Weight Management

Health First Wellness: Your Path to Sustainable Weight Loss

At Health First Wellness, we offer a comprehensive, medically supervised weight loss program designed to help you achieve lasting results. Our approach combines personalized nutrition counseling, exercise guidance, and, when appropriate, FDA-approved weight loss medications like Semaglutide, all tailored to your unique needs.

Why Our Approach Works

• Structured Nutrition Counseling
  Weekly or biweekly sessions with our RD help improve dietary quality, reduce caloric intake by 500+ kcal/day, and promote sustainable behavior change. Clinical studies demonstrate steady BMI reductions—around 1.4 kg/m² at 6 months and continuing maintenance beyond one year with ongoing support.

• Exercise & Lifestyle Coaching
  Combining resistance training with aerobic routines preserves muscle, boosts metabolism, and maintains long-term success. Diet plays a more critical role than activity alone, but both are essential for wellness and weight maintenance.

• GLP‑1 Weight‑Loss Medications (e.g., Semaglutide, Tirzepatide) These medications can result in 14–22% body weight loss over 12–18 months in clinical trials. However, maximum effectiveness is achieved when paired with structured nutrition and lifestyle therapy.

What to Expect During Your Weight Loss Journey

1. Initial Assessment & Goal Setting
   A full medical and lifestyle evaluation, including lab tests, weight history, sleep/stress evaluation.

2. RD Nutrition Counseling
   Frequent one-on-one coaching sessions teaching realistic dietary habits, meal planning, and mindfulness techniques.

3. Exercise & Behavior Support
   Customized plans combining movement, resistance training, and strategies for stress management and sleep hygiene.

4. Optional Medication Initiation
   When medically appropriate, begin GLP‑1 therapy or other FDA-approved medications with RD and provider care for optimal results.

5. Ongoing Monitoring
   Regular check-ins to adjust strategies, manage side effects, and support maintenance through habit reinforcement.

Is this program right for you?

Ideal for individuals who:

• Want to lose 10–20% of their body weight

• Struggle with appetite, cravings, or insulin resistance

• Need help sustainably changing nutrition and lifestyle habits

• Are interested in guided medication support when appropriate

• Want support preserving muscle mass and improving metabolic health

Schedule a consult, and find out what options would be best for helping you attain your health goals.