Although lifestyle intervention (diet and exercise) represents the cornerstone of obesity management, sustaining weight loss over the long term is challenging. Most overweight or obese people typically achieve only modest weight loss that is often regained, thus going through countless weight loss failures. Notably, it has been demonstrated that weight loss through lifestyle modification usually plateaus at a level of 5%-10% and is associated with a high risk of relapse, which may be related to metabolic adaptation.

Metabolic slowdown and why you should care about it.

You have undoubtedly heard of the term metabolism. Although most people don’t know what it means, it is often the culprit for failed weight loss attempts or general inability to achieve a fitness goal. This blog explains what metabolism is, why it’s important to maintain it at high levels, and what can cause it to decline.  

The Longevity Lab, where medicine meets movement.

A message from the Lab team.

Breath examination provides an excellent tool for tracking fat-burning efficiency and the likelihood of obesity.