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Weight Watchers unique approach to weight loss pro-
vides many benefits that cannot be found in a self-help
program. Weekly meetings are at the very core of our
business and attending a weekly meeting holds a number
of key advantages for our members. Regular participation
allows members to continuously refocus their energies on
their weight-loss goals. In addition, the meetings give our
members the chance to interact with others going
through the same experience, with the same set of fears,
challenges and successes.
Recently, Dr. Michael Lowe of Drexel
University led a study on the weight-maintenance
results of Weight Watchers Lifetime Members.
We encourage you to take a look at this
study, as the results clearly demonstrate how
well our Lifetime Members have done
participating in the Weight Watchers program.
The findings convincingly challenge the popular
belief that weight loss is not sustainable.
International expansion provides
another way for us to leverage our
brand. Over the past three years,
international revenues increased at
a compound annual growth rate
of 20%.
This category includes a number
of exciting opportunities for
Weight Watchers, including
licensing, publishing, and our
magazine.