Semaglutide is an injectable peptide hormone used for weight loss and treating type 2 diabetes. It mimics the effects of the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar and appetite.
Benefits of semaglutide:
Semaglutide works by slowing digestion, suppressing appetite, and increasing feelings of fullness. This promotes weight loss while also lowering blood sugar.
Studies show people lose an average of 10-15% of their body weight on semaglutide over 6-12 months. Some lose even more weight by combining semaglutide with diet and exercise.
Semaglutide helps with weight loss in three key ways:
1. Slows stomach emptying
2. Lowers appetite
3. Reduces food cravings
By slowing digestion, controlling hunger signals, and reducing cravings, semaglutide promotes eating less without feeling deprived or hungry. This calorie deficit leads to steady fat burning and weight loss.
Here is an overview of our semaglutide weight loss protocols:
Initiation
Maintenance
Discontinuation
Our providers closely monitor patients on semaglutide with lab testing and nutrition guidance. This ensures optimal weight loss results while maintaining health.
We also help patients make adjustments if they experience any side effects. These are usually mild but may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. These typically resolve within days to weeks as the body adjusts.
Hormone Harmony Clinic offers patients comprehensive support:
This 360-degree approach empowers patients with the tools and knowledge for long-term weight loss success.
There are several key reasons why semaglutide is more effective for weight loss than other medications:
With its unique mechanisms and ability to be taken long-term, semaglutide delivers better weight loss compared to older medications like phentermine.
Studies comparing patients on semaglutide vs placebo over 68 weeks found:
So semaglutide triggers 5-7X more weight loss than lifestyle changes alone.
Semaglutide may be an option for patients who:
Semaglutide is appropriate for most overweight or obese patients who need extra help to get their weight under control.
Contraindications:
For those with contraindications, we offer alternative weight loss protocols utilizing other GLP-1 agonists.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for diabetes, but clinical trials found an unexpected side effect - significant weight loss. Further research showed semaglutide acts on appetite-regulating pathways in the brain, leading to reduced hunger and calorie intake. This serendipitous discovery has now opened up a whole new therapeutic application for this medication.
Many patients struggling with excess weight also have hormonal imbalances contributing to stubborn fat and difficulty losing weight.
Some examples include:
That's why at Hormone Harmony Clinic we always screen for hormone deficiencies as part of our weight loss approach.
Correcting hormone imbalances through replacement therapies can accelerate weight loss results. It also provides overall health benefits related to balanced hormones like:
We utilize advanced testing like dried urine and blood spot panels to pinpoint exactly which hormones need optimization for each patient.
Then we develop customized treatment plans that pair hormone balancing with semaglutide for better overall outcomes.
Hormone Harmony Clinic stands above other clinics with:
Our providers have over 30 years combined helping patients successfully lose weight with:
We understand the complexity of obesity and tailor plans to each patient's unique needs.
Understanding lifestyle factors unique to Cape Coral allows us to make better recommendations tailored to our community like:
We know the Cape Coral area well and build location-specific advice into each patient's plan.
With offices located in Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Naples we are easily accessible to patients across the region.
Our growing footprint allows convenient access to leading weight loss treatments like semaglutide close to home. We utilize both in-person and telemedicine visits to maximize flexibility.
Located at 112 SW 57th Terrace less than 1 mile from Cape Coral Hospital, we provide trustworthy weight loss services convenient to area residents.
XZYHormones has been serving the Cape Coral community with other hormone treatments like testosterone replacement therapy since our founding in 2015. We are committed members of the local medical community.
If you're struggling with excess weight or obesity and want expert help getting your health back on track, we encourage you to explore semaglutide.
Losing weight improves health and quality of life. With compassionate care and leading weight loss therapies, Hormone Harmony Clinic helps patients take control of their health once and for all.
Lifestyle Factors for Better Weight Loss in Cape Coral
Living a healthy lifestyle optimizes semaglutide therapy. Here we highlight aspects unique to Cape Coral for getting the most out of treatment.
The sub-tropical Southwest Florida climate allows for year-round outdoor activities perfect for maintaining healthy bodies and minds during weight loss journeys.
We recommend patients take advantage of Cape Coral's natural assets:
Over 400 miles of trails and pathways wind through the city along canals, rivers and through green spaces. These provide plenty of picturesque settings for:
Some top trails include:
Cape Coral has over 400 miles of navigable canals and quick access to gulf beaches including:
Time spent doing light exercise near water has relaxation benefits that support weight loss.
We encourage patients integrate both land-based movement and water activities into routines for variety.
Supporting lifestyle changes through nutrition is key. We suggest Cape Coral eateries with abundant fresh, locally-sourced cuisine like:
The area also boasts various juice bars and cafes to sample nutrient-dense smoothies, acai bowls and avo toast perfect for breakfasts and snacks like:
Making nutritious choices easy and delicious, Cape Coral offers endless healthy spots catering to special diets like:
So whether it's sitting waterside with fresh catch, grabbing an acai bowl, or finding locally-raised meat, nutrition minded residents have no shortage of light, plant-based options.
With XZYHormone's state of the art treatments, Cape Coral's natural landscapes, waterfront dining, and nearly year-round sunshine - no better place exists to get healthy.
We help patients harness all the area has to offer to transform their health once and for all.
Semaglutide FAQs
The most common side effects of semaglutide are gastrointestinal and tend to be mild. These usually resolve within days to weeks and can be managed by slowly increasing the dose.
Side effects may include:
Staying hydrated, eating small frequent meals, and avoiding trigger foods can help minimize discomfort until side effects subside.
In clinical trials, people lost an average of 10-15% of starting body weight over 6-12 months on semaglutide. Some studies found up to 18% weight loss.
Results vary based on factors like:
Following nutrition guidance and fitness plans from our providers optimizes weight loss on semaglutide therapy.
Most patients stay on semaglutide for 6 months up to 1 year or longer until their weight loss goal is reached.
Discontinuing too early may cause weight regain as the medication helps reset long-term appetite control and calorie requirements. This takes time for new habits to fully set in.
Working closely with your Hormone Harmony Clinic provider determines the ideal treatment length to safely meet your individual goals.
We slowly taper patients off semaglutide over several weeks which minimizes side effects. This gives the body time to adjust metabolic factors driving appetite and weight management.
Keeping weight off still requires sticking to healthy eating and activity levels established during therapy. Making lifestyle changes is vital even after discontinuing semaglutide.
Most patients do experience some weight regain due to normal physiological shifts, but rarely return to full baseline weight. Close follow up care helps make the transition successful.
Testimonials
John D. Lost 40 lbs with semaglutide. Feeling like myself again. The team at Hormone Harmony Clinic is world-class!
Sarah K.
After struggling with yo-yo dieting for years I finally found something that works! Down 22 lbs thanks to Hormone Harmony Clinic.
