HOME & WELLNESS :: JUNE/JULY 2007
CDC Now Ranks Obesity as the #1 Most Preventable Risk of Death and Disease!
Transition to Weight Loss & Better Health for Life
Presented By: Carolyn Bennett Sullivan
In the U.S. today 58 million are overweight, 40 million are obese and 3 million are morbidly obese. If you are reading this and overweight you may be thinking, “Gee, I’m one of those millions I’ve tried diets and I’m still fat”. You’re not alone. You didn’t fail the diet the diet failed you. Why? Because most diets severely restrict food groups, calories and slow metabolism 10-15% and cause one to lose muscle instead of body fat. So, what’s the solution? The Transitions Lifestyle System™ has been clinically proven to help people learn how to manage their weight, lose weight and create healthy habits for life. What makes Transitions different? First, the Transitions Lifestyle System™ is not a diet. It is a way of life that incorporates low glycemic index eating, behavior modification including stress reduction and exercise to give people the tools they need to lose weight and become healthier. What is the glycemic index and why does it matter? The glycemic index measures the impact of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Low glycemic index eating has the best impact on blood sugar, diabetes and coronary artery disease risk factors. So, why would that be important? Let’s take a look at some statistics.
- 8 out of 10 Americans over the age of 25 are obese
- 76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 years old since 1990
- 80% of Type II diabetes is related to obesity
- 70% of cardiovascular disease is related to obesity
- Obesity puts you at a higher risk for illness than smoking
- A diet of high sugar and starch and low fiber increase the risk of disease including cancer and obesity
Those are just a few examples of why obesity is killing hundreds of thousands of Americans annually. So, it’s time for you to take charge of your health and weight. And Transitions Lifestyle System™ can help you take control of your weight and health even when diets have failed you. You’ll learn how to eat low glycemic foods, how to reduce stress and incorporate exercise into your life so that you have control over your weight and health. There are many tools available through the Transitions Lifestyle Sys-tem™ to help you achieve your goals. Through classes or self-instruction (including our new website!) you can learn how to change your lifestyle into one that will help you lose fat and keep it off which will reduce your risk for disease. Just think how much better you’ll feel and look. Low glycemic index eating is how our ancestors ate and it’s a great way for our children to eat too! (1 in 4 kids will be diagnosed with Type II diabetes due to obesity).
Low glycemic index eating has no calorie restrictions it creates satiety and has the best impact on blood sugar. It has the best impact on blood lipids (even compared to Step 1 Diet – National Cholesterol Education Program). So, what are you waiting for? Contact me or ask your physician about implementing the Transitions Lifestyle System™ into their practice.
Carolyn Bennett Sullivan is a Nutraceutical Consultant with nutraMetrix Advanced Nutraceuticals and a Weight Management Coach for the Transitions Lifestyle System™. NutraMetrix Advanced Nutraceuticals is a business developed by health professionals for health professionals. For more information about the Transitions Lifestyle System™ contact Carolyn at (302) 494-7977 or carbensul@ comcast.net. Check out the new Transitions website at www.carolynbsullivan.com scroll down to Featured Services and click Transitions Lifestyle.
