In addition to how overwhelming it is to decide which diet to try next, diets don’t work. Thanks in great part to Semaglutide, an increasing number of those trying to lose weight are turning to medical weight loss centers.
If you’ve grown tired of the deprivation and disappointment of yo-yo dieting but aren’t sure what to try next—science-based programs offer a beacon of hope. Our programs provide personalized weight loss counseling and strategies that are proven to work, and realistic to sustain.
What Is Medical Weight Loss?
Before we dive into the services offered at Valley Medical Weight Loss and Med Spa, let’s look at the industry as a whole. Medical weight loss refers to scientific evidence-based programs, treatments, therapies, and strategies. Unlike fad diets, these programs are tailored to the individual and designed to be sustainable.
Yes, there are parameters, but there’s far more flexibility than restrictive and repetitive fad diets. Not to mention, most fad diets are built on a caloric intake that’s so slow, that most feel hangry and exhausted all of the time.
Medical programs reduce caloric intake, but meal plans aren’t based on deprivation. In fact, you’re likely to feel more energy as the meals are designed to be nutrient-rich to encourage optimal health and wellness.
Medical programs reduce caloric intake, but meal plans aren’t based on deprivation. In fact, you’re likely to feel more energy as the meals are designed to be nutrient-rich to encourage optimal health and wellness.
This might include:
- Weight loss professionals: General care physicians typically only provide generic weight loss advice. Working with a naturopathic medical doctor (NMD), registered nurse (RN), bariatric physician, and a registered dietician or certified nutritionist can help to create personalized programs. Our medical weight loss center has an experienced NMD and RN.
- Behavioral therapist: There are many emotional and psychological triggers that influence eating habits, weight loss motivation, and body image. Even for those who aren’t working directly with a therapist, behavioral therapy is built into many science-based programs.
- Fitness experts: Like many things in life, workouts are more about quality than quantity. Also, the gym isn’t for everyone. Physical trainers and fitness experts can help you identify the right mix of cardiovascular exercise and strength training.
Why Medical Weight Loss Works?
Whether obesity is a disease or a behavior is an ongoing debate in the medical community. As of 2013, the American Medical Association (AMA) finally joined in with the growing list of medical societies that have acknowledged obesity as a disease for decades.
This is significant, because diseases receive more funding for scientific research, and there’s more credibility for the findings. There’s still a long way to go, but the mindset shift from “It’s my fault” to “I have a chronic disease” is powerful.
Medically approved weight management and doctor’s diet programs require clinical oversight. They equip patients with realistic lifestyle, nutritional, and fitness strategies. Also, coping strategies for emotional eating and cultivating a healthy mindset.
Most self-guided diets adopt the “It’s my fault” mentality. They often lead to, or outright promote the shame, that is prevalent in modern diet culture. Science proves time and time again that self-guided diets don’t work. Statistics find that 95% of dieters regain the weight they lost within 2 years—often in a matter of months after stopping the diet. In terms of sustainable success, self-guided diets are the lowest on the totem pole.
Success rates are as follows:
- Medical weight loss centers—what we offer at Valley Medical.
- Surgical intervention—including, but not limited to, bariatric surgery*.
- Commercial diet programs—the fads that drive yo-yo dieting.
- Self-guided diets—sorting through online information to “personalize” nutrition.
*Surgical intervention (such as bariatric surgery) is not for everyone. While weight loss is rapid, if lifestyle changes aren’t implemented the weight is likely to return.
What Are The Benefits of Medical Weight Loss Centers?
Still on the fence about medical weight loss? We totally get it! Media bombards us with dietary advice that deep down, we know doesn’t work. But, it’s so ingrained in us, that we think we’re doing it “right”. Since the results aren’t coming, or aren’t’ sustainable, it’s time for something new.
Here are the top benefits of our science-based doctor’s diet program:
Benefit #1 Personalization
Achieving and maintaining your goal weight is multifactorial. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, no singular diet that works for everyone. A variety of factors need to be taken into consideration to create a foundation for success.
This includes factors such as:
- Age
- Gender
- Current weight
- Genetic predisposition
- Metabolic factors
- Hormonal imbalances
- Medical history
- Prescription medications
- Level of physical activity
- Overall lifestyle
- Individual health goals
- Progress and plateaus
- And more
Benefit #2 Ongoing Support
When you go it alone, “Dr. Google” is all you have to turn to when you plateau or struggle to progress. Our medical weight loss center is here when questions arise. We compassionately hold you accountable, cheer you on, and identify what’s not working when progress slows.
We also encourage realistic goal-setting, which is losing 2 to 5 pounds per week.
Benefit #3 Safe and Effective
Losing weight goes far beyond aesthetics and the number on the scale. This statement is contrary to everything diet culture perpetuates. Extreme fasting and ultra-low-calorie diets come with risks. Most are familiar with feeling irritable and exhausted when dieting. This is the body’s way of letting you know you’re not giving it what it needs to thrive.
While the number on the scale may be decreasing with fad dieting, the likelihood of nutrient deficiency is high. With our programs, caloric intake decreases, but nutrient value remains high. Depending on your current dietary patterns, your nutrient value may significantly increase.
Benefit #4 Sustainable Success
We touched on this above, but science-based strategies deliver the longest-lasting results. Not always the fastest, but sustainable. They also promote incremental lifestyle changes that support whole-body health.
Yes, you’ll have to make some changes, and change is challenging. But our programs are designed to activate positive change in a way that isn’t as overwhelming as going it alone. For many, it’s a breath of fresh air.
Benefit #5 Improved Whole-Body Health
Focusing solely on factors such as the number on the scale, inches, and clothing tag size doesn’t prioritize true health and wellness. A person who is in the “ideal” weight range for their gender and height, could have a very unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
Our medical weight loss center aims to improve whole-body health. Many of our patients have improved their:
- Metabolic markers
- Chronic disease markers
- Cardiovascular health
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol levels
- Inflammatory markers
- Diabetes
- Energy levels
- Self-esteem
- And much more!
What Are My Medical Weight Loss Options?
Valley Medical Weight Loss and Med Spa has 4 weight loss programs to choose from. Our clients average 2 to 5 pounds of weight loss per week!
In addition to the programs below, we offer weekly Semaglutide injections and a variety of supplements, injections, and supervised treatments. We even have a Youth Weight Loss Program, designed for kids 12 and up.
We offer 2 different weekly programs:
Weekly Program #1—Without Semaglutide
- $31.95/week**
- No contracts
- No startup fees
- Pay as you go
- Physician consultation
- FDA-approved appetite suppressant
- Crave Away supplement
- Meta-Blast supplement
- B12 injection
- Personalized meal plan
- Weekly weigh-ins
Weekly Program #2—With Semaglutide (GLP-1)
- $71.95/week**
- No contracts
- No startup fees
- Pay as you go
- Physician consultation
- One Semaglutide injection
- Crave Away supplement
- MetaBlast supplement
- B12 injection
- Meal plans (appetite suppressant not included)
Our medical weight loss center offers 2 different monthly programs:
Premier Program #1—Without Semaglutide
- $295/month**
- No contracts
- No startup fees
- Pay as you go
- 4 weeks of Crave Away supplements
- 4 weeks of Meta-Blast supplements
- 8 Lipo MaXX Injections with a double dose of B12
- Full body composition analysis
- Our free supplement of the month
- Personalized meal and exercise plans
- Weekly weigh-ins
- Ongoing physician consultations
- The Valley Medical Weight Loss app
- Add 4 weeks of Phentermine for $100**
Premier Program #2—With Semaglutide (GLP-1)
- $395/month**
- No contracts
- No startup fees
- Pay as you go
- 4 weeks of Crave Away supplements
- 4 weeks of Meta-Blast supplements
- 8 Lipo MaXX Injections with a double dose of B12
- Full body composition analysis
- Our free supplement of the month
- Personalized meal and exercise plans
- Weekly weigh-ins
- Ongoing physician consultations
- The Valley Medical Weight Loss app
- 4 Semaglutide injections
- Add 4 weeks of Phentermine for $100*
**Prices are subject to change.
Ready to Explore Your Medical Weight Loss Options?
If you live in the Phoenix area and are ready to explore your science-based weight loss options, schedule your comprehensive consultation. We’ll advise you on the best options to achieve and maintain your health.
We’re also a medical spa, so we have a variety of aesthetic treatments that can blast fat and cellulite and rejuvenate sagging skin post-weight loss.
