Weight loss can be approached from many different angles.
- By decreasing calorie intake and appetite with GLP-1 medication and peptides. By decreasing calorie intake certain weight loss goal can be achieved. There is concern here for being able to retain muscle mass if not enough calories are being taken in throughout the day.
- Optimizing hormone levels by increasing testosterone or HCG, or HGH. Optimal hormones distribute fat differnetly in the body, and can increase metabolic rate. Balanced hormones also maintain muscle mass which burn more calories at a rest.
- Increasing metabolic rate with activity or weight loss medications like phentermine. By increasing the Basal metabolic rate more calories are burned throught the day. When coupled with dietary changes the increased metabolic rate burns more calories and can have body changing results.
- Utilizing changes in composition of meals to healthier alternatives such as a Mediterranean diet, pescatarian, keto, and tracking Macros. Ensuring enough calorie intake in the form of proteins, fats and nutrient dense foods, while weight loss goals are being approached is a crucial part of maintaining muscle mass.
Contact us at Contact@revivalwellnessminnesota.com for an appointment.