Throw Away the Scale

Measuring Life in Vitality Instead of Pounds

Magdalena Chavez

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Koehler Books
09 September 2025

Popular medicine & health; Diets & dieting; Exercise & workout books

""A must-read for anyone seeking a more intuitive and sustainable path to health."" -Angélique Lavoie, health coach

Weight loss sucks!

Many people, health professionals included, focus on weight as the most important marker for health-but what if we've been lied to this entire time? What if focusing less on weight loss is actually the first step in getting healthier?

In Throw Away the Scale, Magdalena Chavez borrows from over a decade of experience as a physician assistant, discussing the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle in terms of how they affect our mood, memory, sleep, and physical comfort-independent of weight loss. Join Chavez as she breaks down the science of true wellness, from the life-changing benefits of exercise to the way eating well can feel good, along with the secrets to unlocking your abundant reserve of natural feel-good chemicals.

Throw Away the Scale revolutionizes the way modern society views health and wellness, shifting the focus away from weight loss to what truly matters most: vitality.

By: Magdalena Chavez
Imprint: Koehler Books
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9798888248461
Pages: 114
Publication Date: 09 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Magdalena Chavez is a physician assistant (PA) with over a decade of experience helping patients manage conditions from diabetes to back pain, from high blood pressure to depression. In addition to treating patients one-on-one, Magdalena has also spoken publicly on topics such as diabetes management, hypertension, and inflammation throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Her case study on Gitelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, was published by the Journal for the American Academy of Physician Associates (JAAPA), and she is currently coauthoring a clinical guideline for the Journal of Dermatology Physician Associates. She enjoys running, swimming, sailing, and spending time with her family.

Reviews for Throw Away the Scale: Measuring Life in Vitality Instead of Pounds

""Reading this book feels like finally having an unhurried, compassionate conversation with your medical provider. With wisdom from years of treating chronic illness, Magdalena invites us to stop chasing a number on the scale and start building a strong body and joyful life. This book makes you want to start exercising."" -Cynthia Griffith, MPAS, PA-C, editor of Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants ""Throw Away the Scale is a refreshing guide to true health and wellness-one that prioritizes how we feel over how much we weigh. . . . As a health coach, I've seen how these simple habits help my clients feel better, regain their energy, and enjoy life more. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a more intuitive and sustainable path to health."" -Angélique Lavoie, health coach ""In Throw Away the Scale, Magdalena Chavez offers more than a medical perspective-she offers a path toward healing that honors the dignity of the human person. This book is grounded in compassion and insight as it calls us to see health not through the lens of numbers, but through the lens of wholeness."" -Reverend Father Jacob Dankasa, PhD, author of Faith, Not Convenience: 17 Reflections for Spiritual Consistency and pastor at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church ""Magdalena Chavez manages to blend cutting-edge science, common sense, and plenty of inspiration into one fantastic read that flips the traditional model of health on its head. She makes the case that motion isn't optional, it's essential, and that the scale isn't telling you everything you need to know about your health. If you're interested in improving and maintaining your health until your very last breath (at a very advanced age), read this book."" -David Starbuck Smith, author of Align, Feel, Heal: An Integrated Solution to Eliminating Chronic Pain