Semaglutide is an injectable medication used for chronic weight management in adults struggling with obesity or being overweight. It helps people lose weight and keep it off in the long term by reducing appetite and calorie intake.
Semaglutide works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called GLP-1 that targets areas of your brain which control appetite. It sends signals of fullness and satisfaction to help you eat less and reduce cravings. Over time, less food intake coupled with unchanged or marginally increased energy expenditure creates a “calorie deficit” leading to weight loss.
Research has shown people on semaglutide lose 2-3 times more weight on average compared to lifestyle changes alone. Some studies found up to 15% body weight loss with continued use of semaglutide for nearly 2 years.
Using semaglutide leads to significant health improvements beyond just losing pounds:
Second Spring Hormone Clinic is a leading hormone clinic specializing in weight loss located in Iowa Park, TX. We help patients lose weight and improve health through customized medical treatment plans.
Our clinic has an exceptional team of weight loss doctors and nurses with expertise in obesity medicine and metabolism. We stay current on the latest research and best practices.
We take a holistic approach focused on your unique needs to find the optimal protocol for you. This ensures better compliance and long term success compared to a “one size fits all” method.
Benefits of our weight loss program:
Once enrolled in our program, your doctor will determine if you are a candidate for semaglutide based on:
Starting dose is typically 0.25 mg injected under skin once weekly. This helps minimize side effects like nausea as your body adjusts.
The dose is increased gradually every 4 weeks up to maximum of 2.4 mg once weekly. You’ll continue this maintenance dose as long as semaglutide keeps working well for reaching your target weight loss.
We closely monitor progress and side effects at regular follow up visits. Your doctor may adjust the dosage or frequency based on how your body responds.
Stopping semaglutide is a gradual process just like when starting so your body can readjust appetite signals. This helps prevent rapid weight regain.
While the semaglutide injection does most of the “work” curbing appetite and burning fat, patients see much greater weight loss following these healthy lifestyle tips:
Making sustainable healthy daily choices leads to long term weight maintenance after stopping semaglutide injections.
Obesity and difficulty losing weight often stems from hormonal imbalances. As specialists in hormone optimization, we identify and treat underlying issues leading to weight gain such as:
The thyroid gland controls our basal metabolic rate - how fast or slow we burn calories. Even mild low thyroid can cause rapid unexplained weight gain and inability to lose weight.
Common signs showing your thyroid needs support:
Thyroid blood tests help diagnose issues producing too little T4 and T3 hormones. Customized thyroid hormone replacement tailored to your body’s needs helps reset metabolism facilitating weight loss.
Insulin is released every time we eat turning blood sugar and carbs into cellular energy. But over years of excessive sugar and refined carb intake, tissues stop responding normally to insulin.
Insulin resistance forces the pancreas to produce more and more insulin leading to chronically high levels promoting fat storage rather than burning.
Warning signs:
Specialized medication and supplements make cells more insulin responsive again. This shifts the body out of “fat storage” mode making it easier to slim down.
Hormones work together like a orchestra – when one section is off tune, it throws the whole body out of sync. The delicate dance between “masculine” and “feminine” hormones significantly impacts body composition.
For example in men, low free testosterone coupled with rising estrogen levels from abdominal fat accumulation equates to difficulty building muscle mass and lean body mass. This lower metabolic rate makes it nearly impossible to lose weight without balancing hormones!
Through advanced testing and evidence based protocols we “re-tune” testosterone and estrogen metabolism. This alleviates bothersome symptoms related to hormonal shifts while enhancing weigh loss outcomes.
We are blessed to be located in the lovely North Texas town of Iowa Park. Our clients find the small town charm and abundance of outdoor activities make it easier to stay on track reaching fitness goals during weight loss treatment.
The temperate North Texas climate means cooler Fall and Winter weather keeps cortisol lower so your body releases stored fat more easily. While Spring and Summer provide ample sunshine to get outside walking and working out.
While on your transformative weight loss journey with us take advantage of these local gems:
Roberts Ranch Hike & Bike Trail – Nearly 2 miles of woodland trails perfect for walking, running and biking at your own pace surrounded by nature.
Lake Iowa Park – Crystal clear lake offering paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing year round. Renting equipment starts around just $8 per hour.
Epic Fitness Center – Brand new 4200 ft facility with strength training equipment, turf field, group fitness classes and personal trainers.
Healthy Dining – For locally sourced nutritious meals visit The Flour Mill Bakery Cafe on West Highway or East Side Grill.
As part of our thorough evaluation, diagnostic labs help uncover potential metabolic or hormonal imbalances interfering with weight loss. Convenient testing centers in our area:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center
UTC Laboratories
Testing is typically covered by insurance if medically necessary. Out of pocket costs are placed on a sliding scale according to financial situation.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers discovered it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies found that non-diabetic obese individuals taking semaglutide lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks, leading to its recent approval specifically for chronic weight management.
The proven health risks tied to obesity cannot be understated. Yet only 1 in 8 adults struggling with excess weight receive proper medical treatment. Far too many suffer needlessly for years before getting help.
This leads not only to developing chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes – it also causes low self esteem negatively impacting mental health & relationships.
The ground breaking weight loss injection semaglutide combined with lifestyle changes gives new hope for long term success. So why wait any longer?
Take control of your health and register for a new patient consult today at Second Spring Hormone Clinic of Iowa Park. Our compassionate professionals customize cutting edge medical weight loss protocols tailored to your unique needs.
We empower you to lose weight, prevent disease, and reclaim your zest for living at any age. You deserve to feel healthy, confident and happy just being yourself!
