Semaglutide weight loss Key Largo, FL - Vitality Medical Center

Overview of Semaglutide for Weight Loss

Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, is an injectable prescription medication used for weight loss and blood sugar control in people with obesity or type 2 diabetes. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that regulates appetite and food intake.

Semaglutide helps people lose significant weight by:

• Reducing hunger and calorie intake
• Increasing feelings of fullness after eating
• Slowing digestion to stabilize blood sugar

In clinical trials, people taking semaglutide lost 15-18% of their body weight over 68 weeks - more than with diet and exercise alone. Weight loss results depend on dosage, diet, activity level, and other factors.

Benefits of using semaglutide for weight loss include better blood sugar control, reduced risks for heart disease and stroke, improved fertility, relief from weight-related joint pain, increased energy, and better mental health and self-esteem.

Diagnosing Hormone Imbalances That Lead to Weight Gain

Obesity and being overweight often result from complex hormonal imbalances in the body. Key hormones that influence appetite, metabolism, fat storage, and weight include:

• Insulin - regulates blood sugar levels and signals the body to store fat
• Leptin - suppresses appetite and speeds up metabolism when fat levels are adequate
• Ghrelin - stimulates hunger before meals
• Peptide YY - produced after meals to reduce appetite
• Glucagon - triggers the breakdown of fat for energy

When these hormone levels get out of balance, hunger and cravings increase, metabolism slows down, and the body tends to store more fat. Testing hormone levels through blood work or saliva tests helps identify deficiencies.

Working with a knowledgeable hormone specialist can uncover root causes of weight gain and craft customized treatment plans, including prescription medications like semaglutide.

Overview of Vitality Medical Center

The Vitality Medical Center specializes in weight loss and hormone balancing programs for men and women. Our clinic offers:

• Comprehensive lab testing to diagnose hormone deficiencies
• Cutting-edge semaglutide protocols tailored to each patient's needs
• Supportive medical staff to monitor progress and provide coaching
• Custom dietary and lifestyle plans for weight loss
• Convenient telemedicine options

With our integrated, patient-focused approach, Vitality Medical Center helps people lose weight safely and effectively--without extreme dieting or harsh side effects. We aim for long-term weight maintenance through hormone balancing.

Semaglutide Injection Regimens

Semaglutide comes in a pre-filled injection pen for weekly self-administration. The starting dose is 0.25 mg injected under skin of stomach, thigh or upper arm. The dose increases gradually up to a maximum of 2.4 mg per week.

To start semaglutide therapy:

1. Take starting dose of 0.25 mg once weekly for the first month
2. Increase to 0.5 mg once weekly for the second month
3. Reach target maintenance dose of 1-2 mg weekly thereafter

Timing the weekly injection on the same weekday helps patients remember. Side effects like nausea and vomiting usually resolve within days or weeks as the body adjusts.

Benefits emerge after just 2-4 weeks on semaglutide and peak around one year into treatment. Weight loss results depend heavily on lifestyle factors like diet and exercise while on semaglutide.

Vitality Medical Center carefully monitors patient progress and makes dosage adjustments as needed for maximum safety and results. We provide coaching and accountability.

Lifestyle Changes That Enhance Semaglutide Weight Loss

To boost semaglutide's effectiveness, we coach patients on beneficial lifestyle changes related to:

Diet

• Emphasize lean protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains
• Reduce processed carbs and sugar
• Drink 64 oz water daily
• Limit alcohol intake

Exercise

• Get 150-300 minutes per week of moderate activity
• Incorporate strength training 2-3 times per week
• Take 10,000 steps per day
• Reduce sedentary time

Sleep & Stress Management

• Prioritize 7-9 hours nightly
• Establish calming bedtime rituals
• Manage stress with yoga, meditation, etc.
• Spend time outdoors and socializing

With the right lifestyle adjustments tailored to each person, semaglutide helps patients achieve ambitious weight loss goals of 15% or more of starting body weight.

Myths and Facts About Semaglutide

Myth: Semaglutide is just another weight loss fad.

Fact: Unlike restrictive diets, semaglutide addresses root hormonal causes of obesity. Over 5 years of testing shows sustained results.

Myth: Semaglutide works by suppressing appetite completely.

Fact: It induces a modest reduction in hunger and calorie intake to produce steady, healthy weight loss over months and years.

Myth: Once you stop semaglutide injections, you gain all the weight back.

Fact: By establishing better eating habits and activity levels while on semaglutide, most people maintain significant weight loss long-term.

Myth: Semaglutide works the same for everyone.

Fact: Results vary based on age, gender, genetics, diet, lifestyle and weight loss goals. Vitality Medical Center customizes therapy.

Myth: Semaglutide has intense side effects.

Fact: Transient GI issues that resolve are the most common adverse effect. More serious risks are very rare when properly supervised.

Vitality Medical Center Patient Success Stories

Patient	Starting Weight	Current Weight	Weight Loss	BMI Change	Waist Change
Maria S., age 44	238 lbs	173 lbs	65 lbs	38 to 28	44" to 36"
John W., age 52	275 lbs	185 lbs	90 lbs	36 to 24	42" to 34"

Maria S., age 44, struggled with obesity since having two children. After starting semaglutide treatment at Vitality Medical Center, she has lost an incredible 65 pounds over 11 months so far. Her BMI dropped from 38 to 28 and her waist size went from 44 inches to 36 inches. Maria says she feels lighter, moves with ease, and has so much more energy to enjoy time with her family thanks to her progress.

John W., age 52, saw his weight creep up over the years along with worsening type 2 diabetes. He began having trouble walking distances without joint pain. Since beginning semaglutide therapy under guidance from the Vitality Medical Center medical team 9 months ago, John lost over 90 pounds - going from 275 pounds down to 185 pounds at 6 feet tall. His A1C dropped from 9.1% down to a normal 5.8% as his blood sugar stabilized. John says he feels 20 years younger now thanks to the dramatic improvement in his health.

A1C Level	Blood Sugar Control
< 5.7%	Normal
5.7% - 6.4%	Prediabetes
≥ 6.5%	Diabetes

Conclusion

As demonstrated, semaglutide can serve as a powerful medical aid for weight loss and maintenance when prescribed correctly. It helps regulate appetite hormones to reduce calorie intake. The Vitality Medical Center offers cutting-edge semaglutide protocols tailored to each patient's needs alongside diet and lifestyle coaching for maximum results.

To learn more about our weight loss programs in Key Largo, Florida involving semaglutide and hormone balancing, schedule a consultation with one of our specialists. We take a patient-focused approach to help people achieve their health goals through safe, proven treatments.