Feeling frustrated by traditional weight loss methods? Here's Why an Alternative Approach Could Work for You
If you've tried everything - countless diets, exercising, staying disciplined and sheer willpower- only to face frustration, yo-yo dieting, and constant weight fluctuations with limited results, you're not alone. Whether it's 5,10,20 or even 50+ pounds, the weight loss journey can feel overwhelming when faced alone without any professional guidance or support.
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Why Traditional Diets and Exercise Plans Often Fail
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Traditional diets and exercise routines typically focus on short-term results and strict regimens which can be difficult to maintain long-term. Many diets focus on restricting certain mactronutrients, like telling you to avoid sugar or carbs altogether. While this might lead to initial weight loss, it can also trigger the binge-eating pendulum, where intense cravings cause you to overindulge later on. This cycle can leave you feeling deprived, drained of energy, and unmotivated to exercise, only fueling more hunger and frustration. Over time, this creates a never-ending loop of losing and gaining the same few pounds, making long-term weight management seem impossible. Traditional weight loss methods often fail to address the underlying biological and hormonal factors that make weight loss challenging, leading to frustration, yo-yo dieting, and weight regain. Without a personalized approach that considers your unique body chemistry and lifestyle, it's easy to fall back into old habits, making sustainable weight loss nearly impossible.
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But what if there was a better way?
Imagine a different approach - a weekly injection designed not only to treat chronic obesity, reduce your appetite, curb cravings and reduce the "food noise", but also to support your body with peptides similar to the ones it naturally produces. This treatment utilizes a medication called a GLP-1 analog (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist) that helps you manage food portions effortlessly by addressing the biological factors that make weight loss so challenging. With medically managed weight loss, we use science-based treatments that have been proven to be successful and to empower your body's own ability to shed pounds effectively and sustainably.
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SemaglutidE:
Semaglutide is a modified molecule our bodies make, called a GLP-1 analog (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist). Semaglutide is the active ingredient found in Ozempic and Wegovy. It works by increasing insulin production and lowers glucagon secretion as well as targets areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Semaglutide has been proven effective to help lose and maintain weight loss when used together with diet and exercise. Clinical studies have shown an average weight loss of up to 15% or more of body weight over the course of a few months.
How Semaglutide Works:
- Delays how quickly our stomachs digest food, leading to a feeling of fullness and increased satiety, and satisfaction with smaller portions
-Slows intestinal motility so you will feel fuller, longer after meals
-Helps to reduce production of glucose in the liver to help regulate blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin secretion by the pancreas
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Benefits of Semaglutide:
Decreased appetite and cravings
Weight loss (up to 15%)
Helps to decrease abdominal fat and waist circumference
Improves glucose control and regulation
TIRZEPATIDE:
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Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable dual glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist. Tirzepatide is the active ingredient found in Zepbound and Mounjaro. Tirzepatide is superior to Semaglutide in that it uses two peptides as a dual agonist, GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist which results in a larger percentage of weight loss. Clinical studies have shown an average weight loss of up to 25% of body weight over the course of a few months.
How Tirzepatide Works:
-Increasing insulin production and lowers glucagon secretion as well as targets areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.
-A small change in the molecule allows the drug to last weeks in our bodies rather than the natural version our bodies make, which lasts minutes.
-Delays how quickly our stomachs digests, resulting in a feeling of fullness, increased satiety and satisfaction with smaller meal sizes
-Slows intestinal motility so you will feel fuller, longer after meals
-Stimulates insulin secretion by the pancreas
-GIP increases energy expenditure, resulting in weight loss reductions
Benefits of Tirzepatide:
Decreased appetite and cravings
Weight loss (up to 25%)
HgbA1c reduction
Improved cardiometabolic measures
Increased satiety
Decreased abdominal fat and waist
circumference
Improved insulin resistance & glucose regulation
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Tirzepatide:
Most Effective - Once a week Injection!
Why we prescribe compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
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At our clinic, we choose to prescribe compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide rather than brand-name options to provide you with high-quality, cost-effective alternatives. Compounded medications are carefully formulated by specialized pharmacies and go through rigorous third-party testing to ensure potency, purity, and safety before being dispensed. These pharmacies must adhere to strict pharmacy board standards and undergo regular inspections, ensuring you receive the best quality product. Compounded medications also offer the flexibility to customize treatments to better fit individual needs, providing a personalized approach to your weight loss journey.
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Addressing Gaps in insurance coverage
Unfortunately, many health insurance carriers don’t cover weight loss medications, as they don’t recognize obesity as a chronic medical condition requiring treatment or coverage. Even when covered, strict criteria can make access difficult. To address this gap, compounded medications offer a cost-effective alternative, ensuring you can still access high-quality, affordable treatments for your weight loss goals.
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WHY CHOOSE OUR Comprehensive WEIGHT LOSS PROGAM?
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Our program is thoughtfully designed to provide you with the tools and support you need to achieve lasting results—because we understand how personal and challenging this journey can be. You will be closely managed by our nurse practitioner, who has personally experienced the same struggles with obesity and weight loss. With compassion and empathy, she is dedicated to treating you according to your unique needs, ensuring that you are supported every step of the way. Our approach goes beyond the numbers on a scale; we focus on your overall well-being, helping you reclaim your health and confidence.
Here's What Sets Our Program Apart:
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1. Introductory Promotion: All new patients qualify for an introductory promotion for the first three months with our Elite Transformation or Empower Vitality plans using GLP-1s, ensuring you start your journey on the right foot.
2. Root Cause Solutions: We help identify the biological root causes of your weight gain and metabolic struggles, offering adjunct hormone or thyroid support as needed. This holistic approach ensures that we address all factors contributing to your weight loss journey, providing a truly unique and tailored solution.
3. Complimentary Lipostat Skinny Shots: As a bonus, we offer complimentary Lipostat skinny shots for every 10 pounds lost.
4. Regular Follow-Ups & Monitoring: We offer routine follow-up visits and office weight monitoring to ensure you're on track to meet your goals.
5. Comprehensive Lab Work: Your program includes thorough laboratory and blood work analysis, along with expert interpretation of the results.
6. Unlimited Support: Whether you need guidance or motivation, Shelby is here for you every step of the way with unlimited support.
7. Health & Nutrition Coaching: We provide personalized dietary coaching to help you make sustainable lifestyle changes.
8. Exercise Coaching: Receive tailored exercise guidance to complement your weight loss efforts.
9. Convenient Medication Delivery: All medications are delivered straight to your doorstep for added convenience.
10. In-Person & Telehealth Support: We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments, giving you flexibility and convenience tailored to your specific needs.
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Are you a Good Candidate for GLP-1 Weight Loss Therapy?
If you check the following criteria, you may be a good candidate for GLP-1 therapy through our weight loss program:
- A strong or large appetite
- Needing large food portions to feel full
- Feeling hungry throughout the day, no matter what you eat
- Constant preoccupation with food or thinking about what you'll eat next (food noise)
- Experiencing weight fluctuations despite your best efforts
Other criteria may also apply, and candidacy will ultimately be determined during your initial weight loss consultation. If you're ready to transform your weight loss journey, don't hesitate to book your consultation now!
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