• Testing turns guesses into personalized targets (protein, calorie range, training focus).
• We aim to protect lean mass—especially during weight loss and GLP-1 treatment.
• Most people re-test every 8–12 weeks to track trends, not chase one number.
• Body Composition (estimated body fat %, lean mass, total body water)
• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) — your baseline energy needs at rest
• Waist circumference & vitals, as indicated
• Body Composition: We use a state of the art In Body scan, which provides a noninvasive measurement of muscle mass, body fat and water content. We avoid Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for some implanted electronic devices—tell your clinician.
• RMR: Our In Body scan calculates resting metabolic rate.
• Be well-hydrated and empty your bladder before for body composition testing.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, large meals, alcohol, and sauna within several hours.
• For RMR, arrive rested; avoid caffeine/nicotine for several hours; limit talking/movement before thetest.
• Tell us about implanted devices
• Baseline: during your initial evaluation
• Follow-up: body composition and RMR every 8–12 weeks.
• Protein: Set daily targets to support muscle and satiety (g/kg and per-meal goals).
• Calories: Use RMR + activity to define a flexible range, not a rigid number.
• Training: Balance progressive resistance (maintain/build lean mass) with aerobic work forcardiometabolic health.
• Medication alignment: If you’re using GLP-1s or other therapies, we tune protein, hydration, mealtiming, and training to protect lean mass and tolerance.
Metric
Example
How We Use It
Body Fat %
38%
Track change; pair with strength plan to preserve lean mass
Skeletal Muscle
Mass
66 lbs
Set protein & resistance targets
Total Body Water
45%
Check hydration for BIA accuracy
RMR
1,620
kcal/day
Define calorie range & re-check if plan changes
We’ll review your report together and translate numbers into simple daily actions for meals, movement,and sleep.
• Plateau Buster: After 10 lbs lost, Sarah’s RMR + training review showed under-recovery. We added2–3 full-body strength days, bumped protein, and anchored sleep—progress resumed.
• GLP-1 Lean-Mass Guard: Mike on a GLP-1 added two protein-forward meals and brief resistancecircuits; lean mass stabilized while body fat fell.
We avoid BIA with certain implanted devices. Tell your clinician; we’ll use an alternative method.
For RMR, avoid caffeine; for body composition, avoid large meals 3-4 hours beforetesting. We’ll give specific instructions.
It gives a starting range. We adjust based on hunger, energy, activity level, number of sedentary hours, labs, and progress not a single number.
Hydration, sleep, and recent activity can influence readings. That’s why prep matters—and why we look at trends over time.
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