The Importance of Monitoring Progress in Weight Loss and Body Fat Myths Busted: The Truth About Percentages with Dr. Ben Gonzalez.
Host Sharon Polsky sits down with Dr. Ben Gonzalez to break down the real truth about body fat and why visceral fat is the metric that matters most for long term health. They dive into why consistency beats any single "gold standard" tool and how waist to height ratio is becoming one of the simplest and most powerful indicators of metabolic health. A must watch for anyone focused on longevity, prevention and data driven wellness.
New Episode Alert: Healthy Returns with Dr. Ben Gonzalez
At Evolt Health, we are committed to empowering people with the data that actually matters, and this week’s Healthy Returns episode is a powerful reminder of why body composition is redefining modern health.
In the latest episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Gonzalez, Medical Director of Atlantis Medical Wellness Center, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in health: body fat, what matters, what does not, and why visceral fat is the real metric clinicians and patients need to watch.
Dr. Gonzalez brings more than 20 years of clinical experience, offering practical and science-backed insights into longevity, metabolic health and the direction functional medicine is heading. If you have ever relied solely on weight, BMI or goal percentages, this conversation will shift how you think about progress and prevention.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
• Visceral Fat > Subcutaneous Fat
The biggest health risk is not total body fat. It is visceral fat. This dangerous fat stored around the organs fuels inflammation and insulin resistance and increases risk for heart disease, diabetes and cognitive decline. Identifying and reducing visceral fat is critical for preventative health.
• Consistency Beats the Perfect Tool
Whether it is BIA, DEXA or calipers, no measurement tool is perfect. What matters most is consistent scanning conditions and tracking trends over time. The Evolt 360 empowers practitioners and patients to do this with precision.
• Waist to Height Ratio = The Underrated Vital Sign
This simple and powerful indicator outperforms BMI and helps shift the focus from weight loss to true disease prevention.
This episode is a must listen for clinicians, coaches and anyone serious about understanding the metrics that truly drive long term health outcomes.
At Evolt Health, we believe data is power, and conversations like these help people focus on what truly matters for longevity and metabolic resilience.
Watch or listen to the full episode here.
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