SAB hosted a Phat Challenge where 10 candidates committed to losing 30% of their original body fat in 12 weeks. A dietician provided diet plans and measured participants' progress. The winner, who will lose the most body fat, will be announced in September and receive a prize of approximately R5000. The document also describes an upcoming Corporate Biggest Loser/Phat Challenge between company teams starting in September where the winning company will be announced in December.

1. Corporate Phat Challenge
10 candidates, one
winner:
SAB Phat Challenge
Virtual NutritionRegine Gray RD SA Regine@regine.co.za
June/ July/ August
2009
082 354 8850
SAB Depot launched the Phat
Challenge 2 months ago. 10 can-
didates committed to losing 30%
of their original body fat in 12
weeks.
The aid of a dietician was
enlisted to perform the body fat,
weight and other measurements,
as well as the provision of diet
plans.
The winner will be announced
early in September. The prize
money is in the region of R5000.
Right: 7 of the 10 participants
with Dietician Regine.
The Corporate “Biggest Loser”/ Phat Chal-
lenges are beginning in September.
The challenges provide participants the op-
portunity to lose weight in a competitive
environment, together with a sense of fun and
camaraderie.
Individual companies need to choose their
teams of 20 or more participants. The results
of each company’s team will be evaluated in
December, in order to announce the winning
company.
On the left is an example of ABSA’s advert
for their September launch of the programme.
Similar ads can be designed according to
company specifications.
If your company would like to challenge any
other company, please contact Regine on the
e-mail address above in order to receive more
information.

2. SAB Chamdor
SAB Isando Depot
SAB Isando Regional Office
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SAB Wellness Month Album
SAB hosted their Wellness
Month in June, with an increase
in employees partaking com-
pared to last year. Seven depots
were visited throughout the
month, with 10 wellness stands
being presented on each site. G-
Squared and the Egoli Region
HR teams ensured that employ-
ees had an opportunity to check
their health status and to make
recommended lifestyle changes.
A particular word of thanks goes to
Inge Nel, Lucky Louw, Roche,
FoodState, Woman Wellness Clinic,
G Squared, Momentum, Lifeworks,
Vichy, Sesi , Arthur Rosen , and
Pharmacia.
Thank you to all other parties
involved for making the month
successful and exciting.

3. SAB Alrode and Wadeville
SAB Denver
SAB Bara Depot
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4. Regine Gray RD SA
Regine@re gine.co.za
Events Events Events Events Events Events ...
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Burnell
Congratulations to Jenny and Mike Burnell, who tied the knot recently.
May the happy couple be blessed with wellness, vitality and good fortune.
Thank you, Jenny, for your unwavering support and your determination of reaching your goal weight before
your special day.
DEAT Nutrition Talk
SABC Wellness Days
AEL Wellness Day
TWP Wellness Day
Nedbank Safety and Security Day
DEAT Pretoria: staff members actively participated in the nutrition talk, which focused on the use
of portion sizes and improved food choices.
Supplementation and other weight-loss aids were discussed.
SABC hosted two wellness days for their staff members, in an endeavour to screen and highlight at-risk
clients.
Optometric, nutritional and other health services were offered. Hypertension and hypercholesterolemia
were some of the main health concerns that were identified.
AEL, in conjunction with Medscheme, presented a Wellness day incorporating a biokineticist, an op-
tometrist and a dietician. Fitness levels, dietary habits and eye health were evaluated.
Nicky Liebenberg (left) organized the event and made this yet another successful and popular endeav-
our.
TWP and Discovery worked hand in hand to present staff members with the opportunity to obtain Vitality
points in the form of medical, fitness and nutrition assessments. The day was very well visited— service
providers and staff members created a vibrant atmosphere of inspiration to change existing health habits.
Dierdre Devitt (left) and Cynthia Schoeman (right) organized the event.
Nedbank offered staff members the opportunity to evaluate safety aspects and health aspects.
Various health stands were on display, including allergy screenings and fundamental blood tests.