BODY COMPOSITION AND WEIGHT LOSS

One of the primary reasons individuals are unable to lose weight, even those who are exercising more and eating less, is undetected metabolic issues (described in Metabolic Health Optimization). Unfortunately, excess weight is a primary driver of chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. We take a comprehensive approach to improving weight and body composition that goes beyond simply prescribing medication:

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• We first assess current habits related to diet, exercise, sleep and stress followed by labs that assess important factors such as inflammation, blood sugar control, hormonal status and nutrient deficiencies. 

• Rather than focusing solely on weight loss, we emphasize fat loss with preservation and improvement of muscle mass. 

• We provide personalized lifestyle recommendations to address any issues identified from each patient’s history, lab findings and current body composition.

• Often we recommend the use of continuous glucose monitors to better understand exactly how each individual responds to specific foods, stressors and movement. 

• When lifestyle alone isn’t enough, effective medications for weight loss can be thoughtfully prescribed to help patients better optimize metabolic function and weight.