BEFIT

WORKSHOP

Overview
A survey of those aged between 19 and
59 showed that overweight and obese
Malaysians was 39% in 2003, up from
20% in 1996.
The average weight of Malaysians is
now 63kg. We have to seriously change
the way we eat.
(Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek, Feb 22, 06 )

1/3 of Singaporean are overweight.

Causes of Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle (Lack of physical
activity).
Excessive calorie intake.
High consumption of saturated fats
and sugars.
Medical condition.
Genetic disorders.
Certain medication.

How Do I Know if I am
Overweight or Obese?
BMI =

Body Weight (kg)

Body Height (m2)

Activity: Where are you?

Calculate your BMI.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Where Are You?
Underweight

< 18.5

Normal

18.5 22.9

Overweight

23.0 24.9

Obese

25.0

Body Mass Index (BMI)

WHO report states that Asian
population experiences obesityhealth risks at a lower BMI.
Asian tend to accumulate intraabdominal fat (more fat in the body).
The BMI for obesity has been
lowered to 25 to reflect this
increased risk of morbidity among
Asians.

Waist Circumference (WC)

The cut-off point for WC as
recommended by WHO:

Sex

Waist Circumference

Male

85

Female 80
Reliable and correlate well with
abdominal fat irrespective of BMI.

Common Weight Management

Methods
Crash Diet
Surgical Treatments
Slimming Center
Medication
Exercise

Foundation of
Nutrilite Weight Management
No single diet works for everyone.
BALANCE strategy.
Focus on eating variety and
tracking calories from all foods
suited for our culture best.

Foundation of
Nutrilite Weight Management
Guidelines are based on:
Macronutrients % of Daily Energy
Carbohydrate

55

Protein

20

Fat

25

Exercise!

An Ideal Approach
The weight management diet
should be lower in calorie only.
But NOT in essential vitamins or
minerals.
Accommodate food preference,
health status, age, gender, activity
level and individual goal in addition
to genetic and other lifestyle
factors.

A Successful Program
1.

Healthy Eating
Healthy food choice
An appropriate portion size
No fewer to 1,200 calories a day
* to minimize hunger and safely
address basic energy needs.

A Successful Program
2. Daily Physical Activity
Helps to firm and tone muscles.
Muscle is more metabolically
active than fat tissue.
Helps to improve insulin sensitivity.

A Successful Program
3. Supplementation
A weight management program
limits food intake.
Daily multivitamin and multimineral
supplement is essential.
To fill potential nutrient gap.

A Successful Program
4. Realistic Goals
Are essential for healthy weight
management.
Slow and steady, allowing gradual
changes in eating and exercise.
Part of the lifestyle and endure for
a lifetime.

Shape Up Wellness Pack

For A New You.

Booklet
Meal Plan for 6 weeks
Easy, delicious yet healthy
recipes
10 minutes exercise

6 Weeks Meal Plan

Week 1 & 2: Super Start

1,200 calories/day
Week 3 & 4: Moderate Meals

1,500 calories/day
Week 5 & 6: Extended Meals
1,800 calories/day

Super Start 1,200 calories/day

Week 1 & 2
What you eat and drink:
POSITRIM Drink Mix, Protein Powder
and ACTIVE 8
Supplements:
NUTRILITE DOUBLE X or Daily, Fruit
and Vegetable Fibre, Lecithin E
Exercise: Limited or none at all.

Moderate Meals 1,500 calories/day

Week 3 & 4
What you eat and drink:
POSITRIM Drink Mix, Protein Powder and
ACTIVE 8
Supplements:
NUTRILITE DOUBLE X or Daily, Fruit and
Vegetable Fibre, Lecithin E
Exercise:
10 minutes of exercise, 6 days
a week.

Extended Meals 1,800 calories/day

Week 5 & 6
What you eat and drink:
Protein Powder and ACTIVE 8
Supplements:
NUTRILITE DOUBLE X or Daily, Fruit
and Vegetable Fibre, Lecithin E, CB Plus
Exercise:
10 minutes of exercise (or more),
6 days a week.

Shape Up Wellness Pack

For A New You.

Nutrilite Supplements
POSITRIM Drink Mix (Vanilla)
Fruit and Vegetable Fibre
Lecithin E
CB Plus

Positrim Drink Mix

A meal replacement formulated with a
healthful balance of protein, vitamins,
minerals and dietary fibre.
For restricted meal plan requiring low
calorie, yet nutritious meals.
Available in Vanilla, Dutch cocoa and
Caf au lait.

Fruit & Vegetable Fibre

Because of its bulk-producing
properties, fibre will cause a
feeling of fullness.
Balance blend of natural
insoluble and soluble fibre
from 8 different plant sources:
Acerola cherry pulp, barley bran, carrot
pulp, corn bran, soy bran (insoluble),
lemon fibre, oat bran and acacia
(soluble).

Lecithin E
Lecithin, an emulsifier that breaks up fats
into tiny units for digestion.
Combination of naturally derived vitamin
E from vegetable oil and lecithin from
soybean oil.

CB Plus
Contains white kidney bean and soy bean
extracts.
Helps to block digestion of carbohydrates.
No effect on fat.
No effect on Protein.
Promotes weight loss in
combination with a low fat
diet and exercise.

Something to
Remember:
Weight loss cannot safely be
achieved overnight but is a result of
lifestyle choices.
Increasing use of CB Plus will not
result in greater weight loss.
CB Plus is not recommended for
children, pregnant women or those
taking medication for diabetes.

Shape Up Wellness Pack

For A New You.

VCD
4 3 2 1 Body Training System
Quick, convenient and easy to follow
10 minutes exercise demos

Fitness In 10 Minutes?
If you think you dont have time to exercise, we
have got a routine for you!
Everyone can spare 10 minutes a day, for a
power-packed workout.
4 minutes of cardio
High Energy Aerobic Training (think H.E.A.T!)
3 minutes of toning
resistance for increased muscle strength
2 minutes of core strengthening
abdominals, hips and back
1 minute of stretching and deep breathing

Warming Up

Precaution:
Pregnant or lactating women, or
anyone with medical conditions,
including diabetes and
hypoglycemia, should consult with a
physician before using this Shape Up
Wellness Pack.

Why Wait?
when you CAN do something
about your weight
THANK YOU!