Weight Management

What is weight management?

Weight management is a personalized, medically guided approach to helping you lose weight safely and maintain those results long-term.

MetFit-Rx's program combines glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications with individualized nutrition plans, exercise guidance, health coaching, lifestyle support, and regular follow-up care.

The team conducts medical consultations and eligibility screenings to ensure you receive the right treatment for your unique needs.

How does the initial weight management consultation work?

Your first visit includes a complete medical evaluation where the MetFit-Rx team reviews your:

• Health history

• Current medications

• Lab work

• Past weight loss attempts

• Personal goals

They also order labs through the in-house pharmacy service to make the process quick and convenient. This assessment helps your provider determine whether GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide are appropriate for you.

These medications help reduce appetite, increase fullness, and support healthy blood sugar levels, making it easier to eat mindfully and maintain consistency. The MetFit-Rx team personalizes dosing schedules and often uses microdosing to minimize side effects such as nausea or constipation.

What is eligibility screening for weight management?

Not everyone is a candidate for weight loss medications. Eligibility screening ensures you use treatments that are safe, effective, and aligned with your health profile.

The MetFit-Rx team looks at factors such as your:

• Body mass index (BMI)

• Metabolic health

• Digestive issues

• Thyroid history

• Previous reactions to medications

Screening helps your provider make the best clinical recommendation, whether that means GLP-1 therapy, lifestyle-only support, or a combination approach.

In addition to GLP-1 medication, what else helps with weight loss?

Nutrition is essential for weight management, maintaining energy levels, supporting muscle maintenance, and achieving long-term success. Options include high-protein, Mediterranean, low-glycemic, and carefully supervised ketogenic plans.

Exercise is also vital for weight management, helping to preserve muscle, support metabolism, and boost overall health. The MetFit-Rx team tailors activity recommendations to your fitness level, mobility, and goals. Even light daily movement can make a significant difference.

What kind of follow-up care is available for weight management?

Ongoing care is a cornerstone of the MetFit-Rx weight management program. Your provider:

• Monitors your progress

• Adjusts your medication dose

• Helps manage side effects

• Interprets lab results

• Refines your nutrition or lifestyle plan as needed

Health coaching provides additional day-to-day support and accountability.

From screening to pharmacy services to personalized planning, MetFit-Rx offers a complete weight management package. Call the office to arrange a consultation or book one online today.