Knowing your caloric needs can help, whether you’re working out or trying to lose weight
KANE’S 2012 PREDICTIONS
Metabolic Testing
South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore will Did you know that your metabolism can differ by hundreds of calories from people of the exact same height, win the Heisman Trophy. weight, age and gender? The Braves will trade RF Jason Heyward. For the first time, technology previously available only in research facilities and hospitals is available Charl Schwartzel will slip the Green Jacket at the Weight Loss and Metabolic Testing Center at Gold’s Gym’s Walton Way Extension location. onto Adam Scott’s shoulders. This technology makes it possible for your metabolic rate to be accurately measured through a simple, The Augusta RiverHawks will hoist the SPHL 10-minute breathing test. President’s Cup. Trying to lose weight without knowing how many calories you burn every day is like attempting to True freshman Keith Marshall will be Georgia’s balance your checkbook without knowing how much money you have coming in. In addition to helping starting RB when the Bulldogs open the season against you lose weight, metabolic-rate measurement is crucial when it comes to successful weight maintenance. Buffalo. Without an accurate picture of their metabolic needs, over 90 percent of people who lose weight gain Tim Tebow will lead the Broncos to the Super Bowl, it all back. Once we know our bodies’ precise requirements, we can avoid eating any more than our win the Nobel Peace Prize and solve the nation’s debt budget allows, or less than we can afford. crisis. In Tebow we trust! This exclusive service is available by appointment at our office. The Ohio Bobcats will make the Final Four. Hey, if VCU We recommend you undergo the metabolic test as part of a full nutritional evaluation, so that can do it... why not Ohio? This coming from a proud Ohio the results may be discussed in the context of your individual health goals. However, you also University alum. have the option of checking your metabolic rate now and integrating it with your health goals at I will see Jack’s Mannequin in concert. Never heard of them? a later time. Google it and thank me later. Charles Howell III will win his first PGA tournament since the 2007 Nissan Open. Eddie Fogler will come out of retirement and lead the South When a client visits the Weight Loss and Metabolic Testing Center, they receive a Carolina Gamecocks to the NCAA tournament. comprehensive printed metabolic report answering the following questions: An SEC team will win the BCS National Championship football • Is my metabolism fast or slow? game. I’m pretty sure I’ll get this one right. • What is my daily calorie budget? Mark Fox will call the LA Clippers and ask if Travis Leslie and • How can I achieve energy balance? Trey Thompkins can return to Athens for one more year. Former Augusta State All-American Garret Siler will dunk on A consultation to discuss: LeBron James. • What your energy balance looks like (are you burning more or less than you’re Tiger Woods will not win a major. eating?) Albert Pujols will demand a trade from the Angels — $254 million • The most effective ways to boost your metabolism only goes so far in SoCal. • How soon to re-test your metabolic rate to check for improvements Honey Badger will still be the coolest nickname in college football. • Food suggestions and meal planning for ultimate weight loss Miami will not win the NBA championship. • Online education and testing for possible insurance rate reduction The Boston Red Sox will fire Manager Bobby Valentine. The BCS computer will pick two SEC teams to play in the 2013 National Championship football game. Why? Because ESPN says so! The goal at Gold’s Gym’s Weight Loss and Metabolic Testing Center is to measure A healthy Jonathan Broxton (Burke County High School) will regain your metabolic rate at a true resting level; we recommend the following preparatory steps. his form with the Kansas City Royals. • Avoid eating a meal 3-4 hours before the test Augusta golfer Scott Parel will win a nationwide tour event. • Avoid exercising on the day of your test Madonna will have a wardrobe malfunction during her Super Bowl • Avoid the use of stimulants such as caffeine on the day of the test halftime performance. It will snow in Augusta. The USC-Aiken women’s basketball team will reach the Elite 8. News Channel 6 anchor Brad Means will replace Matt Lauer on During testing at the Weight Loss and Metabolic Testing Center, you will be invited to “The Today Show.” recline in a comfortable position. You will be given a mask or a mouthpiece to breathe Tyler Colvin (North Augusta High School) will hit 20 home runs for into. You will be breathing in air from the room, but the gas that you breathe out will go the Colorado Rockies. into the metabolic analyzer to measure your metabolic rate. Missouri will win the NCAA basketball championship. Why? I have • Relax and close your eyes during the test. You deserve a break — enjoy it! no idea, but it’s fun watching Tigers point guard Phil Pressey. • Hold the mask snug over your mouth and nose, or your lips sealed lightly around the Clemson WR Sammy Watkins will catch 20 touchdown passes. mouthpiece. It is important that all the air you breathe out is analyzed. Kasey Kahne will win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship. • In just 10 minutes, your metabolic rate will be measured, and those results will be used Hey Kasey, change the spelling of your last name to KANE! to calculate your daily calorie budget. This budget will be printed out in an easy to Shot putter Reese Hoffa (Lakeside High School) will win the gold understand format that will outline for you just how to use your metabolism to help you medal at the London Olympics. lose weight. Actor Alec Baldwin will get kicked off another flight. After losing to Michigan, Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer will retire. After thinking about it for 12 hours, Urban Meyer will unretire. • Anyone who is starting a weight management program I will run the Augusta Half Marathon in under two hours… • Anyone who is starting a weight-training program dare to dream. • Anyone who is starting a workout program Happy New Year! • Anyone who is halfway through a weight management program • Anyone who has reached a plateau either in their weight-loss, weight-training or workout program • Anyone who has stopped making progress, even though you feel you are doing everything right • Anyone who is interested in knowing how to feed their body for optimum health and weight management • Anyone who needs to know their ideal calorie level for weight loss • Anyone who needs to know their ideal calorie level for weight management
>What You Get
>How to Prepare for the Test
>What to Expect During the Test
>Who Should Be Tested
To make an appointment at the Weight Loss and Metabolic Testing Center, please call 706-993-2469 or check out the website at weightlossandmetabolictesting.com.
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