Simply put, people put on weight when they eat more calories (or energy) than they burn in every day activities. Therefore, in order to lose weight you must consume fewer calories than the body needs. As a result the body naturally burns up the excess body fat as an additional source of energy. The diagram below clearly shows how the balance between“Calories in” (food) and “Calories out" (activity and resting metabolic rate or RMR) affects you. Your RMR is the amount of energy your body requires when resting; it’s a bit like the amount of petrol a car needs to keep the engine turning over when it is parked.

 

At Slender Shapes we will address both sides of the energy balance by measuring and increasing your RMR, exercise activity, and lifestyle activity. We will teach you how to choose lower calorie foods that you enjoy, whilst keeping you feeling full for longer, without being on a restrictive diet.

We believe your best weight is achieved and maintained through a balanced and realistic approach to healthful eating, regular physical activity and other wellness strategies that optimize your overall health and quality of life.

Our programme is based on a tried and tested lifestyle approach that is designed to:

Give you the tools, skills and support you need to make the necessary changes to your lifestyle in order to achieve your goals.
Measure and record your progress each week.
Make small realistic adjustments to ensure that you not only lose the weight but keep it off for a lifetime!

Losing weight, and maintaining weight loss long-term, is not easy. We understand that the lifestyle factors that influence your weight are unique to you. Therefore, our team of Lifestyle Consultants will meet with you up to three times a week on a one to one basis to help you understand the key points to eating a healthier diet, with appropriate portion sizes and a good balance between the main food groups. Challenges will inevitably occur, so by meeting on a regular basis our Lifestyle Consultants can give you all the encouragement and support you need to stay on track.

Most people fail to lose weight because they fail to address the lifestyle that over the years has caused weight gain. All too often the lure of quick fix results through slimming pills or slimming treatments sound enticing; but all quick fixes fail to address the lifestyle changes needed to not only address short term weight loss but long term weight management.

80% OF PEOPLE FAIL TO KEEP THEIR WEIGHT OFF FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS BECAUSE THE PROGRAMME THEY FOLLOWED WAS NOT REALISTIC OR SUSTAINABLE FOR THEIR LIFESTYLE!

Which would you prefer; to lose a lot of weight in a short space of time, only for it to return a few months later, or to learn how to lose a small amount of weight each week and keep it off for a lifetime? The second option is the only way to successful long term weight management and how we approach our programme at Slender Shapes. If losing weight and keeping it off is what you are after, then what are you waiting for?

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The food we eat is the most important component to short term weight loss and long term weight management. Our nutrition component has been overseen by a leading dietician and nutritionist who is the author of numerous books, regular events with the BBC in the UK and consulted with brands such as Kellogg’s, Nestle and Marks & Spencer.
Slender Shapes nutrition component educates members to help them make healthier nutritional choices. Members do not have to diet, but learn a new way to choose satisfying, nutritious and lower calorie foods. Feeling full and satisfied while eating foods you like is a critical component to our approach to long term weight management. The nutrition component will individually tailor the following to ensure success:
The correct balance of different food groups for healthy eating.
The number and size of the servings of the different food groups.
Asian and Western meal plans containing recipes, cooking instructions, in addition to a breakdown of the nutrients and calories contained in the recipe. All recipes use food that can be bought from the supermarket that the whole family can enjoy.
A lifestyle consultant will guide, support and motivate you 3 times a week during your weight loss phase. They will provide important educational materials to ensure the key points to healthy eating have been understood.

Not only will you learn how to choose and prepare food that is more nourishing for yourself, your whole family will benefit from eating a healthier balanced diet. So, what can you do to improve your health, nutrition, and that of your family?

(Click to download some example recipes)

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It has been said that everything that gets worse as we get older, gets better with exercise! The exercise component revolves around the Slender Shapes Super Circuit which produces maximum results in less than 30 minutes of exercise. The Super Circuit uses state-of-the-art hydraulic resistance equipment for toning the whole body, in addition to
cardiovascular equipment to improve stamina and endurance. The Super Circuit is fun, fast, effective and very user friendly. You can begin anywhere in the circuit and start exercising at your own pace. There are no fixed schedules so you can come when the time suits you and exercise for as long as you like. After a warm-up members maintain their target heart rate for the duration of their workout ensuring an exercise intensity that will improve your fitness and achieve your goals.

The Super Circuit provides a camaraderie, energy and support between members not found in other health clubs. Exercise is a crucial component to weight loss as it increases the metabolism. Your resting metabolic rate (or energy turnover) accounts for approximately 70% of your calories burnt each day. Therefore by increasing your metabolism, you increase the number of calories you burn each day, even when resting! Moreover there are simply thousands of health benefits. It is the closest thing that medical science has to a “Wonder Drug”. Benefits of the Super Circuit include:
Reduces body fat and inches from main problem areas.
Fun, fast and effective producing results quickly.
Ideal for busy women who want maximum results in 30 minutes.
Improves muscle tone without experiencing muscle soreness compared to traditional weight training equipment.
Very user friendly equipment makes it ideal for those unaccustomed to exercise.
Variable resistance allows members to keep their workouts physically challenging as their fitness levels improve.

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Time and again research has shown that the majority of people who lose weight regain it all back within 12 months. Here at Slender Shapes we will meet with you up to three times a week for 5 to 10 minutes each time to ensure that you stay focused and on track, not just to lose weight, but keep it off.

These short consultations significantly increase success rates compared to other weight loss programmes which offer little or no regular follow-up. During these consultations we will work on the following with you:

Measure your resting metabolic rate, activity levels, and calories burnt on the exercise super circuit
Give you educational materials summarizing the key points to weight management
Review your daily food and exercise journal
Refine your diet ensuring it is enjoyable, satisfying, healthy and sustainable for your lifestyle
Monitor your progress each week
Guide and orientate you on how to use the exercise super circuit fitness equipment
Ensure you are exercising at an intensity which is suitable for your fitness level
Offer emotional support, guidance and motivation until you achieve success
 
   
 

Two membership options allow you to choose between our “Slender Shapes”, weight management programme or our “Slender Active”, fitness only programme. Below are the main differences between the two options:

Slender Active (our fitness only option) allows members unlimited use on the ladies super circuit exercise equipment. The circuit of equipment has been specifically designed for busy women to get maximum results in just 30 minutes. For more information on how the exercise super circuit programme works “Click Here”.

Slender Shapes (our weight management option) combines the three key elements to lasting weight management; namely, exercise, nutritional guidance and education, together with one to
one support from your Lifestyle Consultant who will meet with you up to three times a week. For more information on how the weight management programme works “Click Here”.

Payment Options are very flexible and provide options to suit all people. Members can choose to pay on a weekly, monthly or annual basis, whichever you prefer. If you are interested to take the first step to a healthier and happier you then…….

  
 

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