12/1996 As a result of Stephanie's weight loss following the birth ofl ittle Conner by using the "Slim Fast" diet drink, she wrote to thecomp any expressing her satisfaction with the product, hoping toreceive a w hole case of it. Instead, she was chosen to tell herstory in a commer cial for television. She, Mark, and the baby wereflown to NY city by t he company, all expenses paid during the stay,plus wages for herself a nd the baby while filming. The baby evenreceived 3 hours overtime for h is participation. Commercials startedrunning 1/6/1997 and continued f or at least the next year.
