My Secret to Sustainable Weight Loss & Optimal Body Composition

By Dr. Melanie Reidl, Naturopathic Doctor

So many of us would benefit from a paradigm shift when it comes to weight + body goals. 

Yes, I know most of us care about aesthetics. And that’s fine (although I would encourage the focus to be more on overall health!)

But guess what? You’re more likely to achieve those aesthetic goals if you focus on parameters relating to overall health + longevity. 

Below are the labs + items I monitor when working on weight/body goals with patients:

 Fasting Insulin + Glucose + Cholesterol Panel + HA1C
 Thyroid Panel
 HS-CRP (inflammation marker)
 Waist:Hip ratio
 % Lean Mass + % Fat Mass
 Muscle Strength (lbs/kg lifted)
 Protein + Fibre intake
 Sugar, Refined Carb + Alcohol intake
 Symptom Assessments (ie energy, mood, sleep)

Improvements in these items reflect positive changes to your physiology/ biochemistry, which will facilitate your weight loss/body goals. 

Focus on MUSCLE, METABOLIC, and HORMONE HEALTH, and you will feel better, achieve aesthetic goals, and improve overall health + longevity. 

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