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• Research shows up to 70% of obese and overweight patients can lose 15%-20% of body weight.
• The program includes regular injections, mindful eating, and more to help you achieve and maintain your ideal weight.
• It was administered weekly by the patient, with initial monitoring and dosage adjustments by a doctor.

Are you on a journey to lose weight but want to incorporate cutting-edge techniques to improve your results? IVI Aesthetics and Wellness can help you decide what you should include in your weight loss program. From regular injections to mindful eating, a comprehensive program enables you to reach your ideal weight and develop the habits to keep it off.

Innovative Fat Loss with Semaglutide Weight Loss Injections

If you have yet to consider weight loss injections, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to empower weight loss in your body. Originally intended to help diabetics control their blood sugar, extensive research now shows that up to 70% of obese and overweight patients can lose weight with these injections. One study by the University of Liverpool showed that most participants lost between 15% and 20% of their body weight over the 68 weeks they used the medicine.

You don’t have to have diabetes to benefit from Semaglutide for weight loss, but if your BMI is under 28, you may not see great long-term results. The medication works by suppressing your appetite by activating the areas of your brain that help you feel full.

You take Semaglutide once a week using an injection you can administer yourself. This means you don’t have to visit a doctor’s office for treatment. After monitoring you for four weeks, the doctor will start you on a 2.4 mg dose and may increase it as needed.

Looking at Alternative Techniques for Weight Loss

If you’re looking for alternative techniques of weight loss programs, you will have options.

Balance Gut Control

Emerging research shows that balancing the good bacteria in your gut can significantly improve your weight loss outcomes. Around 39 trillion bacteria in your digestive tract help you process food and nutrients. Every person has a different composition of these bacteria, so no single solution works for every person.

You can help balance your gut in the following ways:

• Taking a pro-biotic
• Eating high-fiber foods and switching to a 75% plant-based diet
• Consuming fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi

Harness Positivity

Weight loss can feel challenging and overwhelming, but people who stay positive are more likely to succeed. Not only does it improve your motivation, but negative thoughts often lead to comfort eating or lack of exercise. Find ways to stay positive, such as daily affirmations, gamifying your routine, or losing weight with friends.

Find a Support Group

Mayo Clinic highlights the importance of social support when losing weight and emphasizes it produces better long-term results. Support groups can hold you accountable, motivate you, and celebrate your success. 

Keep a Diary

Incorporating a diary into your weight loss program can help you use data to enhance your approach. Whether you use one of many weight loss apps or keep a paper record, you should keep a detailed record of everything you eat and its calories, your exercise routine, and your weight. You can also keep track of your emotions and stress levels and how they affect your food cravings and motivation.

The Power of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is a diet technique that restricts your food intake to certain times of day. Several studies, including a meta-analysis from the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences, indicate using intermittent fasting for 26 weeks can produce the same results as a low-calorie diet.

While you can find a wide variety of intermittent fasting diets, most research suggests that the 5:2 method produces the best results. Using this method, you choose two non-consecutive days of the week (experts usually suggest Tuesdays and Thursdays) to fast. You consume your average amount of calories most days (usually 2,000), and you reduce your intake to 500 or 600 calories on the fasting days.

However, remember that you should still consume a balanced diet even on your non-fasting days. This means high-fiber foods, small amounts of healthy fats and carbohydrates, and almost no processed sugar.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

If you want to optimize how exercise affects your ability to slim down or bulk up, consider using high-intensity interval training as part of your weight loss program. HIIT increases your heart rate to 80% capacity using short bursts of intense cardio paired with brief recovery periods. It can significantly improve your metabolism by motivating your body to burn calories even during rest periods.

HIIT exercises include:

• Stationary bikes or rowing equipment
• Treadmills
• Bodyweight exercises, kettlebells, or dumbells with a focus on aerobics
• Jump roping
• Tabata, an Olympic-level workout crammed into 20 minutes

The Essence of Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is one of the most important things you can do for weight loss. 

Healthy Eating

Mindful eating requires you to maintain knowledge of a food’s nutrients and the health benefits of what you consume. It relies on eating a well-balanced diet that includes the following:

• At least five portions (400 grams) of non-starchy fruits and vegetables every day
• Prioritizing non-processed whole grains
• High-protein, low-fat foods like poultry, fish, nuts, and beans
• Opting for healthy fats like olive oil, fish, and avocadoes
• Little dairy consumption and low-fat options when you do eat it 

Intentional Consumption

Mindful eating requires you to remain intentional about everything you consume. This means:

• Eating slowly (at least 20 minutes for a meal) and without distraction (like watching TV)
• Portion control and stopping consumption once you feel full
• Identifying true hunger
• Using all your senses to enjoy your food
• Overcoming food anxiety
• Eating with the primary intention of maintaining your health and well-being
• Realizing how certain foods affect your feelings and your body
• Practicing appreciation and gratitude for everything you eat

Mindful eating not only helps your weight loss, but it can also improve your relationship with food.

IVI Aesthetics And Wellness Optimizes Your Weight Loss Journey

Whether you need help devising the perfect weight loss program or staying motivated through the process, trust the experts at IVI Aesthetics And Wellness. We can help you meet your health and wellness goals so you can look and feel youthful well into your old age.

You can learn more about our services or book an appointment by calling (773) 992-0331.