Dr. Oz and Weight Watchers kick off Dr. Oz's Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You Monday September 26, as part of season-long viewer challenge.
The producers of Dr. Oz, the award-winning, nationally syndicated daily talk and information program just announced a season-long viewer health challenge, in partnership with Weight Watchers.
Its aim is to lead viewers through seven steps towards optimum health, each with its own completion criteria. Semi-finalists will be chosen and then a panel of judges will narrow down 10 finalists with the grand prize winner being voted on by viewers.
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REGISTER FOR CHANCE TO WIN: You must be registered to participate and have a chance to win the grand prize and can do so at www.doctoroz.com.
Here are the steps to follow in the "Million Dollar You" challenge:
Participants must work with Weight Watchers and get weighed to calculate their individual BMI. This can be done on the company's website or at a meeting close to you. The weigh-in and BMI calculation are complimentary to participants once registered for the challenge.
There will be questions related to your family's health history the answers to which will assist the professional weight-loss professionals to determine whether you are getting enough sleep, your stress level and how to add fitness to your life.
Connecting your doctor into the process and learning how to gain support from friends and family are two keys to success. One lucky person who completes all seven steps will walk away with $1 million dollars.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz was quoted in the program's press release about the link-up with Weight Watchers as saying, "I have been saying for years that we need to make it easy for you to do the right thing, and now we have. Every person has the right to look and feel like a million bucks, so we decided we would make $1 million available as motivation. The great news is that even if you don't win the cash, you still win in the long run by getting healthier."
A spokesman for Weight Watchers International said. " We're thrilled to be partnering with Dr. Oz to help transform America's health," said company's President, North America, Dave Burwick. Working together, we can reach a nation at risk. Recent estimates show that by 2030 – in less than 20 years – 65 million more Americans will be obese.
The Dr. Oz program is nationally syndicated. Check local listings for the time and channel in your area.
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Comments
#1 I joined WW on February 11,
I joined WW on February 11, 2011. I have lost 38 pounds to date and only want to lose 2 more. I really need to firm up, get in shape and quit smoking so I can be completely healthy!
#2 need to lose more weight at
need to lose more weight at ww
#3 I am 37 and my BMI is 36. I
I am 37 and my BMI is 36. I am working out , but not eating right. I am a weight watcher goer, but need to constantly work on it. Thanks for helping us out.
#4 I have lost about 40 lbs. and
I have lost about 40 lbs. and have kept it off six months.
#5 Dr.Oz, I am a 77 year old
Dr.Oz, I am a 77 year old with a lot of health problems. I use a C-pap machine and now have a fainting problem.
I need to lose 50lbs. Hopeful;ly I will not need my C-pap anymore. Today I joined Weight Watchers and will work in conjunction with your program. Thank you for your help & support.
#6 I need to lose a considerable
I need to lose a considerable amount of weight. Losing it and learning how to keep it off would mean victory over a lifelong challenge..
#7 I need to lose over 100 lbs.
I need to lose over 100 lbs. Just saying that makes me feel hopeless. I lost 80 lbs 8 years ago and gained it back during menopause. I know that once I set my mind to it I can accomplish it. I feel that maybe your incentive may just work. I'm definetly ready to try.
#8 I need to lose 30lbs. and
I need to lose 30lbs. and will do my best to lose that and maybe more. I would like to win just to be on TV so my friends and family can see me and how much weight I have lost. My health is important to me and I know by losing this weight I will be helping my heart and blood pressure.
#9 I would like to loose 25lbs.
I would like to loose 25lbs. so I can be on the Dr. OZ show and my family and friends can see how much weight I have lost. I also need to loose this weight for my health. My health is important to me and taking off the weight will help with my high blood pressure and heart.
#10 I am 83 years old. I look
I am 83 years old. I look like 3o yrs old,but would like to lose 10 pounds, reduce my waist, and look even better I go to the gym 3Xweek. I know that I need WEIGHT WATCHERS' SUPERIOR DIET PLAN. My plans are good but yours are BETTER, I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THE WW TRANSFORMATION-TEAM!
#11 I havve ffriends that want to
I havve ffriends that want to this, but they would have to use my email address as well as I do.How will this work, are we allowed to do it this way? thanks,
#12 I havve ffriends that want to
I havve ffriends that want to this, but they would have to use my email address as well as I do.How will this work, are we allowed to do it this way? thanks,
#13 I would like to lose 30 lbs.
I would like to lose 30 lbs. in order to feel better. I also want to register for your Million Dollar Challenge.
#14 How do I figure-out how much
How do I figure-out how much protein to eat as opposed to carbohydrates?
#15 How do I figure-out how much
How do I figure-out how much protein to eat as opposed to carbohydrates?
#16 I need to lose 40 lbs. and I
I need to lose 40 lbs. and I have been struggling for the past 11/2 years. I need to do this for myself and I am going to be married to my best friend of 50 years tomorrow! I could use the money to pay off my house, help our families and to be able to keep my 99 year old Aunt in her Assistant living place. I am 70 and my sweetie is 74! Thank you and God Bless you. Doctor Oz you are amazing and I watch you everyday!!!
#17 Please register me for the
Please register me for the Million!
#18 Please register me for the
Please register me for the Million!
#19 Please register me for the
Please register me for the Million!
#20 I am badly in need of a
I am badly in need of a health transformatiom.----obese, HBP, DM< arthritis. HELP!
#21 Hi Dr. Oz, I took your quiz
Hi Dr. Oz, I took your quiz .I am dangerously unhealthy. After my house fire...About 30% or more of my body was burned. [mostly 3rd degree burned ]...I gained at least 45 lbs.......[AT LEAST] I want to reclaim my life.......At that time---I had to wear a burn suit.....After a while---I lost myself for a short time-[seeming like it was forever...I WANT MY LIFE BACK....YAY....This is a giant step in the right direction.....THANK YOU Dr. Oz......<3 Cindi Gamble......
#22 I have lost over 100pounds
I have lost over 100pounds and want to lose about 50 more pounds just tired of being called to fat to go.
#23 I have lost over 100pounds
I have lost over 100pounds and want to lose about 50 more pounds just tired of being called to fat to go.
#24 Hi Dr. Oz, I took your quiz
Hi Dr. Oz, I took your quiz .I am dangerously unhealthy. After my house fire...About 30% or more of my body was burned. [mostly 3rd degree burned ]...I gained at least 45 lbs.......[AT LEAST] I want to reclaim my life.......At that time---I had to wear a burn suit.....After a while---I lost myself for a short time-[seeming like it was forever...I WANT MY LIFE BACK....YAY....This is a giant step in the right direction.....THANK YOU Dr. Oz......<3 Cindi Gamble......
#25 Hi Dr. Oz, I took your quiz
Hi Dr. Oz, I took your quiz .I am dangerously unhealthy. After my house fire...About 30% or more of my body was burned. [mostly 3rd degree burned ]...I gained at least 45 lbs.......[AT LEAST] I want to reclaim my life.......At that time---I had to wear a burn suit.....After a while---I lost myself for a short time-[seeming like it was forever...I WANT MY LIFE BACK....YAY....This is a giant step in the right direction.....THANK YOU Dr. Oz......<3 Cindi Gamble......
#26 I have lost over 100 pounds
I have lost over 100 pounds and would loke to lose 50 more.
#27 I have lost over 100 pounds
I have lost over 100 pounds and would loke to lose 50 more.
#28 I have lost over 100 pounds
I have lost over 100 pounds and would loke to lose 50 more.
#29 I have lost over 100pounds
I have lost over 100pounds and would like to lose 50 more.
#30 I need to lose 130.00 tl.for
I need to lose 130.00 tl.for myself..So far I have 12pds. Off..I have to loose weight for me but also so I can be around to take care of my family ..I do have a lot of medical issues related to my weight ...I take meds. Just to make it through the day ...what opened my eyes was that I had to pay an extra $100.00 just to ride in a helicopter to see the grandcanyon ....Also had to have an extender for the seat belt on the air plane ...Very embarrassing...I'm excited to get healthy...Thank you