Weight Loss For Life

1. Weight Loss For Life

2. YOUR NAME HERE Welcomes You to “Weight Loss for Life”

3. First the Good News! • At the end of this presentation, you will have • a clear understanding of the following: • You can lose your excess weight in a very healthy way, and reach your ideal weight. • You can feel better than you have in a long time. • You can do this using a safe & effective program, designed to ensure your success. • You can maintain your Weight Loss for Life.

4. Tonight We Will Cover • The Problem • The Causes • TheSolution

5. An example of the good news! • 6 months later • Minus 50 pounds • Size 6 • frequent dizzy spells gone • headaches gone • nausea gone • Dizzy spells gone • Blood sugar balanced • Great sleep • Lots of energy! • Began |5’2” female, age 44 • 50 pounds overweight • Size 14 • Frequent Headaches • Nausea • Insomnia • Chronic Fatigue • Borderline Diabetic 1 Year later, her weight is still off and she has maintained her high level of health.

6. Now The Bad News • When it comes to Dieting and Weight Loss in America, • “We Are Confused”. • The weight problem is not a result of lack of effort by the • American public. • With the many, many different diets over the last 25 years • and all of the contradictory “scientific evidence”, it would • be a miracle if Americans were not confused. • Following the wrong plan, no matter how hard you try, • will get poor results.

7. The Problem • America is Overweight and Obese • 400,000 Deaths per year. • 64% of Adult Americans are Overweight/Obese. • Since 1980, the number of Overweight Americans has doubled.

8. Additional Statistics • U.S. Surgeon Gen., Dr. David Satcher has declared “childhood obesity an epidemic”. • Dr. William Dietz, Dir. of Nutrition for the CDC estimated that “by 2020 the cost of the increase in obesity of the younger generation alone will be 100’s of Billions of dollars”.

9. U.S. Diabetes Statistics • Between 1990-1998 Diabetes increased 33% • A 40% increase in ages 40-49 • A 70% increase in ages 30-39 • Estimate today:17 million Americans Diabetic. • By 2050: 45 – 50 million Americans Diabetic.

10. The Experts Agree! • The Solution to Type II Diabetes is • Weight Loss and Exercise.

11. Cancer Stats in U.S. 90,000 Cancer Deaths 14% of all Male Cancer 20% of Female Cancers American Cancer Society* *estimates excess weight contributes to 33-50% of women! Heart Disease in U.S. Since 1984 more female deaths, than male. breast cancer in older 512,000 female Deaths 447,000 male Deaths 10,000 women under 50 Overweight and Obesity

12. Health Effects of Being Overweight/Obese • Type II Diabetes • Coronary Artery Dis. • High B.P., Heart Attack • Stroke, Arthritis (O.A.,R.A.) • Many Cancers, Pancreatitis • Infertility, Birth Defects • Carpal T.S., Low Back Pain • Impaired Immune Response • Impaired Resp. Disorders • Fatigue, Fatigue and more... • Gall Bladder D., Gout • Menstrual disorders • Menopausal hot flashes • Insomnia, Sleep Apnea • Depression, G.E.R.D. • Surgical Complications • Pain,Urinary Incontinence • Chronic Ven. Insufficiency

13. These Statistics Represent: • Quantity & Quality of Human Life • Severely Diminished by this one condition • Meaning Quantity in Years Lost • and Quality of Life 24 hours, 7 days a week

14. How Did This Happen? • Most Common Causes of Weight Gain • Sugar Intake Increased • Carbohydrate Intake Increased • Portion Sizes Increased • Physical Activity Decreased

15. Sugar and Carbohydrate Stats Sugar Consumed in America • 1800 4#/person/year • 1975 118#/person/year • 1998 158#/person/year • Carbohydrate Intake from Grains Inc 60#/ person/year from the late 1970’s to 2000

16. French vs. American Diet Late 20th Century French Diet was higher in fat, had equal amounts of meat and fish, 4x's as much butter and cheese, and they had 60% less Heart Diseasethan US.

17. More About Fats • From the mid 1980’s to mid 1990’s, the % of daily calories from Fat in the American Diet, decreased from 40% to 33%, while obesity in increased significantly • From 1910 to 1970, Heart Disease escalated from almost non-existent to # 1 cause of death. During this time the intake of Animal & Butterfat significantly decreased, dietary cholesterol did not increase, while sugar intake increased dramatically

18. How Do We Gain Fat? • Let’s look at the common scenario of fat • gaining that takes place, slowly but surely • over time, from too many carbs, too many • “empty calories”.

19. When blood sugar exceeds a certain level the body converts it to fat and stores it. Fat Storage Fat Storage FatStorage Fat Storage High Carb Meal Low Blood Sugar Symptoms Next Carb Fix Next Carb Fix Next Carb Fix Next Carb Fix

20. Insulin and Glucagon • Insulin: • lowers elevated blood sugar. • shifts our metabolism into storage mode • removes dietary fat from blood and transports it into fat cells. • increases the body's production of cholesterol • causes the kidneys to retain fluid • stimulates the release of eicosanoids. • Glucagon: • shifts metabolism into burning mode • turns fat into blood sugar for energy use. • decreases the bodies production of cholesterol • causes the kidneys to release excess fluid. • stimulates the release of eicosanoids.

21. The Eicosanoids • Insulin promoted eicosanoids: • Promote platelet aggregation • Promote vasoconstriction • Depress Immune Response • Are Pro-Inflammatory • Increase Pain Transmission • Glucagon promoted eicosanoids: • Inhibit platelet aggregation • Promote vasodilation • Stimulate Immune Response • Are Anti-Inflammatory • Decrease Pain Transmission

22. So, How do We Solve this Problem? The Bad News is: There is No Magic Pill to solve this problem.

23. What Does Not Work! • “Natural Stimulants”, i.e. Ephedra and the many other “Fat Blockers”, “Carb Blockers”, “sleep your way to weight Loss, don’t change your lifestyle” products. • Prescription Medications for Weight Loss, remember Fen, Phen? • Lastly, “it is not the fault of your Genes”. When we take care of the body in the way it is designed to be cared for, it performs wonderfully and loses weight steadily.

24. Really Good News All of these Statistics are PREVENTABLE.

25. This Problem is Solvable. We have a very clear path to successfully solving this…..

26. How Do we Succeed against a condition that is costing us approximately $120 Billion?

27. It is not about a diet. It is about a System! A System Structured for Success.

28. A System Structured for Success! • Includes: • An Extremely Healthy Diet • Effective Nutrient Support • Key Lifestyle Management and Tracking • Follow-Up Care overseen by a Licensed Health Care Professional • Commitment and Willingness = “Weight Loss for Life”

29. Single Most ImportantKey to Weight Loss Success • J.A.M.A., May, 2003 • 400 Overweight and Obese Patients • Year One Wt. Loss, Year Two “keeping it off” • Half the participants on Weight Watchers • Half the participants on self-help plan • The study found a clear relationship between pounds lost, kept off, and follow up visits.

30. Lead Author, Dr. Stanley Heshka: • “Wanting is not enough. You need a structured program that will help you adhere to the diet”. • >75% of follow up visits =12# off, 92% kept off. • 51 - 75% of visits made = 10# off, 90% kept off. • <51% of follow up visits = 7# off, 72% kept off. • Self monitored patients = 3# off, zero kept off.

31. The Best Solution; Ultra-Lite Weight & Health Management System!

32. Developed in Australia over 12 years ago • 500 clinics • Close to a million patients • Only available via Healthcare Practitioners • Balance Carbs/Proteins

33. Three Phases to“Long Term Success”. • The Initial Fat Loss Phase, taking you to ideal Weight. • A 5 - 10 Week Transition Phase. • Tools & support to keep you at your ideal Weight For Life.

34. Why Does It Work So Well? • You’re Eating Real Foods in Proper Balance and Quantity. • We’re Ensuring Proper Nutrient Support. • We’re Addressing lifestyle issues that can impact weight. • While Losing Weight you’re not experiencing: hunger, cravings, lack of energy or mood swings. • You’re looking and feeling good while on the program. • Once you reach “ideal weight”, you are given system to eat all the foods without putting the weight back on.

35. Additionally the Program: • Protects your muscle mass, ensuring long term results. • Addresses the underlying causes of many chronic health problems, making it even easier for you to succeed long term.

36. How Healthy Can You Be? • 42 year old female, 5’4”. • Was 165, 39% Body Fat, 28.4 BMI, size 12/14 • Past History: Fatigue 50% of time, Excessive Appetite, Heartburn, Constipation, Insomnia, Moderate Menstrual Cramps, Severe PMS 10 - 14 days, Craved Sweets, Morning Stiffness, Charley Horses in Calves and Feet, and Acne.

37. And Now She Says: • I’m 121#, the “lowest of my adult life”. 21% Body Fat, 21 BMI, and a size 2!!! • I Wake up with “more energy than I know what to do with”; get 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep, instead of getting 9 - 10 hours & waking up exhausted”. No more PMS, cramps, cravings, stiffness or muscle cramps, I now experience normal digestion and clear skin!!

38. Real Benefits! • Dramatically reduced inflammation. • Decreased need for prescription meds. • Significantly reduced risk for Heart Dis., Cancer and Type II Diabetes. • Improved energy levels and sense of well being & feeling younger.

39. What does it take? • Commitment, follow through and focus. • A team - you and a trained health practitioner. • A plan, for getting you from where you are to where you want to be. • A proven system, Structured for Success! • With these in place; “Getting to your ideal weight & staying there for life WILL HAPPEN FOR YOU!”

40. The Greatest Gift of Health!

41. Thank You