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One of the most effective tools available today when it comes to weight loss is semaglutide, a medication that’s changing lives by helping people manage hunger, reduce cravings, and lose weight safely.
At Yorktown Health, in Lombard, Illinois, our team is committed to helping you achieve sustainable, healthy weight loss. We prescribe semaglutide as a tool, but want you to know that medication alone isn’t magic.
To truly maximize the benefits of semaglutide, combine it with key lifestyle habits and regular support from your care team. Read on to learn more about how you can maximize semaglutide’s benefits.
Semaglutide works best when you take it consistently.
Whether you're on a weekly injection or a daily oral dose, make it part of your routine. Set reminders to take it at a predictable time or habit and stack it with a regular task like brushing your teeth. This helps you maintain steady levels in your system and optimizes its effect.
Semaglutide reduces appetite, which means you naturally eat less. But you still need to fuel your body with appropriate nutrition. Focus on the following items when planning your meals:
Eating balanced, nourishing meals supports metabolism, helps maintain energy levels, and prevents nutrient deficiencies.
Because semaglutide slows digestion, dehydration and constipation can sometimes show up as unwanted side effects. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, and consider adding hydrating foods like cucumber, watermelon, or broth-based soups.
Not sure how much you should drink? Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water daily. In other words, if you weigh 160 pounds, try for 80 ounces of water daily.
Exercise enhances weight loss and improves insulin sensitivity, mood, and sleep. Whether it's walking, yoga, swimming, or strength training, the best exercise is one you’ll enjoy and stick with. Start small, build momentum, and celebrate progress — not perfection.
Semaglutide helps curb physical hunger, but it doesn’t resolve emotional or stress-related eating patterns. That’s why working with a health coach, therapist, or our medical professionals is so important.
Awareness of triggers and developing mindful eating habits are key to long-term success.
Semaglutide is a tool, not a quick fix. Weight loss takes time, and plateaus are normal. Shift the focus from the scale to how you feel: more energy, better sleep, improved labs, looser clothing, fewer cravings.
If you want to find out more about semaglutide and the possible benefits for you, reach out to Yorktown Health by phone or use our online tool to book an appointment.