When it comes to weight loss…

The scale only tells part of the story. While it may track pounds lost, it doesn’t reveal what those pounds are made of—fat, muscle, water, or inflammation—nor does it offer insight into your long-term health.

At Wellness ReSolutions, we help you look beyond the scale. Through DXA Body Composition Analysis, we provide a deeper, more accurate understanding of your body—so your weight loss efforts lead not only to a smaller body, but to a stronger, healthier, and more resilient one.

What Is Body Composition?

Body composition refers to the relative percentages of fat mass and lean mass (muscle, organs, and fluids) in your body. Two people can weigh the same but have dramatically different health outcomes depending on these proportions.

With a DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan, we go far beyond BMI or standard body weight:

Total body fat percentage
Lean muscle mass segmented by arms, legs, and trunk
Visceral fat (the deeper, more dangerous fat around your organs)
Muscle symmetry between the right and left sides of your body

The Problem with the Scale

Weight loss often causes excitement, but if that weight includes muscle loss rather than fat reduction, it may do more harm than good.

Muscle loss is especially common with:

Low-calorie or crash diets
Weight loss medications like GLP-1 agonists (e.g., semaglutide) without proper support
Sedentary lifestyles
Nutrient deficiencies
Age-related hormone shifts

Losing muscle slows your metabolism, weakens your body, and increases your risk of regaining weight later. That’s why tracking body composition—not just weight—is essential to ensure you’re losing fat while protecting your lean mass.

Why Muscle Matters—At Every Age

Muscle is one of your greatest health assets. It’s not just about strength or appearance—it’s about function, metabolism, and longevity.

Maintaining or building muscle mass helps:

Burn more calories at rest
Regulate blood sugar and insulin
Support hormone production and balance
Protect against injury, frailty, and falls
Extend healthspan and reduce disease risk

Research consistently links greater muscle mass to lower all-cause mortality and improved quality of life with age. In other words, muscle keeps you younger, longer.

Visceral Fat: The Hidden Danger

Not all fat is created equal. While subcutaneous fat lies just under the skin, visceral fat wraps around internal organs—and is far more dangerous.

High levels of visceral fat are associated with:

Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance
Cardiovascular disease and stroke
Fatty liver disease
Hormonal imbalances
Cognitive decline
Increased systemic inflammation

Even individuals with a “normal” BMI can have elevated visceral fat—a condition known as TOFI (Thin Outside, Fat Inside). It’s not visible, but it’s measurable with a DXA scan—and highly responsive to proper treatment.

How DXA Body Composition Scans Work

A DXA scan is a quick, painless, and non-invasive test that provides detailed insight into your body’s fat and muscle distribution.

At Wellness ReSolutions, we use DXA to:

Accurately assess your starting point
Identify metabolic risks (like high visceral fat)
Track your fat loss and muscle preservation over time
Guide tailored recommendations in nutrition, supplements, and movement

It’s one of the most valuable tools we use to optimize your health trajectory—not just during weight loss, but across your lifespan.

More Than Weight Loss - A Path to Long-Term Wellness

Our body composition program is part of a broader, functional medicine approach. That means we don’t just help you shed pounds—we help you:

Balance hormones
Correct nutrient deficiencies
Reduce inflammation
Improve energy and mental clarity
Build muscle and reduce visceral fat
Support long-term metabolic resilience and longevity

Whether you’re starting a weight loss journey, navigating midlife hormonal shifts, or using a GLP-1 medication, body composition tracking with DXA is your foundation for success.

Ready to Know What Your Body Is Made Of?

Stop relying on the scale alone. Get the information that truly matters—with a DXA Body Composition Scan at Wellness ReSolutions.

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Why Body Composition Matters More Than Weight During Weight Loss