WEIGHT LOSS BEYOND THE SCALE
Why Body Composition Matters
True transformation comes from within. Improve your body composition and reduce visceral fat for a healthier, happier you!
While the number on the scale is one way to measure progress, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Healthy weight loss is about more than just shedding pounds—it’s about improving your body composition.
Here’s why:
- Fat vs. Muscle: Losing weight without maintaining or building muscle can lead to a “skinny fat” condition where your body fat percentage remains high despite weight loss. By focusing on both fat reduction and muscle gain, you ensure a leaner, stronger physique.
- Visceral Fat: Reducing visceral fat is one of the most crucial markers of healthy weight loss. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which sits under the skin, visceral fat surrounds your internal organs and is strongly linked to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome.
By targeting fat reduction (especially visceral fat) and building muscle, we aim for sustainable, health-focused weight loss that boosts your energy, protects your organs, and supports long-term wellness.
WEIGHT LOSS BEYOND THE SCALE
MicroDosing GLP-1 Therapy - The Most Sustainable Weight Loss
Welcome to New You Medical Weight Loss & Testosterone HRT Medical Center
Contrave – Extra Support for Appetite, Cravings & Stress-Related Weight Gain
What is Contrave?
Contrave is an FDA-approved, non-stimulant prescription medication that combines bupropion (supports mood and reduces cravings) and naltrexone (helps calm the brain’s reward pathways). Together, these ingredients target the hypothalamus (hunger control center) and the mesolimbic reward system to help you eat less, quiet food noise, and feel more in control.
Reduces Hunger & Food Noise: Dials down constant thoughts about food and helps curb emotional or mindless eating.
Particularly Helpful for Stress-Induced Weight Gain & Plateaus: Supports people whose weight stalls or rebounds when under chronic stress or after rapid initial weight loss.
Boosts Mood & Stress Coping: Bupropion’s antidepressant effect can improve mood and help the brain cope with stress, lowering stress-related hormone spikes that hinder fat loss.
Non-Stimulant: Does not contain amphetamines and has minimal effect on heart rate.
Great for Maintenance: Often used when transitioning off GLP-1 therapy or after other structured weight-loss programs to help keep weight off.
Contrave can be a good fit for adults who:
Experience stress-related weight gain or stubborn plateaus despite healthy eating and regular activity.
Struggle with food noise, emotional eating, or cravings for high-calorie “comfort foods.”
Want to improve mood and resilience while working on weight loss.
Temporary Office Closure: Oct 15–Nov 17, 2025
- In-person visits are paused during this period.
- All online follow-ups and telemedicine appointments will continue as scheduled (or by appointment).
- We’ll resume in-person care on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025.