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.

02/21/2026

Everything you need to do to stay healthy and in shape is boring, repetitive, and that’s exactly why it works.

02/21/2026

Since the sardines salad hurt our feelings 😏 let’s go back to ‘safety’. It doesn't get any easier than this to optimize your protein intake and keep it low carb!
Week Prep- Chicken Salad
High protein, fiber and healthy fats, but low carb- this chicken salad is weight loss friendly, but it keeps the vibes of a classic chicken salad.

From today’s Clinical Progress Note: “Patient presents for a 1-month follow-up after completing two CWLI protocols, with...
02/21/2026

From today’s Clinical Progress Note:

“Patient presents for a 1-month follow-up after completing two CWLI protocols, with a total weight loss of 55 lbs. She has maintained her weight reduction, reporting a fluctuation of approximately 2–3 lbs on the scale. The patient states she has navigated the maintenance phase effectively and expresses enthusiasm about gaining insight into her body’s responses. She reports actively implementing new habits and structured systems to support continued progress.

Patient acknowledges she has not been “perfect” with adherence and expresses mild disappointment, noting a tendency toward perfectionism. Dr. A provided reassurance that all objective measures and clinical indicators are excellent. The patient was counseled that a weight fluctuation of 3–4 lbs during maintenance is physiologically normal and expected.”

Today’s consultation with this sweet patient was an important reminder to me as a provider. Despite a significant and sustained weight loss, a minor increase on the scale can trigger significant concern in highly motivated patients.

It reinforces the need to proactively reassure our patients and followers that short-term changes- often within a 2–5 lb range (in some cases even more) during maintenance do not represent true fat regain. Such fluctuations result from normal variations in hydration, retention, hormonal shifts, gastrointestinal contents, sleep quality, stress, or changes in physical activity.

I hope this helps, friends! The progress continues! 💪🏻💥

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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

02/20/2026

Nailed it? Not too far from the truth… worklife

02/20/2026

I’ve been noticing a lot more cases of low Iron levels on labs lately. I find this interesting... Iron helps your red blood cells carry oxygen, even a small drop can leave you feeling drained. Curious if you have your iron levels checked routinely?

✨ Not everyone starts a protocol because they “have to.” Some start because they’re wise enough to do it before they do....
02/19/2026

✨ Not everyone starts a protocol because they “have to.” Some start because they’re wise enough to do it before they do. ✨

Jenny was already in a healthy BMI range when she came to us. She didn’t need a dramatic transformation or a quick fix.

She wanted a true reset. Because she knows. Your body whispers, before the symptoms get loud.

You may have seen Jenny featured on our page before. After losing weight in the past and maintaining it beautifully for years, she started to notice what many high-functioning women quietly experience: her body didn’t respond the way it used to. Energy wasn’t as steady. Inflammation crept in. Small fluctuations felt harder to correct. And… a different season to navigate.

It was time to reset and fine tune a few things.

Jenny is deeply intentional about learning, understanding her body, and investing in her future health- so she opted to dive deeper into supporting her physiology with our Physician Direct Programming.

🌿 17 lbs down so far, and we’re not quite finished yet.

But what matters most for Jenny isn’t the scale:

✔️ More stable, reliable energy
✔️ Reduced bloating and inflammation
✔️ Improved metabolic responsiveness
✔️ Greater confidence in how her body handles food
✔️ A sense of being “back in sync”

She’s balancing this journey with a full, demanding life- running a thriving business and caring for the things and people she nurtures every day.

💗Jenny, thank you for allowing us to use your story and inspire others! For reminding us that true health isn’t built in crisis, it’s built through intentional action long before problems appear.

💬 If you’ve lost weight before but feel like your body never fully returned to baseline, a structured reset may be exactly what you need. Reach out, let’s make it happen!

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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

02/19/2026

Here’s why more high-intensity workouts + more fasting can keep you stuck on the last 10 lbs and create a vicious cycle (in comments)
What to focus instead: your behavior and attention to the non-negotiables. Did you see the post we shared earlier this week- on the routines that can ‘save’ your weight loss?
💬Comment ‘Tips’ and I’ll message you the direct link!

Stuck on this? Diet → lose → regain → repeat. This is your sign. Let’s do it differently.Lane didn’t just lose 58 lbs… s...
02/18/2026

Stuck on this? Diet → lose → regain → repeat. This is your sign.

Let’s do it differently.

Lane didn’t just lose 58 lbs… she kept it off.

Because anyone can lose some weight for a season.
But not everyone will stabilize their metabolism enough to maintain it.

Over the course of her program, Lane lost 58 pounds, but the real milestone is what happened AFTER:

✔️ No rebound weight gain
✔️ No constant hunger
✔️ Energy that actually lasts
✔️ 6 months of stable maintenance (and counting)

That happens when the body is supported well.

When inflammation drops.
When insulin response improves.
When hormones are supported.
When the nervous system calms down.

Imagine this being YOUR story a couple of months from now. ✨

❤️ Friends, let’s show some love for Lane in the comment section below!

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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

02/18/2026

What just happened at CWLI Gastonia. She had no idea we’ll celebrate today. But these are the favorite moments we live for. Life transformations 🙌🏻. Not done yet with her first Transformation this incredible person inspire us all with her hard work and determination to build a healthier future for her and her people! Above and beyond and I am so incredibly proud of Stacey for so many reasons 🥺💗.

Food is not just calories. It is information.Every meal sends a signal- either toward: 🔹inflammation or healing.🔹chaos o...
02/18/2026

Food is not just calories. It is information.

Every meal sends a signal- either toward:

🔹inflammation or healing.
🔹chaos or regulation.
🔹fatigue or resilience.

Over time, those signals add up. They become your metabolism. They become your habits. They become your health story.

So instead of asking, “Can I get away with this?”
Start asking, “Does this support who I’m becoming?”

Because sustainable transformation is built on systems that lead to habits. It’s all about aligning. It’s not a ‘one time process’. It’s a daily commitment. It may feel hard at times. But so is feeling stuck and living like a stranger in your own body.

Let’s keep going strong, friends!

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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

41 pounds gone. Reclaiming backs what’s HERS! When Tiffany first came to us, she looking for answers. Despite trying to...
02/18/2026

41 pounds gone. Reclaiming backs what’s HERS!

When Tiffany first came to us, she looking for answers. Despite trying to “eat right” and push herself, the scale barely moved, her energy was low, and the frustration was high. Like many patients, she felt trapped in a body that no longer responded the way it used to.

What we did- we addressed the underlying drivers of her weight gain- metabolic inefficiency, blood sugar instability, inflammation, and hormonal signaling that keeps the body in fat-storage mode. As her physiology began to normalize, fat loss followed in a steady, sustainable way.

But Tiffany’s story is not just about the number on the scale.

It’s about waking up with energy.
It’s about moving without discomfort.
It’s about confidence.
It’s about feeling in control of her health instead of defeated by it.

Because sustainable weight loss isn’t punishment, it’s restoration.

Tiffany stayed consistent. She trusted the process even when progress felt slow. And step by step, her body followed.

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” with little to show for it, you’re not broken. Your body may simply need a different approach, one that works with your biology, not against it. 💗

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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

02/17/2026

Here it is!

Pickled onion, in my opinion is a game changer for flavoring your foods. It has weight loss benefits. Here's how: Onions are rich in fiber and prebiotics, particularly inulin and oligofructose, which helps feed our good gut bacteria, helping reduce belly fat.

How I prep the 'pickled onion':
-Slice one red onion as thinly as possible.
-Using a kitchen towel, wrap it into a tight ball then twist it and squeeze out most of the juice.
-Unwrap the towel, place onion in a bowl.
-Add 2 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp white vinegar and salt to taste.
-Stir well.
It tastes like pickled onion but it keeps its freshness.
Keep refrigerated. Consume within 2-3 days.

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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

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

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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.