Medically Supervised Weight Loss
When efforts to lose weight repeatedly fall short, it can take a toll on one's mental well-being, especially in the face of life's many demands. Counting calories, points, or adhering to rigid food group restrictions may not always be feasible or sustainable in our busy lives. Severely restrictive diets can also compromise overall health in the long term.
At JS Wellness, we understand the challenges of weight loss and offer a solution that is more manageable and effective: medication-assisted weight loss. By tailoring treatments to each patient's unique needs, we make weight loss more achievable and sustainable. Our approach prioritizes individualized care, empowering patients to reach their weight loss goals with greater ease and success.
Weight Loss
At JS wellness, our comprehensive weight loss program begins with an initial assessment, including lab work, to tailor our approach to your individual needs. Our program includes medication prescription with injection supplies, body composition analysis, and monthly check-ins with a provider to track progress and make any necessary adjustments.
We primarily utilize GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, which offer multiple benefits for weight loss. These medications work by delaying stomach emptying, leading to prolonged feelings of fullness and decreased appetite. Additionally, they slow down intestinal motility, lower blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion, reduce cravings and hunger, and promote the body's more efficient use of glucose, preventing it from being stored as fat.
Administered once a week with a tiny needle, typically in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm, these injections facilitate healthy weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week.
Medication-assisted weight loss serves as a valuable tool to jumpstart your weight loss journey and keep the scale moving. For sustainable long-term results, we recommend combining medication with regular exercise to improve muscle retention and adopting a healthy food intake plan striving for 100g of protein a day. We advocate for the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes heart-healthy eating by prioritizing vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, olive oil, fish, and poultry. Following this lifestyle approach can lead to improved overall health and weight management. Additionally, moderation of dairy, limitation of red meat, and avoidance of foods with added sugars and refined white flour are recommended.
While mild side effects such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, or fatigue may occur with medication use, we closely monitor and manage these effects through adjustments in medication dosing as needed. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities at JS Wellness.
