One Of The Best Programs For Weight Loss

August 14th, 2010 By: Brittany

I highly recommend this program and Take Shape for anyone. It has one of the best support systems and best health coaches in weight loss. I believe the biggest key to the success of the clients of Take Shape is the support that the program offers. They offer a range of support classes, coaching, and support for everyone who chooses to be on it.

If you have more questions about Take Shape email: info@lilyoflight.com

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How Losing Weight Could Add Years

July 15th, 2010 By: Brittany

It’s all to common to year today how important maintaining a healthy weight can be. Now more then ever America has become a nation that’s growing larger. It is said that the next generation could have a shorter life expectancy then the generation before them. The reason- America’s now number one killer, obesity.

Dangers of Belly Fat
Our bodies contain different types of fat. Belly fat may be more dangerous than other types, although any excess fat is not good in general for your overall health. Abdominal fat, particularly visceral fat, or the fat that surrounds the organs inside of your body in your abdomen, can lead to higher risks of developing type 2 diabetes, hardening of the arteries, strokes, heart attacks and sleep apnea. If you don’t come down with any of these health problems, you are more likely to live longer.

Statistics of obesity

• Approximately 300,000 adult deaths in the United States each year are attributable to unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity or sedentary behavior.
• Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight (BMI > 25, which includes those who are obese).
• Nearly one-third of U.S. adults are obese (BMI > 30).
• The prevalence of overweight and obesity has steadily increased over the years among genders, all ages, all racial/ethnic groups, and all educational levels.
• Approximately 19% of children (ages 6–11) and 17% of adolescents (ages 12–19) were overweight in 2000. An additional 15% of children and adolescents were at risk for overweight (based on BMI / body mass index measures).
• Americans spend $33 billion annually on weight-loss products and services.
• The Cost of obesity to individuals families: It will cost approximately $549,907 for an obese 18 year old to remain obese throughout adulthood.
• About 25 percent of young people (ages 12–21 years) participate in light to moderate activity (e.g., walking, bicycling) nearly every day. About 50 percent regularly engage in vigorous physical activity. Approximately 25 percent report no vigorous physical activity, and 14 percent report no recent vigorous or light to moderate physical activity.
• The percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as overweight has more than doubled since the early 1970s.
• In 1999-2000, over 10 percent of younger preschool children between ages 2 and 5 are overweight, up from 7 percent in 1994
• An estimated 70 percent of diabetes risk in the U.S. can be attributed to excess weight.

Source: Obesity Statistics

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7 Ways You Could Help Your Heart

June 12th, 2010 By: Brittany

The American Heart Association has identified seven “simple” steps you can take for a healthy heart. But the road to better cardiovascular health will take some work.

“Life’s Simple 7” categorizes cardiovascular health as Poor, Intermediate, or Ideal in each of seven areas.

1.  Never smoked or quit more than a year ago.

2. A healthy body mass index (BMI), an estimate of body fat determined by a formula using weight and height.

3. Physical activity, and the more the better. The new measure says at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise is necessary for ideal health, or 75 minutes weekly of vigorous physical activity.

4. Blood pressure below 120/80.

5. Fasting blood glucose less than 100 milligrams/deciliter, a fasting measure of blood sugar level.

6. Total cholesterol of less than 200 milligrams/deciliter.

7. Eating a healthy diet. Four to five of the key components of a healthy diet are followed. For a 2,000-calorie diet, these include:

* At least 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables per day

* At least two 3.5 oz. servings of fish per week, preferably oily fish

* At least three 1-ounce servings of fiber-rich whole grains per day

* Limiting sodium to less than 1,500 milligrams a day

* Drinking no more than 36 ounces weekly of sugar-sweetened beverages

Source: WedMD 7 Steps To A Healthy Heart

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Take Shape For Life

September 27th, 2009 By: Brittany

I had the opportunity tonight to attend a Take Shape For Life meeting to talk about the benefits and success of medifast. Take Shape is a very unique and very supportive group of people around the nation who have a heart for helping people succeed with weight loss, and succeed with life. This is a community that has such great energy to share their stories and to help all those who our over weight.

What is Take Shape For Life?

Take Shape For Life is a comprehensive program designed by Dr. Wayne S. Andersen, a Board-certifed critical care physician and a leader in nutritional intervention. An essential component of the program is Medifast Meals: healthy, nutritionally balanced meal replacements that will help your clients reach their ideal weight and keep the weight off for life. We incorporate the Medifast Meals into our innovative BeSlimTM program to teach healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The efficacy of Medifast Meals has been clinically proven in studies conducted by researchers from major medical institutions, and over 20,000 physicians have recommended Medifast Meals to their patients. Medifast, Inc. (Take Shape For Life’s parent company) is a financially sound NYSE company, featured by Forbes Magazine as number 28 in its Top 200 Small Companies. tsfl

Take Shape is a great place for those who want guided support from a health coach who helps you to your goals. This is what makes this so unique. To learn more visit tsfl.

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