The Healthy Life Awards
The winners for the 2011 Healthy Life Awards have been announced! View the video footage from the Awards night and read the inspiring stories below. Congratulations again
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Honesty. I used to trick myself into believing that my eating habits weren't that bad & that I was too...
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When you are happy within yourself, everything else just seems to work. Sitting here today and feeling as happy and...
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Over the past 10 months 68 members of the Singtel-Optus staff have collectively lost nearly 232 kilos. "We introduced the At Work program to provide easy access to meetings and to create a support network and encouraging atmosphere for our employees." says representative, Megan McLaren.
According to company representative Kelly Jones, Fonterra Research Centre "introduced the program to encourage staff to make their own health and wellbeing choices". In 9 months since starting Weight Watchers At Work, 38 employees have seen huge success on the program and participants have lost a combined total of nearly 380 kilos!
I've learnt how the food choices I was making was such a bad combination for my body and was actually making me sick.
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To never give up. If I made a choice I regretted, I would start again from the very next meal or snack.
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I can not lose weight and ultimately change my life on my own! I need the support and understanding of those around me.
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The most important thing I have learnt on my journey is that i am worth doing this!
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Honesty. I used to trick myself into believing that my eating habits weren't that bad & that I was too...
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I have learnt that the mind and positive thinking is the most powerful tool and if i believe in myself...
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I have learnt and accepted that I am accountable to me and if I cheat I am only cheating myself but when I succeed...
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If you see, will it and and truly want it - you can achieve it! My journey started with...
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Respect your body - it's the only one you're ever going to have! I have learnt that losing weight isn't...
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Lifestyle Balance! What I prioritise around all areas in my life, what goes into our bodies has to be in...
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When you are happy within yourself, everything else just seems to work. Sitting here today and feeling as happy and...
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Welcome to the Weight Watchers Healthy Life Awards. This is an annual celebration that recognises weight loss success and lifestyle change among Weight Watchers members and also rewards workplaces and families that have taken positive steps toward leading a healthier, happier life.
Entries for 2011 are now closed.
Entrants to the Healthy Life Awards battle it out to win the prestigious title of Australian Slimmer of the Year and New Zealand Slimmer of the Year based on lifestyle change, health improvements, weight loss, maintenance, inspirational story and overall transformation.
You can enter the Healthy Life Awards if you have reached goal or are within 12 kilos of goal at the time of entry*. It doesn't matter what type of Weight Watchers member you are – community meeting, Online, At Work, At Home, Lifetime or if you attend a Myer Lifestyle Centre, as long as you have lost weight using the POINTS® or ProPoints Plan®.
Seven finalists will be selected to take part in National Judging Week, where they will enjoy glamorous makeovers, be treated to exclusive shopping experiences, take part in exercise programs and have their chance to shine in the final interviews. The competition culminates in a glittering award ceremony where the Australian and New Zealand winners will be announced.
In addition to individual awards for the Australian and New Zealand Slimmer of the Year, the Healthy Life Awards also recognise group achievements with the Family of the Year and Workplace of the Year awards.
Lots of great prizes are up for grabs and everyone who enters is eligible for the People's Choice Award, so you can help inspire others on their weight loss journey. In addition, for every kilo lost per entrant, Weight Watchers will donate $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (AU and NZ).
*must be at goal by competition close