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.

Lori Fitzgibbons

Lori has 20 years of experience in patient care focusing on preventative health and patient centered team based relationships to empower patients to take control of their wellness in order to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. She enjoys working with complicated patients as well as thinking outside the box for patient specific solutions while still using evidence based care. She also enjoys working with patients struggling with the daily stressors of modern life.
In addition to a masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Lori has pursued education in health coaching and is eligible for national board certification. She has additional training in functional nutrition and has completed coursework in life coaching and behaviour interventions including CBT and motivational interviewing.
Outside of medical practice, Lori is an avid reader who enjoys a wide range of books from historical fiction and fantasy, with a particular fondness of Outlander, to non-fiction, such as habits, identity, parenting and lifestyle topics. Lori is passionate about learning and adventure and has taken 3 kids (and a spouse) on 2 separate travel years visiting 15 countries resulting in additional research in homeschooling, dyslexia and ADD. Other hobbies include running an AirBnb boat business, website design and photography.

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.