FitMed Partners Offers Metabolism Makeovers

CHARLESTON, S.C. - May 6, 2015 - PRLog -- Need a metabolism makeover?   You are not alone. Many women after 40 years of age believe they are doomed to be overweight due to a sluggish metabolism. The same tweaks to diet and upticks in exercise stop getting the results they did prior to mid-life.  Instead, weight increases and energy decreases. New research indicates that it ispossible to improve metabolic function during peri-menopause and menopause.  That translates to being healthier, feeling younger and looking better.
 The first step is to recognize that one size does not fit all.  Metabolic baseline is a critical place to begin when systemically addressing a slow internal "engine". Genes, along with other biological predispositions, influence metabolic function. Customized, medically-based plans to achieve physical fitness and nutrition goals can help patients take the first steps to living life better.

        FitMed Partners begins with a comprehensive nutrition assessment and diagnostic measurements including Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR),VO2 Max, and DXA body composition to establish your unique metabolic baseline. Science can be on your side and is often more effective than the latest diet or trend.

 The Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test determines the basal calories your body burns to maintain itself at rest. A determinant of whether your metabolism is slow or fast, the RMR test lets you know how many calories your body needs. The VO2 Max, also referred to as the Cardiometabolic Performance Test, shows your aerobic fitness level and at what heart rate level your body begins to burn fat. This test can be used to help you lose weight effectively. Frequently the test will show participants that they exercise at too high a heart rate to effectively burn fat.

 Using your body weight to determine if changes occur as a result of diet and exercise is a flawed gauge. Body Composition with DXA illustrates your percentage of body fat to provide a more accurate wellness and weight management portrait. Micronutrient testing determines what nutrients you are deficient in, while a comprehensive blood panel further pinpoints deficiencies that may be related to slowing metabolic function and feeling less than your best.

These tests and assessments provide a solid baseline to develop your unique metabolism makeover. Armed with this information, consult with your doctor to determine next steps. Consider reviewing your findings with an exercise physiologist and a Registered Dietician to analyze your current nutritional and fitness routine and develop a new customized program focused on getting real results.

Whether you want to manage aging, lose weight, restore your hormone levels, or just improve your health, FitMed offers scientifically based medical programs to help you live life better.

The FitMed approach is evidence-based, using clinical assessments of the body to determine a patient-specific regimen for optimum health. Our clinical approach to wellness is uniquely designed with one-on-one counseling to help you achieve your goals, prevent disease, and look and feel great at any age.

For more information, learn more about the reduced rates,  or to schedule a consultation with Bright McConnell, MD, call FitMed Partners at 284-5720 or request an online appointment at www.FitMedPartners.com.

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