10/16/2026
A lower number on the scale does not always tell you what changed.
During medical weight loss, body composition can help distinguish changes in body fat from changes in lean mass. That matters because preserving muscle supports strength, function, and long-term metabolic health.
Weight is useful information. It just should not be the only information guiding the plan.
Medical weight management should evaluate progress beyond the scale.
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