All About GLP-1’s at KESH MedSpa
At KESH MedSpa, we offer GLP-1 treatments with combined LifeStyle Medicine Consultation, and Sustainable Nutrition designed to amplify your best weight loss results, blending cutting-edge science with personalized care for lasting wellness.
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Maintaining a healthy weight is key to overall health and should be approached proactively through lifestyle management. With cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death and many chronic conditions stemming from poor health choices, it’s more important than ever to prioritize prevention. The good news is that many acquired diseases are preventable and reversible. By adopting a holistic approach, you can reduce risk, enhance your quality of life, improve functionality, and increase longevity. “Healthy, is Beautiful” — KESH.
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GLP-1 is a hormone naturally found in the body that helps maintain metabolic balance by controlling blood sugar, slowing digestion, and regulating hunger. GLP-1 medications work by mimicking this hormone’s effects, ultimately managing appetite and satiety. When combined with lifestyle habits like mindful eating, regular exercise, staying hydrated, and managing stress, GLP-1 treatment is enhanced.
GLP-1 plays a crucial role in maintaining metabolic balance, particularly in relation to glucose regulation and appetite control.
The medication helps reduce cravings, curb unnecessary food thoughts, and feel satisfied with appropriate portion sizes, supporting your journey to healthier habits and lasting weight management.
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GLP-1 medication has been around for approximately 20 -30 years, and is relatively safe with the most common side effects being gastrointestinal, like nausea. To date, the medication is being considered a “Wonder Drug”, the GLP-1 Off-Label Uses are also being recognized as promoting overall health and longevity, and reshaping cardiometabolic health.
Dr F. Perry Wilson from the Yale School of Medicine. has referred to them as “Anti-Consumption Agents”, helping with Impulse control, the reward system in the brain and overall disease reduction.
Dive deeper into the incredible potential of GLP-1 medications and check out this insightful interview with two experts in the field: Amanda Velazquez, Professor and Director of Obesity Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Harlan Krumholz, Director of the Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at Yale New Haven Hospital. They discuss the transformative impact of GLP-1 agonists in modern medicine and weight management.
You can watch the full 50 minute interview here: GLP-1 Agonists: The Wonder Drugs of the 21st Century?
GLP-1 treatments offer a wide range of health benefits, making them an appealing option for various concerns. While there may be potential side effects, many would argue that they are typically outweighed by the substantial positive impact on overall health:
cardiovascular protection, dementia, kidney disease, PCOS, contraception, vision, sleep apnea, migraines, IBS, GERD, diabetes, fatty liver disease, behavior, arthritis, and more.
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Achieving lasting weight loss requires both patience and dedication. Just as it takes time to gain weight, it also takes time to lose it—especially when making meaningful adjustments to your daily nutrition and Lifestyle. GLP-1 treatments play a key role in supporting healthier dietary behaviors by helping manage cravings and promoting satiety. However, the success of your weight-loss journey is directly tied to your commitment to making Lifestyle adjustments.
Meaningful changes in diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and how we choose to socialize are non-negotiable for long-term success. Individuals who embrace these adjustments in addition to the use of GLP-1’s can typically expect to lose 5-15% of their body weight within 3-12 months. By combining GLP-1 treatment with a consistent, sustainable approach to overall wellness, you’ll maximize your potential for healthy, lasting results.
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The effects of GLP-1 treatment vary from person to person, sustained benefits are expected as long as the treatment is maintained and combined with healthy lifestyle adjustments.
As for whether you’ll need to continue using GLP-1, it depends on your individual health goals and how well you’re able to maintain weight loss through diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors. Some people may choose to continue using GLP-1 as a long-term support to help manage weight and health, while others may gradually reduce use under medical supervision once they’ve achieved their goals.
At KESH MedSpa, we will work closely with you to assess your progress and personalize a plan that aligns with your long-term wellness goals. Whether you continue with GLP-1 medications or transition off once your goals are met, we’ll be there every step of the way to ensure your success.
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Typically, you may start to notice changes in appetite, reduced cravings, and increased satiety within the first 2-4 weeks of treatment. For weight loss, significant results may take a bit longer—usually around 3-6 months to see substantial changes. A commitment to Lifestyle change will yield the fastest and healthiest long-term result in combination with GLP-1 treatment.
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At KESH MedSpa, we understand that every individual’s weight loss journey is unique. That’s why our GLP-1 consultations are tailored to your specific needs, providing a personalized approach to help you reach your health and wellness goals. Our comprehensive consultation includes:
Personalization, Expert education, Goal setting, Progress tracking, Medication titration, Support with side effects, Personalized nutrition plan, Exercise recommendations, Discussions on biomarkers, Body composition.
You’ll have access to our Wellness Suite at KESH MedSpa and other spa services to support your overall well-being. Our goal is to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and ongoing support necessary to develop healthy habits for lasting, sustainable results. Join our community at KESH MedSpa and take the first step toward achieving the transformation you deserve.
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In short, tracking body composition during weight loss—especially with GLP-1 medications—helps ensure that you’re losing fat while maintaining lean muscle mass, preserving metabolism, and improving overall health. It’s an essential tool for sustainable, long-term success. KESH MedSpa offers Body Composition Analysis, an invaluable tool to monitor your progress and provide insightful data that helps guide the necessary adjustments for achieving healthy, sustainable weight loss
1. Preserving Lean Mass: loose fat, not muscle mass
2. Avoiding Metabolic Slowdown: Preserving muscle helps maintain a higher resting metabolic rate, aiding in long-term weight management.
3. Understanding Fat Loss Distribution: Tracking body composition allows you to see where you’re losing fat and helps ensure you’re not losing fat in a way that could negatively affect your health or appearance. It can also highlight areas of stubborn fat that may require more targeted approaches (like strength training).
4. Setting Realistic Expectations: It’s important to track healthy weight loss primarily from fat, not muscle. Body composition tracking helps set realistic expectations, and helps adjust your progress, leading to a healthier, more sustainable weight loss journey.
5. Optimizing Health Outcomes: Weight loss isn’t just about the number on the scale—it’s about improving health outcomes. Reducing body fat, particularly visceral fat, is associated with a lower risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Tracking body composition provides a clearer picture of how fat loss is improving your health beyond just the weight number.
6. Measuring Success Beyond Weight: The scale doesn’t always reflect true progress. You may lose fat and gain muscle, and this may not show as a dramatic change in weight but could be a sign of improved body composition. By tracking your body composition, you gain a more accurate measurement of how well your body is responding to GLP-1 treatment and your weight loss efforts.
7. Personalizing Your Weight Loss Plan: If you’re using GLP-1 medications, understanding your body composition can help you tailor your approach. For example, if you’re losing more muscle than fat, you might increase your protein intake or add strength training to your routine. Body composition tracking provides insights that allow you to make informed adjustments to optimize your results.
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How aware are you of your current health status? Are you thinking about GLP-1 treatment? Do you know your current body composition? Engage in this pre-treatment 30 day activity, and discover your readiness for impactful change by building healthy habits and preparing for the physical and mental changes associated with GLP-1 treatment driven by your own personal and achievable goals. This challenge is designed to help individuals get into the right mindset and make gradual lifestyle adjustments that will enhance the effectiveness of GLP-1 treatments. It focuses on mindfulness, healthy habits, and self-awareness—key factors that can complement GLP-1 treatment for weight management and overall wellness.
Track your progress with a daily journal, and complimentary “Mindful Health Reset” GLP-1 pre-treatment tracking sheet, designed to help you stay focused and on track every step of the way.
At the start of the challenge, write down your daily, weekly, and monthly health goals. This could include targets like improving sleep, losing a certain amount of weight, or enhancing energy levels. Track your progress weekly to create new habits that align with your health aspirations.
1. Mindful Eating
Focus on the eating experience—savor the taste, texture, and aroma while tuning into your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Eat slowly, avoid distractions, and prioritize a plant-based, protein-rich diet to support muscle mass and prevent nutrient deficiencies. Consider dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, or Harvard Plate for optimal health
2. Tracking Hydration
Healthy eating also involves staying hydrated—aim for 1-2 liters of water daily. A fiber-rich diet requires extra water to help fiber move through the digestive tract, preventing constipation, bloating, and discomfort, while also protecting against dehydration-related kidney injury.
3. Daily Movement and Resistance Training
Daily exercise, particularly resistance training, is crucial for preserving muscle mass while losing weight. It helps prevent muscle loss, supports better sleep, aids digestion, reduces stress, and even creates social opportunities. As weight loss often involves the reduction of fat, muscle mass, and body water, resistance training ensures muscles don’t atrophy from decreased caloric intake and helps maintain overall musculoskeletal health.
4. Stress Management
Stress triggers the release of cortisol, which can contribute to weight gain and cravings for unhealthy foods. To support your health transformation, daily stress management is essential. Incorporating stress-relief techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation helps keep cortisol levels in check. Apps like Calm or Headspace offer guided sessions to make stress management easier and more effective for your weight management goals.
5. Set Clear, Achievable Health Goals
Enhance your sustainable habits and making gradual improvements to your health before starting the GLP-1 medication. Build up your positive habits
6. Weekly Check-ins - Reflection & Adjustments
At the end of each week, take a moment to celebrate your progress and reflect on your journey. What challenges did you overcome? What successes are you proud of? What can you adjust to keep moving forward? This is your opportunity to fine-tune your approach and stay aligned with your goals. By setting clear objectives, tracking your progress, and building new, healthy habits, you’ll continue to transform your wellness and achieve the results you deserve.
Request our complimentary 30-Day “Mindful Health Reset” Challenge/GLP-1 Pre-treatment Activity Tracking Sheet below
“Prioritize prevention, embrace wellness, and unlock your best self. At KESH MedSpa, our GLP-1 treatments and LifeStyle Medicine Consultations empower you to take charge of your health, reduce risks, and enhance your quality of life for a longer, healthier future.
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