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Why Fad Diets Can Destroy Your Lean Mass – And How an RMR Test at BodyView Can Help You Stay on Track
We live in a world obsessed with quick fixes. Drop a dress size in a week. Burn belly fat fast. Get shredded in 30 days. You’ve seen the headlines, you’ve probably clicked on a few, and maybe—just maybe—you’ve given one or two a go. From juice cleanses and carb-cutting to extreme calorie deficits, fad diets are everywhere. But what if, in your desperation to lose weight quickly, you were also losing something incredibly valuable - your lean mass?
20th May 2025
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What Most DEXA Clinics Don’t Tell You About Visceral Fat
Visceral fat is one of those sneaky health issues that often flies under the radar. Most of us are familiar with the concept of body fat and how it’s measured in terms of percentage, but what about the fat that’s hiding deep within your abdomen, surrounding your organs? That’s visceral fat, and it’s a key indicator of your overall health, especially when it comes to your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other serious conditions.
14th May 2025
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Marcus’s Turning Point: How Science, Compassion, and the Right Tools Helped Him Reclaim His Health
At 38 years old and weighing 175kg, Marcus knew something had to change. He wasn’t looking for a miracle cure. He wasn’t chasing a fad diet or an unsustainable gym schedule. He just wanted to feel better—move more freely, sleep through the night, and enjoy everyday life without constant fatigue and discomfort.
12th May 2025
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Dr Peter Attia, Outlive, and the BodyView Approach to Longevity
What if the real secret to a longer, healthier life isn’t just about avoiding death, but about truly living better? Not just adding years to your life, but life to your years? This is the powerful message behind Dr Peter Attia’s bestselling book Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. It’s a refreshingly honest, data-driven, and deeply personal guide to radically improving your healthspan—the number of years you live in good health—rather than merely extending lifespan.
12th May 2025
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Unlocking the Power of DEXA Scans at BodyView for Your Mounjaro Weight Loss Journey
Embarking on a weight loss journey is a personal and transformative experience. For many, medications like Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have become a cornerstone in achieving significant weight loss. Mounjaro works by mimicking the actions of the GLP-1 and GIP hormones, which help regulate blood sugar and suppress appetite.
9th May 2025
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Are You 'Skinny Fat'? Only a DEXA Scan Can Tell for Sure
We’ve all met someone who looks slim in clothes, maybe even wears a size 8 or 10, yet somehow struggles with low energy, stubborn belly fat, or poor fitness levels. Maybe that person is you. Welcome to the world of ‘skinny fat’. It’s a term that sounds like a contradiction, but it describes a very real and often overlooked body composition issue. The medical name is ‘normal weight obesity’, and it's far more common than you might think.
29th Apr 2025
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The Problem with Impedance Scales – And Why DEXA Scans Are the Smarter Choice
In our modern, health-conscious world, keeping tabs on body composition has become more important than ever. Whether you’re a gym-goer, an athlete, or simply someone wanting to feel better in your own skin, knowing what your body is made of—fat, muscle, and bone—can be incredibly empowering. But not all measurement tools are created equal.
24th Apr 2025
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Consider a Body Scan as Your Benchmark for a Healthier You to Start Your New Year.
You have to know your starting place before diving into a new diet or exercise program
9th Jan 2025
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