You've cleaned up your diet. You're exercising consistently. But the number on the scale hasn't budged in weeks - or months. Before you cut calories further or add more cardio, it's time to find out what's actually going on inside your body.
Your body has adjusted its calorie burn downward in response to dieting. Your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) may now be lower than standard calorie calculators assume.
Losing muscle while dieting lowers your metabolism. You may be losing fat, but gaining it back as your metabolic rate drops. DEXA shows whether muscle is being preserved.
Sometimes the scale stalls because you're simultaneously building muscle and losing fat (zero on the scale but a major positive shift in your body). DEXA catches this invisible progress.
Even when the scale stalls, visceral fat (the dangerous fat around your organs) may be decreasing. DEXA is the only consumer-accessible way to measure it accurately.
The Plateau Combo: A DEXA scan + RMR test together gives you the clearest picture. DEXA tells you your current body composition; RMR tells you exactly how many calories your body burns at rest right now. Together, they reveal whether your calorie targets and training approach are actually aligned with your metabolism.
A DEXA + RMR test at DexaFit KC could tell you more in 90 minutes than months of trial-and-error. Serving Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, and the entire KC metro.
DexaFit KC is located at 14008 W. 135th Street in Olathe, Kansas, between Pflumm and Black Bob roads — directly across 135th Street from Menards and Academy Sports. We are just minutes from Overland Park, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood, and are easily accessible from I-35 (exit Santa Fe / 135th Street) or from the east via 135th Street. Free parking is available directly in front of our building.
DexaFit KC does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your results or data, seek the advice of your primary care physician or other qualified medical professional.
Once a service is completed and purchased, we do not provide refunds or free retests. All unused, purchased services and packages expire 12 months from the date of purchase. All pricing is subject to change at any time.
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