Coming Soon – Achieve A Healthy Weight With The Help Of Medications
We know there’s a lot of messaging around the New Year about setting goals and becoming a “new you.” While it might sound cliche, there are benefits to this kind of yearly reflection. We encourage you to think about the past year (or years) and think about whether you’re prioritizing your health – both physical and mental. After all, you only get one body in this life! If you’re struggling to achieve and maintain a healthy weight on your own, there are now exciting medication options that have been truly life-changing for many people. The truth is, a lot of people need help beyond diet and exercise when it comes to long term weight loss. And now, we can offer our clients that help!
Make 2024 The Year You Achieve A Healthy Weight
We know you’ve tried it all – constant dieting, workouts, and maybe even other medications. Clients come to us all the time telling us how frustrating it is to work so hard and not be able to shed unwanted pounds. That’s why medications like Semaglutide (like Ozempic or Wegovy) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) have been such an exciting breakthrough for the treatment and management of obesity. You’ve probably heard of these drugs and may even know some people who have started taking them and seeing results. So, let’s discuss the two options we’ll soon be offering at Reve.
What Do These Drugs Do?
Both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are hormone-mimicking drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. That means they mimic the GLP-1 hormone and “trick” your brain into feeling less hungry. For many people, this provides the relief of not constantly thinking about food and can lead to long-term success without feelings of deprivation.
Tirzepatide differs from Semaglutide in a key way, however. In addition to being a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it’s also a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist. This is important because the GIP hormone plays a role in insulin creation and gives the sensation of fullness. For these reasons, Tirzepatide may accelerate weight loss results. The choice between the two depends on your health history, a discussion with a provider, and what you feel most comfortable with.
Consult With Us
Like any medication, both of these drugs offer benefits and risks and may not be the right choice for everyone. If you’re unsure if you would be a good candidate for weight loss medication or would like to learn more about it, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your concerns, and we will help you come up with a treatment plan that makes sense for you.
