KULR 8's Healthy Living: Your Experts

Weight Loss and Fitness

Inches-A-Weigh

2499 Gabel Road Suite 6 & 7
Billings, MT 59102
406-652-9142
http://www.Inchesaweigh.com
Hours of Operation
  • M-Th6:30 am - 8 pm
  • Friday6:30 am - 7 pm
  • Saturday6:30 am - 1 pm
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Inches-A-Weigh

Biggest losers of October 2009

Fantastic work, Ladies!!!
Top Lbs Losers
Angie F. - 21.50
Karin H. - 14.00
Deb W. - 14.00
Andrea H. - 12.50
Linda E. - 11.00
Donna D. - 10.50
Fran G. - 10.50
Micki M. - 10.00
Treva L. - 10.00

Top Inch Losers
Angie F. - 22.00
Deb W. - 19.75
Andrea H. - 18.50
Jan W. - 15.25
Karin H. - 15.25
Cathy W. - 14.25
Carole J. - 13.75
Lisa H. - 12.75
Deanna P. - 12.25

Body Mass Index – BMI
Health care providers use body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference measurements to assess a person's risk of developing health problems such as diabetes and arthritis.

Today, 64.5% of U.S adults are overweight or obese. How do you know if you are among them? Two easy measures, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference provide useful estimates of overweight, obesity, and body fat distribution.

Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI measures your weight in relation to your height, and is closely associated with measures of body fat. You can calculate your BMI using this formula:

BMI equals a person's weight in pounds divided by their height in inches squared, multiplied by 703.
For example, for someone who is 5 feet, 7 inches tall (67") and weighs 220 pounds, the calculation would look like this: 220 divided by 4489 (67" X 67") multiplied by 703 = 34.45 BMI

    A person with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy.
    A person with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight.
    A person with a BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
Because BMI does not show the difference between fat and muscle, it does not always accurately predict when weight could lead to health problems. For example, someone with a lot of muscle (such as a body builder) may have a BMI in the unhealthy range, but still be healthy and have little risk of developing diabetes or having a heart attack. And BMI also may not accurately reflect body fatness in people who are very short (under 5 feet) nor in older people, who tend to lose muscle mass as they age. This is why we recommend using the Body Composition Scale, because it tells you more accurately how much body fat, muscle mass and water your body consists of.

But used as a guideline, the BMI is a reliable way to tell if your weight is putting your health at risk.

Waist Circumference
Excess weight, as measured by BMI, is not the only risk to your health. So is the location of fat on your body. If you carry fat mainly around your waist, you are more likely to develop health problems than if you carry fat mainly in your hip and thigh areas. This is true even if your BMI falls within the normal range. To measure your waist circumference, place a tape measure around your bare abdomen just above your hip bone. Be sure that the tape is snug, but does not compress your skin, and is parallel to the floor. Relax, exhale, and measure your waist.

Women with a waist measurement of more than 35 inches or men with a waist measurement of more than 40 inches may have a higher disease risk than people with smaller waist measurements because of where their fat lies.

So keep losing those pounds and inches, Ladies - it does make a difference for your health!

Remember our annual Christmas Bazaar:
Saturday, November 21st from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Come join us for some light Christmas shopping - And bring a friend – Everybody is welcome!

Three phase guaranteed weight loss program

Weight Loss Meets Rejuvenation

Upon entering Inches-A-weigh weight loss center, you may think you’ve stepped into a rejuvenating day spa. Our spacious, ambient and secure environment is the perfect place to feel at home when you’re embarking on a life-changing journey. Your comfort level is of utmost importance to us – from our caring counselors to our inviting philosophy, we’ve created a true refuge and a place you can trust. You’ll never feel the chill of a sterile, clinical environment or the embarrassment of a co-ed gym where half of the equipment is foreign to you. We truly believe that your environment is one of the most important elements in any weight loss regimen.

Inches-A-Weigh is concerned with one thing: helping you to form the healthy habits to get you to your goal weight, habits that will last a lifetime. We are not a fad or a shotgun solution. We know that real weight loss is a real commitment and entails much more than simply dropping pounds – it is a mental, emotional and physical roller coaster.

Phase I is a nutritionally sound, family oriented eating plan that introduces clients to personal menu planning We provide menus that follow the recommended USDA pyramid of protein, carbohydrates and fats for their daily caloric intake. Clients meet weekly with a lifestyle manager to discuss both emotional and logistical aspects of eating. Through Phase 1, clients experience a 1.5 – 2 pound weight loss per week.

Phase II involves figure shaping on equipment designed to slim and tone traditional female problems areas: abdominals, buttocks, hips, thighs and stomachs. Through progressive, isometric resistant exercises on the equipment, clients reshape and redevelop their body. The equipment is comfortable and has moving components that gently provides movement against various muscle groups. The exercise is designed to be easy on joints, low impact, and low exertion so women of all ages and body types benefit. Through Phase 2, clients lose up to 8” – 15” in 3 weeks (that’s a whole dress size).

Phase III develops cardiovascular fitness on aerobic equipment – treadmills, elliptical and recumbent bicycles. Cardiovascular exercise improves energy levels, heart and lung efficiency, increases muscle strength, and reduces body fat; helping you to achieve your goal!
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