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Why a DEXA Scan is the Best Way to Track Body Fat
You step onto the bathroom scale, look down, and sigh. Despite weeks of eating well and exercising, the number hasn’t moved. In fact, it might have even gone up. You feel frustrated and confused about why your program isn’t working. Here is a friendly reminder: you are so much more than a number on a […]

Optimize Your Health with DEXA and Metabolic Testing
Navigating your health and fitness journey can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. You put in the hard work at the gym, try to eat nourishing foods, and focus on getting enough sleep. Yet, without clear data, figuring out exactly what your body needs is often a lot of guesswork. We completely understand how frustrating that […]

Unlock True Wellness with Live Lean Rx Testing
We all want to feel good, but sometimes our daily habits miss the mark without us even realizing it. Have you ever wondered why some meals leave you energized while others make you feel sluggish? The secret often lies in understanding your unique body chemistry. Your well-being, comfort, and overall happiness are directly tied to […]

How to Develop The Right Eating Strategy and Embrace a Caloric Deficit
Probably the most asked question of people who have lost weight is, “How did you do it?” or “Did you do some crazy diet? I could never do that.” Anyone – yes – anyone can lose weight. It’s really a simple formula. You have to burn more calories with exercise than you input calories into […]

5 Tips For Sustaining Weight Loss
It’s been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, and anyone who has tried to lose weight knows that it is a journey. Some days you are right on course, following the training and nutrition plan that was recommended for you. Other days, not so much. You take a detour […]

Beware of Healthy Fats
“Healthy” fats aren’t really that healthy if consumed in excess. They are still fat and too much fat in your diet isn’t necessarily healthy for anyone. Maintaining a healthy diet can sometimes be a challenge, especially in the fast-paced world we live in. Trying to find time to do healthy meal planning is sometimes the […]

Metabolic Adaptations and Weight Loss
For some people, losing fat is the main goal of their exercise program. They want to get fit and trim. But as you go through a weight-loss journey, you need to consider that as the pounds leave your body, your RMR will also change – affecting just how much you can eat. Your Resting Metabolic […]

Body Composition and Exercise Adaptations
“How often do you work out?” is a common question many healthy people get in daily conversation. Some people have a daily workout plan, while others workout multiple times per week. Whatever your frequency, be sure to include a mixture of both aerobic exercise and strength training in your overall health plan. They both have […]

Increasing Muscle Mass While in a Caloric Deficit
For most people, ‘losing weight’ boils down to getting rid of body fat. And to lose weight, you must increase the number of calories you burn with exercise and activity while reducing the number of calories you consume from food intake. By adopting a caloric deficit, you’ll certainly lose weight but 99% of the time […]

How Does Muscle Influence Your Metabolic Rate?
Just like a car needs gasoline to create energy, our bodies need carbs, proteins, and fats to fuel our “engine” and keep us going throughout the day. And just like different types of cars and trucks get different gas mileage, our bodies utilize the fuel we eat differently – all depending on our body composition […]

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