Metabolic Health and Weight Loss: Why Traditional Diets Fail

If you've ever lost weight only to regain it, you're not alone. Research shows that the vast majority of diets fail long-term. The problem isn't willpower—it's approach.

Why Calorie Restriction Alone Fails

Traditional diets focus on eating less and moving more. While this creates short-term weight loss, it often leads to:

- Metabolic adaptation (your body burns fewer calories)
- Hormonal disruption (increased hunger hormones)
- Loss of muscle mass (lowering metabolic rate further)
- Rebound weight gain (often more than was lost)

The Metabolic Health Approach

True sustainable weight management requires addressing the underlying metabolic dysfunction:

Insulin Resistance

For many people, elevated insulin levels prevent fat burning. Testing fasting insulin—not just glucose—reveals this hidden issue.

Inflammation

Chronic inflammation disrupts metabolic signalling and promotes fat storage, particularly around the abdomen.

Hormonal Imbalances

Thyroid function, cortisol patterns, and sex hormones all influence body composition and where fat is stored.

Gut Health

The gut microbiome influences how we extract calories from food, our appetite signals, and inflammation levels.

A Personalised Approach

Effective weight management requires understanding YOUR specific metabolic picture:

1. Comprehensive testing: Blood panels, hormones, and gut health
2. Identifying root causes: What's driving your metabolic dysfunction?
3. Targeted interventions: Not generic diets, but specific strategies for your biology
4. Ongoing monitoring: Adjusting based on how your body responds

Beyond the Scale

We focus on body composition, not just weight. The goal is to optimise the ratio of muscle to fat, improve metabolic flexibility, and create sustainable health—not just a number on the scale.

At Precision Wellness, we take a comprehensive approach to metabolic health, using advanced diagnostics to create personalised strategies that work with your biology, not against it.