As obesity has become increasingly more common in the U.S. in the past few decades, many physicians and clinics around the country are focused on providing medically supervised weight management programs. Through these specialized programs, patients can overcome obesity in a healthy, safe way.
The best weight management programs offer medical supervision, motivation, and a diet and exercise plan. At Olympia, we’re dedicated to helping both patients and physicians with our physician-supervised programs, designed to help any individual safely and effectively reach his or her specific weight-loss goals.
As of 2020, CDC data found that 4 in 10 U.S. adults are considered obese. Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 16 states, as reported by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, with the highest obesity prevalence found among middle-aged adults and seniors.
The specific weight at which one is considered “obese” varies based on factors like age and height. The most common way for doctors to define obesity is with body mass index, or BMI. One’s BMI is calculated by dividing the individual’s weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. The CDC lists the following categories for interpreting an individual adult’s BMI:
– <18.5 = underweight
– 18.5 to <25.0 = healthy weight
– 25.0 to <30 = overweight
– 30.0 or higher = obesity
In addition to excess body fat, obese individuals may experience the following symptoms:
– Sudden loss of breath
– Increased sweating
– Increased snoring/sleep apnea
– Inability to handle sudden physical activity
– Extreme daily exhaustion
– Back and joint pain
Obesity has also been linked to a number of secondary conditions, including high blood, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gallstones and gallbladder disease.
Please note that while BMI can be a valuable screening tool for obesity, it does not account for all factors, such as body composition and muscle mass. Consulting a medical professional is essential to gaining a complete understanding of the relationship between your weight and your overall health.
What Is Weight Management?
Weight management is the process of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, often through a combination lifestyle changes and medical intervention. Through medically supervised weight loss, a physician can monitor the overall health of the patient while making suggestions for the individual’s caloric intake, exercise regimen and more.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight has many benefits, including:
– A healthier heart
– Lower blood pressure
– Lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other secondary conditions
– Less strain on joints and lower back
– A better sex life
– More confidence
– Improved overall quality of life
How to Maintain a Healthy Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight can have a number of positive effects on an individual’s wellbeing. To maintain a healthy weight, the CDC recommends the following measures:
– Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet that stays within your daily calorie needs
– Ensuring you are meeting your recommended daily total water intake from foods, plain drinking water, and other beverages
– Engaging in regular physical activity, including 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or an equivalent mix of the two each week.
– Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule of 7–9 hours per night
– Taking steps to reduce day-to-day stress levels
Even with these measures, many people still struggle to lose weight or keep the weight off due to genetic, environmental or medical factors. For those patients, taking part in a weight-loss program supervised by a physician may be a good option.
Prescription compounded medications can be valuable tools for helping your patients achieve their weight loss goals. At Olympia Pharmacy, we offer the following weight management solutions:
B-Lean IV Kit
Designed to help burn fat and boost metabolism, Olympia Pharmacy’s B-Lean IV kit includes six IV treatments of compounds that harness the benefits of B vitamins to raise energy levels and support a healthy metabolism.
The B-Lean IV kit includes:
Olympia Vita Complex – A blend of B-complex vitamins that aid in converting nutrients into energy.
L-Taurine – An amino acid that supports digestive function and may boost energy production and exercise performance.
Methyl B12 – An essential compound for breaking down fatty acids into energy, B12 can boost energy levels and have an uplifting effect on mood.
We offer several injectable options targeted for weight management, including vitamin injectables to deliver key vitamins and minerals directly to the bloodstream, increasing the bioavailability of the compound. Our Lipo-Mino Mix blend is a popular choice for helping patients reduce appetite, build muscle and promote a healthy immune system.
While many weight-loss clinics and physicians recommended the hCG diet over the years, a 2020 update by the FDA reclassified hCG as a biologic compound, removing it from the list of drugs that can be produced from 503B facilities like Olympia. hCG has developed a reputation as an unsafe weight loss solution, with many patients seeking an alternative.
Olympia’s Weight Management Therapy Program kit is an alternative to the hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) diet, consisting of a treatment protocol of low-dose naltrexone oral capsules, sermorelin subcutaneous injectables and Lipo-Trim oral sublingual spray. Each of the three components aims to help patients lose weight safely and sustainably by boosting human growth hormone (hGH) levels. By raising the patient’s hGH levels, the protocol may also boost metabolism, suppress appetite, aid in workout recovery and help patients lose large amounts of fat.
If you’re working with a physician to manage your weight, you may be prescribed compounded medications from a weight loss pharmacy to help you reach your goals. At Olympia Pharmacy, we offer the following weight management solutions:
B-Lean IV Kit
Designed to help burn fat and boost metabolism, Olympia Pharmacy’s B-Lean IV kit includes six IV treatments of compounds that harness the benefits of B vitamins to raise energy levels and support a healthy metabolism.
The B-Lean IV kit includes:
Olympia Vita Complex – A blend of B-complex vitamins that aid in converting nutrients into energy.
L-Taurine – An amino acid that supports digestive function and may boost energy production and exercise performance.
Methyl B12 – An essential compound for breaking down fatty acids into energy, B12 can boost energy levels and have an uplifting effect on mood.
We offer several injectable options for weight management, including our vitamin injectables and our popular Lipo-Mino Mix blend, which can help reduce appetite, build muscle and promote a healthy immune system. By injecting key vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream, they’re more easily absorbed by the body, meaning you’ll get the most out of your supplementation.
We designed our Weight Management Therapy Program kit as an alternative to the hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) diet. The hCG diet has been a popular weight loss solution over the years, but an update in 2020 by the FDA reclassified hCG as a biologic compound and removed it from the list of drugs that can be produced from 503B facilities like Olympia. Because we’re directly regulated by the FDA, we always abide by these changes and have created a Weight Management Kit that is a great hCG diet alternative solution.
Our program is physician-supervised and takes a three-pronged approach to medical weight loss, delivering treatments via oral tablets, injectables and a sublingual spray. Each of the three medications included in the kit targets human growth hormone (hGH) levels. By raising hGH levels, you can boost your metabolism and lose weight without feeling hungry. When paired with physician guidance and a low-calorie diet, it can be a well-rounded hCG alternative for individuals still struggling with losing weight.
Whether you’ve been affected by the new regulations with hCG or simply want to try a new approach to medical weight management, learn more about our Weight Management Therapy Program today.
Whether you’re a patient looking to meet your weight goals or a physician wanting a weight management solution to implement at your practice, Olympia is here to help.
If you or someone you know is struggling with obesity, it’s hard to know where to turn or what to do about it. Thankfully, obesity is treatable and can be addressed in a variety of ways.
Curious about your options when it comes to medically assisted weight loss? Use this article to make an informed decision about this form of weight loss.
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