What is a body composition scan and why it beats the scale

Looking for a body composition scan in Greenville, NC that actually helps you lose weight the right way? Our non-invasive scan shows body fat %, skeletal muscle, visceral fat, water balance, and BMR (the calories you burn at rest). Unlike a scale or BMI, it tells us what you’re losing—fat or muscle—so we can protect lean mass, fix plateaus, and tailor your plan.

You’ll leave with:

• Your body fat % and lean mass (whole body + by limb)

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) to set calories

• Protein target and a simple weekly plan

• A coach to adjust the plan every week as your scan improves

The scan is quick (about 60 seconds), painless, and included with your free 60-minute consult.

How our Body Composition Scan in Greenville, NC works

1) Free consult & intake (10–15 min). We review goals, history, medications, and past diets.
2) The scan (about 60–90 seconds). Stand barefoot on the device and hold the handles; a safe, low-level bioelectrical impedance current measures fat, muscle, water.
3) Readout & explanation (10–15 min). We show your body fat %, lean mass by segment, visceral fat level, and BMR.
4) Personalized plan. We set calories, protein, and a simple activity plan; you’ll get meal ideas and grocery swaps for Eastern NC life.
5) Weekly check-ins. Quick reviews of energy, hunger, and your scan trend to adjust calories and protein so you keep losing fat—not muscle.

Wear light clothing; avoid heavy meals, hard workouts, or big water chugs in the 2–3 hours before your scan for the most consistent results.

What your report includes (and how we use it)

• Body fat % & fat mass – Our primary fat-loss metric.

• Skeletal muscle mass – We watch this like a guardrail while you’re cutting.

• Segmental lean analysis – Right/left arms, legs, and trunk; we spot imbalances.

• Visceral fat indicator – Gives us risk context and a target for health.

• Total body water (intra/extra) – Hydration and inflammation clues.

• BMR (calories at rest) – The evidence-based way to set your calorie goal.

How we convert the numbers to action

• Calories = BMR × activity multiplier (then trimmed for safe fat loss)

• Protein = set from lean mass to curb hunger and keep muscle

• Movement = the minimum you’ll actually do (walking, light strength)

• Plateau protocol = small, timed changes based on trends, not guesses

Who Benefits from a Body Composition Scan (Greenville)

• Anyone frustrated by BMI or the scale

• Regained weight after shots or past diets

• Menopause or insulin-resistance changes

• Beginners who want a safe starting point

• Walkers, runners, or lifters who want data to guide training

Safety, comfort, and accuracy

Our scan is non-invasive and comfortable for most people. It’s a professional bioimpedance device (similar to InBody-style analyzers). Results are most helpful when you scan the same way each time—same time of day, similar hydration, and before workouts or heavy meals.

Contraindications/notes: We generally avoid scanning individuals with pacemakers, metallic implants that interfere with impedance, or during pregnancy. If unsure, ask your doctor; we can still coach you without a scan.

What results can you expect?

Most clients notice better energy and sleep in 1–3 weeks. Inches off the waist commonly follow in 4–6 weeks as we keep protein high and steadily adjust calories from your BMR. The scan lets us prove you’re losing fat—not muscle—so your metabolism stays healthier.

Typical early wins we track:

• Waist down, visceral fat down

• Fat mass trending down, lean mass stable

• BMR preserved as the numbers improve

What to do before and after the scan

Before (2–3 hours):

• Keep it simple: no large meals, alcohol, or intense workouts

• Hydrate normally; remove jewelry; wear light clothing; go barefoot

After:

• We set calories, protein, and weekly targets from your report

• You’ll get a grocery list and meal ideas that fit Eastern NC stores

• We book your next quick check-in (virtual or in clinic)

Why choose East Carolina Weight Loss for body composition scanning

• Shot-free, food-first program customized from your scan

• Included with your free consult (no surprise fees)

• Weekly 1:1 coaching in Greenville or virtual across Eastern North Carolina

• Simple meals and local grocery swaps; no starvation or extremes

• Transparent pricing and a clear maintenance phase