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Knowing your metabolic rate could be the key to weight loss

Knowing your metabolic rate, or how many calories your body uses at rest, is key to successful lifelong weight loss. If you know your metabolic rate you can pinpoint the number of calories you need to eat and still lose weight.

In the past, a metabolic test has only been available at universities and hospitals. Now you can get this simple, non-invasive test in the comfort of our office. Want more information about the test itself? Review our simple testing instructions and our sample report (PDF).

Many people cut back too much when dieting. Eating too few calories slows down your metabolic rate and makes it even harder for you to lose weight regardless of how little you eat.

Rather than estimating how many calories your body needs based upon your height and weight or body mass index (BMI), we measure your actual metabolic rate through a simple, non-invasive test. With this information we can customize a diet and nutrition plan to maximize your success and make healthy eating a much more pleasurable experience.

Psychiatrist Dr. Gary Spivack, who is the founder and medical director of MinDshape, says metabolic rate plays a big role in why many diets backfire.

"By testing a person's metabolic rate we know how to create the best, most personalized treatment," says Spivack. "Eating too little lowers your metabolic rate and sabotages your success. It's important to have a normal metabolic rate and to adjust your diet based on that."

Eating a healthy diet with the right amount of calories can keep you feeling positive, and the success you will have will motivate you to continue eating for good health.

MinDshape registered dietitian Deborah Jeffery adds, "Over-restricting the amount of calories you take in is often too hard to maintain. Testing a person's metabolic rate gives us the perfect calorie level. The client should be able to eat to that level to satisfy their hunger and then be successful with weight loss."

Once you are ready contact us to make an appointment for metabolic testing. This easy, non-invasive test is often covered by insurance.

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