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Jerry Kofsky: Weight watcher.
Jerry Kofsky: Weight watcher.

Jerry Kofsky: Weight watcher.

Date8/22/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0129042F
Richard Stuart. Yo-yo syndrome. Assume that like most of us these days you're struggling to stick to the sensible diet. Still you can't seem to resist snacking on a hot dog smothered with onions, relish and mustard at a baseball game or a rock conert. How do you break your automatic habit pattern? That question was put to Dr. Richard B. Stuart, psychological director of the 600,000 members of Weight Watchers International. He was in Toronto recently to promote his new Book of the Month Club bestseller, Act Thin, Stay Thin (George J. McLeod, $11.50).
Richard Stuart. Yo-yo syndrome. Assume that like most of us these days you're struggling to stick to the sensible diet. Still you can't seem to resist snacking on a hot dog smothered with onions, relish and mustard at a baseball game or a rock conert. How do you break your automatic habit pattern? That question was put to Dr. Richard B. Stuart, psychological director of the 600,000 members of Weight Watchers International. He was in Toronto recently to promote his new Book of the Month Club bestseller, Act Thin, Stay Thin (George J. McLeod, $11.50).
8/29/1978
Harry Campbell. A trend watcher
Harry Campbell. A trend watcher
4/15/1974
Pilot-watcher: Dr. Charles McIlveen is one of three Oshawa doctors who test potential pilots for the MInistry of Transport. McIlveen is a former Oshawa politician and provincial parliamentary assistant.
Pilot-watcher: Dr. Charles McIlveen is one of three Oshawa doctors who test potential pilots for the MInistry of Transport. McIlveen is a former Oshawa politician and provincial parliamentary assistant.
9/18/1981
Dr. Larry Leiter, director of the weight-control clinic at Toronto Western Hospital, has some major concerns about the commercial approach to weight loss.
Dr. Larry Leiter, director of the weight-control clinic at Toronto Western Hospital, has some major concerns about the commercial approach to weight loss.
1/19/1988
Where's the Beef? It's the main draw at Richard's Prime Rib but chef Ed Reilly and owner Susan Ball like the fettucine, too. Popular dish is not for weight watchers, however
Where's the Beef? It's the main draw at Richard's Prime Rib but chef Ed Reilly and owner Susan Ball like the fettucine, too. Popular dish is not for weight watchers, however
1/11/1989
Step One: Linda Shrive of Weight Watchers measures the OPP's Joseph Vertolli as the battle of the (police) bulge begins
Step One: Linda Shrive of Weight Watchers measures the OPP's Joseph Vertolli as the battle of the (police) bulge begins
1/12/1989
Compact computer: Lewis Bercovitch, head of Compaq Canada, displays new portable computer, the Portable 111, which is reduced in size and weight, but retains full features.
Compact computer: Lewis Bercovitch, head of Compaq Canada, displays new portable computer, the Portable 111, which is reduced in size and weight, but retains full features.
2/17/1987
Under the supervision of weight trainer Ed Gautier, Michael Markoff prepares for the gruelling Paris/Dakar race across the Sahara Desert
Under the supervision of weight trainer Ed Gautier, Michael Markoff prepares for the gruelling Paris/Dakar race across the Sahara Desert
9/21/1987
Robert Dunn: Innovation consultant inspects Canadian-designed all plastic electric kettle. It's light weight, easy to pour, easy to clean, and has its handle at the back rather than on top to prevent burned hands. It has been in production for several w
Robert Dunn: Innovation consultant inspects Canadian-designed all plastic electric kettle. It's light weight, easy to pour, easy to clean, and has its handle at the back rather than on top to prevent burned hands. It has been in production for several w
10/27/1980
Keeping fit: Mike O'Brien, whose brittle bone diease handicapped him while still a pre-schooler, keeps his upper body trim with weight training at Etobicoke Olympium
Keeping fit: Mike O'Brien, whose brittle bone diease handicapped him while still a pre-schooler, keeps his upper body trim with weight training at Etobicoke Olympium
1/19/1981
It's been a tough battle for former Mountie Chuck Gouett to lose 30 pounds in weight, so at the victory feast yesterday he indulged in a couple of pastries served by Anna Teitsson
It's been a tough battle for former Mountie Chuck Gouett to lose 30 pounds in weight, so at the victory feast yesterday he indulged in a couple of pastries served by Anna Teitsson
6/6/1977
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
10/12/1987