“The Body Project”
Healthy Composition, Healthy You
FULL package- $395 monthly
Our FULL body composition package consists of a medical assessment, baseline labs (if needed), weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide/B12 injections with personalized dosing titrations, monthly Intramuscular SKINNY Shot injections, INBody
composition analysis monthly, weekly weigh-ins and check-ins with Ascend Staff during injection appointments, a one-month free access code to nourishingmeals.com, and 10% off all Nutritional infusions/injections/supplements while you are a member of our program.
What to eat- There are various healthy eating plans to follow but overall, we encourage healthy, whole food choices with selections of various colors of vegetables, lean meats, and avoidance of processed foods, eat simply and eat to satiety. Select an eating plan that can be sustainable. We favor intermittent fasting as it also has good immunological effects. As we get to know you, we may recommend a variety of healthy eating plans to match your goals as the program progresses. Nourishingmeals.com is a wealth of information including several research-backed eating plans, including all of the Institute for Functional Medicine diets/plans including recipes, meal planning and shopping list creation to get you started on a healthy, nutritionally-packed eating plan with sustainability as a main focus. We can assist you in choosing a customized health goal eating plan if you want assistance. Just ask us! Be sure to utilize their free 2-week trial before utilizing the free month code from Ascend Wellness to get you 6 weeks of free service. Get moving plan- Follow a chosen activity plan or just aim for increased healthy movement daily, start with 10 min and move up by 10 min per week to tolerance. In some cases, we may require a medical clearance for increasing physical activity on a case-by-case basis. We encourage finding a physical activity that is fun starting out, and make it something you look forward to. We can assist you in finding a good fit and/or recommendations to help you find a good place to start with your activity goals. Semaglutide is a breakthrough treatment for people who struggle with serious, chronic weight management challenges. First isolated as an effective diabetes drug, this insulin-boosting medication is now available to patients who need to lose a significant amount of weight in a consistent way and achieve results long-term. This treatment method doesn’t rely on stimulants, harmful crash diets, unsustainable exercise plans, or any other mechanism that can jeopardize the patient’s overall health. There’s no need to struggle with perpetual cycles of weight loss and gain. There’s also no need to live with the hopeless feeling that comes with an inability to manage serious weight issues with diet and exercise alone. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide turn to modern medicine every day to keep their bodies in the best possible condition. It’s long past time to end the stigma associated with seeking medical intervention for serious weight management issues.
Your dedication to healthy lifestyle choices will be crucial for sustainable, long-term weight management. However, injectable semaglutide treatment can be an extremely valuable tool. It can help you achieve your goal of having better overall health by getting you on track toward a
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healthy weight. With weekly semaglutide injections, you can reach your ideal body weight in a way that can be maintained for the rest of your life. You can do so without turning to starvation- based “diets” or unrealistic 30-day workout programs.
Semaglutide for Weight Loss
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1) receptor agonist. It has emerged as a life- changing option for overweight or obese people who are committed to shedding a significant amount of weight and do not have other significant underlying health issues. Semaglutide is not a miracle cure or a gimmicky “fat-burning” supplement. It is a long-acting prescription medicine designed to be used over an extended period of several months or more. GLP-1 agonists work by stimulating your pancreas to increase insulin. This additional insulin causes the stomach to empty over a longer period of time. The idea of the stomach processing food more slowly can seem counterintuitive to patients who have turned to stimulant-based diet pills in the past. However, this slow and consistent digestion is merely an early step in the chain reaction that makes semaglutide such an effective weight-loss drug. When your stomach takes more time to empty itself of food, it sends signals of “fullness” to the brain. This signal is sent throughout a larger portion of your day, even if you’re eating less food than usual. The end result of this process is a powerful appetite suppression effect based on the patient’s own natural insulin production. This means patients can benefit from medically assisted weight loss without any need for invasive surgeries or harsh stimulants. A semaglutide regimen will also lead to healthier blood sugar levels, which can help you feel more energetic throughout your day. Stabilized and controlled blood sugar levels can also help improve other areas of your overall health. Even if you aren’t at risk for diabetes, this effect can contribute to a general sense of well-being, which is a crucial component in any weight loss journey.
Semaglutide injections are not an appropriate treatment for people who only need to lose a small amount of weight or have a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or less. It is also not appropriate for those who are looking for an “instant” or short-term weight loss fix.
Does Semaglutide Really Work for Losing Weight?
There is an impressive body of scientific evidence backing semaglutide’s effectiveness as a weight-loss drug. Some of the research that was conducted leading up to its recent FDA approval for weight management includes:
• A randomized, double-blind trial occurring over a long period in the mid-2010s found that semaglutide use resulted in significant body weight reductions. This weight reduction was not only compared to a placebo group, but also compared to another substance in the GLP- 1 receptor agonist class called Liraglutide. [1] • A 2019 report found that semaglutide “appears to be superior” for weight loss stimulation in type 2 diabetes patients when evaluated compared to a variety of other GLP-1 receptor agonists. The same study noted that trials evaluating semaglutide as a weight-loss drug
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exceeded the criterion set forth by both the FDA and EMA (European Medicines Agency) for obesity medications. This was regardless of whether the patients evaluated were Type 2 diabetics, and that it achieved these results with “no safety concerns”. [2] • A more recent double-blind trial involved nearly 2,000 individuals who were not diagnosed with diabetes and had a BMI over 30. When individuals implemented other lifestyle changes such as exercise, this study found the mean change in body weight after 68 weeks of semaglutide treatment was -14.9%. The placebo group only saw a -2.4% change. [3] • Another interesting study from 2020 concluded that semaglutide provides superior weight loss efficacy with no demonstrable link to “gastrointestinal adverse events.” Gastrointestinal adverse events included negative side effects in the stomach and digestive system, such as stomachaches and diarrhea. [4] • Yet another study focusing on semaglutide and weight loss paired the substance (or, alternately, a placebo) with intensive behavioral therapy and a low-calorie diet. This study also concluded that semaglutide use resulted in demonstrably superior weight loss outcomes. [5]
How Does Semaglutide Work?
Semaglutide is in a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists. GLP-1 agonists work by stimulating your pancreas to increase insulin. This additional insulin causes the stomach to empty over a longer period of time. The idea of the stomach processing food more slowly can seem counterintuitive to patients who have turned to stimulant-based diet pills in the past. However, this slow and consistent digestion is merely an early step in the chain reaction that makes semaglutide such an effective weight loss drug. When your stomach takes more time to empty itself of food, it sends signals of “fullness” to the brain. This signal is sent throughout a larger portion of your day, even if you’re eating less food than usual. The end result of this process is a powerful appetite suppression effect based on the patient’s own natural insulin production. This means patients can benefit from medically assisted weight loss without any need for invasive surgeries or harsh stimulants. A semaglutide regimen will also lead to healthier blood sugar levels, which can help you feel more energetic throughout your day. Stabilized and controlled blood sugar levels can also help improve other areas of your overall health. Even if you aren’t at risk for diabetes, this effect can contribute to a general sense of well-being, which is a crucial component in any weight loss journey.
With potent medications like semaglutide, it’s extremely important to adhere to your prescribed dosing schedule. Your body needs time to adjust to such powerful medicine, so it is crucial to titrate your dose up slowly. This will be done in the clinic by your provider.
During this gentle increase in dosage, patients should be aware of any unwanted side effects such as:
• Loss of appetite (i.e., constant feelings of fullness that go beyond the desired results) • Light-headed or dizzy sensations • Persistent lethargic feeling
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Gastrointestinal discomfort
Diarrhea
Nausea
Report these or any other negative side effects to your provider. They will be able to make any necessary adjustments to your dose or titration schedule to ensure that your semaglutide treatment is working for you as efficiently, effectively, and safely as possible. If you do notice and report side effects to your doctor, they will likely lower your dose to the previous level until your body fully adjusts to the medication. Losing a significant amount of weight is difficult, and many people give up because they don’t see immediate results. This medication provides hope for those patients who have tried other methods without success. Semaglutide is a novel treatment that has been shown to be both safe and effective.
SKINNY Shot:
Starts with a special lipotropic fat-burning combination of methionine, inositol, choline and B12. Each of these ingredients help the body turn fat into energy and are also powerful antioxidants. The addition of B12 further helps to facilitate fat loss and increase energy. This formula nutritionally supports you to reduce appetite, build muscle and promote a healthy immune system when paired with an exercise program and sensible eating plan.
Methionine: Helps break down sugars & carbohydrates and convert to energy.
Inositol: Converts food to energy.
Choline: Healthy nerve cells, cuts muscle recovery time, helps convert fat to energy.
Methylcobalamin (B12): Energy, healthy nerve cells.
We look forward to being a part of your journey to feeling your best!
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