Weight Loss and Healthy Metabolism

 

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Weight Loss and Healthy Metabolism

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You might have noticed that the strategies that once worked no longer seem to make a difference.

 

- Weight begins to creep up, particularly around the middle.

- Energy dips become more frequent.

- Cravings feel harder to manage.

- Blood sugar becomes less stable.

- Cholesterol or blood pressure may start to shift.

Despite your best efforts with diet or exercise, your body doesn’t seem to respond in the same way it once did.

For many women, this becomes even more noticeable during perimenopause and menopause.

 

Hormonal changes during this time can affect where your body stores fat, how your blood sugar is managed, how easily you build and keep muscle, and how your appetite is controlled. They can also increase your sensitivity to cortisol (your stress hormone) and levels of inflammation in the body.

On top of this, poor sleep and a naturally slowing metabolism can make these changes more noticeable — which is why your health and weight can start to feel harder to manage than before.

This is where a dedicated weight and metabolic health consultation can help.

Instead of focusing only on calories or willpower, we take a closer look at the things that actually affect how your body regulates weight — including hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress, nutrition, and movement.

Together, we can explore:

 

• How your metabolism is working right now
• Whether insulin resistance may be playing a role
• How stress and sleep affect appetite and fat storage
• Changes in muscle mass and energy use
• Eating patterns that support metabolic health
• Whether hormonal changes are contributing
• Lifestyle or medical supports that may help

 

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The aim isn’t just weight loss — it’s improving your metabolism, boosting energy, protecting muscle, and supporting long-term health.

Because feeling well in your body shouldn’t mean pushing yourself to exhaustion to get there.

Are you looking for a different kind of medical care?

 

A holistic approach

Let's get to the root cause of your symptoms. Inflammation, hormones, metabolism and gut health, we explore the levers of weight management.

Longer appointments

Want a doctor who truly listens, understands, and helps you reclaim your well-being?

Expert knowledge

Learn about the changes happening in your body with weight gain and how to support your metabolism for long-lasting change.      

Dr Taisia Cech- MBChB, BSc, FASLM, FRNZCGP

 

  • Fellow of the New Zealand College of General Practitioners

  • Lifestyle Medicine Fellow with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

  • Metabolic and longevity clinic experience

  • Certificate in Women’s Health

 

My focus is on taking an empathetic whole-person approach to well-being, looking at how lifestyle, nutrition, sleep habits, stress, and environment interplay to affect weight and health.

I understand how busy life can be and that prioritising your own health can sometimes fall by the wayside for years. I am a mum of three beautiful children and understand the pressure of nurturing your family and community as well as looking after yourself.

I am passionate about empowering my patients to nurture themselves so they can pour from a cup that is full and be the vibrant person they deserve to be!

Learn more about Dr Cech

Dr Taisia Cech- MBChB, BSc, FASLM, FRNZCGP

 

- Fellow of the New Zealand College of General Practitioners

- Lifestyle Medicine Fellow with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

- Certified in Plant-Nutrition

- Certificate in Women’s Health

 

My focus is on taking an empathetic whole-person approach to well-being, looking at how lifestyle, nutrition, sleep habits, stress, trauma, and environment interplay to affect hormones and health.

I understand how busy life can be and that prioritising your own health can sometimes fall by the wayside for years. I am a mum of three beautiful children and understand the pressure of nurturing your family and community as well as looking after yourself.

I am passionate about empowering my patients to nurture themselves so they can pour from a cup that is full and be the vibrant person they deserve to be!

Learn more about Dr Cech

A consultation with a Holistic, Evidence-based, Medical Doctor to get your health back on track.

 

Book a personalised medical weight and metabolism consultation to help you thrive.

We can explore: medications, supplements, herbs, nutrition and lifestyle. Arrange investigations such as blood tests. Look at preventative health assessments such as insulin resistance and more.

Receive a personal health plan to get you back on track.

In today’s world, many women are juggling careers, families, households, and relationships — often while putting their own needs last.

Over time, this doesn’t just leave you feeling tired or overwhelmed. It can start to affect how your body manages energy, hunger, metabolism, and weight.

I support women to reconnect with themselves and feel comfortable, confident, and vibrant in their own bodies again.

Get Your Spark Back

Transform your health and hormones today with a simple achievable plan to get your health back on track.
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Want to learn more? Read this in-depth blog post on weight and metabolism.

 

Weight Management in Perimenopause and Menopause- Understanding the Biology Beneath the Scales

 If you’ve found yourself thinking,

“I haven’t changed anything — why is my weight going up?”
“Why does my body feel so different?”
“Why does nothing work like it used to?”

I want you to know something clearly from the start:

You are not imagining it.
And this is not a willpower problem.

Read it HERE