tsfl presentation 2010
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An overview about Medifast and the "5 & 1" health program.TRANSCRIPT
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
718-463-1163
Joseph Iele
516-551-0958