SUCCESS STORIES

 

Nos.	Information	Challenge & Tips	Reference
1	Katherine Kalani Age 45 Height 157cm Weight loss about 16kg	Challenge: ·         Unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle ·         Busy at work and could hardly find time to exercise ·         Ate a lot of carbs and love savory snacks ·         Giving up kuih and buttery pastries Turning Point ·         Found to be severely obese ·         Pains in knees and feet The Plan ·         Walking 4.5km in the evening ·         In the morning as well whenever there is time ·         Do sit-ups and spot specific exercises like lunges ·         Cut heavily on carbohydrates, sugar and fat ·         Stop taking sugary drinks ·         Stopped eating out ·         Prepare meal with broiled, steamed or boiled food ·         Stuck to 800 calories a day Success Happens ·         Start losing 1kg a week ·         After 8 months, hit plateau Motivation ·         Husband’s support ·         Keeping food diary ·         Throw out junk food ·         High fiber goodness (in the form of fruits and vegetables)	SHAPE JULY 2007
2	Rochelle Scharf Age 28 Height 160cm Weight Loss 45kg	Challenge: ·         Ate to console ·         Weigh 113kg when started college Turning Point ·         Best friend expressing concern The Plan ·         Cut sweets out ·         Writing down meal plans ·         Join women-only gym ·         30 minutes on bike or treadmill 3 times a week ·         After a month began lifting weights a few times a week ·         Do strengths training and workouts ·         Adding cross-training sessions and Pilates classes Success Happens ·         Shedding almost 1kg a week ·         After 8 months, down to 78kg ·         Start losing 3kg after a month ·         Advice from personal trainer ·         Reached 68kg after a year and a half Motivation ·         Redefine limits ·         Give yourself a gold star ·         Dress for success	SHAPE JULY 2007
3	Min Month 1 Height 153cm Weight 71kg Body fat 37.8% Visceral fat 12% Resting blood pressure 125/82 Resting heart rate 81 Month 3 Weight 68.5kg Body fat 36.2% Visceral fat 11% Resting blood pressure 118/78 Resting heart rate 85 Month 5 Weight 64.9kg Body fat 34.3% Visceral fat 8% Resting blood pressure 122/80 Resting heart rate 70 Month 6 Weight 62kg Body fat 32.3% Visceral fat 8% Resting blood pressure 116/68 Resting heart rate 70 Month 7 Weight 61.4kg Body fat 30% Visceral fat 8% Resting blood pressure 115/71 Resting heart rate 68 Month 12 Weight 59.2kg Body fat 26% Visceral fat 7% Resting blood pressure 126/71 Resting heart rate 62	Challenge: ·         Tendency to snack ·         Yo-yo weight loss ·         Don’t seem to have the discipline to follow through ·         Started to join gym 15 years ago and quit when doing high impact aerobics after experiencing giddy and light-headed ·         Second time around, got bored with routine workouts with no results ·         Food craving Turning Point Clothes becoming too small Saw self-photo Not fit as used to be Legs turn jelly and heart races from climbing 2 flights of stairs The Plan ·         Do few cardio workouts to lose body fat ·         4 weeks of weights and stability ball ·         Meal plan of eating 5 meals a day (eat more frequent) ·         Eat less carbohydrates and fat and more roughage Success Happens ·         Losing more than 20cm after 1 month ·         Waist shrunk 5.5cm ·         Hips gone down 2.5cm Lesson learned Exercising is a way of life A good personal trainer is essential When exercising and eating healthily, losing weight and becoming toned comes naturally A healthy mum = healthy family	SHAPE JUNE 2007 JULY 2007 AUGUST 2007 NOVEMBER 2007 DECEMBER 2007 MAY 2008
4	Hazlina Shaik Age 25 Height 165cm Weight lost 15kg	Challenge: ·         Been heavy most of her life ·         Pounds start to pile due to stress ·         Hanging out with friends who like to eat late at night Turning Point ·         By age of 23, weigh 70kg ·         Witnessing brother’s successful weight loss effort The Plan ·         Modify diet ·         Eliminate as much simple carbs as possible ·         Drink mineral water everyday ·         Avoid junk food ·         Exercise on treadmills with light weight training 2 to 3 times a week ·         Rode the exercise bike at home 5 times a week ·         Jogged a local parks on weekends Success Happens ·         Weight starts to drop after 2 months ·         Loose 15kg Motivation ·         Past reminders ·         Note the results ·         Keep old clothes	SHAPE NOVEMBER 2007
5	Gretchen Sheckler Age 40 Height 163cm Weight lost 14kg	Challenge: ·         Often turn to food for comfort when stressed out Turning Point ·         Camera doesn’t lie The Plan ·         Run 6-8km several mornings a week ·         Research on nutrition ·         Change eating habits ·         Cut back on carbs ·         Eat frequent small meals ·         Do crunches and walking lunges ·         Start going to gym ·         Workout about 6 days a week Success Happens ·         After 1 year, lost 18 kg Motivation ·         Make it a game ·         Learn to say no ·         Pack nutritious snack	SHAPE NOVEMBER 2007
6	Sheela Jayaraj Age 37 Height 167cm Weight lost about 23kg	Challenge: ·         Had a sweet tooth and enjoy treats ·         Never exercise Turning Point ·         Tipped 81.6kg ·         Hated the way she looked and felt ·         Always so tired and lethargic ·         Seeing in-laws suffer from diabetes and heart problems The Plan ·         Treadmills ·         Dumbbells ·         Workout 6 to 7 days a week for 1 hour ·         Change eating habits ·         Cut down sugar intake ·         Stop eating rice ·         More veggie, fish and meat ·         Drink lots of water and eat fruits Success Happens ·         After 1 year and a half, lost 18 kg ·         Another year , lost 4.5kg Motivation ·         Oprah Winfrey ·         Flattering results ·         Oprah’s tips ·         Knowledge on food’s reaction in the body	SHAPE NOVEMBER 2007
7	Ivy Soon Age 24 Height 165cm Weight lost 14kg	Challenge: ·         Habit of snacking and going out for supper ·         Often wen tot bed on a very full stomach ·         Didn’t know how to control the amount eaten ·         Often over eating ·         Resisted hunger pangs by drinking water ·         Difficulty in sleeping because of the hunger pangs Turning Point ·         Classmates taunted by calling ‘hippo; ·         Couldn’t fit into any new clothes ·         Relatives and family friends commented that she was fat The Plan ·         Start watching her diet ·         Stopped going for supper ·         Start exercising ·         Jog 3 times a week ·         Eat healthily – oatmeal or whole meal bread ·         Take less rice ·         Eat more veggie and soup Success Happens ·         Lost 5 kg in the first 2 weeks ·         Lost 17kg in 18 months Motivation ·         Healthy snacking ·         Family support ·         More confidence	SHAPE JUNE 2007
8	Germine Lee Age 29 Height 149cm Weight lost 15kg	Challenge: ·         Eat a lot Turning Point ·         Couldn’t fit into wedding gown The Plan ·         Jog 6km on treadmills 5 times a week ·         Do kickboxing. Body jump and cardio step ·         Stay away from junk food ·         Ate cereal for dinner ·         Choose soup based food ·         Once in a while reward own self with a small piece of chocolate of ice cream Success Happens ·         After third month, start losing 2kg Motivation ·         Fat photo ·         Have a role model ·         Think positive ·         Make exercise part of daily lifestyle	SHAPE AUGUST 2007
9	Tamara Holder Age 27 Height 175cm Weight lost 18kg	Challenge: ·         Beer and late night burritos Turning Point ·         Desperate to drop kilos The Plan ·         Stop drinking alcohol ·         Include more protein ·         Adds strength training, Pilates and yoga ·         Eat small portions meal several time a day Success Happens ·         Lost 4.5kg in 4 months Motivation ·         Balance is the key ·         Forget about fat free ·         Keep track of your food intake ·         Bring your workout home	SHAPE AUGUST 2007
10	Kristyna Eagle Age 30 Height 170cm Weight lost 45kg	Challenge: ·         Couldn’t resist junk food ·         Constantly surrounded by food ·         Snack all day Turning Point ·         When the son was born The Plan ·         Eat healthier ·         Have 6 mini meals a day Success Happens ·         Lost 14kg over next 3 years Motivation ·         Remind yourself of the progress ·         Preach what you practice ·         Be prepared and bring your own food	SHAPE DECEMBER 2007
11	Shailaja Menon Age 35 Height 163cm Weight lost 15kg	Challenge: ·         Physical restriction during pregnancy Turning Point ·         Bedrest during pregnancy The Plan ·         Strict diet ·         Urut massage for 2 weeks during first month delivery ·         Start yoga and gym ·         Be physically active ·         Jog 20 minutes Success Happens ·         Lost 7kg during birth ·         Lost 4kg during first month ·         9 months later she’s at pre-pregnancy weight Motivation ·         Do something you enjoy ·         Make a date with friend to do physical activity ·         Try different physical activities ·         Diet is important ·         Watch what you eat ·         Think long-term ·         Make fitness a priority and way of life	SHAPE DECEMBER 2007