Synopses & Reviews
David Kirchhoff isnt just the President and CEO of Weight Watchers—hes also one of its biggest success stories. After a life-changing conversation with a doctor about how his escalating weight was threatening his health, Kirchhoff embarked on a life-altering journey to lose weight and keep it off. In Weight Loss Boss, his personal and often hilarious narrative, he divulges his slide into full-fledged obesity and chronicles his struggle to manage his relationship with food and to find an exercise regimen that sticks. Drawing on the latest scientific research and inspiring personal stories of Weight Watchers members and others, Kirchhoff makes the case that the only recipe for long-term success is to radically shift the way we think about weight maintenance. Reductive willpower-based and food-focused diets will never bring lasting change. He explains how to incorporate positive habits that become second nature, to rigorously manage ones food environment—and embrace practical behavior-change tools. In the light of a new, healthier lifestyle, change isnt a burden—its a release.
Review
"A refreshing, authentic look at the struggle of losing weight and maintaining it by the head of one of the most successful weight loss brands in the world . . . Kirchhoffs advice and tips are realistic, relatable, practical for everyone, and they pave the way for a sustainable, healthy lifestyle."—Jennifer Cohen, FORBES.com
"In his inspiring new book, Weight Loss Boss, Weight Watchers charismatic leader tells his own story and offers a myriad of tips for weight-challenged readers."—TIME.com "A breezy read" … "The book paints him as likably [sic] neurotic and vulnerable, someone for whom merely opening up a carton of ice cream can prompt a ‘kind of narcotic effect." Simon Houpt "The Skinny on Weight Watchers"—The Globe and Mail
About the Author
David Kirchhoff is the President and CEO of Weight Watchers International, which reaches 1.5 million people through its meetings each week. He lives in Fairfield County, CT.