Helping you feel better
Weight loss and reduction
Most of our body weight is explained by our habits, not our genes.1-3
The energy balance scale can be moved with good and bad habits.
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 It can tip in the wrong direction with an extra 40 kJ per day. This small amount can add half a kilo to our weight each year. 4
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 You can help balance the scale with brisk walking for 20 minutes each day. 5,6
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For most people, a healthy weight is just a matter of regular exercise and a healthy diet.
We help improve your activity choices so you can reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Other weight loss methods if you need more help. 7
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Type of weight loss method
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Cost
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Benefit
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Disadvantage
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Dietitian
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Low
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Learn healthy eating habits
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Need time
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Physical trainer
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Low
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Get personal motivation
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Need effort
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Low energy meals
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Medium
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Easy to use
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Poor long term results
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Surgery
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High
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May be good option for the morbidly obese
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Invasive
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Date Created: 29-Jun-2007
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Last Updated: 27-Nov-2009 04:27 PM
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