Metabolic and Weight Wellness in Lee's Summit, MO
Metabolic and weight wellness refers to a holistic approach to managing and improving an individual's metabolism and body weight to achieve overall health and well-being. This approach considers various factors including diet, exercise, lifestyle habits, and sometimes medical interventions.
Metabolic Weight Wellness
Metabolic weight wellness focuses on achieving a healthy weight by optimizing metabolic health through a combination of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Key Components
Balanced Nutrition:
Focus on whole foods and a mix of proteins, fats, and carbs, alongside essential vitamins and minerals.Regular Activity:
Incorporate cardio, strength, and flexibility exercises.Behavioral Changes:
Foster healthy habits, manage stress, and prioritize sleep.Medical Support:
Seek regular health checks and professional advice, with potential supplements or medication.Hydration:
Ensure adequate water intake.
Benefits:
Sustainable Weight Loss:
Long-term weight maintenance.
Enhanced Metabolism:
Better insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.Increased Energy:
More energy for daily activities.Reduced Disease Risk:
Lower risk of chronic diseases.Improved Mental Health:
Better mood and reduced stress.
Body Scan
A body scan for weight loss typically refers to a comprehensive analysis of a person's body composition, which can provide valuable insights for creating and monitoring weight loss and fitness programs. These scans go beyond simply measuring weight and can give detailed information about various components of the body, such as:
Body Fat Percentage:
The proportion of fat in the body relative to total body weight.Lean Muscle Mass:
The weight of muscles in the body, which is crucial for understanding muscle development and overall fitness.
Bone Density:
The density and health of bones, which can be important for preventing conditions like osteoporosis.
Visceral Fat:
The fat stored around internal organs, which is a significant marker for health risks.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR):
The rate at which the body burns calories at rest, which helps in designing effective calorie intake and expenditure plans.
Weight Loss Injections
Weight loss injections are a type of medical treatment used to help individuals lose weight. These injections typically contain medications that can suppress appetite, increase metabolism, or inhibit fat absorption.
Key Benefits
Effective Weight Loss: Significant and sustained weight reduction.
Improved Metabolic Health: Better blood sugar control and reduced insulin resistance.
Appetite Suppression: Decreased hunger and caloric intake.
Cardiovascular Benefits: Lower blood pressure, improved lipid profiles, and reduced cardiovascular risk.
Enhanced Quality of Life: Improved mobility, energy, and mental health.
Convenience: Often weekly self-administered injections.
Support for Lifestyle Changes: Complements diet and exercise, providing additional motivation.
Semaglutide
Mechanism:
Semaglutide activates GLP-1 receptors, increasing insulin secretion, decreasing glucagon secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and promoting satiety.
Uses:
Obesity: Promotes significant weight loss by reducing appetite and caloric intake.
Administration:
For Obesity: Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection.
Efficacy:
Demonstrated significant improvements in glycemic control and substantial weight loss in clinical trials.
Tirzepatide
Mechanism:
Activates GIP and GLP-1 receptors to control blood sugar and reduce appetite.
Uses:
Weight Loss: Promotes significant weight reduction.
Administration:
Once-weekly subcutaneous injection.Efficacy:
Demonstrated significant benefits in clinical trials for weight loss.
FAQs
Will I be required to follow a certain diet plan?
No. there is no specific meal plan that is required. If someone wants to follow Atkins, or Keto or weight watchers or Paleo diets while on our plan, that is fine if it works for them.
Are medications for weight loss prescribed?
Yes. Medical management of weight loss includes medications and there are several to chose from. When you meet with the doctor you both will decide what is the best medication for you. Medication management also includes looking at medications you are taking that may cause weight gain and adjusting or eliminating those if possible.
How will I know my program is working?
Your weight will be checked at visits as well as body composition analysis such as % body fat and body measurements. Labs are checked at the beginning and end of 3 months to see if things. like blood sugars or cholesterol have improved.
Is there a long-term contract or hidden fees?
No, there is an initial fee. We recommend a 3-month commitment but you may cancel at anytime
May I keep my primary care doctor?
Yes! We encourage you to keep your PCP. There is no pressure to switch PCP.
What if I am goal weight or only need to lose a few pounds, but need support and medication for maintenance?
Would advise still coming for initial visit and then discuss options.
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About Us
We provide a suite of wellness services aimed at restoring the body inside and out. We offer skin care options such as facials and cosmetic injectables, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy designed to reduce pain and heal the body, and IV therapy options for hydrating, rejuvenating, and boosting immunity.
Contact Information
4963 NE Goodview Cir., Suite A, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM