B-2 • FEBRUARY 27, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS
NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS CENTER AT DOWELL SPRINGS
Chief Dietitian Casey Peer shows Wellness Center client Amanda Arthur the results of her metabolic test. Photo submitted
How many calories do you really burn? By Aaron Killian Did you know that you have to eat in order to lose weight? The staff at The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs wants you to understand why. “If you don't eat enough, you will prevent yourself from losing weight,” said Casey Peer, Chief Dietitian with The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs. So you may be asking....How do I know if I am eating enough? The Wellness Center offers tesing that helps you answer that question. Metabolic testing measures the number of calories your body burns each day. "We teach balance and timing as it relates to the science behind food and
what that food does when you eat it.” Peer noted that often times people underfeed themselves in an effort to lose weight. This causes a cycle of dieting: reduce calories, lose weight, plateau and resume old eating habits. Most people gain the weight that was lost plus more. “Maybe you started this cycle, and you are not necessarily hungry, but you just can’t seem to lose any more weight,” Peer said. “The frustration continues to build, and you may be tempted to just quit.” “Don’t quit. Take a positive step forward by having your resting metabolic rate measured. This test will provide you the number of calories you need to lose weight.” “Most people are primed to focus on
numbers,” Peer said. “I use metabolic testing to illustrate that the body is very intelligent, and it needs fuel – just like your car. If you do not fuel your body adequately, it will begin to slow down and not run efficiently. “It will also begin to use muscle for energy instead of stored fat because the fat doesn’t require as much energy/food (to maintain) as muscle does.” What is the bottom line? “You really do have to eat to lose,”
Peer said. “In order to be successful in your efforts, you must fuel your body.” Peer noted that once people know their metabolic rates, they can incorporate the correct balance and timing of their foods. “You will be amazed at your body’s response,” Peer said. To sign up for metabolic testing or for more information about The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs, call 2321414 or visit livewellknoxville.com.
Coming in March to The Wellness Center The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs recently announced new hours and classes in March. ■ New hours are Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Fridays 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturdays 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ■ Healthy Eating Series: “Sugar Addictions” will be Thursday, March 15 at noon, and Monday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m.
■ Book Study Series: “Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?” is about the clutter around you and the clutter inside you that prevents you from living life to the fullest. It can affect every aspect of your life, including the numbers on the scale and your relationship with food. Join us for a six-week book study on a fun, practical and different approach to clearing out and cleaning up the
spaces where you cook, eat and live. Call for 232-1414 for dates and times. ■ LiveWELL Lifestyle Change Program is a multidisciplinary approach to help participants learn how to manage the many stressors in life in order to improve their control and achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Call 232-1414 for dates and times. Info: www.livewellknoxville.com.
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