Weight that won’t budge is a metabolic problem, not a willpower problem.
Personalized nutrition counseling for weight health management and metabolic health — including specialized support for clients on GLP-1 medications. Covered by insurance.
You’ve done everything you were supposed to do, and the scale still isn’t moving.
You’ve tried cutting calories. Cutting carbs. Adding more exercise. Drinking more water. Tracking every bite in an app. Following the plan your last nutritionist gave you.
And somewhere along the way, you started wondering if your body is just broken—or if maybe you’re the problem.
You’re not the problem. And your body isn’t broken. But there is something going on, and it’s probably not what you’ve been told. Weight that doesn’t respond to conventional approaches is almost always a metabolic issue, not a willpower issue.
It’s a signal that something in your body’s underlying systems is working against your efforts rather than with them. Finding out what that is changes everything.
The standard advice for weight loss is an oversimplification that ignores the complexity of weight regulation.
Your body’s weight is influenced by a constellation of factors including:
- Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation
- Thyroid function and metabolic rate
- Cortisol and chronic stress
- Gut microbiome composition
- Hormonal imbalances including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
- Inflammation — both systemic and gut-related
- Sleep quality and circadian rhythm disruption
- History of dieting and metabolic adaptation
- Medications that affect metabolism or appetite
When any of these factors are out of balance, your body will resist weight loss regardless of how carefully you’re following conventional advice. Understanding which factors are at play in your specific situation is the only way to build a weight management strategy that actually works.
We don’t believe in extreme diets, arbitrary calorie restrictions, or making you afraid of entire food groups.
We believe in understanding why your body holds onto weight — and addressing those reasons directly.
Our approach begins with a comprehensive health intake that explores your full metabolic history, your relationship with food, your hormonal and digestive health, your lifestyle, and your goals. Where appropriate, we incorporate functional testing to identify specific metabolic drivers.
From there, we build a nutrition and lifestyle strategy that’s designed to work with your biology, not against it. Your plan will include:
- A personalized eating approach that supports metabolic function without unsustainable restriction
- Blood sugar stabilization strategies — one of the most powerful and underutilized tools in weight management
- Anti-inflammatory dietary approaches where indicated
- Practical lifestyle modifications that support sleep, stress management, and hormonal balance
- Ongoing accountability and plan adjustments as your body responds
We want to be clear: we don’t subscribe to any single dietary philosophy.
Keto, intermittent fasting, plant-based, Mediterranean — all of these can be legitimate approaches for some people in some circumstances. What matters is which approach is right for your biology, your lifestyle, and your specific goals. That’s what we figure out together.
There’s more to GLP-1 success than the medication itself.
GLP-1 receptor agonists — including medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) — have become widely used tools for weight management and blood sugar control. But medication alone is not a complete metabolic strategy.
An InBody scan shows what’s really changing beneath the surface. Instead of relying on the scale alone, this quick, non-invasive assessment measures body fat, muscle mass, and hydration—so you can see if you’re truly losing fat while preserving lean muscle. These insights eliminate guesswork and help us tailor a personalized, food-as-medicine nutrition plan designed specifically for your body.
Many clients on GLP-1 medications find that without the right nutritional foundation, they struggle with:
- Significant muscle loss alongside fat loss
- Nutritional deficiencies due to reduced appetite and food intake
- Nausea, constipation, or other GI side effects
- Difficulty meeting protein needs
- Uncertainty about what and how to eat
- Weight regain when medications are discontinued or reduced
Our registered dietitian nutritionists work with clients on GLP-1 medications to build a nutritional strategy that maximizes the benefits of the medication while protecting muscle mass, meeting nutrient needs, managing side effects, and laying the foundation for sustainable metabolic health.
Your weight is a symptom. Let’s find out what it’s a symptom of.
Book your first appointment with one of our metabolic health registered dietitian nutritionists and start getting the individualized answers you’ve been looking for.
FAQ
Do you prescribe GLP-1 medications? No, we are registered dietitian nutritionists, not prescribers. We provide the nutritional support and guidance that helps GLP-1 medications work more effectively and safely. For medication prescribing, you’ll need to work with your physician or a prescribing provider.
Is weight management nutrition counseling covered by insurance? Many insurance plans cover medical nutrition therapy for weight management. Coverage varies by plan, we will verify your benefits before your first appointment.
Do you use a specific diet approach for weight loss? No single dietary approach works for everyone. We build your plan based on your specific metabolic health markers, food preferences, lifestyle, and goals—not a predetermined protocol.
What insurance do you accept? 1199SEIU, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, NYCEPPO, Healthfirst, Meritain, NYSHIP, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Northwell, and Medicare.
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