Carolinas Weight Loss Institute

Carolinas Weight Loss Institute Led by clinic director, Dr. Lidia Adkins, a functional medicine doctor.
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The Carolinas Weight Loss Institute, with offices throughout North Carolina, is the leading weight loss clinic focused on dealing with the functional causes of weight loss. The Carolinas Weight Loss Institute, with locations in Gastonia, Forest City, Matthews, Columbus and Morganton, is the leading weight loss clinic in NC focused on dealing with the functional causes of weight loss.

📌 Did you know that, pomegranate seeds can jump start your metabolism? Let’s take advantage of the season’s goodness an...
12/23/2025

📌 Did you know that, pomegranate seeds can jump start your metabolism?

Let’s take advantage of the season’s goodness and learn more about how to use food for medicine, fuel and weight loss✨

Fun fact: The pomegranate "seeds" are actually called arils- each one is a tiny juice-filled sac around the actual seed. To get the weight loss benefits, you have to consume the actually arils, not just the pomegranate juice.🧃

Here’s how pomegranate can help our weight loss:

1. They are rich in antioxidants- specifically ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is linked to weight loss due to changes in fat metabolism- causing “browning" of white fat. Brown fat converts to energy rather than fat storage. Ellagic acid increases thermogenesis- leading to more calorie burn and less fat gain.

2. Pomegranate seeds are rich in fiber. Fiber adds to slower stomach emptying. Additionally, the fiber in the pomegranates is fermented into short-chain fatty acids. These 2 facts lead to increase in your GLP-1 production, which helps regulate hunger control, and the way your body handles glucose and fat.

3. Pomegranate seeds prevent blood sugar spikes. Smoother blood sugar prevents insulin spikes which means less fat storage.

Here are two easy recipes that are my favorite ways to enjoy these little seeds packed with goodness:

1. 🥗 Citrus Pomegranate Salad: mixed greens, chopped orange slices, cucumber, red onion.
Add: feta or goat cheese, pomegranate seeds and toasted walnuts.
Dressing: olive oil and lemon.

2. 🌶️ Pomegranate ‘Salsa’: pomegranate seeds, diced avocado, red onion, cilantro and jalapenos- if you like some ‘spicy’ in your life.
Finish: lime juice salt.
Serve with grilled chicken!

I hope you find this post helpful. Please share it with others who can benefit from this info
Ask any questions in the comments section below this post and as always, thank you for your feedback and interest.

If you feel stuck, please reach out. We are accepting both tele-health patients in the US and local offering a free weight loss consultation, local or fully remote.

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https:// carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:
Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600

Today we’re celebrating a moment that deserves to be shouted from the rooftops: 60 lbs down for Leisa! 💗Leisa’s journey ...
12/22/2025

Today we’re celebrating a moment that deserves to be shouted from the rooftops: 60 lbs down for Leisa! 💗

Leisa’s journey isn’t just about a number on the scale, it’s about the early mornings, the tough choices, the “keep going” days, and the quiet victories that lead to a totally new life style.

Leisa, watching this transformation has been truly inspiring, and we’re so honored you trusted our clinic to walk beside you.

We’re proud of you, we’re cheering for you, and we hope you’re taking a second to soak this in, because you did this. 💥 Although, the person writing this will try to claim most of the credit. 😂💗

Friends, help us celebrate Leisa- drop some love in the comments! 👇

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https://carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:
Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600

12/22/2025

Your win often comes packaged in delays, set-backs, struggles and sacrifice. Turn each one into
a stepping stone towards achieving more, better and stronger wins. Find the way.
YOU CAN!

PMS symptoms are prevalent during the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle- days 14-28 which make are in fact the 2 week...
12/22/2025

PMS symptoms are prevalent during the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle- days 14-28 which make are in fact the 2 weeks before your period🩸starts.

These tools 👇🏻 can change the game if you apply them consistently and pay attention to what your body tells you during the luteal phase:

✨Detoxification is important during the end of the luteal phase. Pay attention to this during the week before you start your period. It allows hormonal levels to ‘reset’ leading to less PMS related symptoms.

I’m not referring to just cellular detox here, but gut detox is the key: keep your bowel movements regular.

Here are a few tips and majorly underrated tools:
-hydration: be intentional with 64-80 ounces water daily
-fiber: soluble and insoluble, incorporate psyllium husk
-Milk Thistle: helps with liver detox as well

✨Supporting supplements:
Magnesium- especially for bloating, headaches, mood. Go with Magnesium glycinate or citrate.
Vitamin B6- for mood related symptoms.
Omega 3- for inflammation, cramps, mood.
Ashwagandha- for stress sensitivity, anxiety/ irritability, sleep trouble, and cravings driven by stress.

✨Additionally:
-consider lymphatic drainage massage
-replace high impact for walking
-Use trampoline jumping or vibration plate daily. It helps decrease swelling and feeling of ‘tightening’ all over.

💗I hope you find this post helpful. Please share it with others who can benefit from this info.
Ask any questions in the comments section below this post and as always, thank you for your feedback and interest.

If you feel stuck, please reach out. We are accepting both tele-health patients in the US and local offering a free weight loss consultation, local or fully remote.

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https:// carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:
Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600


Huge congratulations to our amazing patient, Karen, on an incredible milestone: 35 lbs lost and weight loss goal achieve...
12/21/2025

Huge congratulations to our amazing patient, Karen, on an incredible milestone: 35 lbs lost and weight loss goal achieved! 🎉

This kind of progress isn’t just a number on the scale- it’s the result of consistent effort, showing up even on the hard days, and making health a priority one step at a time.

Karen, we’re so proud to be part of your journey and to watch your confidence, energy, and strength grow along the way.

If you’ve been thinking about starting your own transformation, let this be your reminder: small changes add up to big results- and you don’t have to do it alone.

Friends, help us celebrate Karen’s beautiful win in the comments! 👇

If you feel stuck, please reach out. We are accepting both tele-health patients in the US and local offering a free weight loss consultation, local or fully remote.

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https:// carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:

Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600


❄️What's your favorite holiday memory?❄️Let’s pause the season for a moment and share a glimpse of those moments that st...
12/21/2025

❄️What's your favorite holiday memory?❄️
Let’s pause the season for a moment and share a glimpse of those moments that stay…💗

As I was leaving the office, a wonderful team member paused mid-conversation and said, "I don’t know, it doesn’t feel like Christmas yet." I nodded, feeling a familiar pang in my heart. "You know, I feel the same," I responded, and that simple acknowledgment lingered in my mind all the way home.

The holiday season is supposed to be filled with magic, right? Yet, here we are, surrounded by Christmas music playing softly, twinkling lights decorating our homes, and cheerful greetings echoing all around us. Still, something feels amiss. It’s as if the holiday spirit is playing hide-and-seek, and we’re stuck in the mundane, yearning for that burst of joy we once knew.

I couldn’t help but reflect on all the traditions that seem to slip further away each year. The laughter of gathering with family, the familiar scents emerging from the kitchen, and the simple, heartfelt moments shared. December becomes a whirlwind of events, obligations, and the constant hustle to make everything ‘perfect’—and honestly, it can feel overwhelming. Do you agree?

I think much of the magic is dulled by the commercialization of Christmas. It’s hard not to get swept away in a sea of advertisements showcasing the “must-have” gifts, watching as teenagers compare their holiday hauls, the pressure on parents to ensure their children’s wishes come true, all while keeping the cheer. It feels like we're running a race towards some invisible finish line. And in this race, the true essence of Christmas can become obscured, lost amidst the gifts wrapped in shiny paper.

✨ But what if we rewrote the script? What if we focused our hearts on what Christmas truly means to us—beyond the glittering displays, the Instagram-perfect moments, and the clamor for the latest trends? Perhaps we can take a step back and remember the real gift that was offered to us… The gift that gifted everything else in life that can’t be bought- the joy of connection, love, and hope- all symbolized in a humble manger.

Of course, giving gifts can bring joy. There’s beauty in wrapping a present and watching loved ones unwrap it with excitement. But let’s not lose ourselves in the process. This season, let’s commit to nurturing our well-being, embracing the gift of living in the moment, and cherishing the relationships that fill our lives with joy. Those connections? They last far longer than any fleeting purchase.

So, as we navigate this busy season, let’s hold onto what truly makes our hearts sing—because that’s the real magic of Christmas. 💗✨

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https://carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:
Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600

I was excitingly looking forward to this message from our amazing remote patient, Ginger. 👇🏻“I HIT MY GOAL TODAY!! 80 l...
12/21/2025

I was excitingly looking forward to this message from our amazing remote patient, Ginger. 👇🏻

“I HIT MY GOAL TODAY!! 80 lbs lost in 18 months!!💪💥

I will never be able to thank Dr. Adkins and this wonderful staff enough for everything that you've all done for me. I am forever changed. I understand the psychology and the physiology now. I'm 5'10" tall. I told myself a lot of lies to justify the number on the scale: "I hide it well. The number only sounds bad. My frame can support this". That's why it's more than just eating less. You have to understand why things are the way they are. This lifestyle is a part of me and I'm going to keep going. But 80 lb was my stated goal way back in June of 2024. Now that I'm there, I want to celebrate it!!

June 3, 2024 vs. December 20, 2025”

Ginger, today we're celebrating not just a milestone but a journey! We know how hard you worked for your transformation, physically and emotionally. Your journey is a testament to your commitment, strength, and resilience!

You've inspired so many around you- you've shown that genuine change is possible.
Thank you for being such a shining example of perseverance. Here's to many years of health and inspiring others.
We're so proud of you! Keep shining brightly! 💗✨

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https:// carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:
Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600

12/20/2025

WINTER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY HEALING SALAD❄️✨

Great prep for the week! 💗You just glow differently✨ when you heal from the inside out. I saw a version of this goodness on the socials and I knew immediately I will give it a spin to focus on weight loss, gut health, anti-inflammatory benefits and that healthy glow.✨

RECIPE:
-1 small purple cabbage
-1 lb carrots
-1 small red onion
-1 bell pepper
-1 can garbanzo beans
-1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
-1/2 cup dried cranberries (or dried tart cherries)
-1/2 cup chopped walnuts
-handfull chopped parsley

Creamy Turmeric Dressing for that healthy glow✨:
-3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
-1/4 cup apple cider vinegalinte
-2 teaspoons honey
-1 tbsp almond butter flammator
-1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
-1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Sabad
-1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
-1/2 black pepper

Health Benefits
Purple cabbage- packed with anti-oxidants
Carrots- beta carotene for skin glow
Red onion- prebiotics for gut health ts
Bell Pepper- vitamin C for skin repair
Garbanzo beans- protein
Pomegranate Seeds- polyphenols for cell protection
Dried Cranberries- gut and UTI protection
Walnuts- onega 3
Fresh Parsley- detox and gut health

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https://carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:
Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600

Huge congratulations 🎉🎉🎉to Sandra of Forest City- who just won the 2025 Biggest Loser weight-loss contest-taking 1st pla...
12/20/2025

Huge congratulations 🎉🎉🎉to Sandra of Forest City- who just won the 2025 Biggest Loser weight-loss contest-taking 1st place out of contestants across 5 CWLI locations!

Sandra lost an impressive 23.6 lbs with her 8 Week Transformation, and a weight loss percentage of 15.6% (150.4/126).

Sandra, your dedication, consistency, and hard work have truly paid off, and we couldn't be more proud to celebrate this incredible milestone with you. You've proven what's possible with commitment and perseverance-and you're inspiring so many others along the way.
Way to go- this is only the beginning! 🎉💗

Congratulations Dr. Sarah, Amber an d CWLI Forest City Team for a job well done! 🤝👏🏻🎉

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https://carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:
Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600

12/19/2025

‘Just doing my job’ 😏

12/19/2025

Good morning! It turns out, more than 50% of your problems disappear with a good vitamin D level and 8 hours of sleep. The opposite is also true.💗

💥41 lbs💥 gone for Anne! Weight loss, maintenance, reset, a life style of wellness and renewed health. Beyond the number...
12/19/2025

💥41 lbs💥 gone for Anne! Weight loss, maintenance, reset, a life style of wellness and renewed health.

Beyond the number on the scale, what we admire about Anne’s journey is the consistency, the commitment she puts in her journey, and the willingness to show up for herself through all the waves. Anne, you are a true inspiration. Thank you for allowing us to use your story and inspire so many. Your transformation is beautiful! 💗✨

How CWLI works:
🔹Use of metabolic products for immediate results.
🔹Individualized nutrition for your metabolic type.
🔹Focus on SUSTAINABLE results and lifestyle changes An uncomplicated, science-based approach, updated.
periodically based on new evidence in the industry
🔹Structured approach and easy to implement.
🔹Lots of encouragement, we stay in your corner for good💗

Ready to secure your Transformation package? Reach out now! Purchase now-start in January option available. We are accepting Telehealth patients in the US- offering a free weight loss consultation, at any of our locations or fully remote.

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Schedule a free consultation at any of our locations: call or text 704-271-9757. Go here request online: https:// carolinasweightloss.com/booking

CWLI Locations:
Gastonia (and long distance): 704-271-9757
Forest City: 828-245-0202
Columbus: 828-894-9910
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Matthews/Ballantyne: 704-321-4663
Morganton: 828-475-6920
Greenville, SC: 864-268-4600


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Charlotte, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 12pm

Telephone

+17042719757

Website

http://www.carolinasweightloss.com/

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Carolinas Weight Loss Institute is the leading weight loss clinic in NC focused on dealing with the functional causes of weight loss. Led by clinic director, Dr. Lidia Adkins, a functional medicine doctor, the Institute has locations throughout North Carolina in Gastonia, Forest City, Columbus, Clinton, Morganton and Matthews/Ballantyne. CWLI’s flagship program is the "40 Day Transformation" system. Because the program is physician developed and administered it is tailored to the unique metabolic needs of each individual. Thank you for visiting our page. We are looking forward to helping you achieve your goals.