From The Couch To New York City: The Journey of Their Lives
Three OPTIFAST® Contestants Share Their Inspirational Weight Loss Stories to Win an Exciting Weekend in New York City
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Nestlé Health Science has completed this year's New You Contest where participants were asked to answer the following question, "What accomplishments, big or small, have you been able to achieve since starting your OPTIFAST® Weight-Loss Journey?" The 3 winners, with a combined 297 pounds lost between them, shared their inspirational OPTIFAST® weight loss stories to win this year's contest. *
Robert Ball, at 405 pounds, was a self-described "typical IT guy"—overweight and sitting in a chair all day—Robert took control and refocused his life by starting the OPTIFAST® Program 10 months ago. Robert not only experienced a 157-pound weight loss, but also improved family relationships, his confidence, self-esteem, and even happiness in new love.
Monica Bouvier-Walker determined she was ready to take control of her life and chose the OPTIFAST® Program almost a year ago. Monica not only shed 52 pounds, but also her leftover emotional issues from a lifetime of "hiding behind layers of fat." Her newly found self-esteem is bursting and she has restyled herself into a true New You.
Due to an accident 20 years ago that left Maxine Ferman sedentary, she finally reclaimed her health and started the OPTIFAST® Program about 2 years ago. With an 88-pound loss, Maxine went from having difficulty walking, to proudly giving back by volunteering every Saturday at an Equine Therapy Horse Ranch for Special Needs Children north of San Francisco. Her daily lunchtime walks are a social media sensation!
The winners and a guest will fly to New York City and stay at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York. The weekend kicks-off with a Welcome Party at Bar54, the hotel's rooftop bar with spectacular city views, followed by a limo ride to dinner at the landmark New York City restaurant Tavern on the Green. The following morning, the three winners will experience a makeover at the Marilyn Monroe SpaTM where they will be treated like the stars they are! Also, in attendance at the prize weekend for the first time will be Malie Delgado, an OPTIFAST® spokesperson. Malie is a former Miss Alaska, 2016 American Idol Contestant, X Factor participant, on-air morning host with iHeartRadio, and an OPTIFAST® user.
The New You Contest is sponsored by the OPTIFAST® Program and is now in its eighth year. "More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese (36.5%)1, and by sharing the winners' OPTIFAST® Program stories, we hope to help inspire others to change their lives for the better and achieve their long-term weight loss goals," says Maria Celada, Senior Consumer Marketing Manager of OPTIFAST®. After the prize weekend on October 13th, the winner's stories and photos will be posted on www.optifast.com/newyou.
The 2017 OPTIFAST® New You Contest winners are:
- Robert Ball, Columbus, Ohio, Central Ohio Nutrition Center, Grove City
- Monica Bouvier-Walker, Anchorage, Alaska, Alaska Premier Health
- Maxine Ferman, San Francisco, California, Kaiser Permanente Medical Weight Management Program
*The success stories of these OPTIFAST® New You Contest winners are representative of these individuals only and do not represent all OPTIFAST® patients. OPTIFAST ®patients who actively participate in a 26-week program typically lose approximately 50 pounds. OPTIFAST® patients typically maintain a 33-lb. weight loss after 1 year from starting the program and a 20-lb. weight loss after 2 years.
About OPTIFAST® The OPTIFAST® Program is a medically supervised weight management program that closely monitors and assesses progress towards better health and emotional well-being. The program, which usually lasts 26 weeks, utilizes a full meal replacement plan that transitions to self-prepared 'everyday' meals and includes medical supervision, lifestyle education, counseling, and ongoing personalized support. OPTIFAST® is a business segment within Nestlé Health Science. For more information and to find a clinic, visit www.optifast.com
About Nestlé Health Science Nestlé Health Science, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nestlé S.A., is a health-science company engaged in advancing the role of nutritional therapy to change the course of health for consumers, patients and its partners in healthcare. Nestlé Health Science's portfolio of nutrition solutions, diagnostics, devices and drugs targets a number of health areas, such as inborn errors of metabolism, pediatric and acute care, obesity care, healthy aging, and gastrointestinal and brain health. Through investing in innovation and leveraging leading edge science, Nestlé Health Science brings forward innovative nutritional therapies with proven clinical, health economic value and quality of life benefits. Nestlé Health Science employs around 3,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Epalinges (near Lausanne), Switzerland. For more information, please visit www.nestlehealthscience.us.
1. https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
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