Traditional scales tell you one number: your total body weight. They can’t tell you whether that weight comes from muscle or fat, whether you are losing fat while preserving muscle. That distinction is important because body composition plays an important role in metabolic health. Research increasingly recognizes that excess body fat combined with relatively low muscle mass can carry different health implications than body weight alone.

If you have been eating well, exercising consistently, and still feel like your body is fighting against your weight-loss efforts, there may be more going on beneath the surface. Working with a naturopathic doctor as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team can be valuable. Naturopathic services include weight management, metabolic optimization, lifestyle and nutritional counselling, and individualized preventive-care planning.

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