For many patients at Medical Weight Loss Clinic, the addition of the weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide to our programs has been a game-changer. The combination of a personalized nutrition plan, with this medication and accountability has helped many patients who were struggling to move the scale in the right direction.
We recently spoke with three patients, Jackie, Kimberly and Carissa, to learn about their experiences with Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s program and semaglutide. Their journeys highlight the effectiveness of this combination in transforming lives.
Jackie, who visits the Novi clinic, has struggled with her weight for most of her adult life. After trying various diets and weight loss programs, she found herself at her heaviest weight, 195 pounds, in the summer of 2023 after having her second child. With a history of gestational diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, Jackie turned to MWLC in November 2023 for a comprehensive program that included weight loss medication.
“The compounded semaglutide has been life-changing, ,” Jackie says. “It has changed my relationship to food. I no longer crave sweets or constantly think about my next meal in the same way that I did previously.”
Now at 157 pounds, with a goal of 140 pounds, Jackie is confident in her progress. The support from MWLC’s staff, along with the meal plan emphasizing whole foods, has been crucial to her success. She has noticed a commonly-reported side effect. When the dosage increases or she eats certain foods, Jackie sometimes experiences nausea, though it hasn’t caused her concern.
Jackie notes the the affordability of semaglutide she’s able to obtain through MWLC. Our patients pay significantly less for the medication through a compounding pharmacy than they might for Wegovy or Ozempic through their doctor and a standard pharmacy.
Kimberly C., an attorney from Troy, began her weight loss journey with Medical Weight Loss Clinic in November 2023. She was frustrated with the weight gain of nearly 85 pounds that came with early menopause, starting in 2018, and the lack of results she had seen with other efforts.
With a Mediterranean cruise planned to celebrate her 50th birthday in September, Kimberly began to research medical programs that included semaglutide to help her feel her best.
“Part of my issue is I work about 60 hours a week. I don’t have time to do a lot of meal prep or make multiple meals a day,” she says. “Starting on the Fast Track program meant one small dinner meal a day, along with shakes and a bar,” she said. “I was actually less hungry than before because I was getting better nutrition.”
As part of her customized program, Kimberly injects the highest dose of semaglutide available. So far, she has lost 50 pounds and aims to lose 35 more.
Carissa from Farmington Hills had experienced yo-yo dieting throughout her life. After the loss of both her parents during the pandemic, she was stressed and anxious and had gained 50 pounds. Tired of wasting time and money on weight loss and dieting efforts that didn’t pay off, she turned to Medical Weight Loss Clinic in October 2023.
Within the first month of her program, Carissa lost 10 pounds, then about 3 pounds a week. That progress helped motivate her to keep going. She started the program weighing 222 pounds and is down to 142, with the goal of getting to 130.
Carissa is on the lowest dose of semaglutide as part of her program and says she believes the key to her success has been the medication combined with learning how to eat for better health.
“It hadn’t sunk in how much of a difference being on a low-carb, low-sugar, high-protein diet would make,” she says of her experience before coming to Medical Weight Loss Clinic. “At this point, I actually like the natural foods I eat more. I’m not looking forward to junk food.”
The accountability she’s gained by visiting the clinic is also crucial.
“After the pandemic, I couldn’t motivate myself anymore, so I really needed their help to keep me honest and motivated,” she says.
Carissa, Jackie and Kimberly attribute their weight loss success to the synergy between their personalized Medical Weight Loss Clinic programs and semaglutide. The medication helps control hunger, making it easier to adhere to the nutritional plans. This combination not only aids in significant weight loss but also promotes better overall health. For instance, Kimberly noticed a reduction in lower leg and foot swelling and discomfort, while Carissa reported improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels and Jackie normalized her fasting blood sugars.
Our comprehensive approach ensures that patients receive continuous support, from regular health check-ups to personalized dietary advice. This combination of semaglutide and expert guidance provides a powerful tool for those serious about losing weight and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
“I recommend it to everybody,” Carissa says of her experience with semaglutide and a customized program. “If somebody’s really serious about losing weight, I definitely tell people to try it, because I know it works.”
If you’re looking to transform your weight loss journey with the support of a personalized program and want to know if a medication like semaglutide is right for you, schedule your free consultation at MWLC.com.