Not Going Back: Bob and Cindy

At a routine visit to the doctor, Bob was told his cholesterol was skyrocketing along with his weight. His doctor recommended Weight Watchers. With his 50th birthday fast approaching, he knew he couldn't put off the inevitable for long. It was time to face his weight issue and the serious health conditions it presented. Back at home he told his wife of nearly 25 years that he needed to do something. Cindy was relieved, as she had been waiting for a reason to take off some extra weight herself. With heart disease on both sides of their family they knew this couldn't wait.

Cindy researched their options and was thrilled to discover Weight Watchers Online. She knew that Bob was not the type to attend meetings and with their busy schedules, they needed something they could take with them anywhere they went. They decided to subscribe to Weight Watchers Online together.

Perfect fit
Immediately they knew WeightWatchers.com was for them. Bob loved Weight Watchers Online for Men, as it was customized just for him and his challenges. Cindy found everything she needed on Weight Watchers Online. Together they were following the same plan, with the customized tools they needed at their fingertips.

Bob and Cindy brought different strengths to the weight-loss table. Cindy was in charge of gathering the facts and information and Bob was the rule follower. As they got familiar with the plan Bob realized his personality was making him approach the Plan rather rigidly. He noticed that Cindy had fun with it and started to realize that her sense of ease and joy within the daily rules made him enjoy the process much more than he would have on his own.

As they dug in, something else became increasingly clear. Following the Plan together was benefiting them in ways they had never imagined. Over time, with their busy lives and hectic schedules, their marriage had begun to take a back seat. Learning to take time out of a hectic day and focus on their mutual wellbeing by choosing healthy foods and exercising together allowed them to truly see one another again. They had new things to focus on and talk about. Today they credit Weight Watchers with a renaissance in their marriage.

Each of them says that they never could have reached their goal weight without the other. The supportive and enthusiastic encouragement they received from each other made all the difference. They admit that there are times when following the plan together can be difficult. When life or emotional issues overwhelm, one partner may feel like giving up. The danger really starts if both are feeling weak. If that happens, Bob and Cindy advise that you not give up or give in — and "don't make your spouse do your work." It is your body, your responsibility and you must plan ahead for those times.

Life at 50 seems sweeter than it ever was and it has just begun for this active, healthy couple. Bob and Cindy discovered that there is no downside to two sluggish, lumpy 50-year-olds dropping weight together. They look at each other with their new trim bodies and ... well, you can imagine the relationship benefits. When each person cuts out all of the griping and complaining about looks, aches and pains and indigestion, there is more happiness to go around.