Welcome To Why Weight

Why Weight in Littleton, Colorado, aims to simplify and streamline the weight-loss process. Led by board-certified obesity medicine specialist, Debra Salter, MD, Why Weight uses state-of-the-art equipment to assess overall health and metabolism to develop personalized weight-loss programs that optimize health and wellness.

With their physician-led weight-loss program, Why Weight provides ongoing support and education that empower patients to discover and uncover their more vibrant, energized, and empowered self.

Our practice not only specializes in weight loss and obesity but also offers evaluations and management for stress, metabolic and nutritional deficiencies as well as eating and sleep disorders. We also offer nutritional management services to help patients take control of their health and their chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
For our patients' convenience, Why Weight performs lab testing to assess health and wellness so we can create the most effective health plan.
To schedule a consultation, call Why Weight or book an appointment online today.

Dr. Debra Salter

Debra Salter, M.D.

With over 30 years of experience in family practice and a board certification in Obesity Medicine, training health providers and staff members, Dr. Salter offers expertise and a wealth of knowledge to her patients. She provides individualized physical guided weight loss, food sensitivity and genetic testing, as well as hormone evaluation with bioidentical replacement. Dr. Salter utilizes a holistic approach and considers the entire body to ensure health and wellness to every patient. When away from the office, Debra enjoys hiking, skiing, playing the flute and singing in a rock band, writing medical fiction, spending time with Wallace, her husband of over 40 years, her children, and grandchildren, and quilting/cross-stitch.

Wallace Salter, MD

Dr. Wallace Salter graduated from SUNY at Buffalo Medical School and is board certified in Family Medicine. He has over 30 years of experience in Family and Emergency Medicine.
He is excited to be part of Why Weight and to offer his expertise in testosterone replacement, weight loss, cardiovascular risk reduction, and aid in improving his patient’s general wellness. He is caring, compassionate, and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
In his free time, he loves to hike with his dogs, ski, collect antique guns, play guitar and piano, and has written over 30 songs. He and his wife of over 40 years, Debra, co-authored a medical thriller and continue to collaborate on works of medical fiction.

Kath

Hey there, I’m Kath! While my background is in Editing and I have an MFA in Poetry, I have spent the last year and a half immersing myself in the Why Weight Program, the Ketogenic diet, and clinical lifestyle education. Thanks to joining Why Weight, I have achieved something I never thought I could; I have lost half my weight (125 pounds – see my before and after testimonial on the Why Weight Colorado Website), and I have become passionate about living a happy (and much healthier) lifestyle.
In my free time, I enjoy watching shows and movies, playing card and computer games, hanging out with my husband and our puppy Autumn, and trying out new Keto recipes. I love being part of the wonderful Why Weight team and I look forward to helping you live your best life.

Jess

I am originally from Kentucky, but my love for the outdoors and sunshine drew me to Colorado after I obtained a bachelor's degree in Education. Soon after moving to this beautiful state I joined the Why Weight Team with Dr. Salter in 2019 as a Medical Assistant and Certified Verju Laser Technician.
Through working with Dr. Salter I have learned the importance of taking care of ones body and mind and how to establish trust within to maintain health and happiness. In my leisure time, I enjoy exploring the mountains with my fur babies, having random adventures with my wife, and spending as much time as possible in the sun, whilst reading from my favorite novels. I am excited about everything there is to learn as a staff member of Why Weight and happy to be a part of this awesome work family.

stephen

personal trainer 

A University at Buffalo graduate and former Navy Diving Medical Technician, I now specialize in finding exercise solutions for people who are trying to shed some weight and/or improve their overall health and wellbeing. As a Corpsman and Navy Diver, I was fortunate to work and train alongside many amazing people in some of the top US military Special Operation’s units. The values I learned there, I now carry to my clients through my commitment to understanding their needs and goals and my sense of duty towards helping them to achieve those goals in a safe manner. I approach every interaction with honesty, integrity, and my client’s best interests at heart.
I am passionate about educating my clients throughout every step of the process with clear, concise, and easy-to-understand explanations and demonstrations, so they can make the most out of every training session. While I am knowledgeable and hardworking, at the end of the day when it is all said and done, I genuinely care about you the client, and your well-being.