Why Weight Health Matters
Real talk: body weight is a sensitive topic – for good reason.
Everyday we’re bombarded with impossible standards of beauty, toxic diet culture, and the pressure to be a certain size or shape.
For many of us this leads to quick fixes, restrictive diets, disordered eating, GLP-1 drugs, and one-size-fits-all approaches that do more harm than good.
We’re here to open up this conversation and remove ‘beauty’ from the equation. Weight health matters because it’s a vital indicator of health. A healthy weight allows your body to function at its best, to maximize longevity and quality of life.
93% of people in the U.S. are metabolically unhealthy, contributing to excess weight that puts health at risk. Studies have linked excess weight – far below obesity levels – to a higher risk of conditions like insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, infertility, and even depression.
We are pioneering weight health, not weight loss, by helping you achieve a healthy weight by healthy methods. This means addressing the root cause of compromised weight health – metabolism. Of equal importance is supporting your body holistically – committing to proper nutrition, adequate sleep, daily movement, and nurturing quality relationships and love.
Neither weight health or overall health happen in a vacuum – they’re the sum of the lifestyle choices and the biological tools like supplements you make a part of your routine.
We’re proud to offer both a supplement that is drug and side effect free, and the wellness guidance to support your weight health journey sustainably, and for the long term.
Why achieving weight health in the modern world can be a challenge:
Ultra processed foods, which are linked to obesity and other health risks make up 70% of the American food supply.
A decline in nutrient density means that people may need to eat larger portions of food to obtain the same amount of vitamins and minerals, which can contribute to overconsumption of calories.
On average, the mineral content of vegetables and fruits has dropped by about 5–40% since the early 1900s.
The average American consumes more than 3,600 calories per day, which is well above the recommended daily intake for most adults. 1.8x 2,000 calorie recommendation (>2x for women).
In the U.S., approximately 80% of adults do not meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity.
More than half of adult women in the U.S. in 2023, 53%, reported feeling frequent stress in their daily life, while 45% of men said the same. Chronic stress can lead to overeating, especially of high-calorie foods.
1 in 3 adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. Poor sleep can disrupt hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism.
Health effects of excess weight below obesity levels
Cardiovascular Disease – studies show that people who are overweight are at a 1.5 to 2 times greater risk of developing heart disease compared to individuals of normal weight.
Diabetes – research has shown that being overweight increases the risk of developing diabetes by 2-3 times compared to those of normal weight.
Metabolic Syndrome – overweight individuals are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, a collection of risk factors that increase the chances of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. This includes conditions such as: elevated blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol levels, increased belly fat (visceral fat)
Joint and Musculoskeletal Problems – joint pain, increased risk of osteoarthritis
Cancer – overweight individuals have a slightly increased risk of several types of cancer, including: Colon cancer, Breast cancer (especially in postmenopausal women), Endometrial cancer, Kidney cancer.
Mental Health – being overweight can affect mental health, contributing to feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Liver Disease – increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition, characterized by excess fat in the liver that is not caused by alcohol, can progress to more severe liver issues, including cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Fertility Issues – excess weight can interfere with hormonal balance, leading to irregular menstrual cycles and reduced fertility. Overweight men may also experience lower testosterone levels, which can affect sperm quality and fertility.
Digestive Problems – increased likelihood of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallstones, and digestive discomfort.