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00:02 - GLP-1s are the newer class
00:05 of appetite suppressing medications,
00:08 which act as a hard reset of sorts
00:10 for those dealing with imbalances or an unhealthy state.
00:13 But as chief medical officer of LifeMD,
00:16 I've learned that long-term weight loss
00:18 is more than just about shedding pounds.
00:21 It's about creating a balanced and fulfilling life
00:23 where all aspects of your health,
00:25 mental, physical, and social can thrive.
00:28 And these medications, they serve as a safe
00:30 and effective tool for that reset.
00:32 But there is a recognition within the medical community
00:36 that they're just one tool.
00:38 A lot of people on a medically supported
00:39 weight loss journey will benefit from two important things,
00:43 the tools and the support to create a healthier lifestyle.
00:47 - Optivia has helped many develop a healthy lifestyle.
00:50 It's because it's based in habit creation,
00:52 but more importantly, it's guided by a coach
00:56 and a community.
00:57 Now, when you're on a medically supported weight loss
01:00 journey, it's important to focus on your eating habits
01:03 because your appetite might be decreased on the medications.
01:07 Evidence also suggests that the loss of lean body mass
01:10 can range from 20 to 50% of your total weight loss.
01:15 Now, this is a big deal because muscle is critical
01:19 for our everyday function.
01:21 So to combat that muscle loss that often accompanies
01:24 weight loss from medically supported weight loss,
01:27 it's important to incorporate a nutrition plan
01:30 that adds adequate amounts of protein
01:33 and other key nutrients.
01:35 Our research also shows that most people,
01:39 they know that incorporating a healthy lifestyle
01:41 is important, but only 17% are confident
01:46 that they can do it on their own.
01:47 What we found is that people tend to be more successful
01:51 when they incorporate the support of an Optivia coach
01:54 and a community of people going through a similar journey.
01:57 For more information, you can head on over
01:59 to Optivia.com/lifestyle and there you'll find information
02:04 on our products, our coaching,
02:06 and how a healthy lifestyle program
02:08 can complement medically supported weight loss.
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