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How To Lose Weight Using Lean Six Sigma
Project Storyboard Example
Operational Definitions• Average Daily Calorie Intake (ACDI): The average number of calories
consumed daily over a week
• Body Mass Index (BMI): BMI is a general, but not specific, indicator of body fatness
• Calorie Zones: The calories consumed by time of day. Z1: breakfast & mid-morning; Z2: lunch & mid-afternoon; and Z3: dinner & evening
• Calories: The number of documented calories obtained from the “nutritional facts label” on food containers or from weighing individual items (e.g. meats, vegetables, etc.) to determine the estimated calorie values
• Exercise Calories: The estimated number of calories expended during exercise
Project Results Summary
Project Wins
• Weight loss of 16 pounds (21 pounds from Jan/Feb)
• BMI under 25
• Established regular exercise routines
• Reduced waist size by about 3”
• Reduced pant waist size by 2”
• Body fat now 1.5% less
DMAIC Approach• Used Jan-to-May weight data and VOC to establish weight loss
project criteria
• Established moderate diet and exercise change goals during an extended Measure Phase
• Weight loss % was on target, however, it was not meeting the overall weight reduction goal and unhealthy food choices were noted
• Established a regimented diet and exercise routines in the Improve Phase that produced a weight loss of 9 pounds over two weeks. Identified root causes for future attention
• Control Phase weights have been stable for 3 weeks
• Problem Statement: Annual weight gain has increased due to age, slower metabolism, poor dietary habits, lack of exercise and personal injury
• Goal: Identify and limit poor food choices, use a daily diet/exercise log, and lose 5 to 15 pounds by limiting calorie intake
Define Phase
Measure Phase
Tools used to map out daily process and data collection:
• New Balance Sports Monitor
• Nutrition scale
• Heart beat monitor
• 3×5 data food cards
• Diet & exercise diary
• Weight Watchers digital scale
Analyze Phase• Established goal of 2000 calories per day, 15 of the
56 days (27%) exceeded the daily limits.
• The overall result was a weight loss of 7 pounds
• On track for 1⁄2 to 1 pound weight loss per week
• 2 weeks of poor monitoring/data collection practices during scheduled classes, holidays, and family visitations (7/04 to 7/16) showed disappointing data posting of calorie intake to maintain the weight loss plan.
In-Depth Analysis
Improve Phase• Provided dynamic results with a weight loss of 9 lbs. over 2
weeks
• A two-week adherence to the Calorie King® 1400 daily calorie plan included:
• No alcohol, soda, fast foods, white bread, or processed meats. This plan, although strict, allowed for a variety of healthy food choices for a 2-week test period
• Increased walking goal to 21 miles per week / 3 miles per day
• Realized that a one-size diet plan does not fit all
The Improve Phase showed an additional weight loss of 9 pounds to meet the initial project goals.
Control Phase• Standardize prepackaging of snacks
• Switch from “rib eye” to “lean steaks” to reduce fat intakes
• Spinach replaces lettuce for salad selections
• Use existing kitchen appliances for food preparation
• Modified exercise plan to change daily walking schedule and include strength training
• Added Sleep and Project Log Book to future state map
“It’s not a diet stupid, it’s a lifestyle change!”
Future Process (Swim Lane) Map
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