Healthy Inspirations

Remember those new year’s weight loss resolutions? Did they last through the end of January, only to melt away with the Valentine’s Day chocolates?

 The fact is that most diets — which some people say is “die” spelled with a “t” — don’t work. That’s because most weight loss programs are all about counting — calories, fat grams, carbs, points — and don’t take into account that you are a unique human being with a body type, lifestyle, age and stress level that are different from everybody else’s.

 Healthy Inspirations begins your lifestyle change program with a free body composition analysis that incorporates a simple three-step process.

1. You complete a quick health history questionnaire to ensure that it’s safe for you to lose weight.
2. As directed by the lifestyle consultant, you:
• Have your height checked.
• Remove your shoes and step onto the computerized Body Composition scales fully clothed.
3. You receive a printout detailing your body composition.

 The analysis measures your lean tissue, fat tissue and your body’s water content. The consultant can help you find a weight-loss strategy that will work with your body’s metabolism. 

 You’re never criticized or made to feel like a failure. Instead, you’re guided with one-on-one counseling sessions, nutritional advice and recipes, and the support of other women at Healthy Inspirations.

 Because controlling stress is a major factor in burning fat, Healthy Inspirations offers a relaxation chair for use before or after workouts.

 Healthy Inspiration members testify to the success of the program. Recently a mother-daughter pair lost a combined total of 146 pounds. Mom Dianne Hughes lost more than 66 pounds, while daughter Tracie Hughes lost more than 70 pounds.

 “I am living proof that this program works,” says Tracie.

 “Healthy Inspirations is just what the name says it is,” adds Dana  Christian.  “Not only has the program helped me to get on a healthier eating plan, but the inspiration that I get from working out with these ladies has actually saved my life.”

 In addition to state-of-the-art workout equipment for cardiovascular and resistance training, Healthy Inspirations offers fun exercise sessions like the Zumba class on Tuesday night from 6 to 7.

 “Zumba is a blast!” says owner Yvonne Alderson. “It combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create a fun, easy-to-follow aerobic routine.”

 In honor of Women's Health and Fitness Week, May 11-17, Healthy Inspirations is hosting a 5K Walk/Run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 17. Call for sign-up information.

 Healthy Inspirations holds numerous events that encourage women in their healthy lifestyle changes. Barbara Parnell recently won a full body wrap with facial and makeover during the local promotion sponsored by Skin Appeal. Many entered the National Shop When You Drop promotion for a chance to win a trip to New York for a makeover.    Healthy Inspirations in Odessa is located at 3952 E. 42nd St. in Santa Fe Square (across from Target). For more information about Healthy Inspirations, visit www.healthyinspirations.us or call (432) 362-8883.