Semaglutide/Tirzepatide 

Approved in 2021 by the FDA for chronic weight management in obese/overweight adults, this injection has been described as a “game-changer.”

“We have not seen this degree of weight loss with any previous medication,” said Dr. Timothy Garvey of the Universary of Alabama at Birmingham. Acordding to data from trial results, more than 50 percent of their body weight, and anywhere between lost 20 percent of their body weight.

The public realizing that obesity is a disease is an important fact when it comes to attitudes regarding obesity and weight loss. According to Dr. Garvey, “Many people among the lay public and many health care professionals as well think about obesity primarily as a lifestyle choice, even today, despite our scientific understanding of obesity as a disease. That’s why I think these trials are important.”

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Semaglutide/Tirzepatide Diet

Semaglutide/Tirzepatide is a modified molecule our bodies make, GLP. It’s a protein made in the intestine and results in a decrease in blood sugar and appetite. A small change in the molecule allows the drug to last weeks in our bodies rather than minutes.

Benefits of Semaglutide/Tirzepatide Weight Loss Injections:

• Slows down how quickly food leaves your stomach, leaving you feeling fullness and satisfaction with smaller meals.
• Lowers blood sugars, in part by reducing the production of sugar in the liver.
• Slow Intestinal motility (movement of food from the mouth out of the body) -Stimulates insulin secretion by the pancreas.

Why Use Semaglutide/Tirzepatide For Weight Loss?

Unfortunately, more often than not, patients find that diet and exercise alone are not enough to achieve their weight loss goal alone. That’s why many patients have turned to prescription medications to assist them in their weight loss journey. Semaglutide/Tirzepatide clinical trials have shown a decrease of 15-18 percent in body fat in obese or overweight patients. Other clinical trials have shown that weekly doses of Semaglutide provide safe, well-tolerated, and substantial weight loss in individuals with obesity disorder as well as improving their cardiometabolic risk factors and physical function measures.

Diet:

Unlike the HCG, Semaglutide/Tirzepatide does not require a 500-calorie strict diet protocol t be used in conjunction with injections. For the most significant results, it is recommended to reduce your caloric intake while on Semaglutide. Eat healthy fats and proteins. Stay away from processed foods, bad fats, and refined sugars. And don’t forget to add exercise to your lifestyle change!

Caloric Restriction:

Is not required to see weight loss results. You are encouraged to consume at least 1200-1800 calories a day. Patients report when they continue low caloric restriction they can still their weight loss journey or if they consume too many refined carbs. Patients have reported to greatest losses with a healthier lifestyle while on Semaglutide/Tirzepatide. We are still recommending a “diet” of Lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, complex carbs like brown rice.. sweet potatoes, and quinoa, but no refined/processed foods, or anything with “Added Sugars”.

What Kind of Weight Loss Should I Expect?

Patients report that they are more likely to see a bigger loss in week 3. You will have some loss the first week and midway into the 2nd week. By weeks 3 and 4 most patients report another substantial drop in weight as well as losing inches. We have encouraged patients to do measurements at the start of the program as well as recording a starting weight. All patients are different so results can and will vary.

Semaglutide Dosage

• Month 1 – 10 units once weekly
• Month 2 – 20 units once weekly
• Month 3 – 30 units once weekly
• Month 4 – 50 units once weekly
• Month 5 – 70 units once weekly

Tirzepatide Dosage

• Month 1 – 15 units once weekly
• Month 2 – 30 units once weekly
• Month 3 – 45 units once weekly
• Month 4 – 60 units once weekly
• Month 5 – 75 units once weekly