Is Your Metabolism Helping or Hindering Your Health Goals?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not making progress—whether your goal is weight loss, better energy, improved performance, or simply maintaining your health—you’re not alone.
At Evergreen Health and Wellness, we now offer metabolic testing as part of our personalized nutrition services to help remove the guesswork from your plan.
What Is Metabolic Testing?
Metabolic testing measures your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)—the number of calories your body burns at rest to support essential functions like breathing, circulation, and tissue repair.
This isn’t an online calculator—it’s your body’s real data. As your dietitian, I use this information to create a personalized plan based on your unique physiology, using indirect calorimetry, the gold standard for measuring RMR.
The test is quick and non-invasive. It involves a simple breathing test using medical-grade equipment and requires only a short fasting period beforehand.
We assess:
How efficient your metabolism is
How many calories your body burns at rest, during daily activities, and with exercise
Your personalized calorie needs for weight loss, maintenance, or performance
How your metabolism compares to others of the same age, sex, height, and weight
Who Benefits from Metabolic Testing?
In short—almost everyone. But it’s especially helpful for:
Individuals using GLP-1 medications (like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound)
Those stuck at a plateau in their health or weight journey
People with a history of yo-yo dieting
Athletes and active individuals
Perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
Postpartum women
People with thyroid or hormone imbalances
Those recovering from under-eating or disordered eating
Anyone curious about how their body works behind the scenes
Why It Matters
Here’s the truth: online calorie calculators can be off by hundreds of calories. If your plan is built on inaccurate numbers, it’s no wonder you’re feeling frustrated.
Metabolic testing removes the guesswork. You’ll leave with:
A detailed, personalized metabolic report
A clear understanding of your calorie and nutrient needs
A plan that supports your goals, lifestyle, and preferences
Let’s Talk About GLP-1s a bit more…
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound are changing the conversation around weight management—but they’re not a stand-alone solution. Nutrition still matters. Muscle still matters. And your metabolism still matters.
Here’s how metabolic testing supports those using GLP-1s:
Establishes your true baseline – Knowing your actual resting metabolic rate helps prevent over-restriction and supports lean mass retention, which is crucial when appetite is suppressed.
Ensures you're meeting your needs – Even when you’re not hungry, your body still has nutrient and energy requirements.
Supports long-term success – We focus not just on weight loss, but on metabolic health and sustainable maintenance.
Monitors metabolic slowdowns – If metabolism slows during rapid weight loss, we can adjust your nutrition and activity plan accordingly.
If you’re using a GLP-1 medication as part of your weight loss strategy, this test can provide a deeper level of personalization and protection for your metabolism.
Ready to Learn More?
If you're ready to stop guessing and start using real data to guide your plan, metabolic testing might be the next best step in your journey.
Learn more and schedule your appointment: www.evergreenhealthmo.com/metabolictesting
Let’s move beyond calorie guessing and into science-backed, personalized care.
Your body is always speaking—let’s make sure you understand what it’s saying.
