Why GLP-1s changed the game
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are GLP-1 receptor agonists — medications that mimic a gut hormone your body already makes. They slow digestion, quiet food noise, and improve insulin sensitivity. For the right patient, they can drive 15–20% total body-weight loss in 6–12 months.
They're not magic. They're a tool that works best inside a real medical program.
Who's a good candidate
- BMI ≥ 27 with a metabolic comorbidity (insulin resistance, prediabetes, hypertension)
- BMI ≥ 30 without additional criteria
- Patients who've tried nutrition and training and still can't shift the metabolism
- Adults committed to keeping the changes in place after the medication
What a real Franklin program looks like
- Full labs — thyroid, insulin, HbA1c, hormones, kidney and liver function
- Medication (if indicated) titrated slowly to minimize side effects
- Nutrition coaching that protects muscle while you lose fat
- Strength training guidance — even 2–3 sessions a week is enough
- A tapering plan so weight stays off after you stop
Side effects and how we handle them
Most side effects (nausea, reflux, constipation) are dose-related and manageable with slow titration, hydration, and small dietary tweaks. Patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2 should not use GLP-1s. We screen for this at intake.
What happens after you stop
This is the part most weight-loss programs skip. Without a plan, most people regain a significant portion of the weight within a year of stopping a GLP-1. At Findi, we build a taper and a maintenance plan — strength training, protein targets, hormone optimization if needed, and periodic labs — so the results actually stick.
Getting started in Franklin
Findi Longevity and Wellness sits at 99 E Main Street in downtown Franklin, a short walk from the Public Square and a quick drive from The Factory at Franklin, the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, and neighborhoods like Westhaven, Fieldstone Farms, and Cool Springs. If you're driving in from Brentwood, Nolensville, Thompson's Station, or Spring Hill, we're an easy stop in Williamson County.
Book a medical weight-loss consult through our contact page. We'll review your history, order labs, and design a program that fits your life.
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Talk to us in Franklin
Findi Longevity and Wellness is at 99 E Main Street, Ste 110, Rm 23, Franklin, TN 37064.