What does the FitRX Program Include?
Our 90 day comprehensive weight loss program includes:
- Initial consultation with our fitness and nutrition specialist
- Body composition measurements
- Nurse coaching session and screening
- Consultation with our provider.
- Prescription for Semaglutide (If appropriate)
- Weekly weight & body composition checks
- Guidance provided throughout the program to evaluate
and optimize progress.
Your body composition measurements include weight, subcutaneous fat mass, visceral fat mass, muscle mass, bone mass, and water weight.
Our goal for this program is to guide you through it using multiple tools to help you achieve steady, sustainable weight loss. Our philosophy is that this medication (semaglutide) should be a temporary means to reaching your goal and we work with you to help you build the necessary skills needed to continue your journey without it. Without this important step in the program you are more likely to gain all of your weight back, plus more.
What does the FitRX Program Include?
Our 90 day comprehensive weight loss program includes:
- Initial consultation with our fitness and nutrition specialist
- Body composition measurements
- Nurse coaching session and screening
- Consultation with our provider.
- Prescription for Semaglutide (If appropriate)
- Weekly weight & body composition checks
- Guidance provided throughout the program to evaluate
and optimize progress.
Your body composition measurements include weight, subcutaneous fat mass, visceral fat mass, muscle mass, bone mass, and water weight.
Our goal for this program is to guide you through it using multiple tools to help you achieve steady, sustainable weight loss. Our philosophy is that this medication (semaglutide) should be a temporary means to reaching your goal and we work with you to help you build the necessary skills needed to continue your journey without it. Without this important step in the program you are more likely to gain all of your weight back, plus more.
What does the FitRX Program Include?
Our 90 day comprehensive weight loss program includes:
- Initial consultation with our fitness and nutrition specialist
- Body composition measurements
- Nurse coaching session and screening
- Consultation with our provider.
- Prescription for Semaglutide (If appropriate)
- Weekly weight & body composition checks
- Guidance provided throughout the program to evaluate
and optimize progress.
Your body composition measurements include weight, subcutaneous fat mass, visceral fat mass, muscle mass, bone mass, and water weight.
Our goal for this program is to guide you through it using multiple tools to help you achieve steady, sustainable weight loss. Our philosophy is that this medication (semaglutide) should be a temporary means to reaching your goal and we work with you to help you build the necessary skills needed to continue your journey without it. Without this important step in the program you are more likely to gain all of your weight back, plus more.
What is Semaglutide?
First, we want to assure you that Semaglutide is NOT a stimulant, so you do not have to worry about unpleasant side effects like not being able to sleep or having the jitters.
Semaglutide is a small protein (peptide) that activates metabolic pathways in the body to increase blood sugar metabolism and reduce appetite. It imitates a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). You may have heard of Semaglutide before. It has been used to help treat type 2 diabetes under the brand names Ozempic ® and Saxenda®.
The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved Semaglutide to be used to treat type-2 diabetes in 2017. Further research and studies have shown that Semaglutide is also suitable for losing weight, and in June of 2021, it was FDA-approved for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy®.
We do not prescribe Semaglutide under the brand names associated with treating type 2 diabetes or weight loss listed above. We start all of our patients off at a lower, compounded dose for the first month and then increase the dosage as needed based on your individual progress, side effects and tolerance. There is no one size fits all here!
How is it given?
Semaglutide is injected subcutaneously (under the skin) and not into a muscle. Please be assured that the needle is quite small, and the injection is minimally painful. However, if you are needle-phobic and do not wish to inject yourself once weekly, we are able to give it at a nominal fee.
Benefits of the Semaglutide Weight Loss Program
Semaglutide mimics a health-promoting, naturally occurring peptide in the body (GLP-1). Studies have shown it reduces appetite, improves control of eating, and reduces food cravings, in addition to improving blood sugar control. It works best with personalized lifestyle changes.
Semaglutide reduces your appetite and makes you feel fuller for longer periods of time. It also keeps you in “fat-burning” mode. Semaglutide targets fat cells and helps regulate blood sugar. It is important to prioritize your nutrition, especially protein, so that you don’t lose muscle mass. Semaglutide has also been shown to help stop the production of plaque in blood vessels.
Other Benefits Include:
- Physical hunger is gone
- Better sleep
- Higher energy levels
- Helps with insulin pathways and blood sugar levels
- The more momentum you gain, the better you will feel
- On average, you can expect to lose 15% of your body weight
Patients typically see a weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. This is a healthy, sustainable weight loss! However, that can vary depending on the weight of the patient. Patients who have more weight to lose can see greater results.
Side-Effects and Contraindications
The most common side-effect of Semaglutide is nausea and possibly other digestive issues. But we take proactive measures to ensure that the chances of this happening to you are low and we will help you manage any you do have.
For your first month, we will start you at a lower dose of Semaglutide to allow your body to get used to it. We typically increase incrementally as needed, however, everyone is different. The goal is for you to lose 1-2 pounds a week with no nausea. If the lowest dose is effective for you, we will not increase your dose.
If you find you are not losing any weight at all in the beginning, we can increase your dosage slightly until we find the “sweet spot” of what is right for you.
Absolute Contraindications to the Semaglutide Weight Loss Program are:
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- Type-1 diabetes (an auto-immune condition)
- MEN – multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Pancreatitis
- Decreased kidney function
We offer you support during this entire program to help build your success. However, if you have questions or need adjustments to your dosing, please feel free to contact your provider at any time. Our contact information will be listed below.
What is Semaglutide?
First, we want to assure you that Semaglutide is NOT a stimulant, so you do not have to worry about unpleasant side effects like not being able to sleep or having the jitters.
Semaglutide is a small protein (peptide) that activates metabolic pathways in the body to increase blood sugar metabolism and reduce appetite. It imitates a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). You may have heard of Semaglutide before. It has been used to help treat type 2 diabetes under the brand names Ozempic ® and Saxenda®.
The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved Semaglutide to be used to treat type-2 diabetes in 2017. Further research and studies have shown that Semaglutide is also suitable for losing weight, and in June of 2021, it was FDA-approved for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy®.
We do not prescribe Semaglutide under the brand names associated with treating type 2 diabetes or weight loss listed above. We start all of our patients off at a lower, compounded dose for the first month and then increase the dosage as needed based on your individual progress, side effects and tolerance. There is no one size fits all here!
How is it given?
Semaglutide is injected subcutaneously (under the skin) and not into a muscle. Please be assured that the needle is quite small, and the injection is minimally painful. However, if you are needle-phobic and do not wish to inject yourself once weekly, we are able to give it at a nominal fee.
Benefits of the Semaglutide Weight Loss Program
Semaglutide mimics a health-promoting, naturally occurring peptide in the body (GLP-1). Studies have shown it reduces appetite, improves control of eating, and reduces food cravings, in addition to improving blood sugar control. It works best with personalized lifestyle changes.
Semaglutide reduces your appetite and makes you feel fuller for longer periods of time. It also keeps you in “fat-burning” mode. Semaglutide targets fat cells and helps regulate blood sugar. It is important to prioritize your nutrition, especially protein, so that you don’t lose muscle mass. Semaglutide has also been shown to help stop the production of plaque in blood vessels.
Other Benefits Include:
- Physical hunger is gone
- Better sleep
- Higher energy levels
- Helps with insulin pathways and blood sugar levels
- The more momentum you gain, the better you will feel
- On average, you can expect to lose 15% of your body weight
Patients typically see a weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. This is a healthy, sustainable weight loss! However, that can vary depending on the weight of the patient. Patients who have more weight to lose can see greater results.
Side-Effects and Contraindications
The most common side-effect of Semaglutide is nausea and possibly other digestive issues. But we take proactive measures to ensure that the chances of this happening to you are low and we will help you manage any you do have.
For your first month, we will start you at a lower dose of Semaglutide to allow your body to get used to it. We typically increase incrementally as needed, however, everyone is different. The goal is for you to lose 1-2 pounds a week with no nausea. If the lowest dose is effective for you, we will not increase your dose.
If you find you are not losing any weight at all in the beginning, we can increase your dosage slightly until we find the “sweet spot” of what is right for you.
Absolute Contraindications to the Semaglutide Weight Loss Program are:
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- Type-1 diabetes (an auto-immune condition)
- MEN – multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Pancreatitis
- Decreased kidney function
We offer you support during this entire program to help build your success. However, if you have questions or need adjustments to your dosing, please feel free to contact your provider at any time. Our contact information will be listed below.
What is Semaglutide?
First, we want to assure you that Semaglutide is NOT a stimulant, so you do not have to worry about unpleasant side effects like not being able to sleep or having the jitters.
Semaglutide is a small protein (peptide) that activates metabolic pathways in the body to increase blood sugar metabolism and reduce appetite. It imitates a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). You may have heard of Semaglutide before. It has been used to help treat type 2 diabetes under the brand names Ozempic ® and Saxenda®.
The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved Semaglutide to be used to treat type-2 diabetes in 2017. Further research and studies have shown that Semaglutide is also suitable for losing weight, and in June of 2021, it was FDA-approved for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy®.
We do not prescribe Semaglutide under the brand names associated with treating type 2 diabetes or weight loss listed above. We start all of our patients off at a lower, compounded dose for the first month and then increase the dosage as needed based on your individual progress, side effects and tolerance. There is no one size fits all here!
How is it given?
Semaglutide is injected subcutaneously (under the skin) and not into a muscle. Please be assured that the needle is quite small, and the injection is minimally painful. However, if you are needle-phobic and do not wish to inject yourself once weekly, we are able to give it at a nominal fee.
Benefits of the Semaglutide Weight Loss Program
Semaglutide mimics a health-promoting, naturally occurring peptide in the body (GLP-1). Studies have shown it reduces appetite, improves control of eating, and reduces food cravings, in addition to improving blood sugar control. It works best with personalized lifestyle changes.
Semaglutide reduces your appetite and makes you feel fuller for longer periods of time. It also keeps you in “fat-burning” mode. Semaglutide targets fat cells and helps regulate blood sugar. It is important to prioritize your nutrition, especially protein, so that you don’t lose muscle mass. Semaglutide has also been shown to help stop the production of plaque in blood vessels.
Other Benefits Include:
- Physical hunger is gone
- Better sleep
- Higher energy levels
- Helps with insulin pathways and blood sugar levels
- The more momentum you gain, the better you will feel
- On average, you can expect to lose 15% of your body weight
Patients typically see a weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. This is a healthy, sustainable weight loss! However, that can vary depending on the weight of the patient. Patients who have more weight to lose can see greater results.
Side-Effects and Contraindications
The most common side-effect of Semaglutide is nausea and possibly other digestive issues. But we take proactive measures to ensure that the chances of this happening to you are low and we will help you manage any you do have.
For your first month, we will start you at a lower dose of Semaglutide to allow your body to get used to it. We typically increase incrementally as needed, however, everyone is different. The goal is for you to lose 1-2 pounds a week with no nausea. If the lowest dose is effective for you, we will not increase your dose.
If you find you are not losing any weight at all in the beginning, we can increase your dosage slightly until we find the “sweet spot” of what is right for you.
Absolute Contraindications to the Semaglutide Weight Loss Program are:
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- Type-1 diabetes (an auto-immune condition)
- MEN – multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Pancreatitis
- Decreased kidney function
We offer you support during this entire program to help build your success. However, if you have questions or need adjustments to your dosing, please feel free to contact your provider at any time. Our contact information will be listed below.