Weight loss clinic - Rebalance Clinic

Obesity and being overweight have become increasingly common health issues over the past few decades. According to the CDC, over 40% of American adults are considered obese, which puts them at a higher risk for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. Losing weight through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise should always be the first course of action. However, for some people, these changes alone are not enough. That's where weight loss clinics and physicians who specialize in weight management can help. At Rebalance Clinic, our experienced doctors and staff provide customized weight loss treatment plans to help patients achieve long-lasting results. We utilize innovative medications, thorough lab testing, nutritional guidance, fitness planning, and behavioral modification coaching. In this guide, we will provide an overview of our weight loss clinic - the conditions we treat, our methods and protocols, the benefits you can expect, and more specifics on how we help patients lose weight safely and effectively.

What Conditions Do We Treat?

Our clinic focuses on assisting those struggling with obesity (BMI over 30) and being overweight (BMI 25-30). Both of these conditions come with health risks if left untreated. We also treat patients with related issues like:

• Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol
• Hormonal imbalances like thyroid disorders or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Additionally, we help those who have tried losing weight through diet and exercise alone and failed to see significant or sustainable results. Our programs can produce life-changing weight loss even in these difficult cases when traditional methods have not worked.

Table 1: Conditions Treated at Rebalance Clinic Weight Loss Clinic

Condition	Definition	Health Risks
Obesity	BMI over 30	Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease
Overweight	BMI 25-30	Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol
Prediabetes	Blood sugar levels too high but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes	50% chance of progressing to diabetes within 10 years
Type 2 Diabetes	Body does not properly use insulin to regulate blood sugar levels	Nerve damage, kidney damage, vision loss, heart attack, stroke, infections
High Blood Pressure	Blood pressure over 130/80 mmHg	Heart attack, stroke, eye problems, metabolic syndrome
High Cholesterol	Total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL	Heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease
Hormonal Imbalances	Thyroid disorders, PCOS, etc.	Weight gain or inability to lose weight

Our experienced physicians thoroughly assess each patient at their initial consultation to determine if our weight loss programs are appropriate. We also check for and address any underlying conditions that may be contributing to stubborn weight gain.

Overview of Our Weight Loss Methods

Losing weight requires making changes in several areas - not just diet and exercise, but also behavior and mindset. That's why our clinic takes a multifaceted, comprehensive approach tailored to each patient's unique needs and challenges.

Below is an overview of some of our most effective weight loss protocols and procedures:

Medications

We prescribe FDA-approved appetite suppressing medications like Qsymia, Contrave, Saxenda, Wegovy, and more. These help patients feel fuller faster, allowing them to comfortably eat less and lose excess fat.

Patients taking these medications under medical supervision have shown excellent weight loss results. For example, those using Wegovy lost 15-25% of their body weight over the course of 1 year.

Hormone Testing & Treatment

Abnormal hormone levels - like low thyroid, high cortisol, or insulin resistance - can impede weight loss efforts. We thoroughly test each patient's hormone levels and provide pharmaceutical or compounded hormone treatments to help restore balance and metabolic function.

Getting hormones within optimal ranges is key for achieving long-term weight maintenance. As hormone specialists, we are experts in this type of testing and correction.

Nutrition Planning

Working with our nutrition team, patients learn how to structure their meals and snacks to promote fat burning and weight loss. We provide customized nutrition plans based on lab markers and health conditions.

Plans emphasize lean proteins, fiber-rich complex carbs, healthy fats, and micronutrients. We also offer accountability tools like food diaries analysis and regular nutrition adjustment meetings.

Fitness Recommendations

Exercise and movement are vital components of weight loss and weight maintenance after loss. We design personalized fitness plans for each patient based on their current fitness level and any physical limitations.

Plans emphasize a mixture of cardiovascular training, strength training, and flexibility exercises. We also utilize tracking apps and wearable devices to monitor progress and activity levels.

Behavior Modification

Sometimes the obstacles to weight loss exist internally rather than externally. That's why we provide one-on-one counseling and group coaching focused on habit change, mindset, motivation, emotional eating, and more.

Creating sustainable change requires reshaping behaviors, thought patterns, lifestyle habits, and the relationship someone has with food. We address all of these areas through customized behavior modification coaching.

Weight Loss Clinic Protocol

If you decide to become a weight loss patient at Rebalance Clinic, you can expect to follow this general protocol:

1. Initial consultation - Review health history, lab testing, examination by a physician specializing in hormone balance and weight loss.
2. Follow-up appointment - Discussion of test results, precise diagnosis of underlying issues, creation of customized treatment plan.
3. Weekly check-ins - Measurement of progress, medication and dosage adjustments as needed, troubleshooting challenges via phone or in-person.
4. Monthly lab testing - Track hormone levels, blood sugar markers, cholesterol, inflammation and other metrics to ensure healthy weight loss.
5. Quarterly physique measurements - Gauge weight, body fat percentage, circumference changes month-over-month to quantify fat loss.
6. Annual renewal exam - Thorough reassessment after 12 months on program to evaluate which interventions should remain or be adjusted. Maintain accountability.

This structured protocol with frequent patient interactions provides the support, motivation and course corrections patients need to successfully lose excess fat and keep it off long term.

We also emphasize education throughout the process so patients understand how and why our treatments work, setting them up for self-managed weight maintenance after losing significant weight on our programs.

Benefits of Our Customized Weight Loss Plans

There are many advantages to losing weight under the treatment of our highly trained weight loss physicians, including:

• Rapid but safe weight loss - Most patients lose 2-5 pounds per week on our customized programs with medical monitoring. This exceeds general standards for safe weight loss in those who are very overweight.
• Increased energy levels - When excess fat is reduced, most patients experience a dramatic improvement in fatigue, stamina for daily activities and exercise performance.
• Reduced disease risk factors - Significant fat loss typically normalizes blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels and other health markers that increase risk for diabetes and heart attack.
• Better lab numbers - Patients see great improvements in hormone balance (thyroid, sex hormones, cortisol etc), inflammation, nutrients, and other key markers.
• Improved body composition - Preservation of lean muscle mass while shedding excess body fat is a priority in our exercise and nutrition planning.
• Accountability and support - Weekly check-ins with our weight loss experts keep patients motivated and on track to achieve fat loss goals.
• Education and sustainability - Patients learn habits, skills and knowledge needed to maintain normal body weight long after initial weight loss phase.

In short, those who join Rebalance Clinic's Weight Loss Clinic can expect exceptional health gains along with impressive cosmetic fat loss results. Our multifaceted approach helps patients finally achieve weight normalization after years of failed dieting attempts.

Innovations in Weight Loss Medicine

The field of medical weight management is rapidly evolving with new scientific breakthroughs and advanced treatments options emerging frequently.

At Rebalance Clinic, we make it a priority to offer patients access to the latest evidence-based fat loss technologies including:

• New extended release obesity medications like Wegovy - one injection weekly rather than daily, minimal side effects. Patients using Wegovy alongside our protocol lost over 20% of body weight on average.
• GLP-1 based diabetes drugs also approved for weight loss like Ozempic, Rybelsus - shown to help diabetics and non-diabetics patients alike lose 15-25 pounds or more along with balancing blood sugar.
• Phentermine with topiramate - brands like Qsymia provide suppression of appetite through two complementary mechanisms leading to 10% or higher weight loss.
• Optimized compounded HGH - helps burn visceral belly fat, preserve lean mass, reduce inflammation and boost energy naturally.
• Telehealth options - virtual video consultations, personalized health coaching and nutrition counseling offer flexibility.
• Artificial intelligence-enhanced tracking & accountability apps - these enable patients to self-monitor biometrics and receive automated, data-driven feedback and guidance via smartphone 24/7.

We also aggressively research all newly published scientific findings and clinical innovations in the medical weight loss sector to continuously refine and enhance our patient protocols.

Staying current on the latest innovations gives our patients the advantage of a widening array of effective medical options for losing substantial weight and keeping it off long-term.

Mary's Story: Reclaiming Health, Confidence & Energy

Mary, age 53, struggled with obesity her entire adult life. Her weight climbed to 275 pounds after menopause, and Mary felt tired all of the time despite getting 9 hours of sleep per night. She was taking medications for diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and thyroid imbalance - but still felt unwell.

Initially, Mary was skeptical that yet another diet could help her lose weight and turn her health around. But after the first month working with our weight loss clinic, Mary had already dropped 15 pounds just through correcting her hormone imbalances!

Over the next 5 months, Mary lost a total of 65 pounds or almost 25% of her peak weight. Even more impressive - she completely discontinued 3 out of her 4 daily medications under doctor supervision!

Today, 2 years after beginning treatment at Rebalance Clinic's Weight Loss Clinic, Mary maintains her weight around 210 pounds. Her labs are pristine, she feels 20 years younger with her newfound energy levels.

As Mary puts it: "I've tried every diet imaginable since my 20's. I can easily say nothing has worked as incredibly well as the customized plan from Rebalance Clinic's weight loss clinic. It has given me my life back - I feel better at 53 than I did even in my 30's now!"

Common Weight Loss Myths and Facts

Despite growing rates of obesity and overweight, there are still many myths and a lot of misinformation circulating about losing weight safely and sustainably.

But weight loss does not have to be frustrating, dangerous or temporary. Below we bust some of the most common weight loss myths and counter them with facts from scientific research and clinical evidence:

Table 2: Common Weight Loss Myths vs Facts

Myth	Fact
Fad diets produce long-term weight loss	Fad/crash diets lead to short-term, unsustainable weight loss; lifestyle changes and medical oversight are key
You have to cut carbs extremely low to lose fat	Moderately reducing processed carbs while increasing vegetables helps spark fat loss in a balanced way
Exercise alone produces significant weight loss	Exercise supports fat loss but typically <30% comes from activity; diet is chief driver
Starving yourself speeds up weight loss	Severe calorie restriction slows metabolic rate; moderate daily deficits in calories maximize fat burning potential long-term
Prescription weight medications are dangerous	FDA-approved weight loss meds help patients lose 2-3x more weight if taken correctly under medical supervision
You can target spot reduction of belly fat	Genetics and hormones dictate where we store fat; comprehensive lifestyle change reduces overall body fat which leads to a leaner midsection

The board-certified physicians and practitioners at our clinic stay up to date on the latest evidence-based weight loss research to provide patients with proven information and treatments.

We help dispel myths and frustration patients often struggle with after years of failed diet attempts due to false or misleading weight loss information.

Diagnosing Hormone Imbalances

As hormone specialists, getting to the root cause of weight gain by identifying any hormonal imbalances is a key part of our process.

Abnormal thyroid, growth hormone, sex hormone, cortisol or insulin levels can all contribute to unexplained weight gain and inability to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.

The first signs of possible hormone issues include:

• Fatigue, low energy level
• Unusual new weight gain and water retention
• Increased belly fat and loss of muscle mass
• Constant hunger and cravings
• Mood changes like depression or irritability

Proper diagnosis requires speciality lab testing beyond standard bloodwork. At our clinic initial patient labs include over a dozen hormone markers including:

• Thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4, antibodies)
• Sex hormones (estradiol, total and free testosterone, DHEA-S)
• Growth Hormone
• Insulin
• Hemoglobin A1C
• Cortisol - multiple throughout the day
• Plus additional nutrient and inflammatory assessments

Tracking a patient's symptoms along with this comprehensive lab testing allows for an accurate diagnosis of any hormone issues contributing to weight gain.

We then devise precise pharmaceutical or bioidentical hormone treatments to restore optimal balance as part of the weight loss process.

Here are 5 key tips on choosing the right weight loss hormone doctor:

1. Search for an Anti-Aging or Integrative Medicine practice with expertise in bioidentical hormone therapy and weight loss. These practitioners receive advanced training in complex hormone imbalances.
2. Look for American Board of Anti-Aging medicine board certification which requires extensive testing and assessment of physician knowledge and quality standards.
3. Ensure they order comprehensive hormone lab testing (not just TSH for thyroid) to correctly diagnose hidden issues.
4. Ask about their philosophy and protocols - do they take an integrative approach adjusting medication, diet, exercise and lifestyle factors together (key!)
5. Meet with the doctor during your first visit to evaluate their care philosophy, bedside manner and ability to effectively communicate personalized recommendations.

Innovations in Medical Weight Loss Treatments

For decades, options for pharmaceutical weight loss aids were limited. But thanks to extensive research in recent years, new categories of medications have entered the market providing better efficacy and safety profiles.

For example, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy simulate appetite-suppressing and blood sugar regulating hormones naturally created in our gut. Clinical studies show these new classes of injectables enhance weight loss by 15-25% or more for patients also making lifestyle changes.

Compelling emerging data has also led to approval of medications like Mounjaro for treating obesity. Major weight loss averages of 15-20% excess body weight are being observed over 6 to 12 month periods.

Beyond introducing new molecules, drug makers have also improved delivery methods - prolonging effectiveness so one weekly injection can replace daily pills. These developments significantly improve patient adherence and outcomes.

At Rebalance Clinic, we provide access to all newly approved medications so eligible patients can benefit from these innovations in weight management therapeutics.

Our clinical team closely monitors all latest advancements from major obesity medicine conferences and research publications to rapidly incorporate enhanced protocols into our practice.

Staying current on the latest innovations gives our patients the advantage of a widening array of effective medical options for losing substantial weight and keeping it off long-term.

Lifestyle Adjustments for Optimal Weight Loss

Embarking on a medically-supervised weight loss regimen represents a major commitment to improving your health. To set our patients up for success, we carefully outline the recommended lifestyle changes to complement your customized treatment protocol.

Here is some practical advice on areas we encourage you to focus on so you can achieve maximum, sustainable results:

Sleep - Prioritize getting 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep every night to balance hormones, curb cravings and prevent overeating later in the day. Work on healthy sleep habits.

Nutrition - Closely adhere to the customized meal plan our nutrition team provides in terms of nutrients, calories, meal frequency and spacing. Time food intake appropriately around medicated appetite suppression windows.

Hydration - Drink at least 80 to 120 ounces of pure water each day spread throughout to support metabolism, detoxification, energy levels and weight loss efforts.

Reduce Alcohol - Limit alcohol which provides empty calories and often leads to poor judgment around food choices. If you do drink, keep it to 1 to 2 servings maximum per week.

Gut health - Nurture healthy digestion and microbiome balance through probiotic foods, ferments, magnesium and acacia fiber to ease possible GI side effects and bloating.

Meal preparation - Spend 60 to 90 minutes weekends prepping healthy meals and snacks for the work week to set yourself up for convenience and compliance to your plan.

Stress management - Make time for supportive relationships, sufficient sleep, light movement, mental health prioritization and other proactive stress reduction activities each day.

Adjusting aspects of your lifestyle lays the groundwork for comfortable, rewarding progress losing excess fat while our multi-pronged medical treatments stimulate and enhance results.

Connection Between Weight Loss and Men's Health

While often overlooked, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight plays a crucial role in supporting