Weight loss management uses education, prescription medication, and healthy lifestyle changes to help you lose weight and achieve your health and fitness goals. At Peculiar Wellness Center in Grand Prairie, we offer weight loss management to men and women. A personalized treatment plan can help you shed pounds and keep them off. Call Peculiar Wellness Center to schedule a weight loss management consultation, or book your appointment online today.

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Can weight loss management reduce my risk of other health problems?

Yes. Studies show that being overweight increases the risk of various health problems, including:

  • Arthritis
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Certain types of cancer
  • Stroke
  • Back pain

Struggling to maintaining a healthy weight increases your risk of behavioral conditions, including anxiety and depression.

Weight loss management provides a safe and effective way to lose weight. Instead of relying on yo-yo dieting and other fads, it emphasizes healthy lifestyle changes, allowing you to make lasting progress.

What does weight loss management include?

At Peculiar Wellness Center, the providers tailor weight loss management programs to each individual’s needs. Often, treatment includes:

Nutrition education

Losing weight requires you to change your relationship with food. You must make a concerted effort to eat healthily rather than relying on empty calories.

Peculiar Wellness Center recommends eating a balanced and nutritious diet with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains.

Exercise guidance

Eating a nutritious diet is the first step toward lasting weight loss. But to maintain your progress, you need to burn calories daily.

Peculiar Wellness Center encourages all adults to exercise for at least 150 minutes weekly (or about 30 minutes daily). Your provider can make recommendations that align with your abilities and fitness level. That might include walking, cycling, swimming, or strength training.

Prescription medications: The use of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide once weekly injections- “The New Skinny shot”

Semaglutide

What is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a modified molecule our bodies make, called a GLP-1 analog. It works by increasing insulin production, lowering glucagon secretion, and targeting areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. A small change in the molecule allows the drug to last weeks in our bodies rather than the natural version our bodies make, which lasts minutes.

How Does Semaglutide Work?

Semaglutide acts in the following ways:
● Delays how quickly our stomachs digest food. Leading to a feeling of fullness and satisfaction with smaller meal sizes.
● Slows intestinal motility so you will feel fuller longer after meals.
● Lowers blood sugars, partly by reducing sugar production in the liver.
● Stimulates insulin secretion by the pancreas.

Benefits of Semaglutide
● Decreased appetite and cravings
● Weight loss
● Improved blood glucose control

Side Effects/Contraindications
The most common side effects include nausea and constipation. *Patients also report acid reflux, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The risk of serious side effects increases in patients with hypoglycemia, kidney problems, and risk of allergic reactions.

Tirzepatide

What is Tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable dual glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist. It works by increasing insulin production and lowering glucagon secretion, targeting areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. A small change in the molecule allows the drug to last weeks in our bodies rather than the natural version our bodies make, which lasts minutes.

How Does Tirzepatide Work?

Tirzepatide acts in the following ways:
● Delays how quickly our stomachs digest food. Leading to a feeling of fullness and satisfaction with smaller meal sizes.
● Slows intestinal motility so you will feel fuller longer after meals.
● Dual action receptor allows for lower blood sugars by reducing sugar production in the liver.
● Stimulates insulin secretion by the pancreas.
● GIP increases energy expenditure, resulting in weight loss reductions

Benefits of Tirzepatide
● Decreased appetite and cravings
● Weight loss
● A1C reduction
● Improved cardiometabolic measures

Side Effects/Contraindications
The most common side effects include nausea and constipation. *Patients also report acid reflux, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The risk of severe side effects increases in patients with hypoglycemia, kidney problems, and risk of allergic reactions.

Liquid Lipo (Mesotherapy)

PCDC, or phosphatidylcholine deoxycholic acid, is a fat-dissolving procedure for localized stubborn fat areas. The solution works to break down stubborn fat cells, which are then eliminated from the body through the lymphatic system. This non-surgical procedure breaks down fat cells in targeted areas, resulting in a slimmer and more toned appearance. One of the best things about PCDC is that it does not contain harmful substances, as deoxycholic acid naturally occurs in the body.
The older you get, the harder it is to lose weight, particularly in certain body areas. Peculiar Wellness Center might prescribe medication if diet and exercise aren’t enough to help you achieve your goals. The providers offer oral medication and injectable LipoDissolve™ to treat localized, stubborn body fat.

Other Weight Loss Injections

Lipotropic injections (Lipo Stat, Lipo-Mino, MICC).

A combination of lipotropic ingredients may help break down fat in your liver. Customized lipo-amino injections can help you reach your weight-loss goals by speeding up your metabolism and eliminating fat. Lipotropic injections are packed with substances that benefit your overall health and well-being and aid in weight management.

Lipotropic injections and Vitamin B12

A combination of lipotropic ingredients may help break down fat in your liver. Customized lipo-amino injections can help you reach your weight-loss goals by speeding up your metabolism and eliminating fat. Lipotropic injections are packed with substances that benefit your overall health and well-being and aid in weight management.

MICC Shot:

Methionine, Inositol, and Choline (MICC). Methionine is an amino acid that helps your body process fat through your liver. MICC injections help you:

  • Burn Fat
  • Increase Energy
  • Lose Weight
  • Appetite suppression
  • Endurance and Stamina
  • Better Mood

● Inositol, which possibly supports metabolism and reduces cholesterol
● Choline is a nutrient that possibly helps redistribute cholesterol so it doesn’t build up in your system
● Vitamin B12, an essential vitamin that possibly works with metabolism, helps detoxify your body and boosts energy levels.

How long does weight loss management take?

Weight loss management time depends on several factors, including your goals and commitment to the treatment plan. Most people lose at least five pounds during the first four weeks*, but it might take longer. Follow your Peculiar Wellness Center provider’s instructions to ensure a positive outcome.

Attend each of your check-ups, take your medication as prescribed, and adhere to your nutrition plan. The more closely you follow your provider’s guidelines, the quicker you’ll see positive results.

Call Peculiar Wellness Center to enroll in weight loss management, or book your appointment online today.

*Individual results may vary.