Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. More recently, it has been found that semaglutide can also be highly effective as a weight loss treatment due to its ability to reduce appetite and food cravings.
When used specifically for weight loss rather than diabetes, semaglutide is prescribed at a lower dose but works in a similar way by mimicking the hormone GLP-1 to regulate blood sugar. By activating receptors in the brain that control appetite, semaglutide helps patients feel fuller faster so they eat less without constantly feeling hungry or deprived.
Over numerous clinical studies, using semaglutide for weight loss resulted in average reductions of 15% of body weight over 68 weeks when combined with counseling on diet and exercise. For many patients who have struggled to lose weight through traditional diet and lifestyle changes alone, adding semaglutide can provide the extra help needed to finally shed those stubborn pounds.
Semaglutide weight loss treatment may be an option for patients who meet the following criteria:
A body mass index (BMI) over 30 is considered obese. Obesity significantly raises risks for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and more. Losing just 5-10% of body weight can dramatically improve these obesity-related complications.
Sticking faithfully to a healthy reduced-calorie diet and getting regular physical activity are the cornerstones of weight loss. However, hormonal and metabolic factors can sometimes sabotage efforts. Semaglutide helps address these biological hurdles.
While semaglutide curbs appetite so patients eat less and lose weight, it must be used within a comprehensive program of dietary changes and increased physical activity for optimal, lasting results. Patient commitment is key.
There are two mechanisms through which semaglutide induces weight loss:
The biggest driver behind semaglutide’s weight loss effects is appetite reduction. By activating GLP-1 receptors, it stimulates areas of the brain that reduce hunger and food intake, promote satiety, and decrease simply feel less compelled to eat.
Semaglutide also helps weight loss by slowing the emptying of the stomach and the absorption of nutrients. Food stays in the digestive system longer, meaning it takes less food to feel full. These complementary effects together enable easier, more sustainable calorie deficit.
This dual impact makes incorporating semaglutide into a comprehensive weight loss plan highly effective for difficult-to-treat obesity. Elite Hormone Therapy physicians determine appropriate candidates through our evaluation.
The semaglutide regimen starts with a low 0.25 dose weekly, then after a month increases it to the target therapeutic 0.5 or 1 mg dosage, which is continued throughout the course of therapy. This gradual escalation mitigates side effects. Our providers educate patients on properly administering their injectable medication.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers unexpectedly found it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies confirmed its effectiveness for weight loss in obese patients without diabetes, leading to FDA approval of a high dose semaglutide injection specifically for chronic weight management.
Realistic expectations are important when embarking on a semaglutide program through Elite Hormone Therapy:
Our clinical team sets customized weight loss goals for each patient at the outset and closely monitors progress at regular follow-ups, making medication or routine adjustments as needed.
Successfully losing weight by adding semaglutide to your wellness plan can drastically improve current and future health:
Even just a 5-10% loss of excess weight that is kept off provides meaningful risk reduction and wellness perks.
Determining if prescription semaglutide for weight loss could be beneficial requires a thorough health analysis by one of Elite Hormone Therapy’ expert weight loss physicians. We conduct an in-depth review including:
Once it is established that you meet baseline criteria for semaglutide, we delve into all aspects of your lifestyle. Collaborating closely, we develop a customized game plan incorporating medication, nutrition, physical activity, and behavior strategies tailored to your needs.
Ongoing support, education, troubleshooting, and accountability are built into your care plan. We partner together working toward your health and body composition objectives in our proven medical weight management program.
Our nationally recognized clinics specialize in supervised, physician-developed weight loss protocols personalized to your metabolic, genetic, hormonal, and lifestyle profile. Key components include:
Thorough lab testing, history and exam pinpoints drivers of weight gain while uncovering any unknown conditions needing treatment first.
Understanding previous approaches that have not led to lasting change allows us to design an improved plan.
In addition to semaglutide, we may incorporate metformin, phentermine, vitamin B12, genetics testing or hormone therapy for optimal outcomes.
Healthy eating education and evaluation, meal timing strategies, macro targets, and food sensitivity elimination promote fat burning, preservation of muscle, and reduced inflammation.
Realistic physical activity goals, accountability tools, wearable trackers, and in-house trainers facilitate fitness gains necessary for weight loss sustainability.
Our psychology team trains you in techniques for improving body image, reducing stress, establishing healthier habits long-term and overcoming self-sabotage.
Frequent follow up visits, remote check-ins, group meetings and access to our whole care team provide continual guidance as you progress through your healthy transformation.
We also refer out for specialized care like physical therapy, sleep medicine, functional medicine, body contouring surgery when advantageous. Every aspect matters when trying to lose 15% or more of excess weight. We leave nothing overlooked.
While the pharmacological effects of semaglutide potently curb appetite and amplify weight loss, optimizing other daily habits amplifies and sustains results:
Focus on lean proteins, high fiber carbs, healthy fats and lots of low glycemic index fruits and vegetables to match your genetics and metabolic profile.
Yoga, massage, mindfulness, nature immersion activates relaxation pathways reducing stress hormones like cortisol that drive hunger and fat storage. Making time for joy fuels resilience.
Building muscle mass speeds metabolism providing shape definition without bulk once the pounds come off. Our trainers personalize plans.
Shared experiences and understanding from others on the same path combats isolation while providing motivation and perspective.
Probiotics, omega-3s, plant compounds, adaptogens, and micronutrients supply nutritional shortfalls, repair gut health, decrease inflammation and cortisol, and protect against plateaus.
With over a decade of experience helping thousands of patients lose weight using innovative protocols and a wide range of therapies including semaglutide, Elite Hormone Therapy offers unique advantages:
Our Ivy league endocrinology and obesity medicine fellowship-trained physicians integrate complementary modalities harnessing cutting-edge research.
We dig deeply into root causes of weight gain while coaching development of sustainable healthy lifestyle habits for transformative results.
From body composition testing, genetics labs, psychology and nutrition care to an fully-equipped fitness facility, our comprehensive resources enable seamless implementation of personalized plans.
Our published 16-week physician-supervised weight loss system serves as the model for successful medical management of obesity and related illnesses.
When you are ready to finally conquer your weight struggle once and for all, accept no shortcuts or substitute care. The Elite Hormone Therapy multidisciplinary medical approach makes all the difference.
Hormone disorders frequently manifest with vague symptomslike unexplained weight gain, low energy, mood instability, reduced libido, insomnia, or mental fogginess. Left undiagnosed, hormonal imbalance can significantly impair quality of life and lead to serious downstream illness.
Fortunately, a wide range of hormone laboratory assessments and treatment modalities now exist allowing precision normalization of physiology. Elite Hormone Therapy excel at:
From thyroid blood panels to genetic markers of risk to sex and adrenal hormone metabolite measures, our methods uncover dysfunction often missed on standard labs.
Bioidentical hormones, peptide therapies, adrenal adaptogens, targeted nutrition, and detoxification restore harmony lost to hormonal chaos from stress, toxicity, inflammation and aging.
So do not delay if you suspect a hidden hormonal roadblock keeping you from looking and feeling your best. Begin the journey toward revitalized wellbeing today. Our exceptional practitioners combine art and science delivering remedies that work. Elite Hormone Therapy stands ready to serve.
With its location in a humid subtropical region and generally hot summer weather reaching well into the 80s and 90s(°F), many residents find Spring (March-May) and Fall (September-November) to be the most comfortable seasons for increased outdoor physical activity essential to weight loss programs involving intensive lifestyle modification. The more mild daytime high temperatures in the 60s - 70s(°F) make exercising, walking, or training easier for larger bodies working hard to burn calories and fat.
These temperate times of year also lend themselves to exploration of local sites well-suited to stress reduction, movement, and community connectedness recommended for maintaining mental health during body transformation. Some local favorites include:
Over 40 miles of scenic hiking and biking around the Trinity River, Turtle Creek, and other waterways traversing countryside and urban areas alike all across Carrollton and neighboring cities like Dallas. Beautiful views of nature help shift mindset.
Sprawling over 600 acres with stocked fishing holes, fields, trails, bbq pits for picnics and a gorgeous lakefront beach area along the Elm Fork Trinity River overflow. A serene environment to soothe the soul.
The 200 acre expanse features limestone ledges, wildflower areas, wetlands and over 3 miles of trails showcasing North Texas prairie ecosystem. Escape to recharge spirit.
So while semaglutide weight loss therapy from Elite Hormone Therapy and optimizing health by addressing hormone imbalance can begin anytime, capitalizing on Carrollton’s temperate seasonal climate may confer additional mental health benefits amplifying total wellbeing. Our local recommendations get you outdoors enjoying natural splendor.
As part of our medical weight management program involving semaglutide, Elite Hormone Therapy orders key diagnostic labs patients can get drawn locally at their convenience before follow up consultations to evaluate progress, adjust health strategies and prevent plateaus.
Our two Carrollton area locations have onsite phlebotomy services allowing patients quick, reliable access to our wide selection of specialty hormone, nutrition and metabolic testing crucial for fat burning, preserving muscle, supporting healthy organ function and fortifying mind/body wellness during intensive protocols like semaglutide-supported weight loss. Convenient one-stop shop.
With multiple area locations, AnyLabTestNow provides direct access testing without doctor orders. Their panels check thyroid, sex hormones, cortisol, vitamins, oxidative stress, and much more. Results easily integrate with your Elite Hormone Therapy electronic health record.
Quest is one of the largest general clinical laboratories in the nation offering affordable tests if recommended by your physician. Testing menus include hormone levels, lipid profiles, metabolic factors, immune parameters and assays providing crucial insight guiding your health journey.
So whether utilizing our on-location phlebotomy for specialty labs or visiting approved partners, Elite Hormone Therapy optimizes access to data clarifying health status along your transformation process. We determine what testing yields the best intelligence at all stages.
Losing excess body fat with semaglutide can be life-changing, taking pressure off your joints, hormones, metabolism, and mental health. While the idea sounds simple - just eat less and move more - successfully losing (and keeping off) over 15% of excess weight is far more complex. The physicians here at Elite Hormone Therapy specialize in exactly this level of deep clinical intervention.
We realized long ago that helping patients achieve dramatic weight reduction safely requires a meticulously personalized plan addressing root causes driving obesity such as unbalanced hormones, gut health, chronic stress, emotional blocks and environmental toxicity. Semaglutide represents just one powerful tool within our vast armamentarium targeting unwanted fat exactly where it lives while preserving precious muscle.
Our multi-specialty team stands ready to support, educate and motivate you into becoming the healthiest version of yourself. Consider us your lifelong guides toward maintaining peak wellbeing long after your successful completion of medical weight management with us. Elite Hormone Therapy partners with you in cultivating sustainable lifestyle habits aligned with your values and priorities that last, not just rapid results that rebound.
We cannot wait to earn your trust and show you the meaningful difference our compassionate, evidence-based care makes.
