Weight Management Program

Sustainable weight loss is more than a number on the scale — it’s a process of restoring metabolic balance, supporting hormonal health, and empowering lasting change.
Our Weight Management Program combines medical expertise, lab-guided treatment, and modern therapeutics such as GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon-based medications to help you achieve a healthy, maintainable weight safely and effectively.

Program Duration: Initial setup + 12-week review
Focus: Personalized, medically supervised weight optimization

Benefits

• Safe, gradual fat loss and improved body composition

• Decreased appetite and improved satiety

• Better blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity

• Increased energy, confidence, and focus

• Reduced risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease

• A roadmap for maintaining results long term

⚕️ Our approach isn’t about restriction — it’s about restoring balance.

Before Your Appointment

To create your personalized plan, please complete the following before your visit:

• Complete your initial labs: Comprehensive metabolic panel, A1C, thyroid, lipid panel, and hormone profile if indicated.

• Track your nutrition and activity for 3 days to provide a clear snapshot of your current habits.

• Bring a list of all current medications and supplements.

• Stay well-hydrated and eat normally before your lab draw unless instructed to fast.

What to Expect During Your Visit

1. Comprehensive Evaluation
   We’ll review your labs, body composition, eating patterns, and lifestyle habits to identify the underlying drivers of weight gain or plateaus.

2. Personalized Treatment Plan
   Your plan may include:

   • Nutrition and portion strategies tailored to your metabolism

   • Activity and recovery recommendations

   • Medication support using GLP-1, GIP, or glucagon analogs as clinically indicated

   • Supplement or hormone optimization to support your results

3. Education & Support
   We’ll teach you how these therapies work, expected timelines, and how to manage common side effects safely.

4. Follow-Up & Monitoring
   Regular check-ins every 4–6 weeks allow us to monitor progress, adjust medication doses, and guide sustainable lifestyle changes.

Ongoing Care & Monitoring

• Follow-Up Visits: Every 4–6 weeks during the active phase, then quarterly for maintenance.

• Lab Monitoring: Periodic labs to assess metabolic and hormone markers.

• Medication Review: Adjustments as your metabolism and body composition change.

• Maintenance Phase: Guidance to transition off medication safely (if desired) and maintain weight naturally.

• Lifestyle Integration: Continued focus on nutrition, hydration, stress management, and sleep optimization.

Managing Expectations

GLP-1 and GIP therapies promote sustainable fat loss by slowing digestion, improving satiety, and regulating blood sugar.
Most patients lose 1–2 pounds per week, but results vary based on adherence, activity, and underlying metabolic health.

The standard, evidence-based rate is:

1–2 pounds per week, or about 0.5–1% of total body weight per week

Backed by:

• CDC, NIH, and Obesity Medicine Association guidelines

• Clinical trials for GLP-1/GIP therapies (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide)
  which show average sustainable loss of ~5–10% of body weight over 3–6 months with combined lifestyle modification.

Why This Matters

• Faster weight loss (>2–3 lbs/week) increases the risk of:

  • Lean muscle loss

  • Nutrient deficiencies

  • Gallstones

  • Metabolic slowdown

  • Rebound weight gain after discontinuation

🕒 These medications are tools — not shortcuts. Your long-term success depends on building healthy habits that last.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How fast will I lose weight?
A: Most patients see gradual weight loss of 1–2 pounds per week, depending on metabolism and adherence.

Q: Will I have to take medication forever?
A: Not necessarily. Some patients transition off once they reach their goal weight and maintain with lifestyle support. Others stay on lower doses for continued balance and appetite control.

Q: Are GLP-1 or GIP medications safe?
A: Yes. These medications are FDA-approved and clinically monitored for safety. We use lab testing and close follow-up to minimize side effects.

Q: What if I’ve tried everything and nothing works?
A: Our approach addresses root causes — hormones, metabolism, stress, and inflammation — not just calories. Success is individualized, sustainable, and medically guided.

Q: Can I combine this with other treatments?
A: Absolutely. Weight management pairs well with hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and functional wellness programs.

When to Seek Urgent Care

Contact us immediately if you experience:

• Severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain

• Signs of dehydration or inability to tolerate fluids

• Allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)

• Dizziness, chest pain, or shortness of breath

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For medical emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.