Is Weight Watchers A Scam? Yes, Says Their New Spokesman Charles Barkley!?!

[Brian Damage]

Weight Watchers would like a word with you, Mr. Barkley. While it's never easy to defend Charles Barkley, I will say that he was somewhat blindsided by this particularly video being posted on the internet. As you may know, Barkley has been running a nationally advertised campaign with Weight Watchers. He claims he is losing two pounds a week and has lost 38 pounds total since starting the program. That being said, it doesn't sound like Sir Charles has a lot of respect for the campaign. In fact, during a commercial break in the Heat-Hawks game on TNT Thursday, he said promoting Weight Watchers is some of the easiest money he has ever made. Barkley, Reggie Miller, and Kevin Harlan all thought they were off air during the break, but their comments were seen on NBA.TV, and captured by one savvy viewer:

As you can see, Barkley had himself quite the evening. The comments you just heard came on a night in which he also ripped the Hawks for not being 'hood enough. Given his history of saying ridiculous things, it might be a better idea to leave Charles in the halftime studio during broadcasts from now on. This can only get worse as the season progresses.

You might think Weight Watchers would be offended with what Barkley said, but that's not the case.

The company said in a statement: "We love Charles for the same reason everyone loves Charles, he's unfiltered. We are thrilled that he is having great success and inspiring millions of men to join him. We agree that being a spokesman for Weight Watchers is a pretty great gig."

Barkley also addressed the video, saying "I meant what I said, the fact that I'm dropping pounds, getting healthier and getting paid at the same time, is my definition of a great scam. The only problem is I'm going to have to use some of the money to buy a new wardrobe."

http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articl..._video/9168244

[OH Nuts!]

Well, as someone who himself lost 38 lbs following Weight Watchers I can attest it works. But its not for everyone. Their approach is that this is a lifestyle change not a quick fix. You tend to lose weight slowly but steadily (at least I did -averaged a lb a week) but learn how to make smarter choices about what you eat. And what I REALLY LIKE about Weight Watchers is they help you KEEP the weight off. My blood sugar went down quite a bit; when I started Weight Watchers I was on the verge of an official Diabetes diagnosis; now my fasting glucose and A1C are at the bottom range of "Pre-Diabetes" (107 and 5.7 resp.)

His remark doesn't sound like he was knocking the Weight Watchers program, just commenting about his business dealing with them.

[ZeldaGilroy]

Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

His remark doesn't sound like he was knocking the Weight Watchers program, just commenting about his business dealing with them.

I agree, in my opinion it didn't sound like he was saying anything negative about Weight Watchers.

Eight years ago I lost 75 lbs on Weight Watchers. Unfortunately, I did not keep it off, but that was my own fault for ignoring the things I learned from the program. It does work, but it does take commitment and it's not always easy to change your lifestyle for good. I am thinking about trying again though. I felt so much better when I was doing good things for my body!