Dear Friend,
At some point in midlife, most adults notice a change.
Weight gain occurs despite eating the same foods. Energy fades more quickly. Sleep, mood, focus, or motivation change in ways that feel unfamiliar—and frustrating.
For all adults, including those in Kansas City and Topeka, these changes are discouraging—and confusing. But they are not personal failures. They are signs your metabolism, hormones, and nutrient needs have changed.
And those changes deserve medical care, not guesswork.
That is exactly why the Center for Nutrition exists.
We do not offer cookie-cutter diets.
We do not rely on trends or shortcuts.
And we do not expect a midlife body to respond like it did at age 25.
Our approach is built on a simple truth: sustainable weight loss and healthy aging require personalized medical expertise—especially in midlife.
Below are the five pillars that define our care and explain why so many of our patients tell us they finally feel like themselves again.
1. Physician-Led Care You Can Trust
Every Center for Nutrition patient is evaluated and treated by board-certified physicians and experienced nurse practitioners—not assistants, coaches, or unlicensed staff.
That distinction matters.
Midlife weight gain, low energy, hormone imbalance, and metabolic slowdown are medical problems. They require medical knowledge and clinical judgment.
Your evaluation will typically include assessment of:
- Hormone balance (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
- Metabolic function, including thyroid
- Cardiovascular risk factors
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Appetite patterns and energy levels
- Medications that may affect weight or metabolism
When care begins with a true medical evaluation, the plan that follows is grounded in science—not guesswork.
2. Personalized Medical Evaluation, Not One-Size-Fits-All
Your biology is unique. Your plan should be too.
We use comprehensive lab testing and metabolic assessments to identify the root causes of weight gain, cravings, low energy, and stalled progress.
This allows us to uncover issues such as:
- Metabolic slowdown
- Insulin resistance or prediabetes
- Hormonal decline
- Hidden nutrient deficiencies
- Inflammation and cardiovascular risk
Once we understand the why, we design a plan that works with your physiology, not against it.
3. Customized Medication & Nutrition Plans Based on Your Biology
Most diets fail because they ignore biology.
Our success comes from aligning treatment with how your body actually functions.
Your customized plan may include:
- Physician-supervised medications when appropriate
- Non-medication strategies for appetite and cravings
- Bioidentical hormone therapy for documented imbalances
- Targeted supplement strategies designed by Dr. Tague
- A nutrition plan tailored to your lab results, goals, and lifestyle
Patients often feel improvement quickly because we address the true drivers of midlife weight gain.
4. Ongoing Medical Monitoring for Safety & Success
Healthy weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds—it’s about losing the right pounds while protecting your long-term health.
That’s why we closely monitor:
- Laboratory values
- Blood pressure
- Body Composition and Muscle Mass
- Medications and any side effects
- Energy, sleep, and mood
Midlife adults need careful medical oversight.
This is where online providers, strip-mall clinics, and trendy programs fall short—they don’t monitor you, your labs, or your long-term risks.
At the Center for Nutrition, your health is never an afterthought.
5. Transformation & Healthy Aging—Not Just Weight Loss
Most patients come to us wanting to lose weight.
What they gain is far more valuable:
- Stronger, steadier energy
- Improved sleep and mood
- Clearer thinking
- Fewer cravings
- Improved cholesterol and blood sugar
- Renewed confidence
- A sense of control over their health
This is not a 30-day challenge.
It is an investment in the decades ahead.
Weight loss is simply the beginning.
Why Medical Weight Loss Matters in Midlife
By your 40s, 50s, and 60s, your metabolism, hormones, appetite signals, and nutritional needs have changed. Relying on willpower alone is not only ineffective—it is unfair.
You deserve a plan built on:
- Biology
- Lab data
- Professional expertise
- Medical oversight
- Compassion
- Real solutions
For three decades, the Center for Nutrition has combined science, safety, and support – earning the trust of more than 35,000 adults in Kansas City and Topeka.
Your First Step Is Free
If you’re ready for real answers and a clear path forward, we invite you to schedule a free initial consultation—no pressure, no obligation.
You’ll meet with one of our professional medical team members, review your goals, and learn exactly how we can help.
Schedule your free consultation:
- Kansas City (Leawood): 913-814-8222
- Topeka: 785-273-4443
Schedule Your FREE No-Obligation Consultation
Start the year strong, supported, and finally in control of your health.
For Optimum Health,
Rick Tague, M.D., M.P.H. & T.M.
