How Sage Cut Her Body Fat From 30.7% to 16.9% in 12 Months

What brought Sage to Body Symmetry MD?

Sage's entry into Body Symmetry MD is unusual — and revealing. She was originally hired as the Office Manager.

"It didn't take long for me to realize this was also exactly what I needed personally," she recalls. Instead of booking a traditional appointment, she began her own journey after joining the team and experiencing the process firsthand.

She had been dealing with her symptoms "for quite some time." She tried managing them on her own — working out, adjusting her diet, pushing through — but nothing created lasting change.

The cost of those symptoms was real. "It affected my energy, my confidence, and how I showed up day to day. I didn't feel like the best version of myself, and that impacts everything — from work to personal life."

She's candid about why her previous attempts failed: without addressing the root cause, the results were always temporary.

What made her trust the process?

Being on the inside gave Sage a perspective most prospective patients never get.

"I saw firsthand how personalized and thorough the approach was," she says, "and I watched patients get real results. That removed any hesitation and made the decision easy for me to start my own journey."

What surprised her most about her own first visit was how individualized and doable the entire process felt. "It wasn't overwhelming or unrealistic — it was structured in a way that made it easy to follow and stay consistent."

She also realized something about herself: "How powerful self-doubt can be." But once she started seeing results, she describes it becoming "incredibly motivating."

Her summary of that first year: "At 40, I'm now in the best shape of my life."

What changed in Sage's daily life?

Sage is careful to emphasize that the InBody numbers are only part of the story.

"I show up differently now — more energized, more confident, and more consistent. It's made a difference in how I handle my responsibilities and how I feel about myself overall. And it's truly an incredible feeling being proud of yourself."

On what now feels achievable that didn't before: maintaining consistency and feeling in control of my health feels achievable now, where before it felt frustrating and out of reach.

She reports a significant increase in strength, the ability to go on longer walks without feeling drained, and meaningful improvements in mental health "in ways I didn't expect."

The most unexpected change she names is also the most sweeping: "I tackle challenges differently now. After getting my health — both mind and body — in a strong place, I've realized my ability to handle hard things extends far beyond fitness. I approach all areas of my life with a completely different mindset."

What Sage would say to someone who's still hesitating

Sage's advice, verbatim from her questionnaire, is direct:

"Look — if you're unhappy now and not feeling your best, where will you be in six months or a year if you do nothing? Taking that first step can completely change your trajectory."

To anyone who thinks hormone therapy or medical weight loss "isn't for them," her answer is to learn more before ruling it out. The difference-maker, in her experience, is having a personalized approach that's built around you and working with a team that truly cares.

When asked on a scale of 1–10 how likely she is to refer a friend or family member to Body Symmetry MD, she answered "10." Her reason: "because I've experienced both sides, as part of the team and personally. I've seen the care, the process, and the results firsthand."