Saturday, May 23, 2009

SUPPORT: How did they deal? (Coping w/Transitions)


A big story we followed this year was the weight-gain for Kristie Alley! She went through one hell of a transition; putting on nearly 83 pounds after her she lost so much weight being a spokeswoman for Jenny Craig. Kirstie’s story had a lot to do with the SUPPORT around her as she transitioned back to her previous weight. Kirstie said that as she continued to put on weight, she constantly had support from her family and friends that no matter what she weighed, she was still a great person. Institutionally, Jenny Craig reached out to her and let her know they would support her if she wanted to try and drop the weight again. Kirstie said that as she put on weight, her friends and family (and the public) were very honest about the effect the weight gain was having in her life. Kirstie said that her children functioned as honest individuals who told her the truth about her weight gain and how it would likely affect her health. Jenny Craig continued to function as help and a resource for aid, stating they would help her when she is ready to get serious about weight loss. Overall, Kirstie said that the support she received as she put on this weight was both stable and changing. Many friends stopped supporting her because they didn’t want to have overweight friends in Hollywood, while others have continued to love and support her, no matter her weight. Kirstie, we love you no matter how you look and we will always support you!!!
(SUPPORT: types, functions, measurement).

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