Science-Backed Weight Loss Strategies

Weight Management Prescriptions

Weight management adheres to a multi-faceted lifestyle model that’s comprised of several interrelated decisions and activities such as:

• Eating healthy foods and understanding portion sizes.
• Creating a holistic exercise regimen that works with your schedule, incorporates your interests, is dynamic enough to prevent burnout, and sets reasonable goals.
• Incorporating medications and supplements as appropriate to help support your goals.

Defy Medical offers access the wealth of safe, clinically proven, prescription weight management medications that are currently available (as appropriate for the patient).

Phentermine

This medication works by suppressing the appetite to stimulate lipolysis (fat loss). It can be prescribed short-term as a support supplement to a weight loss plan that includes regular exercise and a low-calorie diet. See Phentermine in the patient portal.

Lipo Burn SR NEW

This medication works by suppressing appetite while boosting metabolism. It contains caffeine which has been shown to act as a calorie burner. This medication is designed to be prescribed on a short-term basis and combined with exercise and a low-calorie diet.
There are three versions of this medication available. Speak with your provider or Patient Services to discuss which one is right for you: Lipo Burn 1, Lipo Burn 2, Lipo Burn 3

Please be advised that you will need to speak to your provider or Patient Services to see if you are currently eligible to be put on a prescription weight management protocol or if an interim consult with your provider is needed.

Other Weight Management Therapies

Weight Management Program

If you’re having a hard time losing weight, or if you’ve recently gained a lot of weight unexpectedly, there may be an unidentified cause.

Defy Medical’s Weight Management program will check key health markers and make recommendations on weight loss medications based on your unique situation.

The first step in this program is to order the Weight Management Panel, which includes:

• The Complete Blood Count (CBC) to test common blood factors and assess your overall health. This helps eliminate the possibility of conditions like infection, anemia, and others.
• The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14), which is a common screening panel that checks for liver, metabolism, and kidney function along with fluid balance and other important health markers.
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), which identifies potential thyroid issues, since thyroid disease is a common cause of weight gain and difficulty losing weight.
• A mini consultation with a provider, where you’ll discuss your test results plus go over the best Weight Management options for you based on your goals, overall health, and lifestyle.

Contact us to discuss your Weight Management options and how you can get started on a medically guided weight loss plan today. 

Weight Loss and Hypothyroidism

Underactive thyroid often leads to weight gain, specifically fat gain. A thyroid condition may cause symptoms like foggy-headedness, fatigue, difficulty regulating body temperature, and slow metabolism.

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you can order the Complete Thyroid Blood Panel. This panel comprehensively tests wellness markers for an in-depth look at thyroid health.

If testing shows underactive thyroid, Defy Medical offers many options for thyroid treatment. These therapies can ease symptoms and help you feel better – plus bring your body back into balance so you can achieve your fitness goals.

Contact us to learn more about the Complete Thyroid Blood Panel and the treatment options available to patients with an underactive thyroid.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormones are key to maintaining a healthy weight. When you have a hormone deficiency, the resulting imbalance can cause fat gain and make weight more difficult to lose. Bringing your hormones up to optimal levels can help facilitate fat loss and increase muscle mass, which can improve overall body composition.

If you’re not currently an HRT patient, talk with a Patient Advocate today to learn more about how HRT can help you. If you’re already an HRT patient, talk with your provider about how you can focus on shedding excess fat and building new muscle.