Metabolic Breath Analysis
A resting metabolic rate (RMR) test with PNOĒ breath-analysis technology measures how many calories you actually burn and whether you burn mostly fat or carbohydrates at rest.
Medical Weight Loss · Lakewood Ranch, FL
Medical Weight Loss Built on Your Metabolism
Most weight loss plans guess. Ours starts by measuring. With metabolic breath analysis, VO2 max testing, lab work and monthly provider visits, we build a nutrition, activity and wellness plan around your body's own data, and add prescription medication only when your provider determines it is right for you.
- Monthly provider visits
- VO2 max & RMR testing in office
- Lab work included in your plan
- Medication only when appropriate
How the Program Works
A 12-Month Program in Four Phases
Every phase ends with a retest, so you and your provider can see exactly what's changing: not just on the scale, but in your metabolism and fitness.
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Before Month 1
Assess
Medical history, physical, baseline labs, and your first metabolic breath analysis and VO2 max test.
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Months 1–3
Reset
Your personalized nutrition and activity plan goes live in your app. Medication may be started if your provider recommends it.
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Months 4–6
Build
Strength training and heart-rate-zone cardio progress. Plans are updated after your Month 3 retest.
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Months 7–12
Sustain
Habits that last, a long-term plan for any medication, and a 12-month comparison report.
What's Included
Everything You Need, Under One Roof
VO2 Max Testing
A short, progressive exercise test measures your cardiorespiratory fitness, your personal heart-rate training zones and your fat-burning zone.
Comprehensive Lab Work
Baseline and follow-up labs, as determined by your provider, to look at blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid, liver and kidney function and more.
Monthly Provider Visits
Every month you meet with your provider to review your progress, adjust your plan and address any questions or side effects.
Personalized Activity Plan
Strength training to protect muscle, plus cardio in heart-rate zones set from your own VO2 max results, delivered through your program app.
Nutrition & Wellness
Calorie and protein targets based on your measured metabolism, plus guidance on sleep, stress and recovery, with check-ins between visits.
Why We Measure
Stop Guessing. Start With Your Numbers.
Online calculators estimate your metabolism from age, height and weight. Two people with the same numbers can burn very different amounts of energy. In under 10 minutes, breath analysis measures it directly, and VO2 max testing shows how well your heart, lungs and muscles use oxygen.
- A calorie target that fits you, not an average
- Training zones set from your own heart and lung data
- Early warning if your metabolism slows as you lose weight
- Proof of progress beyond the scale, with retests about every 3 months
Prescription Medication
Medication, When It's Right for You
For some patients, prescription weight management medication, such as GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 therapies, can be a helpful part of a complete plan. Medication is never automatic in our program.
- Prescribed only after a medical evaluation, including your history, current medications and lab results
- At your provider's discretion: the decision to start, adjust, pause or stop any medication is made by your provider
- FDA-approved options are discussed first, along with benefits, risks, side effects and costs
- Paired with nutrition and strength training to help protect muscle while you lose weight
- Monitored at every monthly visit, with support between visits if side effects come up
Not everyone is a candidate for weight loss medication. Eligibility depends on factors such as body mass index, weight-related health conditions, personal and family medical history, pregnancy or plans for pregnancy, and other medications. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are considered only when clinically appropriate and fully disclosed to the patient.
Is This Program for You?
Our Program May Be a Good Fit If You…
- Have tried diets that worked for a while, then stopped working
- Want medical oversight, not just a prescription in the mail
- Have prediabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- Want to improve fitness, energy and long-term health
- Are taking, or considering, a GLP-1 medication and want to protect muscle
- Prefer a personal relationship with a local provider
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a resting metabolic rate (RMR) test?
An RMR test measures how many calories your body burns at rest by analyzing the oxygen you breathe in and the carbon dioxide you breathe out. It takes about 10 minutes while you sit quietly, and it replaces guesswork with a measured calorie target.
What is a VO2 max test?
VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise and is a widely used measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. During a short, progressive exercise test wearing a breath-analysis mask, we measure your fitness level, your heart-rate training zones and how efficiently you burn fat.
Do I have to take medication?
No. Many patients follow the program with nutrition, activity and wellness changes alone. Prescription medication is considered only after a medical evaluation, and only when your provider determines it is clinically appropriate and safe for you.
How often will I see a provider?
You have a provider visit every month, plus check-ins between visits through our app or text, and metabolic retesting about every three months.
Which weight loss medications do you prescribe?
When medication is appropriate, your provider will discuss FDA-approved options first. Any medication decision, including type, dose and duration, is made by your provider based on your health history, labs and goals. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are considered only when clinically appropriate and fully disclosed.
Is the program covered by insurance?
Please contact our office to discuss pricing and payment options. Lab work and medications may be billed separately from program fees.
Start With a Metabolic Assessment
Call or text to schedule your consultation and learn about program pricing.
Lakewood Ranch Concierge · 9015 Town Center Parkway, Unit 112 · Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202Phone 941-237-0129 · Fax 800-903-5396
Important Information
Not medical advice. The content on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page or contacting our office does not create a provider–patient relationship. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition.
Individual results vary. Weight loss and health outcomes depend on many factors, including medical history, genetics, adherence to the program, and other individual circumstances. No specific result is promised or guaranteed. Any patient experiences shared by Lakewood Ranch Concierge reflect individual results and are not typical or predictive of your results.
Medications. Prescription medications are prescribed only after an in-person or telehealth evaluation by a licensed provider and only when the provider, in their independent clinical judgment, determines that treatment is medically appropriate. The provider may decline to prescribe, or may change or discontinue any medication, at their discretion. All medications carry potential risks and side effects, which will be reviewed with you before treatment, and informed consent is required. Compounded medications are not reviewed or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety, effectiveness or quality. Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners; their mention does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the manufacturer.
Testing. Metabolic breath analysis and VO2 max testing are used to assess fitness and metabolism and to personalize nutrition and exercise recommendations. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and do not replace a medical evaluation, cardiac stress test or other diagnostic testing when one is indicated. Exercise testing involves physical exertion; you will be screened before testing, and testing may be postponed or modified for your safety. PNOĒ is a trademark of its respective owner; Lakewood Ranch Concierge is an independent practice.
Exercise and nutrition. Consult your provider before beginning any new exercise or nutrition program. Stop exercising and seek care if you experience chest pain, severe shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting.
Emergencies. This program does not provide emergency care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Do not use text messages, email or the program app for urgent medical needs.
Fees. Program fees, lab fees and medication costs may be separate. Pricing is provided at consultation and is subject to change. Coverage by insurance is not guaranteed.