Weight Loss

Medically supervised weight loss provides one-on-one counseling and prescription medication, so it’s easier to lose weight and achieve your wellness goals. At Wellness Care Clinic, LLC, in Cahokia, Illinois, primary care provider Ginger Darty, NP, and the team provide medically supervised weight loss for adults. A combination of healthy lifestyle changes, nutrition counseling, and medication can help you shed pounds and keep them off. Call Wellness Care Clinic, LLC, to schedule a weight loss consultation, or book your appointment online today. 

What is medically supervised weight loss?

Medically supervised weight loss is a primary care subspecialty that helps adults lose weight and live healthier lifestyles. 

Research shows that up to 80% of people who shed a significant portion of body fat struggle to maintain their results. Medically supervised weight loss provides the tools to help you succeed. It also includes routine checkups, where your Wellness Care Clinic, LLC, provider adjusts your treatment plan as needed. 

What does a weight loss program entail?

Wellness Care Clinic, LLC, tailors weight loss programs to each person’s needs. Most treatment programs include:

Nutrition counseling

Eating a healthy and balanced diet is the easiest way to lose weight and keep it off. At the beginning of weight loss treatment, your provider develops a personalized nutrition plan that supports your metabolism and aligns with your dietary needs. Specifically, it teaches you how to make good decisions when grocery shopping and preparing meals. 

Everyone’s nutritional plan looks different. However, recommendations typically emphasize fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. 

Exercise guidance

Maintaining a healthy weight requires committing to regular exercise. Exercise increases the number of calories you burn and boosts your metabolism. 

You don’t need to join a gym or start an intense workout program. Your Wellness Care Clinic, LLC, provider makes personalized recommendations that align with your physical abilities and current fitness level. 

Prescription medication

Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly isn’t always enough to spur significant weight loss. If you have an underlying medical condition, like diabetes or obesity, you might benefit from prescription medications.

Wellness Care Clinic, LLC, regularly prescribes semaglutide medications like Wegovy® and Ozempic®. These medications mimic the GLP-1 hormone, which makes you feel fuller and reduces food cravings. 

When combined with healthy lifestyle changes, prescription medication can help you achieve lasting weight loss. 

How long does it take to achieve results from medical weight loss?

The time it takes to experience results from medically supervised weight loss varies. Most people lose at least five pounds during the first month*, but it may take longer. 

To ensure positive results, attend each of your appointments, follow your provider’s instructions, and take any medication as prescribed.

Call Wellness Care Clinic, LLC, to schedule a weight loss consultation, or book your appointment online today. 

*Individual results may vary.