Medical Weight Loss
Why Am I Gaining Weight?
Weight gain is often more complex than calories alone.
Many patients are dealing with underlying factors such as:
- Hormonal imbalances
- Insulin resistance
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Chronic stress and elevated cortisol
- Poor sleep
- Inflammation
- Emotional eating
- Loss of muscle mass with aging
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Certain medications
Our goal is to identify the factors contributing to your weight struggles and create a comprehensive plan tailored to your body.
What Makes Our Program Different?
We don't believe in crash diets or quick fixes.
Our approach focuses on:
Comprehensive Evaluation
We review:
- Medical history
- Weight history
- Nutrition habits
- Sleep quality
- Stress levels
- Activity levels
- Body composition
- Hormone status
- Lab work when appropriate
Individualized Treatment Plans
Every patient receives a personalized roadmap that may include:
- Nutrition coaching
- Protein and fiber optimization
- Exercise recommendations
- Hormone optimization
- Supplement support
- Peptide therapy
- Prescription weight loss medications
- Ongoing accountability and monitoring
GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
For appropriate candidates, we offer medical weight loss options including:
- Tirzepatide
- Semaglutide
These medications can help:
- Reduce appetite
- Improve fullness and satiety
- Decrease food noise
- Improve insulin sensitivity
- Support sustainable weight loss
- Improve metabolic health markers
Our providers work closely with you to optimize dosing, minimize side effects, and ensure you maintain adequate nutrition and muscle mass during your weight loss journey.
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
A Unique Tool for Metabolic Health and Inflammation
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is an emerging wellness therapy that may provide benefits beyond traditional weight loss medications.
At low doses, naltrexone works differently than its traditional use and may help support:
- Inflammation regulation
- Craving control
- Emotional eating patterns
- Insulin resistance
- Autoimmune conditions
- Chronic pain
- Energy levels
- Overall wellness
Many patients who struggle with weight also experience chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, fatigue, or metabolic dysfunction. In select patients, LDN may be incorporated into a comprehensive wellness and weight loss strategy.
Who May Benefit from LDN?
LDN may be considered for patients with:
- Autoimmune conditions
- Chronic inflammation
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic fatigue
- Persistent weight loss resistance
- Emotional eating patterns
- Insulin resistance
While LDN is not a "weight loss drug," it can be a valuable adjunct therapy for supporting overall metabolic health and helping patients overcome barriers that make weight loss difficult.
Preserving Muscle While Losing Fat
One of the biggest mistakes in weight loss is focusing only on pounds lost.
At Pause, we prioritize:
- Maintaining lean muscle mass
- Improving strength
- Increasing metabolism
- Enhancing body composition
- Supporting long-term results
We educate patients on:
- Protein intake goals
- Resistance training
- Recovery
- Hydration
- Supplement support
Because losing muscle is not the goal, building a stronger, healthier body is.
Additional Wellness Support
Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may include:
Hormone Optimization
Addressing hormone imbalances that may contribute to:
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Low motivation
- Reduced muscle mass
Peptide Therapy
Select peptides may help support:
- Recovery
- Body composition
- Muscle preservation
- Healthy aging
Nutritional Supplementation
Targeted support may include:
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Fiber support
- Magnesium
- Protein supplementation
- Metabolic health supplements
Body Composition Analysis
Track progress beyond the scale by monitoring:
- Body fat percentage
- Muscle mass
- Total weight changes
- Long-term health improvements
Your Weight Loss Journey
Step 1: Consultation
Meet with our provider to discuss your goals, challenges, medical history, and lifestyle.
Step 2: Comprehensive Assessment
We evaluate potential metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle contributors to weight gain.
Step 3: Personalized Treatment Plan
Your plan may include medications, LDN, nutrition strategies, supplements, peptides, hormone support, and accountability tools.
Step 4: Ongoing Follow-Up
Regular visits help us monitor progress, adjust treatment, celebrate victories, and keep you moving toward your goals.
More Than Weight Loss
Our goal is not simply to help you lose pounds.
We want to help you:
✓ Improve energy
✓ Reduce inflammation
✓ Improve confidence
✓ Build healthy habits
✓ Support longevity
✓ Improve metabolic health
✓ Preserve muscle mass
✓ Feel stronger and healthier
