Weight Loss

In order to lose weight and gain health you must address the root cause of your weight gain and have the correct accountability and support.

8 Root Causes

These are the 8 culprits of weight gain that are never addressed in a synergistic way to not just lose weight but to keep it off.

Our 3 Phases of Care

Finally address the root cause of your weight gain with a lifestyle approach that you'll be able to carry with you for life.

Forget Risky Solutions

Forget the addictive weight loss medications, risky surgeries, and fad diets.

Easy Clean Eating

When it comes down to it, we have to get down to the basics and address our overall diet and what we're putting in our bodies.

The Truth About Weight Gain

Most people think weight gain is caused by eating too much and moving too little. But it’s rarely that simple. Through working with hundreds of patients, we’ve identified 8 key root causes that are often overlooked:

  1. Candida Overgrowth: Excess candida disrupts gut health, causing fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain.
  2. Toxicity: Accumulated toxins can slow metabolism and increase inflammation.
  3. Thyroid Issues: A sluggish thyroid hampers energy and metabolism.
  4. Hunger Hormones: Imbalances in hormones like ghrelin, leptin, and insulin can disrupt appetite and fat storage.
  5. Sleep Deprivation: Poor sleep negatively impacts metabolism and increases cravings.
  6. Stress: Emotional and oxidative stress promote fat storage and inflammation.
  7. Brain-Based Food Cravings: Cravings often signal nutritional deficiencies or imbalances in brain chemistry.
  8. Food Management: Eating the right foods in proper portions is essential for sustainable weight loss.

Our 3-Phase Weight Loss Reset

We don’t chase “quick fixes.” Instead, we guide you through a sustainable, evidence-backed reset:

Phase 1: Discovery & Detox. We test, assess, and pinpoint which of those eight root causes are active in you. We begin with gut support, detox, and balancing foundational systems.

Phase 2: Reset & Rebuild. You’ll receive a custom protocol: targeted supplements, nutrition re-patterning, metabolism-boosting strategies, stress reduction modalities, and weekly coaching for accountability.

Phase 3: Maintain & Thrive. We shift you into sustainable habits, stabilizing your new baseline, adjusting as life shifts, and giving you tools to keep the weight off long-term.

Who This Helps Most

  • Men and women 30–60 who feel “stuck” despite eating well and exercising
  • Those with stubborn belly weight, sugar crashes, or fatigue that won’t resolve
  • People with thyroid, hormonal, or digestive imbalances slowing metabolism
  • Individuals struggling with stress-related weight gain or emotional eating
  • Anyone tired of diets and ready for a science-based, sustainable reset

What Sets Our Program Apart

  • Personalized root-cause diagnostics. Nno guesswork, only data-driven direction
  • Built-in accountability & coaching. Weekly touchpoints, progress checks, adjustments
  • Integrated with your body’s systems. We don’t treat weight in isolation; we support your gut, hormones, detox, and nervous system
  • No cookie-cutter meal plans. We adapt to your preferences, lifestyle, and body
  • Supportive, compassionate environment. We know how hard this is; we walk with you, not lecture you

Life-Changing Benefits You’ll Feel

  • Fast relief from back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches
  • Increased mobility and flexibility you thought you lost
  • Better posture, fewer aches in your ordinary moments
  • Lower stress and tension, deeper calm throughout your day
  • Greater energy to do the things you love — not just endure them

Why Science Says Weight Loss Starts in the Gut

The Science of Lasting Weight Loss
True weight loss isn’t about restriction; it’s about restoring balance between your gut, hormones, and metabolism. When these systems are inflamed or out of sync, your body holds onto fat as a defense mechanism. By healing the gut, rebalancing hormones, and moving with purpose, your metabolism begins to work for you again.

Justin’s transformation after only 75 days!

The Gut–Metabolism Connection
Your gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria in your digestive tract, influences how your body stores or burns energy. When it’s imbalanced, it can slow metabolism, trigger cravings, and increase inflammation. Rebalancing the gut through nutrition and targeted support helps regulate appetite, improve insulin sensitivity, and restore steady energy.

Nutrition That Heals, Not Deprives
Lasting results come from nourishing the body, not starving it. Whole, anti-inflammatory foods stabilize blood sugar and improve fat metabolism naturally. Proper protein, fiber, and healthy fats repair cellular function and help reshape body composition without crash diets or extremes.

Movement That Builds Metabolic Resilience
The right kind of movement heals rather than exhausts. Gentle, consistent activity improves circulation, oxygen delivery, and energy production, allowing your body to burn fat efficiently while rebuilding strength and confidence.

The Takeaway
Sustainable weight loss starts with restoring health from the inside out. When your gut, hormones, and metabolism are in harmony, your body can release excess weight and keep it off, naturally.

Schedule an Appointment

At Active Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture, we understand how frustrating it can be to feel stuck despite your best efforts. But here’s the exciting part—our Blueprint to Weight Loss program identifies the real root causes of weight gain and provides you with the tools, support, and accountability to achieve lasting results.