Unlocking Health with Compounded GLP-1:
Our Core Beliefs
Every BODY is different
Everyone's dosage for weight loss is individual: What works for one person might not be effective for another. YOU may only need the lowest dosage of GLP-1 to obtain the healthy results that you want. Your friend may need to be on a higher dosage. Each plan is tailored to each person individually. ​ Safety is our TOP priority! No extra cost for appointments. If you have questions about diet, weight loss plateaus or symptoms, we are happy to see you.  ​ Depending on symptoms, you could be referred to an in-person visit for evaluation. A tailored plan needs to be made based on several factors including: Dosage - Customized according to individual response and health status. Diet - Nutrition should be aligned with the goals of weight loss and blood sugar control. Exercise - Physical activity plans must complement the medication to optimize results. Other lifestyle modifications to ensure a holistic approach to health management. BMI (BODY MASS INDEX) BMI is not a perfect measurement for health, however it is the only objective data we have. ​ BMI's that are too high and too low can cause significant health risks. People over the age of 60 actually need to have higher BMI's to help maintain bone health and muscle mass to increase longevity, decrease morbidity and decrease the risk of bone fractures.​
Safe Weight Loss & Weight Loss Maintenance
Safe Weight Loss​ Safe weight loss is approximately 0.5lb-1.5lb/week. ​ Losing weight too quickly leads to decreased muscle mass and decreased bone density. The faster you lose weight the faster the weight will return. Safe weight loss is a journey, not a sprint. Once you are at your goal composition (and BMI will also be taken into consideratin) for your age, we will focus on weight loss maintenance.​ Many studies show that patients who stop taking GLP-1's without titration or a maintenance period, will gain the weight back very quickly. Some people will need to remain on this medication for the rest of their lives at a very low dosage. Please be aware that this might be you, but we will not know prior to starting the medication. ​
Muscle Mass Maintenance
When using GLP-1's it is IMPERATIVE to maintain muscle mass and continue or start resistance training and increase protein intake. ​ The more muscle mass you have the more fat you will burn. Muscle mass protects our bones. Resistance training protects our bones and heart.
Weight Issues are Emotional
Many of us grew up in times that "skinny" was considered beautiful. This ideal haunted and traumatized many people beginning in adolescence and continues to be a voice in the back of our heads blaming all of our problems on our weight. ​ There can be emotional trauma, shame, sadness surrounding weight and body image. Medical weight loss should not be used to become "skinny". It is used as a tool to aid in healthy weight loss and reach healthy BMI's with a focus on resistance training. The number on the scale and BMI do not show "health". Composition of lean muscles, skeletal muscles to visceral fat and fat percentage should be the main focus.
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At Vital Path Medicine, our goal is to work with you individually on a safe and personalized strategy that ensures the treatment is not only effective but also safe, considering the unique physiological responses of each individual.