CAROLA’S STORY

Carola’s Catalyst For Long-Term Healthy Weight

What do you do when weight loss becomes increasingly more challenging and your hunger and craving for sweets increase? 

You try something different.

That’s what Carola did. She struggled to lose weight for two years before discovering CMWL. After following her personalized CMWL medical weight loss plan for six months, she can proudly show a weight loss of 40 pounds. 

“I just became tired and frustrated with how I felt and I looked,” Carola said of her experience attempting to lose weight on her own. “I thought I was doing all the right things for weight loss, but I kept having to buy larger clothing sizes to accommodate my heavier weight. It felt very demoralizing.”

While she tried to manage her nutrition, Carola was aware enough to recognize that she had issues with food temptations. “I have a real sweet tooth. I know that played a big part in my tendency to overeat.”

Looking for solutions, she began researching the new GLP-1 weight loss medications that had become the subject of headlines. And then a friend told her about The Center for Medical Weight Loss. She made the decision to schedule an initial consultation to determine if one of the GLP-1 medications, semaglutide or tirzepatide, would be right for her.

After meeting with her medical provider online, Carola was cleared and prescribed Semaglutide. The medication was shipped directly to her home with easy instructions and guidance on how to properly use it.

“Incorporating the weekly injection was easier than I thought it would be. And I didn’t experience any side effects. I started to see the kinds of changes I was hoping for after starting my prescription. It was amazing!”

But she knew the medication alone wasn’t the total solution for her weight loss and overall good health.

“My nurse practitioner helped me follow the CMWL Behavioral Counseling system, personalizing it to my needs and discussing my progress every two weeks. In particular, she helped me better understand how to manage food temptations, and which kinds of foods I needed to prioritize to help me maintain my new healthy weight.”

Carola was introduced to CMWL meal replacement products, which made it easy to get the daily protein that is critical for lean muscle mass maintenance.

“The last thing I want is to lose lean muscle. I love the CMWL Berry Protein shake. I started using it for my breakfast and lunch. It’s delicious!”

After achieving her weight loss goal and applying her new behavioral and lifestyle skills, Carola has been able to successfully maintain her healthy weight after discontinuing the GLP-1 medication.

Carola knows many people stay on the medication for the longterm, but she wanted to prove to herself that she can maintain her results without the prescription.

“With the support of my CMWL provider, the behavioral skills I’ve learned, and the use of CMWL protein products, I know I have the will and determination to stay at a healthy weight for life. I love the way I feel and look. I have so much more energy and increased self-confidence! I’m not going to let that change.”