Weight loss is hard. People stop going to the gym and fall off diets all the time because it’s a slow process that requires patience and discipline. Plus, some people’s bodies simply hang on to extra weight harder than others. But medical weight loss with GLP-1 meds can make a massive difference!
At North Texas Clinic and Rehab, we can help our patients lose weight and keep it off for good.
GLP-1 shots are for adults struggling with obesity and weight-related medical issues. If you are overweight and ready to take control of your health, you may qualify for this excellent medical weight loss program today.
What is Medical Weight Loss?
If you’ve tried to lose weight before, you already know how difficult it can be. Even a genuinely effective weight loss program takes patience and dedication.
Keeping the weight off is even more challenging for many people.
After analyzing 29 long-term weight-loss studies, Dr. Kevin Hall and Dr. Scott Kahan found that, on average, over 50% of the weight lost by all participants had been regained within 2 years. Within five years, participants regained almost 80% of the total weight they had all lost.
Study after study shows how difficult losing weight is for people, both in the immediate loss and in long-term maintenance.
But it’s not impossible.
Medical weight loss combines a prescription medication, specifically GLP-1s, with a customized and doctor-supported healthy diet and exercise program.
We give you the tools you need to successfully lose weight, supporting you both throughout the process and after you reach your goal weight.
How Do GLP-1 Meds Work?
Almost all our impulses, needs, and functions are interpreted by our brains, including the feeling of being full.
While eating, your digestive tract releases an appetite hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) during food intake. This hormone signals the brain to say, “You can stop eating now; this is enough food.” GLP-1 also slows digestion, so you feel fuller for longer, and promotes insulin secretion.
When the body doesn’t produce enough GLP-1, you want to keep eating because your brain doesn’t detect a satisfactory amount of food as quickly. Or, if you do stop eating, you may feel hungry again quicker than your body actually should.
This habit of overeating can lead to obesity, which can then lead to many other health problems.
GLP-1 meds (medically known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) trick the area of the brain that regulates appetite into thinking it is your body’s natural hormone. This imitation tells your brain when you’re actually full and helps regulate unnecessary hunger. It also helps control diabetes by triggering the release of insulin, helping to manage blood sugar.
When your brain isn’t constantly convincing you that you’re hungry, a healthy diet and lifestyle are considerably easier to maintain.
Will GLP-1 Meds Help Me Keep the Weight Off?
We understand how tough weight loss can be to achieve and maintain. But we also know how important it is for your health.
Medical weight loss does make it easier.
By mimicking higher levels of GLP-1 hormones, you can conquer the urge to overeat. Smaller and healthier meals will satisfy you in ways they typically wouldn’t without medication. The more habits you build around healthier eating, the easier it will be to maintain, even after you stop a medical weight loss program.
Plus, as you lose weight, increasing physical activity will become less challenging. The more you move, the more you can safely lose and maintain once you hit your goal weight.
For long-term maintenance, make sure you check in with your healthcare provider. Ask them about your dietary needs, physical activities suited for your health, and maintenance GLP-1 doses, especially if you start to regain weight. With our support, you can keep the weight off as long as you maintain a health-first lifestyle.
Why Should I Consider Medical Weight Loss?
4 out of 10 people in the United States are considered medically overweight. Those rates are even higher among Black and Latino populations.
Excess weight can cause numerous health problems for you and your body. It can lead to:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Pain and injury
- Lower mobility and energy
- Breathing difficulties, including sleep apnea
- Shorter lifespan
And those are just some of the physical effects.
Being overweight can also cause psychological issues such as lower confidence, depression, and eating disorders. How you perceive your looks can have an enormous impact on your self-worth and mental wellness.
Plus, excess weight becomes increasingly difficult to lose as you continue to gain. At a certain point, surgical weight loss might become a necessity for your health.
Losing weight can prevent or turn around most, if not all, of these problems. And medical weight loss can be the key to finally keeping it off.
Who Qualifies for Medical Weight Loss?
Our primary goal is to help you lose weight safely and consistently. GLP-1 meds are most appropriate for overweight adults who are also suffering from weight-related medical problems, including chronic pain, hypertension, and pre-diabetes.
Certain medical conditions or medications may interact negatively with this medication. You and your doctor will assess your medical history and current medications before determining if it is safe for you to take.
While some health insurance providers are starting to cover GLP-1s for weight loss, not all do. However, even if yours does not, don’t let that stop you from seeking the support you need.
Our goal is to ensure everyone who needs it has access to this amazing weight-loss medication. We offer affordable cash plans, and the GLP-1 meds we offer at our clinic start at $70 per week.
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Medical Weight Loss May Be The Answer You Need
Losing weight and keeping it off is enormously challenging for most people. But the benefits far outweigh the difficulties if you have the proper support and resources.
Obesity is becoming more and more common. Most people have easy access to over-processed, high-calorie food. And with so many digital distractions, increased stress, and bigger workloads, gaining excess weight is easier than ever.
But you can break the cycle!
Our caregivers here at North Texas Clinic and Rehab can provide you with medical weight loss to help you successfully lose weight and achieve a longer, healthier life.
