The Pritikin Advantage:
Maximize the Efficacy of Weight Loss Medications
The Pritikin Program is the optimal solution for safely maximizing the efficacy of weight loss medications while effectively mitigating adverse side effects. By participating in the Pritikin Program while taking weight loss medications – you can safely achieve your weight loss goals faster, maintain lean body mass, and optimize your metabolic health.
Is Medication Alone the Answer to Lifelong Health?
Is Your Goal to Only Lose Weight?
Or To Be Completely Healthy?
Relying solely on weight loss medication is akin to using a band-aid for a wound that requires deeper healing. Like high blood pressure medication, weight loss drugs offer temporary impact. Without realistic foundational changes in lifestyle, the weight often returns. Lifestyle transformation does require a reasonable effort to elicit change, but at Pritikin, we’ve spent nearly half a century perfecting a lifestyle transformation program that empowers you to not only lose weight, but to thrive in all aspects of your physical health. The Pritikin Program provides sustainable, enduring, and profound improvements to your cumulative wellness.
Pritikin: Your Partner in Long-Term Success
The good news is that weight loss medication is not a lifelong obligation. For nearly five decades, Pritikin’s renowned health experts have empowered individuals to not only achieve weight loss goals but also transition off various medications entirely. Our proven approach focuses on establishing healthy lifestyle habits that minimize medication reliance and pave the way for lasting success.
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We want to maximize patient’s results in achieving their weight loss goals while preserving as much of that lean body mass as possible. The best ways are primarily through diet and exercise – this is what we really strive to help patients with when they arrive here at Pritikin.
Maria Teresa Anton, MD,
Endocrinologist & Educator
"We want to maximize patient’s results in achieving their weight loss goals while preserving as much of that lean body mass as possible. The best ways are primarily through diet and exercise – this is what we really strive to help patients with when they arrive here at Pritikin.\."
Maria Teresa Anton, MD,
Endocrinologist & Educator
Enhance Weight Loss Medication Impact
You Can Eliminate or Reduce Weight Loss Medication Side Effects With The Pritikin Program
Pritikin does what medication can’t – optimize your long-term health sustainably. You’ll learn how to eat, move, and amplify your mindset to achieve lasting metabolic health and weight loss goals while mitigating the pervasive miserable side effects of weight loss medication.
Weight loss Medication
Problem
Pritikin
Solution
Common Side Effects
Painful Side Effects & Digestive Issues
While effective at curbing hunger and contributing directly to weight loss, a large number of patients using weight loss medications experience adverse side effects. Some side effects are so severe that the patient must stop treatment. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating.
Sustainable Dietary & Nutritional Regimen
The Pritikin Program provides guests with a dietary and nutritional regimen that is effective at reducing, and even eliminating, the side effects of weight loss medications. The Pritikin Diet is proven to be effective at resolving gastrointestinal and metabolic issues commonly associated with weight loss injections, while contributing to healthy weight loss.
Regaining the Lost Weight
Most Patients Regain Two-Thirds of Lost Weight
Recent studies suggest patients are regaining up to two-thirds of lost weight within one year of stopping medications like weight loss medications. It is extremely common for patients who take weight loss medication to “rebound” after stopping treatment – not only is this metabolically harmful, it is unsustainable.
The Program Makes Weight Loss Sustainable & Metabolically Healthy
The Pritikin Program enables participants to sustain their weight loss achievement by establishing the lifestyle changes needed to maintain healthy habits long term. The structure of the program ensures participants develop the skills and behavioral patterns to support long-term success and cumulative health – an opportunity to safeguard weight loss achievements.
Body Composition Changes
Most Weight is Regained as Fat
The “rebound” effect after stopping weight loss medication contributes to a dramatic increase in body fat, creating both a metabolic disadvantage and an aesthetic disappointment. Studies suggest that more fat is regained after each course of weight loss medication, making it increasingly difficult to maintain a balance between lean body mass and overall body fat percentage.
The Program Improves Cumulative Body Composition
Pritikin’s approach to weight loss preserves and increases muscle mass while reducing body fat – a direct product of a personalized nutritional and exercise regimen. By prioritizing muscle retention, Pritikin ensures sustainable weight loss for the long-term while boosting metabolic function to manage body composition indefinitely. Improved body composition contributes to a more visually appealing physical aesthetic than simply reducing overall body weight.
Muscle Loss
Problem: More Than ⅓ of Lost Weight is Muscle
Recent medical studies demonstrate that 34.8% of weight lost when taking weight loss medication is muscle. This compares poorly to the 22% of muscle lost by patients after bariatric surgery. This is a significant loss of metabolically active tissue, which is essential to maintain mobility, digestion, and cardiovascular function. Bottom line – muscle tissue loss is metabolically dangerous.
Body Recomposition & Optimized Metabolic Function
The Pritikin Program delivers a comprehensive and personalized diet & exercise strategy that emphasizes fat reduction while prioritizing the preservation and growth of lean muscle. Sophisticated muscle building techniques in tandem with a structured meal plan rich in nutrients supports muscle growth while affording program participants an opportunity to achieve weight loss goals – all while improving physical ability and aesthetics.
Weight Loss Doesn't Mean You're Healthy
Unhealthy, Unsustainable, and Metabolically Dangerous
Weight loss medications drastically decrease appetite, leading to a potential “starvation diet” that will result in nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and other health concerns. This can compound other medical issues and contribute directly to decreased metabolic function. While you may lose weight, you could be damaging your renal, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, digestive, and gastrointestinal systems.
A Cumulative & Proven Approach to Healthy Weight Loss
The Pritikin Program can compound the effectiveness of weight loss medications by ensuring participants receive effective nutritional and exercise regimens. Over five decades, 1000’s of Pritikin Program participants have achieved their weight loss goals while optimizing their lifestyle for total body wellness. Weight Loss Medications can be a powerful tool, but are risky when not combined with a proactively managed approach to nutrition and lean body mass preservation.
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Healthy, Sustainable Weight loss
How Pritikin Safeguards
Lean Body Mass and Mitigates Side Effects
Discover the real weight loss miracle at the Pritikin Center. Our approach maximizes the medication’s benefits while safeguarding your health for lasting results.
Avoid Digestive Problems
At Pritikin, we understand that digestive issues can be a common side effect of weight loss medications. Our program is meticulously designed to preemptively mitigate these concerns through a balanced, fiber-rich diet that promotes digestive health. By focusing on whole foods and ensuring optimal nutrient intake, we prevent common gastrointestinal discomforts, such as bloating and irregularity, ensuring your journey towards weight loss is as comfortable as it is effective.
Measurable Health Improvement
Pritikin utilizes state of the art technology to measure body composition in a medically and scientifically significant capacity. DEXA Scans enable Pritikin physicians to methodically measure bone density, body fat, lean muscle mass, and a myriad of other signals which compose a portrait of your health. Pritikin is the only physician managed weight loss retreat which uses DEXA scan technology to provide guests with deep insights about their improvements during and after the program.
Enduring Weight Management
The Pritikin Program is not just about losing weight; it's about keeping it off. Through our holistic approach that combines diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications, we empower you with the knowledge and habits necessary for long-term weight maintenance. Our focus on sustainable practices ensures that the weight you lose remains lost, making your achievements not just a phase but a permanent lifestyle change.
The Delicious Dilemma
Ever felt the frustration of weight loss medications curbing your appetite, making it hard to get the nutrients your body needs? At Pritikin, we understand this dilemma. We've mastered the art of creating exquisitely delicious meals packed with the meticulous nutrition your body craves. Forget bland diet food – our focus ensures you get the essential vitamins and minerals needed for vibrant health on your weight loss journey. Because when you nourish your body well, even with a smaller appetite, you'll feel empowered and energized to reach your goals.
Aesthetic Enhancement Beyond Weight Loss
The Pritikin Program understands that true transformation goes beyond the scale. Our holistic approach not only aids in weight loss but also improves your overall appearance, giving you a glow of health that reflects your inner vitality. Through nutrition, exercise, and self-care practices, we ensure you look better, feeling more confident and vibrant, as you become the healthiest version of yourself.
Sculpting Strength and Beauty
Pritikin’s unique blend of nutritional guidance and strength training ensures that as you lose fat, you're also building lean muscle. This dual-focus approach not only enhances your metabolic rate but also sculpts a more toned and defined physique. Our expertly designed exercise programs, complemented by a protein-rich diet, empower you to shed pounds while simultaneously enhancing muscle mass, offering a more comprehensive approach to body transformation.
Craft Your Personal Path to Wellness
Pritikin and Weight Loss Medication, a Partnership for Sustainable Results
Your stay at Pritikin empowers you to take control of your weight loss. Dedicated advisors are available to help you craft an experience customized for your goals. Your experience wil be as unique as you.
Or call +1.844.947.0441 to speak to a dedicated Program Advisor
FAQs
Can I get weight loss medications at Pritikin?
At Pritikin, our physicians do not typically prescribe weight loss medications. However, we offer comprehensive support to guests who are already taking such medications, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout their stay. Additionally, for guests considering weight loss medications, we provide unbiased advice to help them make informed decisions about their health journey.
Will my insurance cover my stay at Pritikin?
At Pritikin, we do not accept insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. However, we do accommodate payments through Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), providing an option for individuals to utilize these funds for our services.
Do you offer an online or remote program?
Pritikin’s membership is a complimentary service offered exclusively to guests after their stay, valid for one year. This exclusive benefit is not available through other means or channels.
How do I make a reservation at Pritikin?
To make a reservation, please call (800) 327-4914. Our dedicated Program Advisors are available to assist you and address any inquiries you may have. They will also tailor a program to suit your individual requirements. Due to the personalized nature of our services, online reservations are not currently available.
Speak to a Pritikin Program Advisor
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Craft Your Personal Path to Wellness
Pritikin and Weight Loss Medication, a Partnership for Sustainable Results
Your stay at Pritikin empowers you to take control of your weight loss. Dedicated advisors are available to help you craft an experience customized for your goals. Your experience wil be as unique as you.
Or call +1.844.947.0441 to speak to a dedicated Program Advisor