PLEASE NOTE:
Working with a Health Coach as a mentor is the first step in helping
you optimize your health for the
rest of your life.
Take Shape For Life recommends that you see your physician before starting any diet program.
A regular or Certified Health Coach
is not a substitute for a physician
or qualified medical practitioner for monitoring patients using Medifast
low calorie products, but a Health Coach can provide you with support along your weight loss journey.

Welcome to Weight Busters For Life!

Hello!  My name is Joanne Breuer. I'm a Certified Health Advisor and am excited to provide you with information regarding our program.  Take Shape for Life is committed to helping you achieve optimal weight loss and maintain your weight with simple strategies for lifelong health.  With the personal support of a Health Advisor, we will help you reach your weight goal with Medifast meals that are low calorie, low fat, and nutritionally balanced.  The 5&1 Plan is carefully designed to give you the right amount of food to keep you satisfied while you lose weight.  Along the way, your Health Advisor will be there to provide the care and support you need to succeed and maintain your weight lose and health program for life.   

Again, welcome to your path to Permanent Weight Control and Optimal Health! Please take time to download and read the following Adobe PDF files welcoming you to our program:

Welcome To New Clients
Welcome: Make It Easy, 10 Easy Steps
Welcome: The 5 and 1 Plan
Welcome: Support Is Just A Phone Call Away
Welcome: Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart
Welcome: BeSlim Assessment
Welcome: Daily Success Tracker

Joanne's Story
My husband Lee and I started our journey in April 2006.  It is funny that it was our daughter who brought the program to us.  Her husband, Rick, ran across a guy at the gym who talked to him about the business side of the program, not the program for weight loss.  So our daughter got into the business and guess who were her first clients? She calls us her poster children!  She asked if we would give her just 5 weeks of our lives to see if the program worked.

Well, we had tried everything, so why not.  At the time Lee was weighing in at 300 hundred pounds and I was close behind him at 210.  Lee had type II diabetic and was taking 3 oral medications along with high blood pressure medication for 20 years.

So we started the program together. Our commitment was to give this an honest shot, so we followed a no cheating rule. The rest is history now, in eight months we lost 185 pounds! Of course men lose weight faster than women, so Lee was always ahead of me losing 105 in 8 months and I losing 80 pounds in 8 months.   I really got upset during our weight lose phase of the program because he was always ahead of me.  What was most important is that we kept at it and the weight every week came off.  I averaged 2.86 pounds per week and Lee 3.28. 

You may ask yourself, was it easy? Our answer is it's one the easiest program we have ever done.  When you are on the program you take back control because you don’t have to count calories you just have to be able to count to 6 and eat every 3 hours.  Oh, and drink lots and lots of water.

So here we are 2 years later, both at our goal weight in maintenance.  We still eat every 3 hours, drink lots of water and get plenty of exercise. So how do we feel about the program now? Well it saved our lives.  The way we were going, we were headed for an early grave, that was for sure. 

You ask how life looks today?  Well Lee is off of all his medications and his type II diabetic is in control now with his weight loss.  I am no longer on my blood pressure medication controlled by my weight loss. 
We feel alive again. 

A side story to our weight loss is that after 24 years we were able to get into our wedding clothes.  Don’t ask us why we still had them. When we started the program Lee could not get the pants over his butt, and I could not get my arm in the sleeve of my jacket.  To celebrate our success, in February of 2007 we went on a Mexican cruise and wore our wedding clothes again. 

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Program Comparisons
Compare Take Shape For Life with four leading weight loss programs
*This study was done to compare four popular weight loss programs and reported in MSN Money 7/3/08. 
See how Take Shape For Life compares!

What does it cost to lose 30 pounds? 
Jenny Craig -- $399 or $359 (if paid up front), NOT including food.  Prepackaged food costs $12-18/day. The article said 1-2 pounds lost per week is the average.  Help along the way is weekly one-on-one counseling.

NutriSystem -- $1,174.88, including all food, except fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy.  The article said NutriSystem could take about 4 months.  Help along the way is a free web site.

Weight Watchers -- $214.80 to $299.80, depending on location, or $97.75 online, NOT including food.  The article said it would take about 20 weeks to lose 30 pounds.  Help along the way is weekly support meetings somewhere near where you live.

The Zone Diet -- $3,869.10 to $5,158.80, includes $3/day for delivery.  The article said it would take 3-4 months to lose 30 pounds.  Help along the way is not mentioned.

Take Shape For Life – Cost is $284.52/month for the variety pack which includes a FREE WEEK so you’re actually getting 5 weeks for the price of 4.  This equates to $8.13 per day or $1.62 PER MEAL for Medifast meals.  The cost for your lean and green would be additional.  Help along the way is a FREE health coach to call, email, or meet personally with you any time of day, any day of the week all the way through to your achieving your desired weight FOR LIFE! Losing 30 pounds would only take 2-3 months of our program!  Two months for most men, three months for most women.   Take Shape for Life supports the Medifast meal replacement program where you are eating 5 Medifast meals a day plus one “lean and green” of your own creation.  This supports the body receiving all the micro and macro nutrients it needs AND helps teach you proper portion size/proper food choices/proper preparation habits for PERMANENT weight loss and nutrition education!  You’re NEVER hungry and the yummy meals take only minutes out of your busy day to prepare!  No standing at the stove preparing your meal, no trips to the grocery store to buy a large volume of foods that end up spoiling, no wasted gas driving to the store!  It’s delivered to your door!

*What Does It Cost To Drop Thirty Pounds Article at MSN Money News
Getting smaller is big business. As you lose weight, your wallet could end up thinner, too --
sometimes by thousands of dollars, depending on which diet plan you pick.
Dated 7/3/08

Medifast Beats the Big Three On Every Count
Medifast was developed 27 years ago by a Johns Hopkins doctor for patients to safely shed pounds FAST before surgery…hence the name Medifast.

Most people will lose weight twice as fast on Medifast vs. the big three.

Medifast’s unique formula boasts the highest Fullness Index of the big three: 1.5-1.8 times fuller.

Medifast is recommended by 15,000+ doctors.

If you’ve tried other programs without success, talk to your doctor, read the Medifast success stories, or just order now.

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Medical Information
The Medifast program has been helping people lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle for more than 25 years. Medifast programs and products were developed by a physician and have been clinically proven in numerous studies conducted by major university teaching hospitals. Additionally, third party studies published in leading medical journals have deemed meal replacements as an effective means of weight loss and weight maintenance. Medifast has been recommended by over 15,000 physicians and used by more than 1 million customers.

Medifast Meals are nutritionally complete, low calorie and low fat – providing everything your body needs to lose weight quickly and safely.

The following free resources will provide more information on the Medifast program.

Medical Information: Burn The Fat, Keep It Off
Medical Information: Diabetes Educator
Medical Information: Clinical Research Using Medifast Products
Medical Information: Medifast Performance
Medical Information: Everything You Need to Know About Acesulfame Potassium

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Welcome Packet & Guides
A healthy body starts with a healthy weight. When you go on a weight loss program, you're positively setting your life in motion! With each pound you lose, your confidence grows. Now is the time to set your life in motion to achieve Optimal Health!

The following guides and resources will provide on getting started with your "Take Shape For Life" weight loss program.

Welcome Guides: Healthy Snacks
Welcome Guides: Keys To Your Success
Welcome: MediFast Plateau Tips
Welcome Guides: Tips on Making & Using The Products
Welcome Guides: When Hunger Strikes
Welcome Guides: Transition Maintenance Guide
Welcome Guides: MediFast Exercise Guide
Welcome: Condiment Recommendations
Welcome: MediFast Meatless Options

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The following are common Q's & A's on using the program. For additional FAQ's, please download and read the PDF Resources below.

QUESTION. A re there any medical conditions or medications that would prohibit me from using the 5 & 1 Plan to lose weight?
ANSWER. If any of the following apply to you, you should NOT use the 5 & 1 Plan for weight loss without your doctor’s approval:
• Heart attack within the last 3 months
• Unstable angina
• Recent or recurring strokes or mini-strokes
• Severe liver or kidney disease
• Clotting disorders
• Active cancers
• Eating disorders
• Severe psychiatric illness
• Regular use of oral corticosteroids (more than 20 mg/day)
• Type 1 diabetes

QUESTION. What about other prescription medicines?
ANSWER. Most prescription medications will not interfere with the 5 & 1 Plan. However, as you lose weight the
dosage may need to be adjusted. Check with your doctor if you are using diuretics (water pills),
lithium, or anti-seizure or thyroid medications.

QUESTION. A re antacids okay?
ANSWER. Over-the-counter antacids and acid blockers are acceptable while you’re on the 5 & 1 Plan.

QUESTION. What if I have diabetes?
ANSWER. If you’re taking medication for type 2 diabetes, make sure you inform your doctor BEFORE starting the
5 & 1 Plan, since losing weight may affect your medication requirements. If you have type 1 diabetes,
the 5 & 1 Plan is not right for you. Please check with your doctor to see if you can incorporate
Medifast Meals into your medically-approved diet.

QUESTION. What about high blood pressure?
ANSWER. Consult your doctor BEFORE starting the 5 & 1 Plan, because as you lose weight, your blood pressure
may go down, and your medications may need to be adjusted to avoid feelings of tiredness or
weakness.

QUESTION. What if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
ANSWER. You should not use the 5 & 1 Plan as a weight-loss program since your body has a higher caloric need while supporting a baby, but you may have Medifast Meals as part of your eating regimen if your doctor allows.

QUESTION. What if I’m lactose intolerant?
ANSWER. You can use a non-prescription enzyme such as Lactaid® or stick with any of Medifast’s low-lactose and lactose free selections. Talk to your Health Coach or visit TSFL.com for more information.

QUESTION. What if I’m not feeling well?
ANSWER. Chances are you’ll feel great on the 5 & 1 Plan, especially after the first week when your body has adjusted to the program. If you continue to not feel well, consult your Health Coach, the Nutrition Support team, or your doctor.

QUESTION. What if I get constipated?
ANSWER. You’re eating less, which can cause less frequent bowel movements. If you feel constipated or experience hard stools, try:
• More fluids and more physical activity.
• 1 – 2 tablespoons of cano la, flaxseed, or olive oil.
• Sugar-free fiber supplement (minimum dose for effectiveness).
• A stool softener or laxative if needed.
• Choose higher fiber vegetables from the Green Options List, such as broccoli, okra, spinach, or turnip greens.

FAQ's: General Questions About Medifast
FAQ's: How Does Medifast Work?
FAQ's: General Questions About Take Shape For Life

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Role of the Health Coach
The challenges the average American confronts daily are significant.   The food industry continues to flood the market with high calorie, processed foods filled with too much fat, sugar, additives, and poor nutrients.  Nutritional misinformation is everywhere with many diets that offer temporary results but rarely have any long-lasting value. Our society is over-worked and over-stressed, often leading to poor health, obesity and a diminished quality of life.

But there is a solution. Everything a person needs to get healthy and stay healthy is already known and available with Take Shape for Life!  Why? Because Take Shape for Life offers so much more than simply weight loss!

The role of the Health Coach is help you lose weight and manage health through nutritional intervention.  Medifast meal replacements are among the best in the industry.  With them, you will be able to optimize your physical healthy by losing weight quickly and safely and then adopting the BeSlim philosophy or permanent weight control to keep if off for life. 

Take Shape for Life is a prescription for life.  It is a lifestyle change and NOT a short –term “quick fix” diet.  We all know diets do not work.  Long-term Optimal Health results when you learn to eat properly and to make the proper changes in your behaviors.

My role as your Health Coach is to help you safely and rapidly reach your optimal weight – as measured by your Body Mass Index (BMS) – and then teach you the behaviors modifications and lifestyle changes necessary to remain at a healthy weight for the rest of your life.

This 2 phase approach is important: Phase I – Safety and Rapid Weight loss and Phase II – Transition to the BeSlim philosophy for lifelong weight control.

To achieve optimal health, there are 6 things that you must do as part of your decision to lead a healthy lifestyle.  B is for breakfast, E is for exercise, S is for support, L is for low fat meals 5-6 times a day, I is for individual Plan to eat properly and M is for monitor weighing yourself on a regular basis.  Following the BeSlim philosophy and lifestyle is a powerful solution you’re your lifelong weight control 

My role, as your Health Coach is to educate, mentor, coach, encourage, inform, solve problems, and celebrate successes with you.

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Seasonal Tips
The year is full of holidays and personal celebrations with family and friends. The following resources will provide you the survival tools and inspiration to get through any celebration while staying on your path to permanent weight loss!

Seasonal Tip: Eating Out Tips
Seasonal Tip: Feel Better, Keep Stress Away
Seasonal Tip: Eating Tips at Halloween
Seasonal Tip: Holiday Gatherings Eating Tips
Seasonal Tip: Holiday Survival Tips
Seasonal Tip: Thankful Tips
Seasonal Tip: Write It Down!

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Product Information
Our program is called "5 & 1", that's 5 meal replacements (our product) a day with one lean and green meal (lean source of protein and a salad or a vegetable) per day.  You're only responsible for the lean and green meal...we'll take care of the rest.

If your 1st order is over $250 you will get a free week.  If you sign up for the BeSlim Rewards program on your 2nd order you will receive another free week.  The free week includes 5 boxes/35 meals.

We have 8 different Product Plans available:

#1. Two--Week Variety Kit  The 2-week variety kit for just $154.50 plus about $8 shipping.  I'll give you a new customer discount of $25 off that order so it comes in at roughly $129.50.  You pay for shipping. Regular program includes 10 boxes of product.

You'll have to turn around and order by the end of the first week as shipping can take 5 to 7 business days from Maryland.

#2. Four-Week Variety Kit  The next one is our 4-week variety kit for $299.50.  I'll give you a free week of food (pre-selected) value $75 with this order making it 5 weeks of food for $299.50 and receive a 50% discount on shipping charges.  This is your best value plus you will also receive free the book “The Secret is Out”.  If you signup for the BeSlim Rewards progressive discount program you will receive a 5% discount for a total cost of $284.53 and become eligible to receive this offer again on your next order with the exception of the free book offer and you will always receive FREE SHIPPING with an order of $200 after your discount on our BeSlim Rewards program.  Also being a BeSlim Rewards member you will receive points with each order which can be used toward free gifts.   Regular program includes 20 boxes, plus a bonus pack of 3 FREE samples and a FREE week.

 #3. Make Up Your Own Order  We can make up an order for you...this runs about $300. I'll give you the $25 new customer discount, making it $275 for your first month and receive a 50% discount off the shipping charges. You will also receive free the book “The Secret is Out” with your order of $250 or more.  The book offer is only on your first order.

#4. Twenty Box Order  You can select 20 boxes of any product at regular prices (minimum order of $250).  I’ll give you a free week of food (pre-selected) value $75 with this order making it 5 weeks of food and receive a 50% discount off the shipping charges.  Plus you will also receive free the book “The Secret is Out”.  The book offer is only on your first order.

#5. Twenty Box Order with BeSlim™ Rewards  You can select 20 boxes of product at regular prices (minimum order of $250).  I’ll give you a free week of food (pre-selected) value $75 with this order making it 5 weeks of food receive 50% discount on shipping charges.  Plus you will receive free the book “The Secret if Out”.  If you signup for the BeSlim Rewards progressive discount program you will receive a 5% discount off your order total and become eligible to receive this offer again on your next order with the exception of the free book offer and you will always receive FREE SHIPPING with an order of $200 before your discount on our BeSlim Rewards program.

#6. Enhanced Packages  Enhanced packages for men, woman and Diabetics for $327.50 with your 1st order you will get a free week of food and the book “The Secret is Out” and the option of receiving a 2nd week of free food with your next order.  Program includes 20 boxes of product, plus a bonus pack of 3 FREE samples and a FREE week.

#7. The Momentum Weight Loss Package For just $353.50, the Momentum Weight Loss Package includes 53 Momentum products.  With your 1st order you will get a free week of food and the book “The Secret is Out” and the option of receiving a 2nd week of free food with your next order. 
 
#8. Momentum Maintenance Package  Momentum by Medifast energizes both you and your Medifast Plan. This package is only $169.50 and includes 3 boxes of Momentum Products.

Super easy!  I've attached the variety pack options for you to go review and an order form.

**  I also come along with the deal as your personal coach!!! **

After your initial order your average order each month will come to around $200.  With our BeSlim Rewards progressive discount program you will receive a 5% discount the first 3 months and 8% discount the following 3 months and 12% discount after 7 month and always free shipping.  I will give you a $10 credit for purchase of product for EACH referral of someone you refer to me that gets started on the program!
  

If you do decide to get started, it’s easy to order...just give me a call at (503) 812-5877 in Oregon, or (360) 420-7367 in Washington State, so I can get you your discounts on the products of your choice! 
*Prices are subject to change without notice.

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Online Ordering Instructions
You have total control and flexibility over your Medifast shipments.  Remember that you use 5 boxes of product each week, so about 20 boxes are needed for a month.  You can change your order and your ship date to fit your needs and schedule.  All orders can be edited within 3 days of schedule shipment.

Go to www.weightbusterstsfl.tsfl.com and click on the “Shop Online” and then click your account at the top center area.

Log in with your user name and password.  There is a password recovery available.

Once logged on, click the "1. Review/change My BeSlim Club Order" and now you can review your order to see what is in the cart, you can edit the order, or change the processing date.  If you are editing the order, you can add and remove products.  It will keep a running total for you.  If your order is over $200, after discounts, you get the free shipping.  Once done, click the “save and continue".

At the main dashboard page, you can change your shipment date.

You can select any of the dates underlined on the calendar.  They usually go out about a month ahead.  If for some reason you need to delay the order longer, pick the latest date available, and re-edit the order again at a later time.

Verify that the payment information is correct.  You will need to enter the payment card the first time you use it.  Look in the lower left hand corner. You can email your receipt to yourself, and access the BeSlim Rewards site (lower right) from your cart.

I am here to help!!
If you have any questions, concerns, or just need help figuring out what and how much to order, please contact me at (503) 812-5877 in Oregon, or (360) 420-7367 in Washington State, or you can email me at  weightbusterstsfl@yahoo.com  

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Contact Information
Joanne Breuer
Certified Health Advisor #12985101

Email Joanne: weightbusterstsfl@yahoo.com

Phone Numbers:
In Oregon: (503) 812-5877
In Washington: (360) 420-7367

Joanne's Take Shape For Life Web Site

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Privacy & Other Important Info
Your privacy is important to us. We respect your privacy and will not share any information we collect.Our collection of personal information will be used only for the purpose for which it is collected. Your Personal Information is kept confidential and secure and is not disclosed to anyone outside our company without your consent, unless required by law.

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PLEASE NOTE: Working with a Health Coach as a mentor is the first step in helping you optimize your health
for the rest of your life. Take Shape For Life recommends that you see your physician before starting any diet program. A regular or Certified Health Coach is not a substitute for a physician or qualified medical practitioner for monitoring patients using Medifast low calorie products, but a Health Coach can provide you with support along your weight loss journey.

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