Our Patient Guide for AB Modern Day Warrior Program
Disclaimer: This blog is specifically tailored for individuals who have enrolled in the AB Modern Day Warrior Semaglutide Program through our office. If you haven’t enrolled yet, please consult with our healthcare professionals to determine if this program is suitable for you.
Welcome to the AB Modern Day Warrior Semaglutide Program—a transformative path towards reclaiming your health and unleashing the warrior within. As you embark on this empowering journey, we’ve compiled essential tips to optimize your weight loss on compounded Semaglutide. Additionally, we introduce BodySite, an app designed to enhance your program with personalized tracking, recipes, and exercise guides.
Tips for Weight Loss on compounded Semaglutide:
1. Educate Yourself on Semaglutide:
Understand the power of compounded Semaglutide in regulating appetite and promoting a sense of fullness. Knowledge is your first line of defense in this battle for a healthier you.
Our goal is to use Semaglutide as a tool to aid in optimizing metabolic health, controlling cravings, and improving satiety, but the heart of our program is making nutrition and lifestyle adjustments to allow for continued weight management off medication.
Related: An Overview of Semaglutide
2. Consultation and Monitoring:
The consultation process, which you may have already completed, is designed to give you the information you need to determine if the AB Modern Warrior Program is right for you. Once you have been enrolled in the program, your monitoring can occur in the following ways:
1) Check-ins weekly with our weight loss coaches through the Body Site App, during which your coach reviews the macro data you entered during the week, any side effects from the medication, and make recommendations on dosing titration for the following week.
2) Check-ins weekly with our weight loss coaches through a ZOOM call or in-person at our office. These check-ins will also involve the coach reviewing your macro data, side effects, and dosing titration, but will also include counseling on specific food choices, the role sleep, stress, lifestyle, and exercise play in weight management with specific recommendations to impact these areas of your life. For patients who struggle with autoimmune diseases, multiple food sensitivities, recurrent GI symptoms (bloating, diarrhea, constipation) or disordered eating, the weekly ZOOM or in-person check-ins will provide you with a much more comprehensive and inclusive approach to wellness and weight loss.
We also encourage you to keep regular appointments with our healthcare providers, as many factors can influence weight loss (for example thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalance, stress/cortisol, depression, anxiety, and gut health). Our providers can help you navigate these areas.
3. Nutrient-Rich Eating:
AB Modern Day Warrior focuses on tracking macronutrients; however, you will still find you can meet the majority of your macronutrient goals eating ultra processed foods and artificial sweeteners. This is not the goal of AB Modern Day Warrior, rather, we encourage you to eat foods that embrace a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Focus on whole foods coming from the earth (vegetables, fruits, whole grains (if appropriate), beans, nuts, seeds, lean proteins, etc) and save the bagged and boxed food and artificial sweeteners for the occasional, not the norm. Focus on whole foods, and consider tracking your macros with the BodySite app for precise nutritional insights.
4. Hydration is Key:
Stay hydrated throughout the day. Water not only supports overall health, kidney and liver function, but can also aid in controlling appetite, complementing your weight loss efforts.
5. Exercise Regularly:
Incorporate both aerobic and strength training exercises into your routine. Skeletal muscle is the primary tissue for maintaining glucose homeostasis. Strength training improves skeletal muscle’s insulin action and glucose clearance. Lean muscle mass is also a key factor in allowing for continued weight management off medication. For guided workouts, explore the exercise guides on BodySite, ensuring a well-rounded fitness approach.
6. Mindful Eating Habits:
Practice mindful eating. Savor each bite, eat slowly, and avoid distractions. This practice can lead to better food choices and improved satisfaction.
7. Consistent Medication Adherence:
Take Compunded Semaglutide as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Consistency is key to unlocking the full benefits of the program.
8. Set Realistic Goals:
Establish achievable short-term and long-term weight loss goals. Depending on underlying metabolic factors (insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome), starting weight/BMI, and desired amount of weight loss, each person will require a unique timeframe to remain on compounded Semaglutide. Our program is broken down into 3 month increments. One 3 month “round” may be appropriate for some people and meet desired goals, while others may require 3 or more rounds to achieve desired weight loss. Remember to celebrate small victories and acknowledge that sustainable changes take time.
9. communicate
Communication is fundamental to maximizing your experience and results. If you need additional coaching or resources, let our coaches know so your program can be upgraded. If you feel your weight loss is stalled and you desire to look at other aspects of your health, make an appointment with one of our healthcare providers to dig deeper into your health and wellness. If you want to clarify any aspect of the program, either reach out to your weight loss coach or call the office so we can be of assistance.
As you near the end of your program, a call with your coach will be scheduled to individually discuss your success and develop a plan of action moving forward.
Introducing BodySite: Your Ultimate Companion
Enhance your Compounded Semaglutide journey with BodySite, a comprehensive app designed to support your weight loss goals:
- Macro Tracking: Easily track your macronutrient intake
- Recipe Repository: Access a variety of healthy, macro-based recipes tailored to complement your AB Modern Day Warrior Program.
- Exercise Guides: Explore guided workouts suitable for your fitness level and goals.
After you’ve signed for AB Modern Day Warrior, your weight loss coach will send you a link to set up your own account to utilize all capabilities on BodySite!
Additional Resources and Shipment Tracking:
- Additional Resources: For more resources and support, we’ve gathered all documents your wellness coach talked about during your appointment in one convenient place: Dr. Amy Brenner’s Modern Day Warrior Weight Loss Resources. Please note this is password protected and only for those that have signed up for the full program.
- Shipment Tracking: Sign up for shipment tracking of your medication through FedEx at FedEx Delivery Manager or UPS at UPS My Choice.
Remember, you are not alone on this journey. The AB Modern Day Warrior Semaglutide Program, coupled with the support of BodySite and additional resources, is your arsenal for success. Unleash your warrior spirit and embrace the transformation towards a healthier and empowered you!