Weight Loss That Protects Muscle, Metabolism & Longevity
At Nova Wellness, weight loss is approached differently, especially after 35. The focus is not just on losing weight, but on improving body composition, supporting metabolic health, and protecting the muscle, strength, and energy your body needs long term. GLP-1 medications can be valuable tools, but they are not the entire strategy. Without proper oversight, rapid weight loss can come at the expense of muscle and metabolic function. Each of our plans is designed to support sustainable results while protecting long-term health.
Why Weight Loss Changes After 35
Most traditional weight loss programs focus only on calories and the number on the scale, but the body becomes far more metabolically complex with age, especially during perimenopause and menopause. As hormones shift, the body stores fat differently, burns energy less efficiently, and becomes more vulnerable to muscle loss. Restrictive dieting often worsens the problem by slowing metabolism, increasing hunger signals, reducing lean tissue, and contributing to rebound weight gain.
But most people don’t regain weight because they lack discipline — they regain it because the approach was physiologically unsustainable. At Nova, success is not measured by pounds alone. The focus is on improving body composition by reducing excess fat while preserving lean muscle mass, strength, and metabolic health to support long-term vitality and healthy aging.
The Nova Approach: Muscle First
- Strength & Muscle Preservation: Focused on protecting lean muscle mass through strength training and targeted protein intake.
- Hormonal & Metabolic Optimization: Addresses factors like thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, cortisol, sleep, inflammation, and hormone balance.
- Strategic GLP-1 Therapy: GLP-1 medications are used thoughtfully alongside nutrition, metabolic support, and muscle-preserving strategies.
Physician-Led, Longevity-Focused Care
Nova’s approach combines cardiovascular prevention, metabolic medicine, hormone optimization, and integrative care into one comprehensive model. This is not a one-size-fits-all program. Every plan is individualized around your physiology, goals, and long-term health trajectory.
Dr. Chris Di Giorgio
Dr. Chris Di Giorgio, Nova’s cardiologist and former Chief of Cardiology at HUMC Mountainside, brings a prevention-first perspective focused on metabolic health, inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Dr. Jenn Knight
Dr. Jenn Knight, Nova’s integrative and menopause specialist, provides expertise in hormonal transitions, metabolic resilience, and the physiologic changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause.
Who This Program Is For
Nova’s weight loss and metabolic optimization program is designed for adults who want a more intelligent, medically guided approach to body composition and longevity. This may include:
- Adults frustrated by years of yo-yo dieting
- Women navigating perimenopause or menopause
- Patients currently using GLP-1 medications who want proper oversight
- Individuals concerned about age-related muscle loss and metabolic decline
- Patients who feel traditional approaches have stopped working
What to Expect
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Discovery Call
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Comprehensive Evaluation
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Advanced Testing & Imaging
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Personalized Prevention Plan
Your treatment plan may include nutrition guidance, strength training recommendations, hormone optimization, supplementation, and GLP-1 therapy when appropriate — all tailored to your physiology and goals.
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Ongoing Optimization
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nova prescribe GLP-1 medications?
Yes, when clinically appropriate. GLP-1 medications are prescribed as part of a comprehensive metabolic and longevity-focused plan designed to protect muscle mass and support sustainable results.
Will I lose muscle while losing weight?
Why has weight loss become harder during perimenopause?
Is this covered by insurance?
Lose the Weight, Keep the Strength
If traditional weight loss approaches are no longer working, Nova offers a more comprehensive path forward — one focused not only on fat loss, but on preserving the strength, metabolism, and vitality that define long-term health.