Have you heard of Ozempic and Mounjaro? These are medical weight loss medications making headlines as lay-people and celebrities alike are dropping weight with them! While Ozempic was the first to be approved by the FDA for weight loss, Mounjaro (generic name: tirzepatide) has been found to have a lower rate of GI side effects and a higher percentage of weight loss.
Tirzepatide is a unique medication that mimics two hormones naturally found in the body: GLP-1 and GIP. After eating, these hormones stimulate the release of insulin, which is responsible for reducing blood sugar. Tirzepatide also reduces the time for the stomach to empty its contents, suppressing appetite.
This medication can be taken forever. However, I encourage using it as a tool to reach your desired goals all while establishing healthy lifestyle habits to assist in maintaining the weight loss once one stops taking it, as is the goal of all weight loss methods. The original program is three months but one could continue the medication on a monthly basis as each individual’s goals are unique to them.
The 90 Day Weight Loss Program includes:
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Initial in-office consult with bloodwork
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3 month supply of tirzepatide and injection supplies
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2 follow up visits with one set of follow up bloodwork
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Private Facebook support group
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Flexible meal plan
