tsfl presentation 2010

Take Shape for Life A Journey to HealthA Journey to Health

Joseph Iele and Dr. Richard Matteo

Certified Health Advisor and Regional Director

Take Shape for Life

Agenda

About Medifast

What are the issues caused by weight?

• Trends

• How did this happen?

How does the Take Shape for Life program help?

How much will I need to invest?

Medifast is the Parent Company Take Shape For Life.

Leader for over 26 years

New York Stock Exchange Company

One of the top 200 small companies (Forbes 2006)

FDA-inspected manufacturing facility

Started by Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen• Board Certified in Critical Care

• Directed Surgical Critical Care Programs for 18 years.

A Health Network providing solutions for creating optimal health

Comprised of Health Care Professionals and Certified Coaches

Medically Proven Weight Management

Take Shape for Life

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Safe, effective & time-tested (26 yrs.)

Clinically proven (Johns Hopkins University & NIH)

Recommended by over 20,000 doctors

Over 1,000,000 success stories

Clients can safely lose 2-5 lbs. per week with no hunger

Easy to follow

No program fees

Medically Proven Weight Management

Weight-loss and Weight Maintenance

Type II Diabetes

Lowering Cholesterol & Blood Pressure

Joint Health Non-HRT Menopausal Relief

Complete Nutritional Programs

What are the issues caused by weight?• Trends

• How did this happen?

A Crisis In America TodayA Crisis In America Today2/3rds of adult Americans are overweight

By 2022 over 80% will be overweight

Being overweight is becoming the #1 preventable disease

Human and financial costs are enormous

Facts:Facts: Overweight and Obesity leads to… Overweight and Obesity leads to…

Increased LDL (Bad) Cholesterol and Decreased HDL (Good) Cholesterol

Increased Triglycerides

High Blood Pressure

Heart Disease

Source: Mokdad et al., Diabetes Care 2000;23:1278-83; J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.

Diabetes Trends* Among Adults in the U.S.,

1995 20051990

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)

1995 20011990

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

SOURCES: CDC/NCHS, National Health Examination Survey and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

NOTES: Estimates for adults are age-adjusted. For adults: overweight including obese is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25, overweight but not obese as a BMI greater than or equal to 25 but less than 30, and obese as a BMI greater than or equal to 30.

Facts:Facts: Overweight and Obesity, by age, in the Overweight and Obesity, by age, in the

America from 1960 - 2006…America from 1960 - 2006…

• Combined % of Obesity and Overweight has grown from 45% to 67%

• Combined % of Obesity and Overweight has grown from 45% to 67%

• Obesity alone has grown from 12% to 45%

• Obesity alone has grown from 12% to 45%

• Obesity in Children, also growing at an alarming rate..

• Obesity in Children, also growing at an alarming rate..

How did this happen?

10,000 Years Ago• We were Hunter Gatherers• We ate small meals throughout the

entire day• We worked hard to find our food• We could not store our food

10,000 Years Ago• We were Hunter Gatherers• We ate small meals throughout the

entire day• We worked hard to find our food• We could not store our food

The Human Body is Designed to Store and Conserve Energy

• Elaborate mechanism to store energy as fat• We have an unlimited storage capacity• We are designed to eat as much calorie

rich food as we can

• Elaborate mechanism to store energy as fat• We have an unlimited storage capacity• We are designed to eat as much calorie

rich food as we can

Living in the 21st Century• Hostile World Full of Stress

• Energy Dense Food Readily Available

• Nutritional Pollution

• Food Industry Not Helping

• Healthy Inexpensive Foods Not Readily Available

Living in the 21st Century• Hostile World Full of Stress

• Energy Dense Food Readily Available

• Nutritional Pollution

• Food Industry Not Helping

• Healthy Inexpensive Foods Not Readily Available

What Would a Solution Look Like?

What Would a Solution Look Like?

Needs to be proven over time

Affordable/Cost Neutral

Medical studies reputable universities

Non pharmaceutical

Non surgical

Solution…

Take Shape for Life Program provides such a solution in two Phases

Phase 1: 5 & 1 Meal Plan

Phase 2: (BeSlimTM) Transition & Maintenance

Phase1: Take Shape for Life Program

Eat every 2½ or 3 hours

Low calorie program (950 to 1200 cal/day)

Consume 5 Medifast Meal Replacements

Make your own “Lean and Green Meal”

Continue until your Optimal Weight is achieved, then begins Phase 2

“5 & 1 Program”

The “5 & 1” Program

Low calorie program (950 to 1200 cal/day)

Creates a gap between energy required and energy provided causing the body to release fat

Eating every 2 ½ to 3 hrs stabilizing blood sugar levels so you won’t be hungry

Typical weight loss of 2 - 5 lbs per week

How does it work?

MEDIFAST MEDIFAST MEALSMEALS

Most people lose weight much faster than traditional food-based diet plans.

It works by using the concept of a low calorie level along with adequate protein.

This combination allows weight loss to occur rapidly while protecting the muscle tissue of the body.

Joe’s weight-loss journey

Once you reach your Optimal Weight, then you begin Phase 2:(BeSlim) Transition and Maintenance.

Easy to do

Accommodate busy lifestyles

Deliver results quickly

Support from a knowledgeable coach

(BeSlim) Philosophy: Provide permanent improvement in health

Solution for Life

BeSlim™ Philosophy Lifelong Weight Control

Breakfast Exercise Support Low fat meals 5 – 6 times a day Individual Plan Monitor

Success Stories

Brigitte lost 35 pounds

Ivy lost 25 pounds!

Dr. Rick Matteo 27 pounds in 6 weeks

What is expected from you to What is expected from you to succeedsucceed in in achieving your Optimal Weight?achieving your Optimal Weight?

Commitment To…

Your Self

The program

BeSlim Philosophy

First order = 1 month supplyFirst order = 1 month supplyVariety pak or custom orderVariety pak or custom order

For less than $10.00 a day you get For less than $10.00 a day you get 5 Meals.5 Meals.

For a 1 Month Meal Plan you pay For a 1 Month Meal Plan you pay about $290.00.about $290.00.

For less than $10.00 a day you get For less than $10.00 a day you get 5 Meals.5 Meals.

For a 1 Month Meal Plan you pay For a 1 Month Meal Plan you pay about $290.00.about $290.00.

Additional savings through Additional savings through

BeSlim ClubBeSlim Club

THANK YOU THANK YOU

FOR YOUR TIME TODAY…FOR YOUR TIME TODAY…

Certified Health CoachesCertified Health Coaches

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THANK YOU THANK YOU

FOR YOUR TIME TODAY…FOR YOUR TIME TODAY…

Certified Health CoachesCertified Health Coaches

www.tsfl.yolasite.com

Dr. Richard Matteo

rmatt1@verizon.net

718-463-1163

Joseph Iele

joeiele@optonline.net

516-551-0958