While embarking on a fitness journey, it’s natural for you to stay focused on the number that your scale displays. It is essential to understand that calorie intake and exercise are essential to support your continuous weight loss efforts. However, while you might be happy that you can now wear a smaller dress size, your weighing scale might be showing the same body weight. It doesn’t indicate that your efforts are not helping to lose weight. The truth is, you have achieved inch loss which causes a reduction in fat in areas like thighs, hips, and waist. The inches you lose offer a clear-cut picture of your overall health. It is essential to learn the key differences between inch loss and weight loss to set realistic health goals and achieve them quickly.
Inch Loss vs. Weight Loss: What’s the Difference?
You might have excess fat stored in your hips, thighs, and waist and when this fat gets burned by following diet and workouts, you will experience inch loss. The first step of inch loss is bringing visible changes in these specific body parts. It indicates a decline in the girth measurement of different areas in your body. Inch loss is determined using a measuring tape and your body will increase in inch size with muscle growth and water retention. It is essential to keep track of the inches you lose to make a note of the transformation in your body composition rather than just weight.
Weight loss, on the other hand, shows a decline in your overall body weight. Through this process, you might experience loss of body fat, excess muscle and water weight. Achieving weight loss is essential for people dealing with obesity, as it can be highly beneficial for their health. Losing excess body weight will help in lowering the risk of developing chronic issues like cardiovascular conditions and diabetes [1]. You will be able to achieve weight loss goals by cutting down your calorie intake and improving calorie expenditure through proper workouts.
The Key Difference: Inch Loss vs. Weight Loss
- Body Composition: While inch loss aims at lowering fat and maintaining muscles, weight loss process involves losing excess water, fat, and muscles.
- Impact on Health: Inch loss helps you achieve a well-toned look, better metabolic activities, and enhanced physical health [2]. Weight loss might not offer such impressive benefits especially if there is an imbalance in water and muscle loss.
- Methods Involved: Weight loss is achieved by having a calorie deficit diet with or without exercises. Inch loss requires you to combine a nutritious and balanced diet, cardiovascular workouts, and strength training exercises.
- Measuring Method: You can determine the amount of weight loss using a weighing scale while you will need a measuring tape for determining inch loss.
What is Inch Loss Treatment?
If you are tired of having a flabby mid-section that doesn’t go away with diet and gym routine, it is natural to feel frustrated. Inch loss treatment is an innovative and simple way to achieve your fitness goals and stay in shape in the long run. This treatment can complement any workout regime and diet pattern you follow to look slim and fit within a short time by getting rid of the fat pockets. Inch loss treatment is ideal for people who follow an active and healthy lifestyle and wish to get rid of stubborn fat. This treatment is also beneficial for those who have opted for a weight loss program and wish to get rid of the loose skin. Here are the benefits of choosing inch loss treatment.
- It is a non-invasive procedure that is performed in short duration [3].
- You can stay assured of long-lasting output
- This simple procedure is based on a targeted inch reducing process to eliminate fat pockets swiftly.
- It paves the way for inch loss while giving your body a well-refined and defined look.
- No sagging or loose skin owing to substantial fat loss.
- Inch loss procedure doesn’t make any incision.
- Inch loss treatment doesn’t have any downtime and doesn’t cause any discomfort.
How Does It Work?
- Inch loss treatment targets in reducing one’s body circumference, especially in the arms, thighs, abdomen, and waist.
- This treatment helps you lose inches by kindling your body’s natural fat reducing mechanism to make you look slimmer and healthier.
- It is a non-invasive procedure that helps in reducing cellulite and fat pockets accumulated in various parts of your body.
- It is easier to get back in shape without having any concerns regarding complications or side effects.
- As inch loss treatment not only destroys the fat in the body but also tightens your skin while evening out the dimples, you can flaunt a toned and smooth body.
- You can get long-lasting inch loss results by staying hydrated and eating a low-calorie diet [4].
- Kolors Healthcare’s non-invasive inch loss treatment utilizes advanced Cello technology or FDS or Fat Disintegration System to destroy fat cells by freezing them [5].
When Should You Choose Inch Loss Treatment Over Weight Loss?
Choosing inch loss treatment instead of a weight loss program solely depends on factors like your health requirements, body type, and fitness goals. While both these treatments will help enhance your overall appearance and boost confidence, inch loss treatment focuses on shaping and toning your body rather than shedding excess weight. We have discussed a few scenarios where inch loss treatment would be more beneficial than weight loss programs.
1. Your Target Body Weight Seems Closer, but Have Stubborn Fat
You might be hitting the gym regularly and following a nutritious diet that has helped you get closer to your ideal body weight. However, the stubborn fat in some body parts like thigh bulges, pot belly, or love handles might not help achieve perfect body shape. In such case, opting for an inch loss treatment will help in sculpting those problematic areas without having to lose more body weight.
2. You Need Spot Reduction In a Specific Area
While a weight loss program will target your overall body, inch loss treatment is beneficial for targeting specific areas with excess fat. If you are concerned about the unsightly fat in your waist, arms, or chin, choose inch loss treatment to get precise and direct results.
3. You Are On the Lookout for a Hassle-Free, Non-Invasive Solution
When compared to other invasive procedures for weight loss, inch loss treatments are non-invasive, safe, and do not require downtime. Your wish to have a well-contoured body without having to go under the surgical blade or face complication risks or downtime will be fulfilled by an inch loss treatment [6].
4. You Have an Upcoming Special Occasion
Inch loss treatment is a perfect choice to achieve quicker and more visible results. It makes inch treatment the right choice to look great during special occasions like engagement party, beach vacation, wedding and more.
5. Looking For a Toned Body after Weight Loss
Sometimes, you might face loose skin folds and body parts that need toning after losing a considerable amount of body weight. Inch loss treatment is an ideal choice to tone and make the skin firm to show off your slimmer self in a better way.
Though inch loss treatment is not a substitute to lose overall body fat if you are at a risk of developing serious health conditions, it is perfect to achieve toned body and smoothen problematic areas.
Are Inch Loss Results Real and Long-Lasting?
Yes, the results of inch loss treatment are real and long-lasting as it brings about positive changes in your body composition. To get sustainable inch loss results that can last a lifetime, you must stay committed to healthy and clean eating, regular exercises, adequate hydration and sleep [7].
Kolors’ Approach to Targeted Inch Loss and Weight Management
At Kolors Healthcare, they are fully aware that the body of every individual and health goal is distinct and unique. So, they offer inch loss and weight management programs that are personalized, result-driven, and backed by science. You also get:
- Personalized Body Composition Assessment and Expert Consultation
- Use of advanced non-invasive technology for pain-less and safe procedures
- Firm and well-toned body without any loose skin
- Superior Cello technology or FDS or Fat Disintegration System to get rid of fat pockets
- We suggest therapies for body contouring needs and lymphatic drainage
- Instant inch loss treatment for specific areas like the waist, belly, arms, and thighs
- Our customized weight loss programs assure overall body transformation
- Continuous progress tracking and client support
- Educating clients to maintain a sustainable lifestyle to maintain good figures in the long run
Wrapping Up
With Kolors, you not only lose inches or excess weight but gain better health and confidence. Whether it is inch loss or weight loss treatment, the team of experts would suggest the best method based on your body composition analysis and health goals.
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