mySKiN&CO’s latest Fat-Loss Challenge at the Floriana Local Council was a success. Thursday 13th September 2012 was the last session – where the results and the winners were announced.
Rose had the greatest percentage of total body weight lost at 7.58%. Rose lost a total weight of 8.1kg. In second and third place were Marianne, who lost 6.99%, 5.3kg, and Kenneth who lost 6.70%, 7.5kg.
16 participants finished this 8-week Fat Loss Challenge. In total they lost 59kg.
The Fat-Loss Challenge is a NEW concept and FUN group programme that meets weekly for 8 weeks. It is a healthy competition among participants who have similar weight loss goals. The fact that participants are weighed every week, makes the Challenge a success. However the focus is on losing not more than 1 kg a week – and to make sure that the participants are eating healthy and losing fat and not muscle or just water content. The Challenge’s focus is on educating participants on good nutrition for life while feeling part of a fun Community Event! The classes, which are presented in a fun way, include information about reading labels, going shopping, boosting metabolism, burning fat, exercise tips and staying healthy. After the 8 weeks, the participants are equipped with enough knowledge and awareness to make healthy choices with regards to food, and exercise. Hence, the weight would stay off, since this is a permanent lifestyle change.
The Fat Loss Challenge starts with a body composition analysis, where each participant’s body fat is analyzed together with their BMI (metabolism) and muscle mass. Body Measurements are taken, and a nutrition analysis is done. By analyzing each individual’s results, a programme (including exercise recommendations, customized meal plans and body treatments) is then customized according to participant’s body type, goals, health background, food likes and dislikes, lifestyle and budget to achieve a healthy weight. As the weeks progress, the programme is evaluated and adjusted accordingly so that each participant is ensured success.
I am proud of all the participants in this challenge and hope they are encouraged to continue their healthy lifestyles and share their successes with others. mySKiN&CO supports the commitment to make improvements in health and achieve fat loss by healthy eating and exercise.
Rose, the winner with the greatest percentage of body weight lost, received a Meal Replacement Shake (value of Euro 33.10). The second and third place winners received Healthy Meal Bars (value of Euro 18.80) and Protein Snack Bars (value of Euro 14.10). These products will continue helping them in their Healthy Living Lifestyle.
The next Challenge will be starting mid-October 2012.
Click here to learn more about mySKiN&CO’s Fat-Loss Challenge, and how you can participate.
This is what the participants are saying:-
“I valued a lot the handouts.”
“Now I know how to see information on food labels and more knowledgeable about what to eat.”
“I value more the good nutrition food like protein, fruit, vegetables and drink water – which I never did.”
“I can lead a normal life and still lose weight.”
“I valued how helpful Claire was. She is also very knowledgeable in all aspects having to do with the subject.”
“I valued the very friendly and caring atmosphere full of support.”
“I got what I expected and more… sessions were very informative and on a personal level. Claire was very helpful and knowledgeable. Every question was answered to satisfaction.”
“The talks were very interesting and with varied subjects.”
“I valued the solidarity / friendship in the group supporting one another.”
“I valued the expertise of Claire and being able to ask and email if we had a problem.”
“I valued that I have learnt to eat what makes me feel good, healthy and full. Also I value how to check food labels and others.”
“I valued our discussions with Claire, because she explains very well, and I valued that because of what I learnt, I lost weight.”
“I’m finding myself in control of my food intake!”
“I am now familiar with particular exercises targeting particular parts of the body.”
“I got what I came for – that is I learnt to eat healthy and lost inches from where I needed.”
“Although the course came to an end I will still continue to eat healthy.”
Click here to learn more about mySKiN&CO’s Fat-Loss Challenge.