Truth Behind the Scale: Weight Tells You Nothing

Why Body Composition—Not the Number—Is the Key to Your Health

Weight

Why the Scale Is Lying to You

Weight doesn’t tell you if you’re getting stronger—or slipping backward.

You lost five pounds? That’s great… unless it was muscle. Gained a few? Might be the best thing you’ve done for your body if it’s lean mass. The scale doesn’t care. But we do.

What We Measure at Mantality:

  • Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM): The foundation of your strength, energy, and independence.

  • Body Fat Percentage (PBF): The difference between power and risk.

  • Total Body Water & Segmental Balance: A full map of what’s under the surface.

BMI and weight alone are outdated. At Mantality, we use medical-grade body composition analysis to deliver clarity—not confusion.

Skeletal Muscle Mass: Your Built-In Power Plant

Muscle is more than aesthetics—it’s your engine.

The more lean muscle you carry, the more energy you burn at rest, the stronger you feel during the day, and the longer you live with vitality. The research backs it, and so does our data:

“After starting with free testosterone levels around 7.1 ng/dL, our guys hit 22.5 ng/dL—a 217% increase. That translates into real strength and visible muscle growth.”
Mantality Clinical Data

Healthy SMM doesn’t just change how you look. It lowers your risk of metabolic disease, keeps your metabolism running, and lets you show up for the people who need you.

SKELETAL
MUSCLE MASS

BODY FAT %

Body Fat Percentage: The Balance That Builds or Breaks You

Not all fat is bad—but too much will hold you back.

Men need fat to support hormones and health, but the right range is key. The ideal PBF for most men is 10–20%, and InBody helps us keep it in that sweet spot.

“Our clients in St. Louis saw a 245% free testosterone increase—and as that number rose, body fat fell. That’s not a coincidence.”
Mantality Clinical Outcomes

We’ve seen what happens when guys try to lose weight without understanding what they’re losing. With Mantality, you’ll know if you’re losing fat, holding onto muscle, and actually improving your health—not just shrinking the number on the scale.

Your Hormones drive everything

Low testosterone doesn’t just kill your energy—it messes with your muscle, fat, and focus.

That’s why we go deeper than just checking your testosterone. We track free testosterone—the active form that drives muscle growth, libido, and fat loss.

Here’s what our therapy does:

Location Starting Total T (ng/dL) After Treatment Total T (ng/dL) Total T Increase (%) Starting Free T (ng/dL) After Treatment Free T (ng/dL) Free T Increase (%)
St. Louis 297.5 891.4 200 6.9 23.8 245
Cleveland 373.1 919.8 147 8.0 22.4 180
Grand Rapids 322.8 858.3 166 7.4 21.9 196
Pittsburgh 309.4 892.1 188 6.2 22.0 255

These numbers aren’t just stats—they’re stories. Men regaining their strength. Husbands reconnecting with confidence. Fathers showing up for their kids like never before.

The mantality edge: we measure what matters

These numbers aren’t just stats—they’re stories. Men regaining their strength. Husbands reconnecting with confidence. Fathers showing up for their kids like never before.

No more guessing. No more vague “progress.” Just results you can see and feel.

With the InBody 270, we track every milestone in your transformation. You’ll see your skeletal muscle grow. You’ll watch fat fall. You’ll understand the “why” behind every pound.

“My weight didn’t change much—but I’m stronger, leaner, and I feel like myself again.”
Mark
49, Pittsburgh, PA
“The scale said one thing. InBody told the truth. I’m back to being me.”
David
46, Grand Rapids, MI

You won’t find this kind of clarity with other clinics. At Mantality, we align hormones, muscle, fat, and lifestyle to give you the roadmap to who you’re meant to be.