...Weight, Weight, Surgery or Exercise By Julie Custer In looking for ways to lose weight, has there been a list and long line of failures. If so, then examine this, finding the best option is only a few minutes and clicks away. To lose weight and do it in the healthiest way, the options are endless, and with research and time, people can find many answers. The benefits of surgical weight loss are growing in this country because of the severe obese state of many people in this country. Surgical weight loss surgery has been shown to help people most unlikely to lose weight and keep it off without surgical intervention. Surgical weight loss can help quite quickly change the persons eating habits intern reducing blood results in diabetes, cholesterol and many other health issues. In having bariatric surgery it is has been shown to reduce heart disease risks in patients because they can begin to exercise and remove a large amount of the critical health risks in their lives by the weight loss. In researching and finding the most popular weight loss surgeries, the person must choose the surgery that is best for them and their health. In doing this they must also decide on the budget of the amount to be spent toward finding better health and weight loss. In choosing the best option they must look at health risks patients may have present within their bodies and make the decision from that point. If surgery is too risky, diet and exercise...
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...Weight Watchers Jean Nidetch created the Weight Watchers diet plan in 1961. Nidetch was a 5’7’ 38 year old woman that weighed 214 pounds. She struggled with being over weight her entire childhood, trying different diets and pills that were supposed to make you lose weight, but when she lost the weight she just gained it right back. Nidtech was tired of trying diet plans that only failed her, so she became motivated to figure out a diet plan that would truly work. She combined a practical diet with group support meetings. She asked several of her overweight friends go on a diet and to meet for weekly check-ins with her, and after two months had passed she had 40 women meeting to talk about their progress. Jean Nidetch stayed on her program and lost 72 pounds by October 1962. Just by spreading the word through her friends she ended up getting hundreds of people who wanted to join this diet group. Weight watchers is a system that offers numerous dieting products and services to support weight loss. The newest addition to Weight Watchers is the pointsplus program, in this program every food has a PointsPlus value, which takes into account a food's protein, carbs, fat, and fiber. They came up with a formula that takes all of that information and turns it into one easy-to-use, number. You get a daily-personalized PointsPlus Target, so you know how much to eat each day to lose weight safely. When using the weight watchers diet you are not depriving yourself of any nutrients...
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...Nidetch, who is at the start of Weight Watchers in 1963, when she decided to invite her friends to hers in order to give them the possibility to lose weight "together". From there, the first Weight Watchers meeting was born. Quickly, the reputation of this program was spreading across the United States. It made thousands of followers. By 1970 it spread on to Germany, the first European country to import the Weight Watchers diet. In 1973, it followed by France and Switzerland and Belgium in 1974. The company is now present in forty countries across the world and hasn’t said its last word. In 1978, the company was sold to the famous U.S. food group H. J. Heinz until 1999, best known for the manufacture of ketchup and canned food. Since 2001, it went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Weight Watchers program, in addition to the weekly meetings that have been develop in all countries where it operates, brand extension of products created under the logo of the brand through partnerships (105 products from 12 different categories in 2011). In 1993, Weight Watchers has developed additional services, including concept correspondence "Weight Watchers at home." But the revolution came in the 2000s with the development of the Internet, which hasn’t escaped to Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers International is the global leader in weight management services, operating in all the market through a network of owned and franchised. Weight Watchers holds about 50,000...
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...eDiets, Atkins Diet, Pills, Book, etc!!! Consumers have many different options to choose from. Supplier Power: (Low) Low because there are many alternatives Weight Watchers can turn to in order to stay successful Smart One: can go to the next farmer to get the vegetables they want. Supplier Power: (Low) Low because there are many alternatives Weight Watchers can turn to in order to stay successful Smart One: can go to the next farmer to get the vegetables they want. Buyer Power: (High) Large impact on the bargaining power due to the number of weight loss products and services available Uses many celebrities to market their brand to consumers : Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson, Charles Barkley Buyer Power: (High) Large impact on the bargaining power due to the number of weight loss products and services available Uses many celebrities to market their brand to consumers : Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson, Charles Barkley Threat of New Entry: (Moderate) Does not require a lot of capital to start New entrants need a high level of credibility to be able to overcome the brand loyalty that exists New weight loss programs are constantly being introduced Threat of New Entry: (Moderate) Does not require a lot of capital to start New entrants need a high level of credibility to be able to overcome the brand loyalty that exists New weight loss programs are constantly being introduced Existing Rivalries: Jenny Craig, Nuti-System, Insanity, P90x, etc. Existing Rivalries: Jenny Craig, Nuti-System...
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...Mr. Otte Weight Training Date: May 8, 2010 The first workout that I will be showing you is an upper body workout, not to intense, but it gets the job done. Workout number one is going to deal with the upper body exercises and there’s a lot but I’m just going to give you a few that would be the best ones to do. * Upper Body workout: Day 1, Polymeric Press up: Begin in the standard press-up position on the floor. Your upper body should be supported with your hands on the floor - shoulder- width apart. Your arms are fully extended, and your legs and feet are supported by your toes, which are hip-width apart. To begin the exercise, lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows while keeping your trunk and hips extended and "rigid." When your chest is one to two inches from the floor, rapidly straighten your arms and push your body upward as fast as possible. As your arms reach full extension, release your hand contact with the floor and clap your hands together very quickly, before returning your hands to the floor in the same position that they were in before the clap. Repeat this action (lowering, rapid extension, clap and land on your hands) for the prescribed number of repetitions. The polymeric push-up helps to develop upper-body power as well as stabilizing strength in the core muscles. These muscles work together to stabilize the upper body during running, improving running economy. Day 2, Prone Trunk Extensions: Begin by lying face down on the floor...
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...Losing the Weight My experience with exercise programs has proven to be quite effective. It takes time and determination for me to achieve weight loss. I chose to lose weight to get healthy. I realize that gaining weight can cause me to have health problems. I owe part of my new figure to the exercise programs I attended at Ladies Only Total Fitness. The reason why exercise programs exist to this day is to keep people healthy. I was dealing with some serious problems being overweight. However, in order to improve my health, self-esteem, and attitude I endured workouts that boosted my energy and gave me strength. There are more reasons than one that cause me to lose weight. The day I went to the doctor’s office to get a physical was one of the biggest turning points in my life. What the doctor informed me on that day was one of the reasons why I choose to lose weight. While I was at the doctor’s office going in for a physical. I told the doctor before she came in with her diagnosis that “my knees, back, and the heels of my feet were hurting.” I also told her that “I tend to get headaches often.” My doctor told me the reason why I could be having these issues was because of my weight (5’2, 200 lbs). I wasn’t at the right weight for my height. I was putting my body at risk of having health problems. A week after I went to the doctor‘s office. I was extremely depressed about my weight. My self-esteem was at an all time low. I didn’t want to look at myself in the...
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...Weight training is a type of strength training, for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles. It uses the weight force of gravity (in the form of weighted bars, dumbbells or weight stacks) to oppose the force generated by muscle through concentric or eccentric contraction. Weight training uses a variety of specialized equipment to target specific muscle groups and types of movement. ~BASICS~ To begin with, there are fourteen main muscles in a human body which we need to know for basic knowledge. Triceps, Biceps, Extensors/Flexors, deltoids, pectorals, trapezes, erectors, gluteals, lats, quadriceps, hamstrings, gastronemus, abdominals and abdominal obliques. Weight training helps us tone, build and metabolize these muscles by using various machines such as- lat pulls, tricep or bicep extensions, bench press, dumb bells, etc. ~PRINCIPLES~ The basic principles of weight training are essentially identical to those of strength training, and involve a manipulation of the number of repetitions (reps), sets, tempo, exercise types, and weight moved to cause desired increases in strength, endurance, and size. The specific combinations of reps, sets, exercises, and weights depends on the aims of the individual performing the exercise. Sets with fewer reps can be performed with heavier weights, as well as sets with higher reps with lighter weights. In addition to the basic principles of strength training, a further consideration added by weight training is the equipment used...
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...taking them. When an athlete trains during the off-season by lifting weights it helps him or her become physically ready for the season ahead. Without pre- training, showing up on the day of tryouts and hoping to be great and being able to do well is a horrible idea. A weight-lifting program is essential for any athlete to achieve top performance. Weight lifting is important for several reasons. First and foremost it prepares an athlete’s body to endure the rigors of the physical sports. Typically athletes will experience an enhanced ability to perform their sport activities at an elevated level and also maintain a higher level of initial physical output all while being able to sustain those levels for longer periods of time. They will be able to imagine having the physical edge and upper hand on their opponent and thus being able to do whatever is wanted to do to the opponent. That one aspect of the game can completely change the whole game and how it is played. Look at all the great athletes, they all lifted weights. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade are excellent National Basketball Association examples. John Elway, Drew Brees, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith of the National Football League are all perfect examples of weight lifting and training put to use at their finest. They all reached greatness not on just pure talent but added to their repertoire of weight lifting and after years and years of dedication, heart and desire...
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...In North America, women are given the message at a very young age that in order to be happy and successful, they must be thin. So-called “plus-size” models are a growing presence on magazine covers, television and lingerie catalogues but at the Fashion Weeks of New York and London they are still the exception. In a reflection of the expanding market for women who defy the super-slender ideals of the catwalk, leading fashion magazine Elle offered its readers a special issue in March featuring larger than normal models and sales jumped. British designer Mark Fast introduced shows last year in which the models were all above a British size twelve, and American size eight, following criticism that his dresses were too skinny. Despite their trailblazing status in the fashion world, when it comes to bigger models New York and London are slightly out of step. The move towards more generously sized models has accelerated since the death from anorexia in 2006 of Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston, which shocked the fashion world. Spain and Italy banned models below a certain body mass index after her death, while Britain stopped short; banning only those aged under sixteen from the catwalk. “Sixteen corresponds to a level of maturity,” said Caroline Ruth of the British Fashion Council. When Frederique van der Wal, a former Victoria’s Secret model, attended designers’ shows during New York’s Fashion Week this month, she was “shocked” by the waiflike models who paraded down the...
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...G. Evaluation A good positive message is explained clearly of what the objective is keeping a positive professional image, is free of typos or misspelled words, has a closing and provides contact information for feedback. A good negative message explains the negative news clearly and completely but conveys empathy. Projecting a professional image and being fair while maintain friendly relations as well. I demonstrated a good message by clearly and professionally providing the main idea first. The body of my message to Ms. Jones requested action, provided details while maintaining a friendly and respectful tone. As far as a good negative message, I clearly conveyed negative news regarding an increase in the budget but provided an upside as far as cutting the manufacturing time in half almost doubling our sales. I closed with appreciation for consideration of my proposal and provided a deadline of her response before March 15th. In my response to Mr. Clyde, I showed empathy for his dissatisfaction of the product by offering a 30 day free trial and refunding his credit card for him not being a satisfied customer. In a friendly but professional manner I also encouraged him to follow the enclosed diet along with taking the product to maximize his results and thanked him for his feedback on the product. H. Evaluation A good email catches the receiver’s attention, leaves the receiver with a clear understanding of the situation and leaves contact information. I demonstrated...
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...The first step in my plan to lose weight is to understand how to lose weight. The first step is easy to understand the explanation of exactly what is required for weight loss to take place. How it happens, why it happens, and most important of all... what you need to do in order to make it happen. You will need to know this in order to create your weight loss diet plan in step two. You need to know you’re calorie deficit, which is giving your body less calories than it needs. Weight loss is all about calories and more specifically, it's about creating a calorie deficit. You need to end up burning more calories than you consume. If your daily calorie maintenance level is 3000 calories, you will lose weight if you started eating 2500 calories a day. You would gain weight if you ate 3500 calories a day. By subtracting 500 calories from your maintenance level is the magic weight loss number here. The reason for that is because there are about 3500 calories in 1 pound of fat. So, if you ate 500 less calories each day for 7 days, it would equal the 3500 less calories required to lose 1 pound. So, by eating 500 calories below your daily maintenance level, you would lose about 1 pound per week. Now would be a good time to mention that the healthy, safe, good, smart, and all around right amount of weight to lose for most people is 1 or 2 pounds a week. Reducing your calorie intake by so much so fast is wrong, unsafe, unhealthy, bad, and stupid. You'd end up losing muscle instead of fat...
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...3.0 MARKETING STRATEGY 3.1 Mission Weight Watchers Workouts is a full-service, weight-loss program designed to provide participants with tools to engage in a healthy lifestyle all while having fun and bettering oneself. Participants will engage themselves to not only achieve their goals of a healthier lifestyle, but also be provided with the tools to maintain their enjoyable life afterwards. The highest standards of quality customer service will provide participants to become life-long members of the Weight Watchers Workouts facilities. 3.2 Objectives Weight Watchers Workout’s marketing objectives will be geared towards increasing product awareness and growth from existing gym members and Weight Watchers customers. The primary goals will be to grow their customer base and profit from this brand extension. Weight Watchers Workouts plans to increase its customer base by five percent each quarter with the goal of tripling its customer base within the first five years. Weight Watchers hopes that with the popularity of healthy living and the combined forces of Weight Watchers and gym memberships, customers will see the value in combining their weight-loss endeavors into one full service location. 3.4 Target Markets Local marketing will be introduced first in the United States to slowly grow their locations and build the customer base. Participants who are already taking advantage of the Weight Watchers program will be targeted first in order to...
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...Weight Loss Hey friends!!!!! Confused how to reduce your weight????? No worries , here are solutions through which we can help you to reduce your weight. How to loss your weight in these era of science and technology ????? In today’s century due to the hectic schedule , people are too busy with their life . People just focuses on their career and future and hardly take a glimpse on their physical health . Present generation are very fond of eating the junk foods like Pizza, Burger, and all various types of fast foods. Due to these junk foods many people become heavy weighted. So , to remain healthy and fit , people should concentrate on weight loss and should take a serious actions towards that. Weight loss is a major problem...
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...Lilia Canales ENGL 1301 C. Richardson October 09, 2012 Easy steps to losing weight Obesity has become one of the most delicate health problems in America today. If you’re like most people, you might have trouble controlling your weight. Maybe it’s under control, but it won’t go down to where you’d like it to be. There are several steps to a process that helps you lose weight. Remember, you have to be focused and be dedicated in order to meet your anticipated goal of losing weight. The first step is to weigh yourself and chart it. Each morning, weigh yourself on a digital scale and log it. However, your weight can be used as feedback to see what you’re doing right and motivate you. You can even go to a dietitian which can tell you how much of your body percentage is fat and muscle. A dietitian can also help you make a diet plan which can simplify your way to reach your body weight goal. There are plenty of magazines that focus on tips and motivation to those who are struggling to lose those extra pounds of body fat. The second step is planning your diet. Decide what eating schedule fits you well and how many calories a day you will intake. After that, choose your meals and make sure they are measured in the right portions. It is normal to get appetite between meals; in this case, you must have healthy snacks at reach like, granola bars, fruits, yogurt and vegetables according to your calorie count. You can also turn unhealthy meals into healthy ones. For example, if...
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...upper body, so you're probably carrying extra weight around your belly and chest. Anyone can be an apple, but this shape is more common among men, and studies actually show that people who store fat in the upper body are more prone to cardiac disease. This should provide you with even more incentive to lose weight! That's where I come in! I have exercises that will target your specific fat storage areas. My personalized program will help you alter your apple shape. But you got to get a grip — you can only win against genetics up to a certain point. Once you understand this, you can let go of unreachable goals and replace them with real ones. I'll create your personalized exercise program based on the days you prefer to work out, the goals you set for yourself, and the exercises you enjoy. After all, if you enjoy your workout, it's easier to stick to. I'll encourage you to: Have fun aerobic dancing! Depending on intensity, you could burn 500 calories an hour. Use the elliptical trainer. This machine is great because it’s easy on your joints and it allows you to focus on different muscles. Maximize your session by using the movable handles. Enjoy rowing. This is a great change of pace. You can tone your back, biceps, and quads, all while working your cardio system. Run indoors or out. All you need are good running shoes. And at 5 mph, you’ll burn over 400 calories an hour. Ready to start my diet and start losing weight? You're a fast oxidizer. Because you...
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