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What is good Health?What is good Health?

§ In 1948, the World HealthIn 1948, the World HealthOrganization (WHO) defined healthOrganization (WHO) defined healthas aas a

"state of complete physical, mental and "state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, encompassing the ability tosocial wellbeing, encompassing the ability toachieve full potential, deal with crises and achieve full potential, deal with crises and meet environmental challenges”meet environmental challenges”



What is good Health?What is good Health?

According to Webster…According to Webster…

"In other words, health -- or wellness, by"In other words, health -- or wellness, bydefinition, people in "good health" have nodefinition, people in "good health" have nodiagnosable diseases, no significantdiagnosable diseases, no significantsymptoms of "disease“”.symptoms of "disease“”.



§ Assess your situationAssess your situation§ Do you know your Body Fat %? Do you know your Body Fat %?

§ A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise)

§ Men Body Fat 18% - 25% Men Body Fat 18% - 25% § Women Body Fat 25 -31% Women Body Fat 25 -31%

§ What about your Waistline? What about your Waistline?

§ IDF (International Diabetes Federation)IDF (International Diabetes Federation)

§ MenMen:: Less than 38 inches (96.5cm)Less than 38 inches (96.5cm) § WomenWomen: Less than 32 inches (81cm): Less than 32 inches (81cm)

§

Are you Healthy?Are you Healthy?

Just Acceptable – Acceptable does not mean Healthy!Just Acceptable – Acceptable does not mean Healthy!



§ Excess fat around the waist has been linked to aExcess fat around the waist has been linked to agreater risk of:greater risk of:

§ Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, hypertension,Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, hypertension,

breathing problems, disability, some cancers, and breathing problems, disability, some cancers, and

higher mortality rateshigher mortality rates§

§ Federal health surveys show that over the pastFederal health surveys show that over the past

four decades, the mean waist size;four decades, the mean waist size;

§ For men has grown fromFor men has grown from 35 inches (89cm)35 inches (8

9cm) toto 3939inches (99cm)inches (

99cm)

§ For women, fromFor women, from 30 inches30 inches (76cm)(76cm) toto 37 inches37 inches(94cm)

(94cm)

Are you Healthy?Are you Healthy?



GAINING WEIGHTGAINING WEIGHT

§ Between 1995 and 2004/05 the averageBetween 1995 and 2004/05 the average

weight of both male and femaleweight of both male and female

adults increased across all age groups.adults increased across all age groups.

§ During this period the average weight of During this period the average weight of

an adultan adult

§ Female increased from 65kg to 68kgFemale increased from 65kg to 68kg

§ Males it increased from 80 to 84kg.Males it increased from 80 to 84kg.



GAINING WEIGHTGAINING WEIGHT

§ Men appear to be getting heavier at anMen appear to be getting heavier at anearlier age.earlier age.§ In 1995 the average weight for males peakedIn 1995 the average weight for males peaked

in the 45-54yr age group (82kg).in the 45-54yr age group (82kg).

§ By 2004/05 weight was greatest in 35-44yrsBy 2004/05 weight was greatest in 35-44yrsage group (87kg) – 6kg more than for thisage group (87kg) – 6kg more than for thisage group in 1995.age group in 1995.

§ For women the increase in average weightFor women the increase in average weight

were similar across all age groups withwere similar across all age groups withwomen in the 55-64 yr age bracket beingwomen in the 55-64 yr age bracket beingthe heaviest.the heaviest.



Statistics AustraliaStatistics Australia

§ The National Health Survey reveals:The National Health Survey reveals:§ In Children 5 – 17yrsIn Children 5 – 17yrs

§ 25% are overweight or obese, the25% are overweight or obese, the

breakdown 17% overweight and 8%breakdown 17% overweight and 8%obese in almost equal proportion of obese in almost equal proportion of boys to girls!boys to girls!



§ Reduced Risk for Many DiseasesReduced Risk for Many Diseases

§ (CVD, diabetes, etc)(CVD, diabetes, etc)

§ Improved Health, Energy, StaminaImproved Health, Energy, Stamina§ Greater Mental ClarityGreater Mental Clarity

§ Reduced Inflammation and Alkaline DietReduced Inflammation and Alkaline Diet

§ Improved AppearanceImproved Appearance§ Feeling of Accomplishment, Control, andFeeling of Accomplishment, Control, andSelf-esteemSelf-esteem

§

What’s in it for youWhat’s in it for you......



There areThere are 5 fat5 fatfactorsfactors that causethat causepeople to becomepeople to becomemetabolicallymetabolicallychallenged and makechallenged and makeit difficult for themit difficult for themto lose weight.to lose weight.

Are you Frustrated?Are you Frustrated?



1.

1.1.Yo-Yo Dieting -Yo-Yo Dieting - LosingLosingand gainingand gainingsignificant amountssignificant amounts

of weight again andof weight again andagainagain

2.

3.3.Crash Dieting -Crash Dieting - GoingGoing

on a drasticallyon a drasticallylow-calorie dietlow-calorie diet4.

5.5.Sedentary Lifestyle -Sedentary Lifestyle - Getting too littleGetting too littleexerciseexercise

THE “5” FAT FACTORSTHE “5” FAT FACTORS



4.4. Garbage In -Garbage In - Overeating theOvereating thewrong kinds of foods with toowrong kinds of foods with toomuch sugar, fat, and syntheticmuch sugar, fat, and synthetic

chemicals, and too fewchemicals, and too fewnutrientsnutrients

1.

5. Chronic Stress -5. Chronic Stress - Being onBeing on

constant alert due to physicalconstant alert due to physicaland emotional pressuresand emotional pressures

THE “5” FAT FACTORSTHE “5” FAT FACTORS



§ Temporary way of eatingTemporary way of eating§ They don’t teach you how to eat for lifeThey don’t teach you how to eat for life

§ They often lead to water and muscle lossThey often lead to water and muscle loss

§ Not fat lossNot fat loss

§ Leading to a decreased metabolism 10-15%Leading to a decreased metabolism 10-15%

§ For a finite period of timeFor a finite period of time

§ Return to normal eating habits and weightReturn to normal eating habits and weight

returnsreturns§ Boredom is a problem –Boredom is a problem –

§ Dropout rates 35-45%Dropout rates 35-45%

§ Many diets increase carb cravingsMany diets increase carb cravings

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Diets could be your problemDiets could be your problem



Popular “weighs” to DietPopular “weighs” to Diet

§ Calorie RestrictionCalorie Restriction

§Slows metabolism 10-15%!Slows metabolism 10-15%!

§ Increases hunger and appetiteIncreases hunger and appetite

§Calorie restriction promotes a declineCalorie restriction promotes a declinein energy expenditure (slowsin energy expenditure (slowsmetabolism)metabolism)



§ Meal Replacements§More than calorie

restriction

§Leave you feeling tired,

deprived, and weak§Even though they are

vitamin fortified, theyare not nutritionally

balanced and generallyare very high in sugar

§Studies have shownthat

§95% gain back




§Low Carbohydrate§Unnecessary restriction of fiber-rich foods

and very high in fat

§Difficult to follow long term -- extremely

high protein & fat intake§May result in fatigue, constipation

§20-30 grams of carbs/day is the generalrestriction

§Government recommends 25-35 grams of fiber/day!

§That’s 25 grams of good carbs!

§§




§ Starvation ResponseStarvation Response§

§ When you go on a diet, your brainWhen you go on a diet, your brainmisreads the lack of food as a lifemisreads the lack of food as a life

threatening time of famine andthreatening time of famine andslows the rate at which your bodyslows the rate at which your bodyburns fuel for energyburns fuel for energy

§

§ When you crash diet or cut caloriesWhen you crash diet or cut caloriesdrastically to lose weight, you aredrastically to lose weight, you aretemporarily slowing down yourtemporarily slowing down yourmetabolismmetabolism

How it impacts your MetabolismHow it impacts your Metabolism



§ Alters Body CompositionAlters Body Composition§ The objective is to maintain muscleThe objective is to maintain muscle

mass while losing fat & most diets failmass while losing fat & most diets fail

at thisat this§ Muscle burns caloriesMuscle burns calories

§ The more fat you carry the fewerThe more fat you carry the fewer

calories your body burns.calories your body burns.

§ It is easier to gain or regain weight inIt is easier to gain or regain weight in

the form of body fat.the form of body fat.

!USCLE DICTATES METABOLISM!USCLE DICTATES METABOLISM




§ Carbohydrate SensitivityCarbohydrate Sensitivity§

§ People who have done low-carbohydratePeople who have done low-carbohydrateand high protein become carbohydrateand high protein become carbohydrate

sensitive:sensitive:§ hence the body’s insulin response becomeshence the body’s insulin response becomes

ineffective due to prolonged low-ineffective due to prolonged low-carbohydrate dietingcarbohydrate dieting

§ Blood sugar levels rise too quickly, and as aBlood sugar levels rise too quickly, and as aresult your body doesn't respond to insulinresult your body doesn't respond to insulin

§ Then the excess carbohydrates are stored asThen the excess carbohydrates are stored as

fat and your body fat % increasesfat and your body fat % increases




JAMA, Jan 2005JAMA, Jan 2005(Dansinger et al)(Dansinger et al)

§ Compared Atkins (no carb), OrnishCompared Atkins (no carb), Ornish

(vegetarian w/ restricted fat), Weight(vegetarian w/ restricted fat), Weight

Watchers (portion control with calorieWatchers (portion control with calorierestriction), and Zone (limited glycemicrestriction), and Zone (limited glycemic

impact)impact)§

§ Bottom Line:Bottom Line: Average weight loss over oneAverage weight loss over oneyear was ~ 4.5kgyear was ~ 4.5kg



Annals of Internal MedicineAnnals of Internal Medicine(2005(2005 Review by Tsai and Wadden)Review by Tsai and Wadden)

§ Evaluated major commercial weight loss programs inEvaluated major commercial weight loss programs inthe U.S. (WW, Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss,the U.S. (WW, Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss,Optifast, Medifast, eDiets.com, TOPS, andOptifast, Medifast, eDiets.com, TOPS, andOvereaters Anonymous) for 6-7 moOvereaters Anonymous) for 6-7 mo

§

§ People who keep daily records and share them withPeople who keep daily records and share them witha coach lose nearly twice as much weighta coach lose nearly twice as much weight

§

§ WW was the most successful program with peopleWW was the most successful program with people

losing 5% of their initial weight over 1-2 yrs (15 lbslosing 5% of their initial weight over 1-2 yrs (15 lbsfor someone weighing 300 lbs)for someone weighing 300 lbs)

§

§ The dropout rate for all programs was high (~45%)The dropout rate for all programs was high (~45%)

§



Blood Glucose Control...Blood Glucose Control...

§ Leading expert on glycemic index is JennieLeading expert on glycemic index is JennieBrand-Miller (Australia – where GI is on allBrand-Miller (Australia – where GI is on all

labels)labels)§

§ Dr. Jo Ann Manson (Professor, Harvard)Dr. Jo Ann Manson (Professor, Harvard)states that refined carbohydrates and highstates that refined carbohydrates and high

GI foods are contributing to theGI foods are contributing to the obesityobesity

and type II diabetes epidemics worldwideand type II diabetes epidemics worldwide§

§



Blood Glucose Control...Blood Glucose Control...

§ Not as simple as recommending complexNot as simple as recommending complexcarbohydrates and avoiding simple sugarscarbohydrates and avoiding simple sugarssince starchy foodssince starchy foods (breads, potatoes,(breads, potatoes,

rice) are absorbed quickly (high GI)rice) are absorbed quickly (high GI)§

§ Evidence that high insulin levels are keyEvidence that high insulin levels are keyfactors responsible forfactors responsible for heart disease andheart disease and

hypertensionhypertension§

§ Low GI eating can help stabilize blood sugarLow GI eating can help stabilize blood sugarand improve insulin sensitivityand improve insulin sensitivity

§



§ Not a dietNot a diet

§ Not a fadNot a fad

§Not the same as Weight Watchers, LANot the same as Weight Watchers, LA

Wt. Loss, Medifast, or AtkinsWt. Loss, Medifast, or Atkins

§ Not a low-fat or no-carb dietNot a low-fat or no-carb diet

§Not a quick fix pillNot a quick fix pill§

It is a Way of Life!It is a Way of Life!

What Transitions™ Isn’tWhat Transitions™ Isn’t




Transitions™ is a Lifestyle SystemTransitions™ is a Lifestyle Systemdesigned to help people improve theirdesigned to help people improve theirhealth and achieve and maintain healthyhealth and achieve and maintain healthyweightweight

1.1. Healthy Eating HabitsHealthy Eating HabitsüGlycemic IndexGlycemic Index

2.2. Behavior ModificationBehavior ModificationüTransitions JournalTransitions Journal

üStress ManagementStress ManagementüDietary SupplementationDietary SupplementationüDVD Support SeriesDVD Support SeriesüTransitions Support WebsiteTransitions Support Website

3.3. Change Body CompositionChange Body Composition (Exercise)(Exercise)4.



Step #1Step #1 -- Healthy EatingHealthy Eating

Low GI diets provide superior support for:Low GI diets provide superior support for: 1. Eating for Life!1. Eating for Life!

2. Maintaining steady blood glucose levels2. Maintaining steady blood glucose levels

3. Weight loss and weight management3. Weight loss and weight management 4. Healthy cardiovascular system4. Healthy cardiovascular system

5. Healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels5. Healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels



Low Glycemic Impact EatingLow Glycemic Impact Eating

HIGH

LOW

-at Burning Zone



STEP #2 -STEP #2 - Behavior ModificationBehavior Modification

§ Daily Journal§ DVD Education§ Dietary Supplementation§ Transitions™ Entrees

§ Low GI Food Index Guide Book§ Transitions Support Website§ Personal Coaching



Journaling SupportJournaling Support

Provide Education:Provide Education: A simple and clear explanation of how A simple and clear explanation of how

the system worksthe system works

Help Jump Start Success:Help Jump Start Success:Suggest Seven Day Food CleanseSuggest Seven Day Food Cleanse

Easy Menu Plans:Easy Menu Plans: Seven-day menu plan and foods listSeven-day menu plan and foods list

Stress Reduction:Stress Reduction: Affirmations Affirmations

Exercise Suggestions:Exercise Suggestions:Description of the right type of exerciseDescription of the right type of exercise



Education SupportEducation Support

Week 1:Week 1: Jump Start Your SuccessJump Start Your Success

Week 2:Week 2:Getting Healthy Mind and Body w/Getting Healthy Mind and Body w/

the GIthe GI

Week 3:Week 3: Supplements for SuccessSupplements for Success

Week 4:Week 4: Healthy Kitchen Basics 1 & 2Healthy Kitchen Basics 1 & 2

Week 5:Week 5: How to Read LabelsHow to Read Labels

Week 6:Week 6:Grains and your HealthGrains and your Health

Week 7:Week 7: PlateausPlateaus

Week 8:Week 8: Get off the Sweet Stuff Get off the Sweet Stuff

Week 9:Week 9: Good Fats-Bad FatsGood Fats-Bad Fats

Week 10:Week 10: Stress and You WeightStress and You Weight

Week 11:Week 11: Achieving Results to Last a LifetimeAchieving Results to Last a Lifetime

Week 12:Week 12: GraduationGraduation

The Transitions DVD SeriesThe Transitions DVD Seriesteaches you how to incorporateteaches you how to incorporateTransitions into your everyday Transitions into your everyday life. If you have a question aboutlife. If you have a question aboutthe program you can find thethe program you can find theanswer in the DVD ‘s.answer in the DVD ‘s.



Supplement SupportSupplement Support

§ Supports Weight Loss Goals§Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

§ Carbohydrate Issues

§ Sluggish Metabolism

§ Stubborn Belly Fat

§ Energy Uptake

The Transitions Lifestyle SystemThe Transitions Lifestyle System®®offers 5offers 5different supplements allowing you todifferent supplements allowing you to

customize to your bodies needs and acceleratecustomize to your bodies needs and accelerate

your success!your success!



Website SupportWebsite Support

§ Personal Progress TrackingPersonal Progress Tracking§ Coach can monitor progressCoach can monitor progress

§ Variety of RecipesVariety of Recipes

§Meal Planner & Grocery ListMeal Planner & Grocery List

§ Supplement ReminderSupplement Reminder

§ Ask an ExpertAsk an Expert

§ Exercise PlannerExercise Planner

§ Community ForumCommunity Forum§ Shop TransitionsShop Transitions™ ™

www.transitionslifestyle.com.auwww.transitionslifestyle.com.au



§ With constant yo-yo dieting you lose muscle and gainWith constant yo-yo dieting you lose muscle and gainbody fatbody fat

§

§ Learn how to improve your body composition throughLearn how to improve your body composition through

exerciseexercise§

§ Learn how to increase your lean muscle mass enablingLearn how to increase your lean muscle mass enablingyou to repair your metabolism and burn more fatyou to repair your metabolism and burn more fat

§

§ With exercise your body will be in fat burning modeWith exercise your body will be in fat burning mode

STEP #3 -STEP #3 - Body CompositionBody Composition

Muscle Dictates Metabolism!Muscle Dictates Metabolism!



What will you learn?What will you learn?

§HowHow NOTNOT to Diet!to Diet!§ No counting pointsNo counting points

§ No restricting calories or eliminateNo restricting calories or eliminate

whole food groupswhole food groups§ How to shop for healthy foodsHow to shop for healthy foods

§ How to read and UNDERSTAND labelsHow to read and UNDERSTAND labels

§ Why some carbs are healthier thanWhy some carbs are healthier thanothersothers

§ What a “net carb” is and why it’sWhat a “net carb” is and why it’simportantimportant



What will you learn?What will you learn?

§Healthy alternatives to fast foodHealthy alternatives to fast food§Why cooking doesn’t have to be aWhy cooking doesn’t have to be a

chorechore

§The pros and cons of artificialThe pros and cons of artificialsweetenerssweeteners

§ Ways to target fat loss to increaseWays to target fat loss to increase

muscle mass and improvemuscle mass and improvemetabolismmetabolism



Science Based - Experience DrivenScience Based - Experience Driven

§ The Transitions™ system was created by aThe Transitions™ system was created by a

team of specialists that include MDs, RDs,team of specialists that include MDs, RDs,

PhDs, Fitness Specialists and the latestPhDs, Fitness Specialists and the latest

science based information availablescience based information available§

§ The Transitions Team has over 100 yearsThe Transitions Team has over 100 years

combined experience in weightcombined experience in weight

management, human nutrition research andmanagement, human nutrition research andsuccess systemssuccess systems



Just Results!Just Results!

§ Published Pilot Study –Published Pilot Study –§ 12 Week Total Lifestyle Intervention Pilot Study12 Week Total Lifestyle Intervention Pilot Study§ Lieberman et al, Alt. Comp. Therapies (2005)11:307-Lieberman et al, Alt. Comp. Therapies (2005)11:307-

313313§

§ Many people came off Rx medicationsMany people came off Rx medications§

§ Program yielded 2x weight loss and 3x waist lossProgram yielded 2x weight loss and 3x waist loss(inches) vs Atkins, Ornish, Wt. Watchers and(inches) vs Atkins, Ornish, Wt. Watchers andZoneZone (12 wks vs 12 mo)(12 wks vs 12 mo)

§

§ Body fat loss was statistically significantBody fat loss was statistically significant§

§ Nutritional supplements aided participants toNutritional supplements aided participants tolose fat more rapidlylose fat more rapidly

§

Wei ht Loss, Bod Measurement and Com lianceWeight Loss, Body Measurement and Compliance




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