Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as 3 separate brand name medications—Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Each brand name comes with its own associated indications, preparations, and dosages to consider.

Ozempic is also approved to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and known heart disease.

I wanted to try Semaglutide for myself to see how I would do on the program.There is a small Spa at the gym where I workout that provides a Semaglutide weight loss program.

The cost was $400/month. I had already decided that I would give it 8 weeks trial.

Here is what I discovered:

I was not hungry at all. I really had to make myself fix a plate and eat it. I works very well for appetite suppression. A lot of people suffer from many side effects. The only time I felt a little nausea is right after a injection. No other symptoms for me. I learned to eat plenty of protein the night before my next dose, and no food before the shot. After that I was fine. I also learned to rotate shot injection sites. Right shoulder, left shoulder, then thighs.

I lost 21 pounds. I went from 203, to 182 pounds. I was very proud of myself. This is no magic bullet. It takes work and dedication. I was on a keto diet, and I worked out 3-4 times a week at the gym. I clocked 10, 000 steps a day, and drank 64 oz of water daily. I would not take this medicine again. It was too costly, and I have lost 10 pounds a month doing keto and intermittent fasting. I had to limit what I ate, and was always worried, I would get sick.

This is just my experience. Everyone is different. I’m 68 years old, and I understand I will be different from a 30 year old. I also noticed muscle loss. I weight lift at the gym, and I still noticed the loss. In my opinion, the bad side effects outweigh the weight loss and gains.

I started July 9, 2024, took my last shot Sept 9, 2024. Good luck to everyone.

Ozempic, Semaglutide, it’s all the craze.

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What is Ozempic, and is it right for you? Ozempic, known generically as semaglutide, was approved in 2017 by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (FDA) for use in adults with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is a weekly injection that helps lower blood sugar by helping the pancreas make more insulin. Recently, people discovered it’s unintended sided effect of causing weight loss, and controlling the appetite. Celebrities who in an article admitted to People Magazine, that they had used the weight loss method.. Stars like Oprah Winfrey, Amy Schumer, Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Garcelle Beauvais, and many more.

The cost of this medication is very high. From $300-$900 a month. Which makes it out of reach for most.

Like most drugs, Ozempic has a long list of side effects that will vary from person to person.

Side Effects can include, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting. Experts say that they really do not know the long term effect.

Choosing a weigh loss drug is of course your choice, but your decision could be life changing. How much are you willing to pay to be skinny?.

What is Cavitation?, And does it work? Ultrasonic Cavitation is the use of Ultra sound technology to break down fatty cells that are below the skin. It is a non-surgical method of reducing cellulite and localized fat. 

This procedure involves using a hand held device that applies pressure through ultrasonic vibration. If this pressure is high enough, the fact cells can break down into liquids. The fat cells can then pass through your body as waste. This can be temporary if you do not remain on a sensible diet. These sessions can last from 20 minutes up to 75 minutes. Results can take 6-12 weeks to see a difference.

Ultrasonic cavitation can be used on abdomen, flanks, thighs, buttock, upper arms. This procedure should not be performed on body parts such as neck, head or other boney parts of the body. For more information, and if you would like to own a home Cavitation machine, visit our website., Mychway.com.

We are officially in The Holiday Season. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays, and all of that!. If you are trying to keep those unwanted pounds at bay, you will have to do some work. Stay active, and continue your normal workout schedule if possible. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water, and track your steps. Don’t overeat, but enjoy yourself. Happy Holidays!!

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You are selling yourself short if you are a slave to any type of diet. If you are following a regimen that is restricting certain food from your daily menu, then you need to keep reading. As a mature athlete, I have spent my fair share of time on “fad” diets. Some I had success, and some I did not. In the past, I have done The Paleo Diet, The Adkins Diet, The Lemonade Diet, The Starvation Diet, HCG Protocol, only to name a few. It takes time to find the best nutritional regimen that suits your health and well being. Ideally, you want to find foods/meals routine that are nutritious, balanced, and meets your satisfaction.

If weight loss is your goal, then plan on doing it at a slow pace. In order to lose weight, you simply need to eat less than you have been eating. Over time, you will decrease your body mass. It’s that simple. Speak to a Health Care Provider to determine whether weight loss is a healthy goal for you. Losing weight is not the same as being healthy. Researchers have found that 3 out of 4 adults are overweight or obese. When you have excess bodyfat around your waist, this could increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes, chronic health conditions, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. It’s up to you to correct your health situation.

Cutting calories can help you lose weight, because it creates a caloric deficit. By consuming fewer calories than you are burning through your metabolism and daily activity.

You can lose about a pound a week, just by eating about 500 calories less than you usually do. I never count calories. I have managed to get to my ideal weight with this method.

Here are a few other tips that I follow.

1. Reduce portion size
2. Limit high caloric beverages, like cokes, sweet drinks
3. Make food swaps
4. Fill up with plenty of water, protein and fiber
5. Try baking or broiling meats instead of frying
6. Best practice is to relax, use common sense, and don’t stress about your weight.
7. Remember to exercise, have fun, and enjoy life.