Understanding Your Metabolism: The Key to Weight Loss
You may have already seen the SenseWear system on the TV program the Biggest Loser, where it is used to help fine-tune the contestants’ dietary needs. The use of the SenseWear device is growing around the world and is being utilized by athletes, physicians, and healthcare professionals to document the wearer’s accurate heart rate, physical activity levels, calories expended, and even sleeping habits.
In as little as 2 weeks, you’ll learn how your metabolism and lifestyle affect your weight and overall health. Healthy U is the only weight management program in southern Oregon to offer the SenseWear® system.
Why is the SenseWear system so exciting?
A study published in the April 2007 issue of Obesity, examined the effects of the SenseWear® Body Monitoring System on 57 patients enrolled in a 12-week behavioral weight loss program. The results showed that weight loss was significantly greater among the patients who used SenseWear® continuously during the program. Their weight loss was nearly twice as great as those who used SenseWear(R) only intermittently.
The SenseWear system which comes with a body monitor, real-time display, and software that can accurately track your:
- Calories Burned
- Calories Consumed (When used with SenseWear® WMS Software)
- Physical Activity Duration and Intensity
- Sleep Duration and Efficiency
Our Healthy U team uses this lifestyle information to determine YOUR optimal daily nutrition and physical activity requirements—so you can increase your metabolism, reach your weight loss goals, and improve your health.
Healthy U is proud to be the first in southern Oregon to offer this state-of-the-art weight loss tool!