The team formed by Wichita State and Weight Watchers has reached a weight loss total of 1,335 lbs. over the past 3.5 years.

The team, made up of WSU staff and students, met yesterday, welcoming both new and returning members.

The members gathered around the oval table, spoke about tips and tricks to the program.

One member said she eats vegetables for breakfast.

“People look at me crazy, but I eat bagged steamed veggies for breakfast, and for protein I’ll eat chicken.”

Carla Anderson, the Weight Watchers leader told the members that breakfast is important to your diet and that you don’t have to eat breakfast food.

“Just nourish your body,” she said.

Anderson offered a great story about a client giving up Ranch dressing. She also gave advice on eating out.

“They will make you anything you want,” Anderson said about eating at restaurants. She said everyone hates to be “that customer,” but she is that customer.

Anderson said to ask about the way the food is made when eating out, and asking for condiments on the side will lower unnecessary calories.

The program is available for WSU students, as well as staff, at a discounted rate of $40/month. There is a starter kit that is optional, and members even pass around personal recipes.

“Weight Watchers works for everyone,” Anderson said.  

The program is open to both men and women, and the group meets every Tuesday at noon in room 206 of the Heskett Center. Gayle Veltman, coordinator of testing, said it’s easy to drop in a meeting and you can enroll at any time.

Members mentioned having healthy snacks on hand can prevent cravings and that drinking plenty of water is also beneficial to weight loss.

String cheese was also named as a delicious breakfast along with apples.

Anyone interested in joining the team can contact Melissa Ellenz at 978-5394, or contact her via email at [email protected].