Why Your Metabolism Is Blocking Your Weight Loss — And How to Fix It

Stuck in a Weight Loss Plateau? Your Metabolism Might Be to Blame.

You’re eating healthy, watching your portions, maybe even hitting the gym a few times a week… but the scale hasn’t budged in weeks. Sound familiar?

If you’ve been doing “everything right” and still not seeing results, there’s a high chance your metabolism is the missing piece. At VivaLife Healing Centers in Rancho Cucamonga, Dr. Jason Chiriano helps people just like you uncover and correct hidden metabolic issues that block weight loss.

Let’s break down why your metabolism might be holding you back—and how we can help you fix it.

🔬 What Is Metabolism, Really?

Your metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. It’s influenced by multiple factors including:

Age
Hormones
Muscle mass
Thyroid function
Sleep & stress
Blood sugar regulation

Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body burns just to stay alive—breathing, digesting, circulating blood, etc. If your BMR is lower than average due to age, hormone imbalance, or low muscle mass, it can feel nearly impossible to lose weight no matter how disciplined you are.

⚠️ Signs Your Metabolism Is Working Against You

Wondering if your metabolism is the culprit? Here are some red flags:

You gain weight easily, even on modest calories
You feel tired, cold, or sluggish
You struggle with brain fog or poor sleep
You crave sugar or carbs
You’ve tried diets that used to work—but no longer do
You’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, hypothyroidism, or insulin resistance

If any of this sounds familiar, your body may be in “fat storage mode” instead of fat-burning mode.

🧪 How Dr. Jason Finds the Root Cause

At VivaLife Healing Centers, we don’t guess—we test.

Every patient has access to advanced diagnostics, including:

✅ Metabolic Testing (like PNOE Breath Analysis)

We measure your oxygen exchange to calculate your real-time calorie burn and fat vs. carb utilization. This reveals how efficiently your body is functioning at rest.

✅ Body Composition Analysis (EVOLT 360)

This tells us how much of your weight is fat vs. muscle, and where it’s distributed.

✅ Glucose Monitoring & Insulin Resistance Testing

We track how your blood sugar responds to meals and stress—major keys to metabolic performance.

✅ Hormone Evaluation

We look at thyroid, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and more to understand if your hormones are slowing your progress.

💡 How to Reset Your Metabolism (Yes, It’s Possible)

Once we understand your metabolic picture, we create a tailored plan that may include:

🥗 Personalized Nutrition

We teach you how to eat in sync with your metabolism, so your body learns to burn fat—not store it.

💉 Medical Weight Loss Support

Dr. Jason offers safe, effective tools like Semaglutide or Tirzepatide injections (GLP-1s), to reduce appetite, control insulin, and support long-term fat loss.

🏋️‍♀️ Muscle-Building Guidance

We help you preserve and build lean muscle, which is the engine of your metabolism.

🧬 Hormone Optimization (if needed)

For patients with deeper issues, we may offer our Total Transformation Program—addressing hormones, gut health, inflammation, and more.

📍 Why Rancho Cucamonga Residents Trust Dr. Jason for Weight Loss

Dr. Jason is not just a wellness coach—he’s a board-certified vascular surgeon with a deep understanding of how the human body works at a cellular level.

At VivaLife, we go beyond calorie counting. We combine science, data, and medical insight to finally unlock what’s been holding you back.

And the results? They speak for themselves. Our patients report:

✅ 15–60 pounds of sustained fat loss
✅ Increased energy
✅ Better sleep & mood
✅ Total body confidence

🎯 Ready to Find Out What Your Metabolism Is Telling You?

You don’t have to keep spinning your wheels. If your body isn’t responding the way it used to, there’s a reason—and we can find it.

📞 Schedule a FREE consultation with Dr. Jason Chiriano
Let’s test, not guess—and get you back on track.

👉 Book Now | Located in Rancho Cucamonga, serving Upland, Ontario, Fontana and surrounding areas.