Phase 1—Nutritional Counseling
Phase I is a nutritionally sound, family eating plan following
the guidelines of the American Heart, Cancer and
Dietetic Associations. It is designed to introduce
our clients to a healthy, nutritional lifestyle
utilizing real foods that we believe to be optimal
for proper nutrition. Operationally, we never use
the term “diet.” We introduce our clients to personal
menu planning with 50% carbohydrates, 30% protein
and 20% fat for their daily caloric intake. During
this time we also introduce our clients to a computerized
dietetic analysis that will scientifically validate
their weekly food diary and eating habits, measuring
the percentage of total caloric intake as well as
protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral
intake. We have a small Inches-A-Weigh café with
a variety of gourmet protein drinks, nutrition bars
and vitamin supplements. Our retail products are
available as options, not a force-fed requirement
like at typical diet centers. These convenient supplements
satisfy the daily binging, nibbling and emotional
cravings, serving as low-fat substitutes for cookies,
snacks & chips. .
Phase 2—Body Sculpting
Forty-five minutes devoted to gradual figure development with
equipment specially designed for traditional female
problem areas. “It’s not the equipment that does
the work, it’s the body that is on it.” This is
accomplished with the use of low exertion, less
strenuous and continuous range of motion equipment.
Through progressive and isokinetic resistance, our
clients begin to reshape and restore the elasticity
of their unworked muscle groups. Resistance exercise
helps restore muscle, increase the metabolism and
energy level, increase bone density, improve sleep
patterns, and for many, improve self-confidence
and self-esteem. Clients are not burning fat or
spot reducing. During this phase they begin to replace
excess fat with lean muscle mass and rehabilitate
deteriorated and deconditioned muscles. They are
now ready for the cardiovascular fitness program.
Phase 3—Cardiovascular Fitness
The last 15 minutes are designated to be more strenuous and
cardiovascular. Aerobic equipment including treadmills,
bicycles and light free weights are introduced to
accelerate the metabolism, burn calories and condition
the heart and muscle groups. We assist and encourage
our clients to carefully monitor their heart rate
to ensure that it is within the optimal fat burning
range. Upon achievement of goal weight and the desired
measurements, our client is now familiar with Phase
III, which she will continue using to maintain her
new shape. She is now eligible for our “family forever”
maintenance program and has her own “women’s day
spa ”where she will continue to exercise for the
rest of her life.
