Weight Watchers Australia — March 2018

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HUMANS OF WW

‘We’re like

I

t’s the first week after the

introduction of the New WW Your

Way+ program, and other than

questions about how it all works, it’s a

group thumbs-up from the 30 members

at the Boronia Park meeting.

The meeting is run by dynamic sister

act, Carolyn Eltakchi, 43, and sibling

Joanne Khamis, 50, who keep the

discussion lively and interactive, with

plenty of laughs.

Carolyn joined Weight Watchers 10

years ago as she’d experienced health

issues requiring a medication which

caused weight gain. She lost 21kg in

18 months, and became a Coach to help

others break through the way she had.

“And I always knew that when

I became a Coach I didn’t want it to be

like a classroom. Back when I was

a member, I sometimes felt as though

I was getting a lecture,” she says.

“That’s why I tell a joke and keep it

interactive, and it’s a great group. About

90 per cent will sit and stay to hear the

meeting discussion.

“People definitely feel part of a

community here. They’re meeting

with people who are like-minded and

want to be their best self.

“It’s become more of a group of

friends, rather than feeling as though you

are in a support group. Many will leave

here and go out for a coffee and lunch –

and they met through the meeting. It’s

just how well they’ve connected here.”

Humans

of

Each month we feature

some of the amazing

people on our program

Mags Redhead

Since joining WW in 2012 Mags has transformed her life, losing more than 50kg

in just two years. “It’s given me back my life. It’s been a complete lifestyle change.

I tend not to eat processed foods now, I try and eat fresh and healthy foods and

I exercise lots. I love jazzercise!” says Mags, 56.

“It’s given me more confidence, and I’m just

happier. I feel better from the inside out. It

just totally changed me.”

Mags has been at Goal for more than three years and her weight is steady

between 67kg and 68kg, but she still gets a lot out of meetings for the support,

friendship and information. “Carolyn and Joanne are a comedy duo! They’re so

inspiring,” she says. “It’s a very supportive group, the members are great, and it

keeps me accountable – it’s a bit like a security blanket!”

family’

We visited a meeting in the

Sydney suburb of Boronia

Park to hear stories from some

of our inspiring members.