• The short answer is that you can eat whatever you want. But being on the F.I.T. program, you will not want to eat as much, thereby putting yourself in a caloric deficit. Yet, on this plan, you will not have the intense hunger signals that often accompany dieting. If you can clean up your diet it will increase your results.

• No. But if you add exercise of any variety, even just a regular walk, it will increase your results.

• After your initial consultation and review of some basic lab values, we would like to see you for a quick check-in every two months. We want you to be out living your best life, so we order your medicine so that you have enough for two months at a time.

Yes, but there are a couple of rare medical conditions that would keep someone from being on the F.I.T. program, but we will ask about those during your initial consultation. The drugs are FDA-approved, have an excellent safety profile, and can be discontinued at any time. However, with the results we are seeing, you may not want to stop!

That will be up to you. Some people stop taking the medications completely, although some weight regain may happen if you return to your pre-program eating patterns. To not return to pre-program eating patterns, some people opt to take a maintenance dose.

Most participants begin to notice changes within the first few weeks of treatment. While results can vary, maintaining a balanced diet and incorporating regular physical activity can enhance your weight loss journey and overall success with the program.

While the GLP-1 agonist is generally well-tolerated, some patients may experience mild side effects such as nausea, digestive discomfort, or headache, especially when beginning the treatment. These effects often subside as the body adjusts to the medication. Regular communication with your healthcare provider can help manage any concerns and ensure a smooth experience throughout the program.