Fitness Center, Slimming Center, Health Club, Gymnasium, Bodysculpting Studio, Bodycraft Spa, or whatever they are called, NONE of them ever offer Fat Loss...All the money-back guarantee, 100% refund if no results, list of satisfied customers with telephone numbers, before and after pictures etc.etc. all have do with Weight Loss. Did you ever notice ?
Try walking in to any of these outfits, with a DEXA bodyfat analysis report, and tell them that you would very much like to signup for a 30-day reduction/loss package, cost no problem. Watch their eyes light up and then tell them that the reduction/loss should be in your body fat percentage, NOT body weight. What you are looking for is not to lose healthy weight from muscle and water in your body, but only the fat. Tell them that you are willing to sign up for any program that they have, follow all their instructions about exercises and eating to the letter, even when you are asleep, but you would like to have the same 'money-back guarantee' that they offer for Weight Loss.
There would be hushed internal discussions, 'senior' staff would be consulted and either apologetic smiles or downright Jack shit on how it would be 'medically impossible' will follow. Probably from serious looking characters in white coats. You stay put - Fat Loss, not Weight Loss, please. Here is the pre-sign up DEXA bodyfat report, you shall compare it with a post-payment i.e post-package report, and if results are not seen, can you have the 100% refund or the moneyback guarantee please?
Soon you would be walking out of the place, with your credit card/cheque book untouched. If you were to pass by a mirror, do have a long look at the smug look on your face. And thank me with a Swiss Cheese Fondue (if you are a PYT, just a hug would do fine).
Now its time for you to understand the difference between Fat Loss and Weight Loss. The best way is to begin by understanding Fat itself...
Try walking in to any of these outfits, with a DEXA bodyfat analysis report, and tell them that you would very much like to signup for a 30-day reduction/loss package, cost no problem. Watch their eyes light up and then tell them that the reduction/loss should be in your body fat percentage, NOT body weight. What you are looking for is not to lose healthy weight from muscle and water in your body, but only the fat. Tell them that you are willing to sign up for any program that they have, follow all their instructions about exercises and eating to the letter, even when you are asleep, but you would like to have the same 'money-back guarantee' that they offer for Weight Loss.
There would be hushed internal discussions, 'senior' staff would be consulted and either apologetic smiles or downright Jack shit on how it would be 'medically impossible' will follow. Probably from serious looking characters in white coats. You stay put - Fat Loss, not Weight Loss, please. Here is the pre-sign up DEXA bodyfat report, you shall compare it with a post-payment i.e post-package report, and if results are not seen, can you have the 100% refund or the moneyback guarantee please?
Soon you would be walking out of the place, with your credit card/cheque book untouched. If you were to pass by a mirror, do have a long look at the smug look on your face. And thank me with a Swiss Cheese Fondue (if you are a PYT, just a hug would do fine).
Now its time for you to understand the difference between Fat Loss and Weight Loss. The best way is to begin by understanding Fat itself...
Hey Sir,
ReplyDelete:) glad to see you on blogspot. Yep I ma planning to join a gym and I would love to try this out with them...and will tell you how fast I walked out :)
Nice start
Apeksha
Well Fred,
ReplyDeleteWhat am I supposed to say? People are stupid. People are obsessed with looking good (apparently, I am one of 'em).... and people, never EVER follow well-intentioned advice..instead, there's this whole saying on roads to hell and hallelujah...
And why am I not surprised that YOU would wax poetical about uhm...figures here too. Figures, though!!!
Very well said, Arun. Many health clubs have for decades touted their 'weight loss' programmes. However, as you mentioned, the secret to good health is not just weight loss per se, but rather it is decrease in body fat and increase in muscle mass. 'Weight loss' is a deceptive term as after a few months of an efficient exercise routine, you may not see the reading on the scales dropping. But at the same time you may find yourself looking 'slimmer'. The reason for this is that you exercise sessions are burning up the excess fat and increasing your muscle density. Now, since muscle is heavier than fat you may not 'loose weight'...but you will definitely be much much more healthier. Thanks, Arun, for giving me an opportunity to share my thoughts too. Please keep writing. Will look forward to your future posts.
ReplyDeleteThis recession time, people are big-time cutting down on junk, booze and other "fattening" stuff.
ReplyDeleteIncreasing Pink-Slips, mutual funds taking a hit, depreciation of property etc, ensure people have very less "weight" to throw around!
Soon PYTs will have only hugs to give for getting in to shape. Their dads are not going to sponsor fitness club memberships anymore! (Do I hear a new venture by Arun Sir?) :)