The Weight Loss Show exhibition, an innovative event being organized during Dubai Shopping Festival to address the alarming issue of obesity in the UAE, will be held on the 29th and 30th of January from 11am to 10pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road. As one of the official events of the Dubai Shopping Festival 2010, the objective of the event is to introduce innovative and healthy weight loss solutions for people to get in shape and live healthier.
Niousha Ehsan, Partner and Organizer of the Weight Loss Show said, “Figuring out how to lose weight is often a challenge for many of us! The Weight Loss Show helps to educate people on how to lose weight the right way. It aims to combat the alerting statistics of overweight individuals in the UAE by offering various healthy yet innovative weight loss solutions. Today, there are numerous awareness campaigns in the market on obesity but the question still remains on ‘what is the solution and how can we get fit?.’ The Weight Loss Show is here to guide people towards a healthier lifestyle.â€
The exhibition will feature companies showcasing the latest innovations, approved weight loss solutions, latest workout routines and fitness equipments from Technogym. It will also offer free health and fitness assessments, expert advice and talks by dieticians, nutritionists, fitness experts and personal trainers to help the community obtain a balance in their diet and exercise. There will be a kids section offering exercise solutions and sports for kids, as well as many activities and competitions for everyone that wants to lose weight in a healthy manner. The show is open to the public with free admission.
Expert Nutritionist, Dr. Ryan Penny from Time For Change will be speaking on the ‘pathway to sustainable weight loss’ during the 2 day event. He said, “One of the greatest obstacles to a successful and sustainable weight loss is unrealistic expectations. This is why a show like this is so important. It can help people see the realities of their situation and the real requirements that need to be met.â€
“Of course, most people will say that they really want to be healthy, but what are you willing to do to be healthy? And what are you willing to not do to be healthy? In other words, what is more important to you than being healthy? That’s is why The Weight Loss Show has brought together the finest health and fitness professionals to answer, educate and guide us towards a healthier lifestyle!”, said Nick Watson, Founder of U Concept, Strategic Partner of the Weight Loss Show.
According to the Ministry of Health statistics, Obesity is a major health problem in the UAE, and plays an important role in increasing the occurrence of other chronic diseases. It also leads to several other complications such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, which is one of the leading causes of death in the UAE. Studies have shown that weight loss is not just about shedding weight but living a better lifestyle to look good, feel great, increase confidence and surely increase work productivity!
