You've cut back, tried the programs, maybe tried a medication. The scale barely changes, or it drops and comes back.
Weight is the wrong number to watch. We measure fat and muscle separately, and we work to protect your muscle while you lose fat.
Stubborn weight usually has more than one contributor. These are the ones we look for.
Your body needs more insulin to handle sugar, which favors fat storage.
An underactive thyroid slows metabolism.
Hormone changes shift weight toward the midsection.
Short sleep raises hunger hormones and lowers energy.
Some antidepressants, steroids and diabetes drugs cause weight gain.
Too little protein makes muscle harder to keep while losing weight.
Less muscle means a lower metabolic rate, which makes weight easier to regain.
These are the measurements we take.
Fat mass, lean muscle mass and phase angle, so we can see what kind of weight is changing.
Your three-month average blood sugar.
Shows insulin resistance that a normal glucose result can miss.
Cholesterol and triglycerides.
TSH, free T4 and free T3.
Including markers that can signal fatty liver.
Kidney function, electrolytes and fasting glucose.
In the semaglutide and tirzepatide trials, roughly a quarter to a third of the weight lost was lean tissue. That share is what we track at every visit.
Your plan depends on what the measurements show. It might start with protein targets, gradual strength work and sleep. If insulin resistance or thyroid problems show up, we address them. GLP-1 medication is an option when it's clinically appropriate, with lean mass tracked throughout.
Initial evaluation
$250
Self-pay
Follow-up visit
$150
Self-pay
We accept PPO plans from Aetna, AmeriHealth, Horizon and UnitedHealthcare, plus Medicare. HMO plans are not accepted. Lab and treatment costs depend on what is ordered.
See full pricing →The scale can't tell fat from muscle. You can lose weight and still lose the muscle that supports your metabolism and strength. We measure fat and muscle separately so we know what is actually changing.
In the semaglutide and tirzepatide trials, roughly a quarter to a third of the weight lost was lean tissue. That share is what we track at every visit with the InBody 970.
Only if it's appropriate after reviewing your history and labs. For some people, other steps come first, such as protein intake, strength training, sleep, or treating a thyroid problem.
A body composition scanner that measures fat mass, lean muscle mass and phase angle in about a minute. You stand on it holding the handles. There's no radiation.
At every visit, so we can see whether you are losing fat, keeping muscle, or both.
No. We build a plan around how you actually eat, with enough protein to protect muscle. We don't recommend skipping meals.
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