Controlling weight and losing weight at any age can be difficult.

Weight Loss/Weight Management Assessment and Prescribing

Controlling weight and losing weight at any age can be difficult. Weight gain can start in childhood, increasing during the teenage years and then peaking during perimenopause with additional annual weight gains in to post menopause. Tammy understands weight gain, management and loss, she has spiraled in this vortex since her teen years, suffering with undiagnosed, insulin resistance, suboptimal hypothyroidism then an extended perimenopausal shift.

Personalized Approach

Unlike other weight management/loss programs, Tammy will direct your therapy towards your goals and identify opportunities to address barriers that are contributing to your weight gain or inability to lose weight. She considers insulin resistance, hypothyroidism (subacute), and food noise.

At Happy Hormones we understand that every person is different, cookie cutter approaches don’t work for all. If you want to lose as little as 10-15 lbs or as much as 100 lbs; Tammy will discuss your options, design a pharmaceutic plan for your goals/needs after a comprehensive review of your metabolic and hormonal labs.

WHY CHOOSE TAMMY FOR Weight Management/Loss?

Personalized approach
Comprehensive metabolic and hormonal testing prior to prescribing
Multiple therapy choices based on individualized goals and health status

We can help in the following scenarios

Diagnosing root cause of weight gain and inability to lose weight
Poly Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome Weight Management
Perimenopause/Post Menopause Weight Management
Thyroid optimization
Insulin resistance diagnosis and treatment

How does it work?

Initial Assessment: During the initial assessment appointment, I'll ask you to share your weight story and tell me all the symptoms you are experiencing. We will also discuss your medical history and medications. I will also ask questions about your beliefs about what may be contributing to your current weight and relationship with food. At the end, you will be sent a lab slip for use at any lab in your province.

After getting your lab work completed, Happy Hormones receives a copy of the results electronically. The results will help us work with you to identify potential root causes that we will need to take into consideration and which weight loss prescription you could benefit from.
Onboarding Appointment: Information about how your weight is connected to the results is provided and we will discuss a preliminary personalized Weight Loss/Weight Management plan. If you are agreeable, a prescription is sent to your pharmacy of choice. After this appointment you will be provided with a new lab slip to complete targeted labs 10 weeks after starting therapy.
Regularly Scheduled Three-Month Follow-Up Appointments: At each 3 month follow-up Tammy will review your weight, revisit you weight goals, side effects from the prescribed therapy, activity and food intake. It may be necessary to make small tweaks of your prescriptions at this time. At the end of the appointment, she will fax a new 3-month prescription to your pharmacy. If required, she will give you another lab requisition for more follow-up.

Appointments: Each appointment is billed at a rate of $99.00.

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What options are available for me for weight loss therapies?

Weight management is not one-size-fits-all. Your personalized plan will include assessment of diet/activity strategies, sleep and stress support, treatment of hormonal or metabolic concerns, behavioural approaches, and prescription weight-management medication when appropriate. We will help you choose safe, realistic options that fit your health, needs and goals.

How will my weight loss be monitored?

We look beyond the number on the scale. Follow-up may include assessment of changes in weight and waist circumference, symptoms, energy, sleep, appetite, food noise, body composition, blood pressure (self-reported) and relevant laboratory results. We will also monitor medication effectiveness and side effects, adjusting your plan as your needs change.

How does insulin resistance impact weight loss?

Insulin resistance means your body must produce more insulin to keep blood sugar within a healthy range. Higher insulin levels can increase hunger, promote fat storage and make weight loss more difficult but not impossible. Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and, when appropriate, medication can improve insulin sensitivity and support sustainable weight loss.

What is food noise and how do you treat it?

Food noise is the persistent mental chatter about food, thinking about what to eat, when to eat or feeling preoccupied with cravings even when you are not physically hungry. Treatment begins by exploring possible biological, emotional and behavioural contributors. A personalized approach may include regular balanced meals, sleep and stress support, behavioural strategies and weight-management medication when clinically appropriate

What benefits can I expect from taking control over my weight?

Even modest, sustainable weight loss may improve blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, mobility, energy and overall well-being. It can also lower the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and joint problems. Success is not defined by a single number, it is about improving your health, confidence and quality of life.