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News & Press

One of the perks of taking this weight-loss journey is the extra media attention I’ve been getting. There have already been some fantastic features detailing my past struggles and my plan to turn things around with Medifast.

Hopefully you have already seem some of the media spots featuring me on the Medifast Program. If not, there are links below to each one. These will be updated over time, so check back often!

Press Releases:
Medifast Congratulates Francis on Emmy (June 18, 2007)
Francis Joins Medifast (May 31, 2007)

Print/Online:
Soap Opera Digest (November 13, 2007)
ABC Soaps In Depth (July 31, 2007)
Soap Opera Digest (July 31, 2007)
Maine Herald (June 2, 2007)
Soap Opera Digest Online (June 2007)
People Magazine (June 11, 2007)

TV:
Inside Edition (December 4, 2007)
The View (December 3, 2007)
Access Hollywood (November 23, 2007)
Good Day LA (June 14, 2007)

12 Responses to News & Press

1 | michele walker said:

Awesome job Genie!!!! I miss you on GH. They talk about you enouh !!! They should put a face to the constant name they speak about or visit or fight over!!!!!! I struggle with my weight too!!! Your beautiful at all weights!!! You do look awesome,what a great feeling!!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! They need to have normal weight on these soaps!!! TEACH ITS OK NOT TO BE PERFECT!!!! Marcy on OLTL is pretty, and talented. Shes got a devoted husband on the soaps!!!! We need more of
those kind of soaps. Everyone is special and needs love!! SIZE 0 isnt for everyone!!!!!

2 | michele walker said:

AWESOME VICTORY GENIE!!!!!!

3 | kelly lynn irons said:

Genie: Congrats on reaching many of your goals already. You seem so serene most of the time. Your fans so appreciate your honesty I am sure I can say that with confidence. You seem so down to earth.
We are constantly in your corner trying to get the powers that be to pay attention, we want you “home” where you belong. I don’t know if you get to see much of your fan sights, but you are constantly being voted “most wanted for a return” Maybe something will happen soon. In any case you are already a major winner to your many fans. Your home in Maine sounds heavenly. I’ve heard New England is something else. Keep up the good work. I had a major addiction to Tillamook peanut butter chocolate and finaly instead of it having me, I have it occasionly, but it was really serious. I was living on it. It did not make me healthy in fact I have had a lot of issues since starting this bad addiction two years ago including almost 40 lbs! I am only four foot 10 so each pound shows and then some. Thanks for listening.

4 | rosemary said:

i am very proud of you, you lok very beautiful and always have i love seening you in gh i wish i had you will power, i just can,t seem to but good for you.

5 | Annette said:

Genie,
I have been a fan for years and just want you to know that you look awesome! I am so happy for you!!! We need you back with Tony on GH!!!!

6 | Sherry said:

Dearest Genie,

To me you are still a beautiful woman, no matter what, for whatever reasons, we battle our inch gains, I believe you represent a lot of woman who refuse to be what others wish us to be, and what matters is in the heart, you have the heart in everything that you do, and more power to you and Higher Power bless you in your recovery. Those sugars and salts really are our cravings and if we can beat them…we have it made!!!

7 | Pam Slay said:

Look for Genie in THE NOTE only on Hallmark Channel, Saturday, December 8 (9/8 c).

8 | Geri-Ann Parrish said:

CONGRATULATIONS GENIE!!! I wish I could loose that much weight. I lost 400 lbs when I was in the hospital 2002(sept) till March (2003) I had a stroke Im 43 now and Im in a wheelchair I can’t walk more then 40 feet without a walker. The rest is with an elect wheelchair. I need a good diet program Im not a diabetic but the oppiset. My mom is type 2 diabetic and all of her mother’s brothers were diabetics!! would this diet help me Even through Im on 40 diffrent meds?? Miss you On GH!!!!!! been watching since Laura and Luke were on the run before they married. your fan Geri

9 | Geri-Ann Parrish said:

Ps I forgot to add, Im deaf!!! DUH on me LOL a Senor moment Im goiong through please tell your husband hello I miss Star Trek the Next Generation. Please say I said” Helloo Mr Troi.” that was a joke when Will Riker married Deanna Troi LOL

10 | LYN KAISER said:

DECEMBER 4TH, 2007

I JOINED MEDFAST TODAY. I HAVE BEEN ON JENNY CRAIG SINCE SEPT. AND ONLY ACCOMPLISHED 15 LBS. I HATE THE GYM AND HAVE TO FORCE MYSELF, SO I DRIVE MY 2 KIDS ( ACTUALLY I HAVE 8 KIDS ) TO SCHOOL AND THEN TO THE GYM MAYBE 3 TIMES A WEEK. I HAVE LOST 10 INCHES AND I AM PROUD OF THAT BUT I AM BORED WITH J.C AND AM GETTING STRESSED NOW. I HAVE A VERY SICK 15 YR OLD DAUGHTER RIGHT NOW AND I JUST HAVE NO APPETITE. WE MAY GET NEWS SHE HAS A ISSUE WITH A LUMP IN HER COLIN. SHE ALREADY HAS “JRA ” SINCE AGE 5 AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. SO I AM FOCUSED ON HER AND RIGHT NOW I NEED SOME SUPPORT FROM SOMEONE TO GET THRU THIS. I HAVE READ MANY STORIES ON MEDFAST SO I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO STARTING IT AND GETTING TO MY GOAL OF ANOTHER 25 LBS. I AM 54 AND ITS JUST NOT EASY LOSING WEIGHT, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE HUSBAND IS HOME NOW WITH A WORK INJURY. YOU WORRY ABOUT EVERYTHING.

THANK YOU

11 | Amy said:

I saw you on The View, and have never been more inspired in my life. You looked so thin and so young! (Looking at Luke on GH…these days you could play his granddaughter!) I have gone on the medifast site every day since then, and have decided to place my first order. I’m at the heaviest I’ve been in my life, and am determined to lose at least 25 lbs. by my 40th birthday next year. Thank you so much for being out there where you can inspire people.

12 | Patty said:

Congrats on all the weight loss, Genie…I, too, have lost 30+ lbs and feeling wonderful!! This stuff REALLY WORKS and I hope more people can be helped by the inspiration you have given! (and yes, I miss you on GH, too!!)

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