By Sarah Ferguson  

The Duchess of York speaks candidly about her weight loss success with Weight Watchers.

When I became Weight Watchers spokesperson 11 years ago I never imagined I might be someone’s role model for healthy weight loss. After all, I’d struggled with weight most of my life and when my marriage thrust me into the limelight the press made my struggle a public spectacle.

    As their spokesperson I’ve spent the better part of a decade traveling the country speaking at Weight Watchers “Super Meetings,” revival-like gatherings for    celebrating among people who lost weight and by doing so changed their lives. 

I’d always dieted in isolation. It wasn’t until Weight Watchers that I came to know the power of losing weight with the support of a group.

It makes me smile when people come up to me and say I’ve inspired them to lose weight. Guess what? They inspire me. Proof that each of us can be somebody’s role model.

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Readers have left 5 comments.

 1. Posted by nannygirl on 2008-03-15 03:58:07

I have been at several of your ww super meetings and I heard so many of the ladies and men as well, say how much of an inspiration. For me, you also were an inspiration. Thank you for sharing all your stories.Lisa

 

 2. Posted by Isabelle97 on 2008-03-23 01:14:13

you inspire me :)!

 

 3. Posted by susansailboat on 2008-05-06 13:47:05

Dear Sarah,
I also have attended a few of the meetings. I too find them encouraging. I have always put myself in second place, my family was always first, they still are, however I am in a close second with them in taking care of myself. It is very hard to be a mother , and find the time for yourself. However I finally realized that in order to be a better mother I must stay healthy and lose the weight. I have never felt better since losing 40 pounds. I will not give up!
Thank you again for inspiring me !
Love, Susan

 

 4. Posted by karen_c on 2008-05-19 22:07:16

after watching the programme of the duchess in hull, she is fantastic i wish i had her as my personal trainer and dietician.

 

 5. Posted by gert on 2008-05-21 11:31:19

I totally agree Karen..I am now on my last ever weight loss programme as i know this time its going to work.
luv mags x

 

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