C.R.
    
    WHEN:  WEDNESDAYS BETWEEN 12:00 AND 1:00
    
    12/12    REGISTRATION DAY
    12/19    FIRST MEETING
    12/26    NO MEETING
    1/2      SECOND MEETING
             ETC
    
    
    
    THIS SESSION HAS YET TO BE DECIDED AS TO WHETHER OR NOT IT WILL BE
    8 OR 10 WEEKS.
    
    IF WE GET 16 FOLKS WE CAN RUN A 10 WEEK SESSION FOR $80.
    IF WE GET 12 FOLKS WE CAN RUN A 10 WEEK SESSION FOR $100.
    
    
    PLEASE COME JOIN US.
    
    OR CONTACT HEALTH SERVICES IN THE MILL FOR MORE INFO
    
    

    
    Anyone know if there is an Weight Watchers AT-WORK program 
    starting in any facility near Littleton?  (say, in Acton or Westford)
    
    I'm looking for a new meeting to attend, since LKG has not
    generated enough interest to start-up their program.
    
    Thanks
    _Christine
    
    

    AKO has 2 weeks left on its current At-Work program and will be talking
    about "rolling over" very soon.  If you'd be interested in starting up
    with us if we keep going, call Maryann Orcutt in our health services,
    DTN 244-6832.
    
    Chris
    

    
    
    Thanks for the info.
    
    According to Maryann, if there is enough interest the next session will
    start on February 8th, from 12-1 in AKO1. 
    
    Anyone else who is interested in joining might want to contact
    AKO health services.  
    
    
    Christine
    

    
    I just found out that LKG (Littleton, King Street) may start a
    WW at work program again, if there is enough interest.  Anyone
    who is interested should contact health services at DELNI::HEALTH.
    
    

    Are there any current or soon-to-start weight watcher programs in the
    Marlboro cluster? Activity in this topic is mysteriously quiet since
    last April!
    
    thanks,
    Saul

	OK, it's time to get my act together again, but the phone
	company isn't helping much!

	I tried my old "800" number (1-800-556-7416) for Weight
	Watchers and got a recording that told me the number has
	been changed to 1-800-333-3000.  This one answers with
	a recording that the number has been disconnected.

	Does anybody have the current WW "800" number for eastern
	Mass?   Or better yet....anyone know of any local classes
	in the Littleton/Groton/Ayer area?

	Conni

    
    Try 1-800-555-1212 for information.
    
    AMy

    There's a WW at work program at LKG ...Fridays at noon.
    Try calling Health Services at LKG or mail to DELNI::HEALTH
    for more info.  
    
    I believe the new session just started last week.
    
    Linda

    I live in Ayer and go to WW at the Elks club in Leominster.
    Is that too far for you? The leader is Andrea, and she's really
    perky and fun!
    
    helen

    Well no luck so far with the "800" number.  I called 800 information
    and they gave me the 333-3000 number, so I tried it again and got
    the same "disconnected" recording.
    
    I've been to the At-Work classes before and didn't really care for
    them - too quick, not enough time for discussion, questions.  It
    felt like a heard of cattle, "get 'em in, get 'em weighed, get 'em
    out".
    
    My next step is to pick up the Sunday Globe this week, hoping they've
    got an ad running this week.  I'd love to find a 5:30 class in the
    area, but even a 7:00 class would be good.  The search continues....
    
    ConnI
    

    I have a WW flyer on my desk.  The number is 1-800-487-4777.  They also
    list a number in Boston, 617-320-9240.
    
    Chris
    
    P.S. picked the flyer up at WW a couple of months ago, so the number
    should be current.

	It took some research, but I finally found "800" numbers for 
	WW that actually works.  I was at the library and checked a 
	couple of local telephone books.

	1-800-333-3000 is the number I got from Information.  This is
	their main information number.  I happened to hit it when they 
	were having some line problems that gave me the disconnected 
	recording.  I finally got through, but they had class listings
	for the Leominster/Fitchburg/Worcester area.

	1-800-556-7416 is from the newest Lowell, Mass. phone book.
	This number works but didn't have classes for the area I
	was looking for.  They cover Lowell/Dracut/Hudson/Pelham.

	1-800-487-4777 is from the newest Marlboro/Concord, Mass
	phone book, and the one Chris listed in her reply.  This one 
	had the information closest to what I was looking for.  

	One thing I discovered about the WW "800" numbers - if you 
	call one and it's not the area you're looking for, they 
	DO NOT have any of the other numbers to give you.

	Conni

    	If anyone is looking for classes in Chelmsford, MA, here's the 
    	list as of today:
    
    	    Weight Watcher Center
    	    The Market Place
    	    7 Summer Street
    
    	    (it's across the street from Marshall's and Purity)
    
    		Monday		10:00 am   6:30 pm
    		Tuesday		10:00 am   7:30 pm
    		Wednesday	10:00 am   5:30 pm   6:30 pm
    		Thursday	10:00 am   6:30 pm
    		Friday		10:00 am   6:00 pm
    		Saturday	10:00 am
    
    	Conni

    My daughter and I are looking for a WW in Merrimack.  Maybe if we do
    this together we'll both get somewhere!!  It seems to me that I heard
    of a meeting at St. James, but that was a long time ago.  Is there
    still one there?  And if so, what night?
    
    BTW:  are the at-work formats different than the evening formats?  When
    I tried the at-work WW a few years ago I didn't find it all that great. 
    Never having been to any other WW, I don't know if it was the format or
    the leader.

    I have to give my thumbs up on the WW@W program. The program is
    basically the same as the other meetings, only the format is different
    because the leader has to weigh in everyone before she can start. It's
    funny, we didn't have a particularly charismatic leader, but since it
    was the same people coming every week, we kept it together. At the outside
    meetings you don't get the same people and it lacks continuity. I
    always felt the buddy system works the best and the @work program gives
    you lots of buddies you see every day. Your daughter can come to the
    @work program, too, if it is convenient for her. It's interesting to
    note that the @work programs have a lower dropout rate and most people
    kept the weight off.
    
    Also, even if you join an @work program, you can go to any outside
    meeting you want, if it still works the way it used to. One other 
    advantage we found was that our group was able to influence the
    cafeteria people and we got things like fat-free mayonaise, dijon
    mustard, fat-free frozen yogurt, a cold filtered water tap, etc.
    
    It's worth taking another look.
    
    My 2�
    
    Amy

    my meeting listing (which was valid as of March 1994) shows WW meetings
    in Merrimack on Wednesdays at 5pm, St James Methodist Church, 646 DW
    Highway.  You can call 1-800-371-1810 for current information.  I 
    believe the number is a NH only 800-number.
    
    I lost my weight via traditional meetings, and keep in touch going to
    traditional meetings and the At Work meetings in LKG.  I think the 
    biggest difference in any of the meetings is the leader.  I have gone to
    several different traditional meetings and find I get more out of
    some meeting than others; I feel that is because of the style of
    the leader.
    
    vivianne

    Amy, I guess I did sound anti-@work.  I didn't mean to.  I am also
    aware that I was at a point in my life's path when I wasn't really
    ready to commit to and/or concentrate on my diet.
    
    vivianne, thanks for the information.  
    
    Does anyone know if there is still an @work program in MKO?  
    
    +++
    Debby

    Good point. The bottom line is that when you're ready (and I mean
    REALLY ready) the venue, format and leader won't be the big factor. If
    you're not really ready, any reason to not see it through will surface.
    
    If you're not really ready (read that as it has to be your #1 priority
    in your life) it's better not to attempt it. The setback from a failure
    could cause you to go overboard the other way. I have seen it many
    times among friends. Getting in the mind set to begin a life-long
    change is some tricky business. Part of it is learning how to eat
    healthy, balanced meals and the other part of it is to face the real
    reasons for overeating in the past. Sometimes it's a matter of
    education and other times food is used for lots of reasons other than
    staying alive. There's a lot of soul searching that goes on and a lot
    of learning to love yourself. I liked the group at work because we
    could discuss these things at times other than at meetings.
    
    Good luck. The journey is well worth the effort.
    
    Amy
    PS - let me know how you do 

    We tried the St. James meeting, but it doesn't exist anymore.  So we
    drove to the center in Bedford and happened across a meeting (6pm)
    there.  So, we're off!
    
    The superstart looked like pretty standard diet choices and portions to
    me, but my daughter (20, and this is the first time she's seriously
    looked at a diet) said, as she scanned the light meals, "One egg roll!
    That's not a meal.  That's not even half a snack!"