Published: Wednesday, 24th February, 2010 4:30pm

The truth about losing weight

There is a huge array of options available to people that want to lose weight, with many of them offering rapid results. It is easy to be seduced by great promises, but a balanced and active metabolism is the only way to burn fat 24 hours per day and to stay slim, according to Figure8.

There is more to losing weight than just calories and exercise and Figure8 Athlone is now using a new programme called System10 to address all aspects of weight loss. There are three key aspects to weight loss - balanced food, precision exercise and the correction of metabolism faults, each of which is equally important if you want to lose real fat.

Some people store fat primarily on the lower part of their bodies, others on their upper, while some people have a real problem with cellulite or stubborn fat.

Many people are so accustomed to carrying a high level of weight that they are not sure what their bodies would look like without it.

There are reasons why your body stores fat and there is a way of dealing with it. The answer is in your metabolism.

Understanding how this happens and what you need to do to manage your metabolism is the key to losing weight.

According to Tess Dinkin, System10 consultant at Figure8 in Athlone: "The real secret is to understand where the imbalances are in your metabolism.

"Clues like indigestion, constipation, low energy levels, cravings, and the health of your skin and nails point to where your deficiencies are. These need to be analysed and corrected to let your body burn fat naturally."

A healthy metabolism will burn fat while you are active and while you sleep, and help you to address more difficult issues like cellulite and stubborn fat.

This know-how has been packaged into a powerful six or 12 week programme called System10.

This program assesses your body type and metabolism, and provides you with a step by step corrective plan, balanced weekly menu plans to suit your body type, weekly weigh-ins and bundles of motivational support.

Creator of System10 David McDonagh, who is a dietician and lecturer said: "You will also benefit from lots more energy and a fitter body to allow you to get most of life."

Over 10,500 men and women across Europe have already used this programme and the results are tremendous with clients regularly losing in excess of one stone in a month.

According to McDonagh: "This is a highly scientific and balanced approach to weight loss that burns fat rapidly."

And he continues: "But what most people do not know is this approach will also improve your body's ability to fight the effects of aging.

"If you really want to look great, fixing your metabolism is the only total anti-aging process that will revitalise your body, skin, hair and joints naturally. It should be at the top of everyone's list to look and feel great."

You can find out more about System10 at Figure8 in Athlone. Tess and Rochelle are qualified consultants with many years experience between them.

Call 090 6498383 to find out how you can make a real difference to your body and lose up to one stone in a month.

Take action now and receive €20 off (first 20 callers only).