On this episode of The Heavy Truth, Ben and Amy are calling out one of the biggest myths in weight management: that the number on the scale tells the whole story. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t. Weight alone can’t tell us what you’re losing… and that’s a problem.

We dive into body composition and why preserving muscle mass while reducing fat is the real goal—not just “losing pounds.” Using InBody testing, we explain how assessing fat mass, muscle mass, and overall adiposity gives a far clearer picture of health and progress than the scale ever could.

We break down how people can technically lose weight while actually losing muscle and gaining fat (yes, that happens—and no, it’s not good). InBody allows us to track what’s really changing inside the body, helping ensure patients are losing fat, maintaining or building muscle, and protecting their metabolism.

Most importantly, we talk about how this data lets us tailor weight-management treatment plans—from nutrition to movement to medication—so they’re individualized, intentional, and actually effective. No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all plans. Just smarter care.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the scale, confused by “progress,” or worried about losing muscle as you lose weight—this episode is for you. Because when it comes to long-term health, muscle matters, and body composition tells the truth the scale never will.