Pink-alli participants celebrate weight-loss achievement

The three Pink-alli weight loss programme candidates, Duncan Sant, Antoine Grima and Agnes Falzon, managed to lose 27kg collectively over a period of three months.

The programme took a holistic approach to weight loss and was designed to suit the candidates' needs and lifestyles in order to effectively manage a healthy and steady weight loss.

Duncan Sant (32, bank manager) said he is very happy with the 13kg he managed to lose with the Pink-alli programme.

"I feel healthy, strong, fit and full of energy!" He urged those who would like to lose weight to "be open to changes and to adapt to a new way of living".

Agnes Falzon (51, housewife and catering student) echoed Duncan's thoughts and said, "I lost 4kg and went down a dress size! I was very happy to realise that I can finally lose weight in an effective and healthy manner. The professionals involved in the alli programme were very  helpful and encouraging at all times. Now my clothes fit better, my breathing has improved and I feel healthier."

Antoine Grima (48, self-employed) lost 10kg in a matter of weeks. He now eats little and often,  controls his portions and exercises daily.

"The alli tablets help speed things up and they keep me aware of my final goal. I am now much healthier; my cholesterol levels and blood pressure are back to normal and my knees and legs don't ache any more."

Monica Abdilla, Country Manager for GlaxoSmithKline, manufacturers of alli, said: "The results obtained by our candidates confirms our belief that therealistic weight loss alli helps people achieve is possible once there is acommitment to make the necessary lifestyle changes. alli offers a sensibleand gradual approach to weight loss, taking into account the age, make-upand health of the individual."

As a reward for their weight loss commitment, the successful candidates were offered a total makeover from Debenhams. The candidates chose from a widerange of clothes which reflect their trimmer look and healthier lifestyle.The candidates were also presented with a three-month membership at the ChicPhysique Gym by Personal Trainer Alan Curry. This will help them keep theirfitness levels and manage their weight loss in a healthy manner.alli (www.alli.com.mt) is an effective EU-licensed weight loss aid availablewithout prescription, for adults with a Body Mass Index of 28 kg/m² or more.

It helps them lose 50% more weight than they would lose by dieting alone.alli works by blocking about 25% of fat from foods from being absorbed intothe body. This means that for every 2 kg lost through one's own efforts,alli can help people lose yet another kilo. Over a period of six months,alli users may lose between 5-10% of body weight. alli is a medicinal and contains orlistat. Always read the product leafletand consult your doctor, or pharmacist for advice. The above is an update on the candidates' progress during the last week. Thearticle which appeared in last Saturday's issue of PINK showed the weightloss achieved as at June 9, when the magazine went to print.