Maureen McBeth
Physical therapist and certified lymphedema specialist with over 25 years in oncology rehabilitation who researches and advocates for body composition testing and authored 'Beyond BMI: Why Weight Management Must Look Inside the Body.'
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Mar 24, 2026 • 19min
Why measuring muscle mass matters more than tracking your weight
Maureen McBeth, a physical therapist and lymphedema specialist with 25+ years in oncology rehab, champions body composition over the scale. She discusses risks of rapid weight loss from GLP-1s, why losing muscle is dangerous, and the need for muscle, fat, and fluid testing. She also covers practical monitoring, clinical vs. home bioimpedance, and strength-focused exercise to protect muscle.
