Targeted Slimming The revolutionary VTREXTM PATTERN for getting into shape without surgery, drugs, machines or fasting
Vrushali Mehendale Director, Vrushali’s™ Slimming Centre, Pune, India
CONTINENTAL PUBLISHERS Vijayanagar, Pune 411 030
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I dedicate this book to all my clients, who followed the VTREX™ Pattern with determination and faith and achieved their goals. Their success is mine too!
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2007 Vrushali Sunil Mehendale
Copyright and all rights of reproduction, adaptation, translation, public distribution, and / or public performance are reserved by Vrushali Sunil Mehendale. No part of this book may be reproduced in part or full or copied in any form or by any means (graphics, electronics or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information retrieval systems) or reproduced on any disc, tape, perforated media or other information storage devices etc., without the prior written permission of Vrushali Sunil Mehendale. Breach of this condition is liable for legal action. For copyright related inquiries and details, contact Mrs. Vrushali Sunil Mehendale 168/3, Shailendra, Parvati, Pune 411009, Maharashtra, India Telephones : 91 - 20 - 24232097, 25434061 Email :
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WARNING THIS BOOK AND THE VTREX ™ PATTERN DESCRIBED HEREIN IS STRICTLY FOR PERSONAL USE. USE OF THIS BOOK OR THE VTREX ™ PATTERN COMMERCIAL BASIS WITHOUT THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR WILL BE AN OFFENCE.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
All information regarding fitness and health presented in this book is intended as an educational resource and is not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice. The author strongly recommends that you the reader consults a physician or healthcare professional before performing any of the exercises described in this book or any exercise technique or regimen or any diet pattern recommended herein, particularly, if you are elderly or have chronic or recurring medical conditions. Discontinue any exercise that causes pain or severe discomfort, and consult a medical expert. Neither the author of the information nor the producer nor publisher, nor distributors nor of such information make any warranty of any kind in regard to the content of the information presented in this book. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information presented in this book is accurate. The author makes no warranty of any kind in regard to the content of this book, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The author of this book shall not be liable for errors contained in it, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing of, use of, or reliance upon information contained in this book.
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Contents 1. The VTREXTM Pattern : What it is
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How the Pattern evolved The VTREX™ Pattern in brief Understanding obesity How to get into shape Following nature’s pattern What the VTREX™ Pattern achieves How the VTREX™ Pattern is unique An example of what the VTREX™ Pattern achieves Selecting your dream figure Men can follow the VTREX™ Pattern too
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How to do the VTREXTM Pattern Workouts
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How the workout charts are designed How you must choose your workout chart Parts of the VTREX Pattern™ workout Following a workout chart Maintaining measurement and weight tables Taking body measurements Taking daily weight records
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The VTREXTM Pattern Exercises How to exercise Stretching exercises Cardio-respiratory exercises Targeted measurement reduction exercises
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The VTREXTM Pattern Workout Charts
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Index of workout charts
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The VTREXTM Pattern Diet Guidelines
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Why diets fail Maintaining a marginal deficit Practical guidelines Keep a diet diary A final word on this subject 6.
Maintaining desired results
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Making and following a maintenance schedule A final word
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Frequently asked questions
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Testimonials and Case studies
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Appendices
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Measurement of fat Body Mass Index (BMI) Height to weight ratio Major muscle groups Useful calorie tables How we collect data at our Slimming Centre Averages of results achieved
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Foreword I first met Vrushali when I joined her Slimming
I treat hundreds of patients everyday in
Centre long ago. I desperately wanted to get
my hospital. Naturally I get to observe people
rid of the huge pile of fat which I collected after
from all the socio-economic strata of the soci-
my deliveries. Busy in my profession, home, kids
ety.. Based on my experience as a doctor I wish ety
and social commitment, I hardly had time to shed she d
to add some relevant information for the benefit
it off for almost 10 years. One fine day I decided
of the readers.
to do something for it and joined her Slimming
• Obesity and related disorders, as Vrushali
Centre. I did the exercises from this Pattern
mentions are no more limited to only the
relevant to my target and also followed her
affluent class. In more or less proportion, it
dietary advice. Needless to say, I did get
is spread across almost every class of the
satisfactory results. It also gave me back a
society.. Excessive and prolonged society pr olonged mental stress
better body and my lost confidence too!
is one of the important reasons for obesity.
I read this book and I feel confident that
People hardly have time to relax and rejuve-
this book will enable thousands of men and
nate. The desire of 'still more' makes them
women to tackle their obesity scientifically, scientifically, and
keep chasing their ever changing goals.
in the right ri ght manner.
• Hormonal changes in women are evident at
This book is written in a very simple yet
any age. Probably since women have become
effective language. Vrushali’s VTREX Pattern™
career minded and have started taking up
is absolutely target oriented, and likewise she
high profile jobs with higher responsibilities,
has not diverted from her subject anywhere and
they also face stress and trauma as men do.
the contents are 'to the point'. I also appreciate
In addition they also need to carry them-
that she has restricted herself from giving any
selves fit and in good shape.
undue medical reasoning or explanations by
• Thyroid disorders are also related to weight
frankly admitting that it is beyond her scope.
gain. Though a proper treatment on them is
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a subject in medicine, women must take
book will take you in the right direction to
appropriate measures, if they are suffering
reduce obesity gradually and stay fit thereafter. thereafter.
from this disorder.
This book does not advocate any artificial
• Puberty Puberty,, pregnancy and lactation lactation are three physiological changes in women when fat deposition occurs naturally while passing through any of these stages. They have to be watchful during these phases.
'instant result' remedies like fat burning machines, cosmetic surgeries or drugs that may reduce appetite or adversely affect metabolism. I have no doubts that, if followed conscientiously, conscientiously, this Pattern will give you good and long lasting results. It is said that to get cured from your
• As Vrushali has rightly mentioned, a thor-
doctor you must have total faith in him. Likewise,
ough medical check-up before taking up this
trust completely in this Pattern and rest assured
Pattern will be in your interest. Apart from
to be successful!
confirming your fitness to carry out these exercises, such a check-up by your qualified physician will will also highlight highlight any irreguirregularities in your body that may not be apparent or visible in normal life. It will help you avoid further complicat complications. ions. • You should exercise at one particular time every day. It will ensure that your muscles get a rest of 24 hours to recover r ecover.. I am sure that the Pattern described in this
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I wish Vrushali every success in her mission to guide people in reducing their obesity and upgrading their fitness to enjoy life! I also wish all the readers success in achieving their goals! Dr. Mrs. Vaijayanti Patwardhan Gynaecologist President, Indian Medical Association, Pune Branch
