WEIGHT LOSS
At Restore, weight loss support is approached from the inside out, supporting internal health so outward changes can be achieved in a long-term, sustainable way.
When you think about losing weight, what is it that truly matters to you? Is it the number on the scale?
Or is it:
Having more energy throughout the day
Feeling comfortable and capable in your body
Regaining confidence
Feeling physically strong and resilient
Being able to show up fully for work, relationships, and daily life
Feeling like your body is working with you again
If any of the above resonates, a naturopathic approach to weight loss may be right for you.
This approach puts the focus on what is happening internally. In other words, the emphasis is on improving internal metabolic health, with any external aesthetic changes viewed as a side benefit rather than the sole objective.
A Different Way to Think About Weight Loss
Naturopathic weight loss support is not about chasing extremes or a specific body ideal. It is about supporting internal health so weight, energy, and confidence can shift in a sustainable direction.
Dr. Sam’s Approach to Weight Loss
As with any naturopathic appointment, weight loss support begins with an individualized assessment. Care is always tailored to your unique health history, physiology, and current capacity, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.
When it comes to weight loss, Dr. Sam acknowledges an important truth. Yes, a calorie deficit is technically required for weight loss to occur. Energy expenditure must exceed energy intake.
However, what many conventional or cookie-cutter weight loss programs fail to recognize is that how to actually achieve a calorie deficit is far more complex than simply cutting calories or adjusting macros.
Factors That Influence Weight Loss
In clinical practice, difficulty achieving or sustaining a calorie deficit often relates to underlying physiological factors that shape your individual metabolic rate, energy availability, and adaptability.
Common contributors to resistant weight loss include:
Blood sugar and insulin regulation
Chronic stress and nervous system regulation
Reproductive hormonal balance
Digestive health
Mitochondrial and cellular health
All of these factors interact to influence how your body uses energy, responds to stress, and adapts over time. When these nuances are overlooked, weight loss can feel unnecessarily difficult or unsustainable.
A Comprehensive, Individualized Assessment
Working with Dr. Sam means these contributors are thoughtfully explored and addressed.
To understand what may be influencing weight loss, care includes a thorough review of your health history and current patterns. This goes beyond diet alone and includes discussion of:
Previous weight loss attempts and what has or has not worked
Mental and emotional health, not just physical symptoms
Eating patterns, relationship with food, and daily structure
Activity levels, movement habits, and recovery
Sleep quality and stress exposure
Targeted laboratory testing may also be used to assess:
Insulin and glucose regulation
Comprehensive thyroid testing
Nutrient status
Digestive and liver health
Inflammatory markers
Hormonal patterns and stress physiology
Your whole health picture is always taken into account. Existing health conditions, hormonal transitions, or chronic illness are recognized as important pieces of the overall metabolic landscape and are integrated into how weight loss support is designed and paced.
Your Plan Moving Forward
Weight loss plans are designed to meet you where you are at. The goal is not rapid or extreme change, but to support the body in a way that is sustainable and metabolically supportive.
With weight loss, slow and steady truly does matter. The focus is on rebuilding and strengthening metabolic resilience so that changes in weight, energy, and body composition can be maintained over time without compromising overall health.
The Role of the Her Resilient Metabolism Program
Her Resilient Metabolism is an 8-week online education program designed to support women navigating resistant weight loss through science-driven education and practical tools.
In naturopathic care, more time is dedicated than in conventional visits to understanding the full picture of health. However, resistant weight loss is a complex topic. Fully explaining the underlying physiology, root causes, and step-by-step strategies would require numerous appointments and is often not feasible or cost-effective to cover in depth during one-to-one visits alone.
This program was created to bridge that gap.
Her Resilient Metabolism provides the educational foundation that might otherwise take multiple appointments to explore, while allowing clinical visits to remain focused on individualized care and implementation.
Research consistently shows that when individuals understand the why behind their care, adherence and long-term follow-through improve. This program helps connect naturopathic recommendations with the science behind them and how they support a resilient metabolism.
Learn more about Her Resilient Metabolism
Participation in Her Resilient Metabolism is not a requirement for weight loss support. It is available as an additional layer of education and structure for those who feel that a deeper understanding would enhance their care experience.
Ready for Naturopathic Weight Loss Support with Dr. Sam, ND?
Explore the root causes of what might be holding you back from your weight loss goals and gain clarity on realistic steps to support healing from the inside out.