08/02/2026
The rise of “skinny fat” — and why we need to talk about it.
You can lose weight.
Drop kilos.
Fit into smaller clothes.
…and still be metabolically unwell.
It’s called sarcopenic obesity (often referred to as “skinny fat”).
This is when someone has lower muscle mass and higher body fat, even if they look slim on the outside. And we’re seeing more of it than ever.
With modern weight-loss medications people are losing weight quickly — but that loss is often a mix of fat and muscle. If muscle isn’t actively protected, you end up a smaller version of yourself with a slower metabolism and less strength.
That’s not healthy weight loss.
That’s muscle loss.
Muscle is your metabolic engine - it:
💚Regulates blood sugar and insulin
💚Supports bone density (muscle keeps bone strong)
💚Maintains strength and function
💚Helps keep body fat in check
💚Protects long-term brain and heart health
Low muscle mass is linked to:
📍Insulin resistance
📍Higher glucose and triglycerides
📍slower metabolism
📍Reduced bone density
📍Increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline
So how do we lose fat without losing muscle?
Protecting muscle requires:
•Adequate protein
• Structured nutrition
• Hydration + mineral support
• Some form of resistance or muscle stimulus
• A strategy that encourages the body to use stored abnormal fat — not muscle — for fuel
Weight loss should never just make you smaller.
It should make you stronger, healthier, and metabolically protected.
Where our approach is different 🎉
Not all weight loss protects your muscle.
Our clinical protocol is designed to help the body release stored abnormal fat while supporting lean muscle, strength, and metabolic health. The aim isn’t just a lower number on the scales — it’s a body that stays firm, functional, and metabolically strong.
Because long term, it’s not about how thin you got.
It’s about whether you protected the muscle that supports your metabolism, bones, and future health.
To learn more about our medically supervised program book your consultation at www.perthhcgclinic.com