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Those Three Little Words

lolakimono — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:03:10 GMT

I love bread!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurengensler/2016/01/26/weight-watchers-stock-surges-oprah-tweet-weight-loss/#ba6a82040eeb

Weight Watchers Stock Surges After Oprah Says She's Lost 26 Pounds

Weight Watchers’ stock is once again benefiting from the Oprah effect.

Shares of the company surged 19% on Tuesday, after Winfrey said she had lost 26 pounds through the weight loss program.

“I have bread everyday. That’s the genius of this program. I lost 26 pounds and I have eaten bread every single day,” said Winfrey in a video posted on her Twitter TWTR +0.00%account.

The billionaire media mogul first announced she had taken a 10% stake in the weight loss company in October, in an investment valued at $43 million, according to a regulatory filing. She also joined the board of directors and is acting as an adviser for the company.

Winfrey, who is an active Weight Watchers member herself, launched her ad campaign for the company in December and similarly sent shares soaring.

Her investment comes at a time when Weight Watchers membership has suffered amid competition from free fitness apps and wearables.

Winfrey joins a list of celebrity spokespeople who have worked to bolster the company’s image and membership over the years, including names like Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson and Jenny McCarthy.

So, do you believe the "Oprah Effect" is responsible?

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:19:03 GMT

All I remember is that cart full of lard she pulled out on TV boasting about the weight she lost and then she gained it all back plus much more. I give this venture of hers little value based on her past endevours to lose weight that failed miserably.

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brii — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:22:34 GMT

I'm sure Oprah endorsing WW has something to do with it.

I think every January they see an uptick in membership.

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lolakimono — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:27:41 GMT

@brii wrote:
I'm sure Oprah endorsing WW has something to do with it.

I think every January they see an uptick in membership.

@brii

This increase is in ONE DAY, after tweeting out that she loves bread and eats it everyday with WW.

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MaggieMack — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:56:03 GMT

I didn't read the article in the rag mag, but while I was standing in line at the grocery store last week, the cover story on one of them was Oprah recently having lipo to increase her perceived weight loss on WW.

I am against gluten to the nth degree, especially for those wanting to lose weight. I also think Oprah would do ANYthing to make it look like WW was responsible for her weight loss. She is a major stockholder, for goodness sakes!

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momtochloe — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:58:53 GMT

Yes. Yes I do. I think her followers will believe anything and anybody that has struggled with weight and watched her through her many weight loss journeys will be willing to give this a try if it works for her as she claims.

To be honest, I have a lot of issues with Oprah hooking up with WW on a lot of different levels but apparently there is a large portion of the paying public that does not. I would never sign up for WW based on her results as we have seen time and again that her weight loss efforts never stick but it would be great if this is the program that clicks for her both for her and the folks that are following WW.

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GingerPeach — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:03:12 GMT

It would be more meaningful if the exact foods and exact portions she ate were shared.

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tansy — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:13:37 GMT

I'd like to see the bread before commenting. Is it one of those slices of low-cal bread you can see through?

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brewhaha — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:22:37 GMT

Breaking the bank.

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SahmIam — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:53:56 GMT

Hate me but I don't care.

Until I see her lose, oh, 80 pounds or so ... I don't care what she proclaims.

The woman is obese. To lose 26 pounds is great however... the majority of WW members lose this amount and then begin to gain and lose the same amount until they either quite or figure out the problem. There are many articles/research on this. In the end, she'll carry far more weight (pardon the pun) when she's closer to/hits goal because that will show everyone how great the program really is.

Right now, she looks no different then when she started. Just saying.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:04:11 GMT

On the cover of O Magazine, Oprah is always photo shopped made to look half her real size. I find that disingenuous.

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blackhole99 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:06:03 GMT

I guess some people will never have enough money or fame. Maybe think about the people who are hungary before you have that extra helping of whatever. We still don't believe it's calories in and not enough burned that make us fat, not bread. Everything in moderation and move. I don't need to have Oprah tell me what she eats or doesn't eat for weight loss. Bottom line people, it's all about the money,HERs.

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Suziepeach — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:39:45 GMT

I am on the fence about rejoining WW and the news she made 12million in one day, that sure didn't help..

Personally I don't care for Oprah, how much more money can she have & I'm glad she's losing weight but I am just flat out torn on which direction to go.

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Mominohio — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:49:26 GMT

@brii wrote:
I'm sure Oprah endorsing WW has something to do with it.

I think every January they see an uptick in membership.

Yes, this is just what I was going to say as well. I think her involvement and commercials and start up time was strategically planned to coincide with the new year's resolutions that kick in this month.

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Mominohio — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:56:00 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
Hate me but I don't care.

Until I see her lose, oh, 80 pounds or so ... I don't care what she proclaims.

The woman is obese. To lose 26 pounds is great however... the majority of WW members lose this amount and then begin to gain and lose the same amount until they either quite or figure out the problem. There are many articles/research on this. In the end, she'll carry far more weight (pardon the pun) when she's closer to/hits goal because that will show everyone how great the program really is.

Right now, she looks no different then when she started. Just saying.

I really don't like when people do this to others who are trying to achieve a goal. I don't care who she is or how much money she has or has invested in this company, the fact that she obviously has battled a weight issue her entire life, then has success, no matter how small, is a big deal.

I doubt one would attack an alcoholic who was celebrating 26 days sober. One would be supportive and positive as they struggle and fight their demons.

For some reason, people with weight issues aren't given the same kindness, consideration, support, or credit as drug addicts, or alcoholics when they strive to overcome. What's up with that?

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Drythe — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:05:14 GMT

People who have struggled with weight long-term are looking for serious help. WW is a pretty good plan for weight loss in and of it's self.

Unfortunately, it is a life long commitment, a 'live-it, not a die-it' if you will. It is not quick and glamorous, but hard work.

O's flitting in and making quick loss claims promotes high expectations in members who need the program and who are facing long term challenges.

I hope it works for her and she sticks with it rather than taking the money and running.

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Pqfan — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:26:38 GMT

@Drythe wrote:
People who have struggled with weight long-term are looking for serious help. WW is a pretty good plan for weight loss in and of it's self.

Unfortunately, it is a life long commitment, a 'live-it, not a die-it' if you will. It is not quick and glamorous, but hard work.

O's flitting in and making quick loss claims promotes high expectations in members who need the program and who are facing long term challenges.

I hope it works for her and she sticks with it rather than taking the money and running.

Excellent post!

I would give 5 hearts if I could.

It is a life long commitment.

I committed to WW for 8 months lost quite a bit of weight I got careless next thing you know it was back and then some.

Only Oprah can determine whether she has short term or long term success or just another "business venture."

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SahmIam — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:39:16 GMT

@Mominohio wrote:
@SahmIam wrote:
Hate me but I don't care.

Until I see her lose, oh, 80 pounds or so ... I don't care what she proclaims.

The woman is obese. To lose 26 pounds is great however... the majority of WW members lose this amount and then begin to gain and lose the same amount until they either quite or figure out the problem. There are many articles/research on this. In the end, she'll carry far more weight (pardon the pun) when she's closer to/hits goal because that will show everyone how great the program really is.

Right now, she looks no different then when she started. Just saying.
I really don't like when people do this to others who are trying to achieve a goal. I don't care who she is or how much money she has or has invested in this company, the fact that she obviously has battled a weight issue her entire life, then has success, no matter how small, is a big deal.

I doubt one would attack an alcoholic who was celebrating 26 days sober. One would be supportive and positive as they struggle and fight their demons.

For some reason, people with weight issues aren't given the same kindness, consideration, support, or credit as drug addicts, or alcoholics when they strive to overcome. What's up with that?

I've lost more than 200 pounds on WW and have another 100 or so to go, so my comment comes from a place that very few can imagine.

One of the things that ticks me off (as well as other WW members) is the fact that she is out there proclaiming "oh I can eat bread every day. This is NOT a diet" when, in reality, VERY FEW can have bread daily due to the stict limit on daily points. The vast majority only get 30 per day. Oprah gets far more. There is no way she weighs less than I.. and at 248, I get 38 points a day. Only 8 points but it's actually a LARGE amount when you have to count mustard, pickle relish, some vinegars and many other things the majority of people take for granted when they eat.

I'll say it again: talk to me, Oprah, when the New Year Resolution members stop coming to meetings, when members who are having issues due to the caloric restrictions say "forget this" and she has lost more than 25 pounds. That last part is crucial because when you have at least 100 to lose (and I'm betting she does), it's a WHOLE different pack of pies, let me tell ya.

Oh and the timing is just too, too convienent for the purchase of stocks and for her "bread" announcement. I mean, come on.

Anyway, JMHO.

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GSPgirl — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:11:14 GMT

@baker wrote:
I guess some people will never have enough money or fame. Maybe think about the people who are hungary before you have that extra helping of whatever. We still don't believe it's calories in and not enough burned that make us fat, not bread. Everything in moderation and move. I don't need to have Oprah tell me what she eats or doesn't eat for weight loss. Bottom line people, it's all about the money,HERs.

I'm sure she does think of hungry people. I'm not sure how that would help her lose weight. I've had great success on WW until she came aboard. The website was messed up for a month and they changed the points to make sure we eat better. I was eating well on the system before this new one. I've had to adjust my thinking again, which is OK. I haven't gained any weight on this new point system. I'm not one for changes, but I see why they did it, not for Oprah but for their members. Why did it take her so long to try WW? Maybe we need to see the true Oprah on her magazine covers. She says she empowers women, so why does she lie on her covers?

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nunya — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:51:21 GMT

@tansy wrote:
I'd like to see the bread before commenting. Is it one of those slices of low-cal bread you can see through?

hahaha I was just thinking "it's surely not the bread I eat"