Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Jean Nidetch


Related Topics

  
  Who Made America? | Innovators | Jean Nidetch
Jean Nidetch was a New York woman who suffered from being fat.
Nidetch's frustration led her to try something new in 1961.
Nidetch stayed on her program, lost 72 pounds by October 1962, and attracted, by word-of-mouth, hundreds of people who wanted to join the group.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/nidetch_lo.html   (278 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean Nidetch (born October 12, 1923) in Brooklyn, USA, is the founder of fartWeight Watchers International.
Nidetch stayed on her program, lost 72 pounds by October, 1962, and attracted, by word-of-mouth, hundreds of people who wanted to join the group.
Nidetch retired as Weight Watchers' spokesperson in 1984.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jean_Nidetch   (260 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch | 20th Century American Leaders Database
Nidetch believed that her efforts to lose weight would be enhanced by talking to others going through the same process.
As word spread about the success of Nidetch's group, a booming franchise business was born.
By the time she sold the operation to Heinz & Company in 1978, it had revenues of $1 billion and franchises in every state and dozens of countries around the world.
www.hbs.edu /leadership/database/leaders/657   (101 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch Women's Center Benefactor Information
Jean Nidetch has been recognized by Ladies' Home Journal as one of "The Most Important Women in the U.S." and as one of the "1000 Makers of the Twentieth Century" by the London Sunday Times.
The Center, Jean Nidetch Scholarships, and Jean's enthusiasm and example have aided countless students in adjusting to and succeeding in college.
We at UNLV are very appreciative of her most generous support." Jean says one of her hopes in providing scholarships for young people is that a woman who receives one of her scholarships will become President of the United States.
www.unlv.edu /studentlife/jnwc/benefactor.htm   (514 words)

  
 The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans: Jean Nidetch
Las Vegas, NV Jean Nidetch was born in 1923 into a loving Brooklyn family of modest means.
In school, Nidetch was a popular leader of her own circle of friends, all of whom shared her problem of excess weight.
Nidetch serves as a consultant to Weight Watchers International, traveling around the world to attend anniversary celebrations and staff meetings.
www.horatioalger.com /members/member_info.cfm?memberid=Nid89   (632 words)

  
 What about nidetch?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Jean Nidetch Women’s Center is a resource for all students, faculty, and staff.
Jean Nidetch has been recognized by Ladies' Home Journal as one of.
Jean Nidetch owes everything to a weight problem -- her.
nidetch.usebrainer.com   (371 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch Biography / Biography of Jean Nidetch Biography
Jean Nidetch (born 1927) was an overweight homemaker and mother who became a slim, successful businessperson by co-founding Weight Watchers International.
Jean (Slutsky) Nidetch was born on October 12, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York.
Nidetch graduated from Girls High School in Brooklyn and received a partial scholarship to Long Island University.
www.bookrags.com /biography-jean-nidetch   (227 words)

  
 Daily Celebrations ~ Jean Nidetch, Lose Weight ~ October 12 ~ Ideas to motivate, educate, and inspire
Born on this day in New York, Weight Watcher founder Jean Nidetch (1923-) once described herself as an "overweight housewife obsessed with eating cookies." In struggling with her weight problem, she discovered that staying on a diet was tough to do alone.
Nidetch explained, "to bring together people with a need — a need to discover how capable they are, to inspire, to encourage, to stimulate, to teach, and to help people realize their dreams."
Today it is the largest weight control company in the world and serves over 1 million members who meet each week in 29 countries.
www.dailycelebrations.com /101200.htm   (313 words)

  
 Shop A&E and The History Channel : Weight Watchers: Before And After VHS
Jean Nidetch is the woman behind Weight Watchers, a "formerly fat housewife" who discovered that, for many people, the key to shedding pounds was an active, enthusiastic support group.
In an extensive interview, Jean talks about her obsession with weight from an early age ("I avoided the thin girls") and how she stumbled on the weight watchers formula, while her sons offer an insider's view of both their Mom's transformation and the remarkable growth of the organization she started.
And we'll see how Jean is still out there, spreading the Weight Watchers message to anyone who will listen, and helping improve the lives of people around the world.
store.aetv.com /html/product/index.jhtml?id=18100   (271 words)

  
 women jean: Jean Nidetch Women's Center at UNLV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Jean Nidetch Women’s Center is a resource for all students.
A tribute to Dorothy Easson and Anna VanderPutten and Anne Easson by Jean Pollack and Elizabeth VanderPutten.
Jean Fairfax of the Arizona Community Foundation is an Award Recipient in the YWCA Tribute To Women in the Civic Leader category.
www.newkidhomevideo.com /women-jean.html   (248 words)

  
  
Jean Nidetch’s weight had reached 214 pounds when she realized she needed more than a diet.
Recognizing the meetings’ value, in May 1963, Nidetch incorporated Weight Watchers and rented space where she held the first public Weight Watchers meeting.
Nidetch is shown here in a 1972 photo.
www.newsday.com /other/special/ny-ihiny0311,0,6157999.htmlstory   (99 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch Women's Center Benefactor Information
Jean's commitment to both self-improvement and higher education is apparent.
She has established the Jean Nidetch Foundation to benefit economically disadvantaged teenagers who wish to continue their education.
To quote UNLV President Carol C. Harter, "The Jean Nidetch Women's Center and Jean's scholarship endowment have been invaluable contributions to our campus.
womenscenter.unlv.edu /benefactor.htm   (514 words)

  
 Weight Watchers - How Weight Watchers was started
Jean Nidetch discovered that one of the most effective ways to control weight was to eat 'normal' food and share experiences with other overweight people, who could then support and motivate one another.
Whilst following the diet, Jean and her weight loss friends also arranged to meet regularly to discuss their dieting achievements and difficulties.
Jean's small group expanded quickly and she began holding Meetings in other people's houses.
www.handbag.com /healthfit/wwdiet/wwhistory   (311 words)

  
 WWD: Jean Nidetch name set for David Warren line by Cooper.@ HighBeam Research
Jean Nidetch name set for David Warren line by Cooper.
Morris Marmalstein, David Warren president, said he expects the addition of the Nidetch name will increase the firm's large-size business from $4 million to $10 million by the end of next year.
Beginning with spring, the line with hence-forth be labeled Jean Nidetch for Claudia Cooper.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc3.asp?fr=1&full=yes&docid=1G1:3463119&refid=ls_pub&skeyword=&teaser=&origurl=http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc3.asp?docid=1G1:3463119&refid=ls_pub&skeyword=&teaser=   (213 words)

  
 Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers was founded in the early 1960s by Jean Nidetch.
It has evolved over the years from a food exchange system that gave a set number of calories and food exchanges to follow for each meal and snack.
This article is the property of www.dieting-review.com and may not be reproduced without the owner's written permission.
www.dieting-review.com /weightwatchers.htm   (228 words)

  
 "Weight Watchers Cookbook" by Jean Nidetch
This very collectible cookbook was written in 1966 by Jean Nidetch, founder of “Weight Watchers”.
Nidetch details why she started Weight Watchers and her long journey to developing the most successful diet program in the world.
Some yellow spotting on the first few pages but the rest of the pages are clean with no tears.
www.cyberattic.com /stores/thehappywanderer/items/369245/item369245cyberattic.html   (128 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch Women's Center at UNLV Information
The UNLV Jean Nidetch Women’s Center has established itself as a resource center on the UNLV campus, committed to providing services and programs, which empower all students to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals.
The Center is a point-of-entry for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community to receive information and help in a safe, supportive, inclusive environment, sensitive to issues of concern and interest to women.
If you are want to get involved in any of our projects or just want to relax in a safe, non-threatening environment, visit our offices, located in the Student Services Complex room 255, or call (702) 895-4475.
studentlife.unlv.edu /jnwc/jnwc.htm   (411 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch Inc Staf Weight Watchers Internati ; Weight Watchers 365 Day Menu Cookbook, Jean Osborn Fran Lehr - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Jean Nidetch Inc Staf Weight Watchers Internati ; Weight Watchers 365 Day Menu Cookbook, Jean Osborn Fran Lehr - Literacy for All: Issues in Teaching and Learning,
Jean Osborn Fran Lehr - Literacy for All: Issues in Teaching and Learning
Jean Nidetch Inc Staf Weight Watchers Internati - Weight Watchers 365 Day Menu Cookbook
www.romancebooksstore.com /115527_jean-nidetch-inc-staf-weight-watchers-internati.html   (113 words)

  
 Las Vegas SUN:
WITH PHILANTHROPIC leadership by benefactor Jean Nidetch and significant community support by both men and women, the Jean Nidetch Women's Center at UNLV has become a hub of campus life.
Mary Ruth Carleton, founding director of the Women's Center, who now heads the development office at San Diego State University, came to the luncheon as the guest of Weight Watcher's founder Jean Nidetch, for whom the center is named.
Greeting the blonde twosome were longtime friends Mary Hausch with her husband, State Sen. Bob Coffin, as well as Kitty Rodman, M.J. Harvey and Carolyn Stephens.
www.lasvegassun.com /sunbin/stories/do/1997/aug/21/506215280.html   (916 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch Items   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Weight Watchers New Program Cookbook by Jean Nidetch
Jean Nidetch: Weight Watchers Cook Book 1st ed 1966
Weight Watchers Program Cookbook Jean Nidetch Book 73
www.samarashopping.com /jean-nidetch.html   (51 words)

  
 FOUND info about Weight Watchers 365 Day Menu Jean Nidetch menus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
FOUND info about Weight Watchers 365 Day Menu Jean Nidetch menus
Weight Watchers 365 Day Menu Jean Nidetch menus
Weight Watchers 365 Day Menu Jean Nidetch menus PLUTO
pluto.vulkanoiden.de /Weight_Watchers_365_Day_Menu_Jean_Nidetch_menus.html   (56 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch Women's Center SAFE Team   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
SAFE Team workshops are available to all UNLV departments, groups, organizations, and individuals.
SAFE Team is a vital component of the Jean Nidetch Women's Center's sexual Assault Prevention Program.
We also invite you to participate in the other two segments of the program, Take Back the Night and the new Men REBELling Against Violence Expo.
studentlife.unlv.edu /jnwc/safe.htm   (142 words)

  
 WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL (in MARION)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Weight Watchers cook book / by Jean Nidetch ; drawings by Ivy Bottini.
Weight Watchers food plan diet cookbook / by Jean Nidetch.
Weight Watchers quick success program cookbook / by Jean Nidetch ; photography by Gus Francisco.
www-catalog.cpl.org /MARION?A=WEIGHT+WATCHERS+INTERNATIONAL   (341 words)

  
 WeightWatchers.com: History of Helping People Lose Weight
Inspiring you with our belief in your power to succeed.
In the early 60's, Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch began inviting friends into her Queens home once a week, to discuss how best to lose weight.
Today, that group of friends has grown to millions of women and men around the world who use the products and services of Weight Watchers to lose unwanted pounds.
www.weightwatchers.com /about/his/history.aspx   (410 words)

  
 WRC Resource Database Entry: University of Nevada at Las Vegas Jean Nidetch Women's Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
WRC Resource Database Entry: University of Nevada at Las Vegas Jean Nidetch Women's Center
University of Nevada at Las Vegas Jean Nidetch Women's Center
Description: The Jean Nidetch Women's Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is a resource for all students, faculty and staff on the campus.
colorado.edu /WomensResourceCenter/database/print_record.cgi?ID=1530   (85 words)

  
 Weight Watchers Quick Success Program Cookbook by Jean Nidetch - pilates.CN Shopping   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Weight Watchers Quick Success Program Cookbook by Jean Nidetch - pilates.CN Shopping
Before going on Weight Watchers and starting with this cookbook, I truly thought delicious food had to be complicated.
It is complete with program guidelines, food lists, menus and recipes.
shopping.pilates.cn /r-4615/m-Books/b-282857/a-0453010164/Default.aspx   (175 words)

  
 "Weight Watchers Cookbook" by Jean Nidetch
Item Details : "Weight Watchers Cookbook" by Jean Nidetch
This very collectible cookbook was written in 1966 by Jean Nidetch, founder of "Weight Watchers".
Nidetch details why she started Weight Watchers and her long journey to developing the most successful diet program in the world.
www.josephmarc.com /page-31683.html   (190 words)

  
 In-Depth Diet Reviews » LoseWeightGuru.com
Weight Watchers is a familiar and well-known weight loss program.
It was founded in the 1950’s by Jean Nidetch.
Weight watchers is now available as an online program.
www.loseweightguru.com /diet-reviews   (376 words)

  
 Buy: Cookbooks : Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Description This auction is for a book titled WEIGHT WATCHERS FOOD PLAN DIET COOKBOOK by Jean Nidetch and published by New American Library in 1982.
Description This auction is for a book titled JEAN NIDETCH:WEIGHT WATCHERS COOKBOOK published by Hearthside Press, Incorporated Publishers in 1966.
Weight Watchers International Cookbook by Jean Nidetch Hardcover, 1977, 394 pages Condition: Very Good, tight, clean, square, dj included, no folded pages or writing on pages but owners name on 1st pa...
www.ioffertext.com /ct/Cookbooks-62000   (7530 words)

  
 Best Book Buys - Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Books > Search > Author > "Jean Nidetch"
by Jean Nidetch, Steven Mark Needham (Photographer), Jean Nidetch, Weight Watchers International, Jean Weight Watchers Quick Start Program Cookbook Nidetch
All trademarks are owned by the respective company or Best Web Buys.
www.bestwebbuys.com /Jean_Nidetch-author.html?isrc=Inktomi-b-compare-author   (73 words)

  
 Jean Nidetch Women's Center at UNLV
JNWC Home> Scholarships > Jean Nidetch Scholarship >
The Center offers a variety of programs and events to raise awareness of issues important to women, such as sexual or intimate partner violence, personal safety, personal development, and health issues.
MENTORS IN VIOLENCE PREVENTION - Click here to learn more
womenscenter.unlv.edu   (229 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.