Is Your Weight Killing You?
The Candidate
AMY HOPPER Age 40
-Amy is a former college soccer player and homecoming queen.
-She’s now a stay-at-home mom and says she doesn't make enough time for herself. She never thought she would get this big.
The Assessment
-over 50 lab tests
-200 gene test
-Four different types of body fat analysis
-Stress test
-Medical exam with multifaceted history augmenting risk factor assessments
Test Results
Weight:198 lbs
Waist Size: 47
Body fat:46%
Mid section body fat: 53%
History of heart disease and cancer in immediate family.
Weight caused these problems:
-High Cholesterol
-High blood pressure
-Swollen ankles
Risk is 1 in 100 for heart attack and stroke in next five years. Should be less than 1 in 1000
Dr. Huizenga message to Amy: “By having this excess weight and throwing away ten years of your life.”
Biggest Loser Know Your Number: Age 50
Amy's Body Scan
red = muscle
yellow = fat
Amy's Program
An exercise based program to lose fat not muscle!
Lose 1% of her body weight per week for approximately 26 weeks.
One 1/2 to two hours of exercise a day.
Only 1,300 calories a day.
Initial Diet consists of:
-Lean proteins
-Fresh vegetables
-Fresh fruits
Amy's Goals
Get back 10 years of life expectancy!
-Weight: 138 lbs (from 198 lbs)
-Body Fat:25% (from 46%)
-Waist: 36 (from 47)
-Know Your Number Age: 40
Dr. Huizenga's Tips
Dr. Huizenga says your ideal body fat should be:
Women:21-27%
Men: 12-20%
The Tips
-Start with a medical check up to make sure you can physically handle the program.
-Rigorous exercise.
-Fresh produce and lean proteins.
-Count calories.
-Get a group of people to commit to losing weight with you.
-Don't starve yourselfYou need kindling to burn logs. Translation: You need some carbs in order to burn fat.
-No alcohol until you reach your ideal weight.
-No sodas, not even diet soda.
To check your body fat
Check for bod pod or iDXA testing sites in your area.
At home: Measure waist parallel to floor at belly button
All these tips are also available in Dr. Huizenga’s book “Where Did All the Fat Go? The WOW Prescription to Reach Your Ideal Weight and Stay There.”
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