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How To Lose Weight Using Lean Six Sigma

Project Storyboard Example

Operational Definitions• Average Daily Calorie Intake (ACDI): The average number of calories

consumed daily over a week

• Body Mass Index (BMI): BMI is a general, but not specific, indicator of body fatness

• Calorie Zones: The calories consumed by time of day. Z1: breakfast & mid-morning; Z2: lunch & mid-afternoon; and Z3: dinner & evening

• Calories: The number of documented calories obtained from the “nutritional facts label” on food containers or from weighing individual items (e.g. meats, vegetables, etc.) to determine the estimated calorie values

• Exercise Calories: The estimated number of calories expended during exercise

Project Results Summary

Project Wins

• Weight loss of 16 pounds (21 pounds from Jan/Feb)

• BMI under 25

• Established regular exercise routines

• Reduced waist size by about 3”

• Reduced pant waist size by 2”

• Body fat now 1.5% less

DMAIC Approach• Used Jan-to-May weight data and VOC to establish weight loss

project criteria

• Established moderate diet and exercise change goals during an extended Measure Phase

• Weight loss % was on target, however, it was not meeting the overall weight reduction goal and unhealthy food choices were noted

• Established a regimented diet and exercise routines in the Improve Phase that produced a weight loss of 9 pounds over two weeks. Identified root causes for future attention

• Control Phase weights have been stable for 3 weeks

• Problem Statement: Annual weight gain has increased due to age, slower metabolism, poor dietary habits, lack of exercise and personal injury

• Goal: Identify and limit poor food choices, use a daily diet/exercise log, and lose 5 to 15 pounds by limiting calorie intake

Define Phase

Measure Phase

Tools used to map out daily process and data collection:

• New Balance Sports Monitor

• Nutrition scale

• Heart beat monitor

• 3×5 data food cards

• Diet & exercise diary

• Weight Watchers digital scale

Analyze Phase• Established goal of 2000 calories per day, 15 of the

56 days (27%) exceeded the daily limits.

• The overall result was a weight loss of 7 pounds

• On track for 1⁄2 to 1 pound weight loss per week

• 2 weeks of poor monitoring/data collection practices during scheduled classes, holidays, and family visitations (7/04 to 7/16) showed disappointing data posting of calorie intake to maintain the weight loss plan.

In-Depth Analysis

Improve Phase• Provided dynamic results with a weight loss of 9 lbs. over 2

weeks

• A two-week adherence to the Calorie King® 1400 daily calorie plan included:

• No alcohol, soda, fast foods, white bread, or processed meats. This plan, although strict, allowed for a variety of healthy food choices for a 2-week test period

• Increased walking goal to 21 miles per week / 3 miles per day

• Realized that a one-size diet plan does not fit all

The Improve Phase showed an additional weight loss of 9 pounds to meet the initial project goals.

Control Phase• Standardize prepackaging of snacks

• Switch from “rib eye” to “lean steaks” to reduce fat intakes

• Spinach replaces lettuce for salad selections

• Use existing kitchen appliances for food preparation

• Modified exercise plan to change daily walking schedule and include strength training

• Added Sleep and Project Log Book to future state map

“It’s not a diet stupid, it’s a lifestyle change!”

Future Process (Swim Lane) Map

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