Breakfast - It's key for your body to start the day properly! You need high quality fuel - protein and carbohydrates - to give you the nutrition you need for energy and mental clarity to cope with today's demands. Breakfast is our most critical meal and yet one third of Americans fail to begin their day with it. However, with successful adaptation of the Optimal Health philosophy and our convenient meal replacements, you will always eat breakfast!
Exercise - Exercise is a key component to our lifestyle because it enhances so many aspects of our lives. It increases our metabolism so we will burn fuel, provides us with greater flexibility and strength, improves our bone structure and posture, increases our mental clarity, and improves our immune system. Although not necessary in the beginning phase of a weight-loss program, adding aerobic exercise or weight resistance training is essential for Optimal Health.
Support - A key component to stay on track with an Optimal Health lifestyle is having the support of a Health Coach to provide the necessary coaching, tools and education. If you have a caring coach and mentor, that person can support you with your health goals, stay in touch as you advance through your journey to a healthier life, tweak your program if needed, discuss "issues" you may be having, and provide knowledge. In addition, with Take Shape For Life, you have access to the Virtual Clinic on the web and you can participate on the interactive Nurse, Doctor and Maintenance Calls.
Low fat meals 5-6 times a day - Eating frequently, controlling portion sizes and total calories, and restricting fat intake are key components of Optimal Health. Unfortunately, it is virtually impossible with our hectic lives to achieve these objectives without tremendous effort and expense. Take Shape For Life provides the logical solution with low fat meal replacements and convenience, delivering high quality, fast food to help maintain our health goals.
Individual Plan - We all need a PLAN for eating properly. Proper menu planning - which in maintenance includes two to three meal replacements a day - and adapting the skills and strategies you will need to navigate through a hostile environment full of temptations and nutritional pollution, are keys to adopting an Optimal Health lifestyle.
Monitor - Once you have achieved your healthy weight, you will want to stay there. Frequent monitoring is the key. Simply weighing yourself on a regular basis, or trying on a pair of jeans once a week to check how they fit, can literally catch a problem before it gains momentum!