For our clients struggling with weight loss, semaglutide injection treatments signify a hopeful new era. At Skinlogic, we offer this revolutionary medication as part of our comprehensive approach to body and wellness. When combined with personalized care and support, semaglutide injections can help our clients make lifestyle modifications to achieve lasting weight loss and improve their overall health.
At Skinlogic, our experts want to empower our clients to take charge of their weight loss journeys by understanding what semaglutide injections are, how they work, and what our clients can expect. Here are some tips to help you navigate your weight loss journey successfully.
Understanding Semaglutide Injections for Weight Loss
Semaglutide injections are part of a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which can increase insulin production for those with Type-2 diabetes. It imitates the glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone that curbs the appetite, reducing food intake. It reduces calorie intake by slowing gastric emptying and promoting feelings of fullness. To better control blood sugar, semaglutide also enhances insulin secretion. It is most effective with consistent use when paired with lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise.
Semaglutide is administered weekly via injection and is an appealing option for adults who struggle with healthy weight management. By combining semaglutide injections with healthy lifestyle modifications, clients can achieve significant weight loss. Typically, our clients lose an average of 1- 2 pounds per week; however, this amount varies by person. Throughout your semaglutide treatment, our experts monitor your progress and dosage to maintain accelerated, sustainable weight loss.
Tip 1: Consult with a Healthcare Professional
Semaglutide injections have successfully helped many clients along their weight loss journey. However, the treatment isn’t right for everyone. It’s important to consult with a highly trained healthcare professional to discuss your needs and health conditions.
Candidates for semaglutide are those who:
- Struggle with obesity
- Have a BMI of 27 or higher
- Have unsuccessfully tried other weight loss methods
Tip 2: Maintain a Balanced Diet
Semaglutide impacts your digestive system by slowing gastric emptying, so you feel full longer. As such, it’s important to prioritize nutrient-rich foods that are gentle on your system. Focus on nourishing choices like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins like eggs, legumes, and nuts. Avoid options that are processed, sugary, or dense. Focus on protein due to muscle wasting.
Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated and help prevent nausea. Aim for at least 80 ounces of water daily. Another recommended dietary change is to limit your alcohol consumption as it can affect blood sugar levels.
Tip 3: Incorporate Regular Exercise
Whether you’re taking semaglutide or not, a regular exercise routine is essential to your overall health. Incorporating 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise into your daily routine can help you achieve and sustain your weight loss results. Even simple activities like walking are an effective method of boosting your activity level. Weight lifting, even at a low exertion level, can help maintain muscle mass as well. Once you’ve built up your strength and stamina, you can increase the length and intensity of your workouts for greater progress.
Tip 4: Track Your Progress and Adjust as Needed
On your weight loss journey, progress tracking is an invaluable tool. Tracking can help you maintain accountability, set goals, and stay motivated. Maintaining a record of your efforts can help you understand the behaviors, patterns, and choices that impact your weight, including triggers that may cause overeating or emotional eating.
Keeping track of your weight loss can help us calculate the appropriate semaglutide dosage each week. This step is personalized based on your lab results, tolerance to the medication, and current weight.
Tip 5: Stay Consistent and Patient
Consistency is essential when you want long-term success. It’s important to remember that you didn’t gain excess weight in a day, a week, or even a month, so be patient with yourself when you begin your weight loss journey.
Semaglutide injections should be taken each week on the same day, so it’s important to commit to attending your weekly appointments.
By following your healthy lifestyle changes, including a nutrient-rich, high protein diet and balanced fitness routine, you can create a sustainable lifestyle that supports your long-term weight loss goals.
Combining Semaglutide Injections with a Healthy Lifestyle
Most clients typically see weight loss within a few months of beginning treatment. While consistency in taking semaglutide injections is essential, making healthy lifestyle changes can help you achieve the best results.
By changing your nutrition and exercise habits at the start of your semaglutide treatments, you can foster the right mindset to ensure long-lasting results and benefits to your health and well-being. We do not suggest dieting. Rather we focus on healthy eating and a 70% healthy, 30% treating yourself mentality. Turning these changes into habits can help prevent you from regaining weight after you stop taking semaglutide.
Along with accelerated weight loss, semaglutide injections offer additional benefits, such as:
- Prevention of weight-related diseases
- Simple weekly injection process and professional support
- Safe and effective results
- More energy and motivation
- Helps body burn fat faster
Some newly found and currently researched benefits include decrease in alcohol consumption, smoking, and sugar addiction.
Monitoring Side Effects and Managing Expectations
To begin your semaglutide injection treatment, you will need a consultation with one of our skilled providers to determine whether it’s a safe and effective option. After discussing your medical history, completing your physical examination, and getting your bloodwork, we will customize a treatment plan where we can provide support and track your progress.
To monitor your side effects and progress, you will need to commit to monthly visits. At this monthly appointment, you are weighed, we discuss side effects, exercise and food. According to your customized plan, we will also make necessary adjustments to your semaglutide dosage. This step must be monitored meticulously based on your lab results, medication tolerance, and current weight.Side effects are generally mild and well-tolerated and may include nausea, diarrhea, or constipation. The side effects typically diminish as your body adjusts to semaglutide.
After you achieve your goal weight, we will monitor and adjust your semaglutide dosage to maintain results with eventual discontinuation of the medication. We will continue to help you focus on maintaining your results through healthy lifestyle choices.
Schedule Your Weight Loss Management Consultation at Skinlogic Today!
To learn how semaglutide injections in Severna Park, MD, can help you on your weight loss journey, contact us to schedule your consultation. Our team of experts is here to guide you every step of your journey toward a healthier you.We’re excited to help you discover your weight loss success!