I've listed some free phone#s below that are pre-recorded client call-ins to the Doctors and Nurses with Take Shape for Life (TSFL). For those of you that are TSFL clients, I've emailed you the Quick-Start Guide that has PIN#s so you can also call-in live. A Health Coach (me) is not a substitute for a physician or qualified medical practitioner but I can help you with the Take Shape for Life program. Clinical studies with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine demonstrate an average weight loss of 2-5 pounds per week with this program (you can Google to verify this or click http://www.pph.org/PPHContentPage.aspx?nd=773 and scroll halfway down) however there is no guarantee that everyone will experience the same results. Even if you're not on the "full-blown" TSFL program, the Medifast meals are pharmaceutical grade meals that have been prescribed by over 20,000 doctors, and they're great for healthy snacks or meals on-the-go.
TSFL recommends all clients consult a physician before starting as well as for monitoring progress while on the program.
Take Shape for Life wants you to have all the support that you need. They have lots of information if you are willing to spend the time and learn about how to create optimal health. Besides the TSFL website and my website, http://www.mojoefitness.com/, Dr. A, a co-founder of Take Shape for Life has a book https://shop.tsfl.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=1010 This is very informative and I would recommend it. You can order it on your next order.
Webinars - You can listen to the latest webinar at
http://thetrilogynetwork.com/resources/webinars/
They have some really good questions on the recorded weekly calls and the webinars.
Also, don't forget your support numbers. If I am not able to help you out, or if you are unhappy with the changes they made to the products, call the client service number below. Take Shape For Life is committed to providing you with the very best support from our Virtual Support Team. Led by top-notch physicians and nurses, our medical staff helps you optimize your health through education and weekly support calls. We also have specially trained representatives to answer any questions you may have - and 24-hour online Support in Motion.
Support in Motion24-hour online support
http://www.tsflsupportinmotion.com/
Nurse's CallPlayback for the week
(212)461-8672
(Current Clients can enter in a PIN# in their Quick-Start Guide to call-in live)
Doctor's CallPlayback for the week
(212)461-8671
(Current Clients can enter in a PIN# in their Quick-Start Guide to call-in live)
Maintenance CallPlayback for the week
(512)505-6863
(Current Clients can enter in a PIN# in their Quick-Start Guide to call-in live)
Nutrition SupportMonday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm ET
nutritionsupport@tsfl.com
1-877-270-5704
Client Contact CenterPhone: 800-572-4417 option 1
Monday-Friday 8:00am-10:00pm ET
Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm ET
Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm ET
Fax: 410-581-2137
TSFL Returns866- 451-9265
Working with a Health Coach as a mentor is the first step in helping you optimize your health for the rest of your life. Don't forget that referrals that bring orders pay off in credit to your account. If 2 of your friends/family sign up, that would mean $20 to your account that is deposited by Take Shape for Life ($10 each). People are worth it. Life is worth it!
Don't Eat Like a Goldfish!
Joe Graziano, TSFL Health Coach, ID# 30174810
Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
http://www.mojoefitness.com/
503-887-2939
A forum of random thoughts and insights from a middle-aged dad, career law enforcement officer, washed up fitness trainer, balding guy that shoots guns and pets cats.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Your 10,000 Year Old Instinct
Hello Everyone! As many of you know, I've done personal training since 2006. While going through the course offered by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, which I believe is the most comprehensive personal training program currently offered, I was a bit disheartened to see that only 65 pages out of the 728 pages of text was focused on nutrition. This past summer I discovered Take Shape for Life (TSFL) after my wife began the program. I didn't know a thing about it, other than the fact that my wife was melting away before my eyes and she was really looking good! I thought that I wanted to lose some of my flubber too. The summer was quickly approaching and I wanted to lose it fast and safely. She referred me to this book (shown above) that her TSFL Health Coach had loaned her. I began to read it and the first thing that caught my attention was Chapter One. The doctor basically said it's not your fault that you're fat. "Yeah right", I thought. Nice gimmick. But as I read, I realized that this doctor was on to something....of course we crave fattening foods, sweets and anything else that tastes good, no matter how unhealthy it is. It's our instinct. Dr. Anderson goes on to explain that 10,000 years ago no one was obese or had heart disease. The mere act of getting food was a struggle. So when we found a batch of wild grapes or vegetables, we ate it on the spot. We ate all of it. As much as our stomach could bear. We never knew when we'd eat again. We were programmed to preserve every calorie we could ingest.
This instinct is still with us. Dr. Andersen wrote that he once heard someone say that they were watching TV and ate a whole pint of ice cream, to which he thinks, "Well, of course you did". Our bodies are programmed to eat as much as we can and the fat cells are likewise programmed to squeeze out and store every calorie possible. I think he's right when he says, "It's not your fault".
Today I attended a Take Shape for Life (TSFL) conference in Portland and the main speaker was Dr. Wayne Andersen (shown on the book cover). After years of being a heart surgeon and making good money, he grew weary of seeing unhealthy patients come in, only to return to their old unhealthy lifestyles. After a lot of heartache, he realized that he needed to see these patients before they got to the operating room. He quoted Thomas Edison in saying, "The doctor of the future will use no medicine". He eventually quit the life of a heart surgeon and he started TSFL where he authored the Habits of Health book. This book is full of life-changing information that will help you to lose weight and not gain it back!
Here are just a a few of his tidbits that I remember him mentioning at today's conference:
Don't wear elastic pants. A study showed that people who wear pants with an elastic waistband are more likely to gain weight.
After completing medical school and working as a heart surgeon, he believes that he is now more effective and life-changing with the TSFL program than he ever was as a surgeon.
As a surgeon, he felt that he was merely prolonging the dying process. With TSFL he hopes to reach these people before their body hits the operating table.
After reading this book and getting certified as a TSFL Health Coach, I realized that I had a powerful tool to use along with my personal training background. Two powerful tools in the quest for optimal health. You don't have to be a personal trainer or TSFL Health Coach to have this awesome information at your fingertips. This book is sold at Borders, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com or via my website http://www.mojoefitness.com/ (and then click Take Shape for Life to get to the store).
I don't make any $$ from your order. I'm sure the doctor does, but this doesn't trickle down to me! Know my words are true...I'm just sharing some good information that I think can greatly benefit anyone who cares about their health. For those of you that live nearby, I have an extra copy of the book that I'd be glad to loan out.
Don't Eat Like a Goldfish!
Joe
TSFL Health Coach, ID# 30174810
National Academy of Sports Medicine,
Certified Personal Trainer
Sunday, January 2, 2011
1st Annual MoJoe Home Film Festival!
Thanku, Joe
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