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L A Weight Loss Centers, Inc. Names Newest Spokesperson - Entertainer Steve Harvey

Posted on: Friday, 30 December 2005, 12:00 CST

HORSHAM, Pa., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- L A Weight Loss Centers, Inc., one of the world's fastest growing weight loss programs, has named entertainer Steve Harvey as their newest corporate spokesperson. This new partnership will kick off with the "Brand New You Weight Loss Challenge," just one of many promotional campaigns that will debut with Steve Harvey. The weight loss challenge will air on Harvey's syndicated morning show beginning January 2, 2006.

"We are thrilled to have Steve Harvey as one of our many wonderful partners," said Vahan Karian, Chairman and CEO of L A Weight Loss Centers, Inc. "Steve brings a special kind of energy to our company and we think he will be a great inspiration to all of our clients."

Ever the "King of Comedy," Harvey decided to take control of his kingly eating habits and get himself back into shape. Harvey knew he needed help, and knew L A Weight Loss was just the place the get it. Under the guidance of Dara Steiger, the L A Weight Loss Director of Behavior Education and Nutrition, Harvey will get the tools he needs to achieve his weight loss goals.

L A Weight Loss is fast becoming the premiere choice of effective and long lasting weight loss programs among men and women alike. Harvey joins other celebrity partners, including Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid and Defensive Tackle Hollis Thomas who have recently joined L A Weight Loss.

Steve Harvey hit the 2004 silver screen with two movie releases. Screen Gems box office smash "You Got Served" and Fox Search Light's "Johnson's Family Vacation" re-uniting Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer. After completing a second season of the WB's "Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge" his latest blockbuster animated live action family film "Racing Stripes" with Warner Brother/Alcon Entertainment hit theatres this past January and featured the voices of Dustin Hoffman, Whoopi Goldberg and David Spade.

And if film and TV aren't enough, Steve Harvey stirred the helms of his popular daily morning drive radio show in Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas. And now, "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" lands in the Big Apple, New York City. The show is uplifting, inspirational, motivating, covers topical issues and community concerns that touch everyone. It combines heart, humor, great music for grown people and hot celebrities from the entertainment and sports world. Some of his guests have included chart topping artists, award winning celebrities, and American Idols.

Always known for his impeccable and undeniable style, designers on all fronts have joined forces with Harvey in the creation of "The Steve Harvey Collection" which features suits, shirts, ties, hats, and shoes.

A native of Cleveland Ohio and the youngest of five children, Steve makes his home in Dallas with his family. He and his wife continue their unending pursuit and commitment to further opportunities in local schools in both cities with their generous contributions to the Steve and Mary L. Harvey Foundation. Mr. Harvey is currently a spokesperson for GMC Yukon Denali and Tracfone.

About L A Weight Loss Centers:

L A Weight Loss Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's fastest growing weight loss companies with over 400 centers nationwide. L A Weight Loss has helped more than a million women and men lose incredible amounts of weight for the past 15 years through customized meal plans, a balanced food program, coupled with one-on-one weight loss counseling.

L A Weight Loss Centers, Inc.

CONTACT: Dina Barsky, Star-Rosen Public Relations, +1-856-488-5500,x 2132, or dbarsky@stargroup1.com

Source: PRNewswire

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