MEDICAL WEIGHT BALANCING

Medical Weigh Balancing is an important part of any health program, as obesity comes with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Currently

• 65% of all American adults are overweight and

• 20% are obese.

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The standard for assessing weight is 

• the Body Mass Index (BMI). It is calculated by utilizing your body weight and height. Overweight is defined as a BMI between 25 and 29.9. Obesity is a BMI above 30.  Calculate your BMI.

• A more accurate way is by measuring your Body Fat Percentage. The ideal body fat percentage for men is between 16 and 20 %, for women between 18 and 22 %. Men are obese when their body fat percentage is above 25%, women when above 32%.

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Considering that 75% of all people who go through a weight loss program regain it within 3 years (95% within 10 years!), it is clear that most diets don’t work. In order to be successful a medical weight loss programs has to take your metabolic and biochemical individuality into account. Here are some important pointers:

• Do you know how many calories you consume? In times of over-consumption, calorie counting is important. The average person consumes 600 more daily calories than they think they do.

• Hyperinsulinism/Metabolic Syndrome makes weight-loss nearly impossible unless you are on a Paleo or Keto diet.

• Is your metabolism slow? The basic metabolic rate depends your muscle mass and the optimal function of the adrenal and thyroid glands. And sleep deprivation doesn’t help.

• How is your mitochondrial energy production?  If low, weight gain and fatigue go hand in hand. 

• Diet is more important than exercise, but movement still counts.

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GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic or Mounjaro are very effective, but need to be integrated into a  comprehensive program. If not done right, they can lead to more muscle than fat loss. 

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• If you are unable to shed pounds no matter what you do, you might suffer from weight loss resistance due to:

  • Food allergies/sensitivities

  • Low thyroid or adrenal function

  • Sleep deprivation

  • Exposures to toxins and chemicals

  •  Stress and emotional issues

  • Sex or Growth Hormone deficiencies

  • Various Prescription Medications