GLP-1 Weight Loss
GLP-1 medications are redefining medical weight loss — and at ASBS, we're here to help you navigate your options with honesty and expert guidance. Medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide work by reducing appetite and supporting your body's ability to burn fat, offering a clinically proven path to results that last. Our team will work with you to find the right approach for your body and your goals.
What are GLP-1s?
Semaglutide is a weekly injectable medication that works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone — slowing digestion, reducing hunger, and producing a sustained feeling of fullness that naturally leads to less food intake and gradual weight loss. Beyond the scale, patients often experience improved insulin sensitivity and more consistent energy throughout the day.
FDA clinical trials show an average weight loss of 6.6 to 13.2 lbs over 26 to 52 weeks — results that speak for themselves. At ASBS, our program is built around in-person care, because we believe face-to-face evaluations and ongoing support are essential to doing this safely and well.
WHAT IT HELPS WITH
- Appetite & Cravings: Mimics the GLP-1 hormone to reduce hunger signals and quiet the cravings that make sticking to a plan feel like a constant battle.
- Sustainable Weight Loss: Supports gradual, consistent fat loss over time — the kind that's easier to maintain than crash diets or extreme restriction.
- Insulin Sensitivity: Improves how your body processes blood sugar, which can have meaningful benefits beyond weight loss for overall metabolic health.
- Energy Levels: As your body adjusts and weight comes off, many patients notice steadier, more consistent energy throughout the day.
- Long-Term Health Outcomes: Clinically proven to support reductions in weight-related health risks, including improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol in some patients.
How do GLP-1s Work?
GLP-1 medications work by binding to receptors in the brain and gut that regulate hunger and digestion. By slowing gastric emptying and signaling satiety, they reduce appetite and cravings in a way that feels manageable rather than forced. As a result, you naturally consume less and your body begins drawing on stored fat for energy, producing gradual, sustainable weight loss over time.
Dosage is titrated gradually — meaning we start low and increase over time based on your response — allowing your body to adjust while minimizing side effects.
Our medical team oversees your plan from start to finish, making adjustments based on your BMI, progress, and how you're feeling along the way. Beyond the medication itself, our program is designed to help you build the habits that make your results last long after treatment ends.
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Wondering if GLP-1 medications are a fit? These are the most common indicators that it's worth a conversation.
- Struggling with Stubborn Weight: You've tried diet and exercise consistently but haven't been able to achieve or maintain meaningful weight loss on your own.
- Appetite and Cravings Are a Barrier: Hunger and cravings make it difficult to stick to a plan — not a lack of motivation or commitment.
- You're at a Healthy Starting Point: GLP-1 medications are most effective for patients with a BMI of 27 or higher, particularly when weight is affecting overall health or quality of life.
- Looking for Medical Support: You want a clinically guided program with real oversight and a plan tailored to your body and goals.
- Ready to Build Lasting Habits: You're committed to using the program as a foundation for sustainable change, not just short-term results.
What to Expect
From your first appointment to your final results, here's what the process looks like.
CONSULTATION
Every GLP-1 program begins with an in-person consultation. Your provider will take the time to understand your health history, your weight loss goals, and what hasn't worked before so we can build a plan tailored to your specific needs.
PROGRAM
Treatment takes place weekly at our Bellevue clinic, with every visit serving as more than just an injection. Your provider tracks your BMI, monitors your response, and adjusts your dosage over time to make sure your program is working as hard as it should be.
RESULTS
Results build over time. Appetite suppression typically sets in within weeks to months, and FDA clinical trials show an average weight loss of 6.6 to 13.2 lbs over 26 to 52 weeks for patients using GLP-1s — a steady, clinically backed trajectory toward your goal.
MAINTENANCE
Maintaining your results after treatment depends on the habits you develop along the way — and building those habits is a core part of how we approach the program at ASBS. Our goal is for the progress you make during treatment to be a foundation, not a ceiling.
GET STARTED
Request Your GLP-1 Consultation
Every great result starts with a conversation. Share a little about yourself and what you're looking for, and our team will be in touch to help you take the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
We believe informed patients make confident decisions. Here are the questions we hear most about GLP-1s.
GLP-1 medications are well-tolerated by most patients, though side effects can occur — most commonly nausea, stomach pain, or digestive changes like diarrhea or constipation. These are frequently tied to diet, particularly the continued consumption of high sugar or processed foods after starting treatment. Our team works with you from the start to navigate this, offering clear dietary guidance as a core part of your program.
In-person care is a deliberate choice at ASBS. Safe, effective GLP-1 treatment requires ongoing clinical oversight — monitoring your progress, adjusting your dosage, and responding to how your body is responding in real time.
One of the ways GLP-1 medications work in your favor is by making it easier to eat less naturally without strict dieting or calorie counting. Most patients find their relationship with food shifts on its own. Building healthier habits alongside that shift, though, is what makes the difference between good results and lasting ones. We'll help you with both.
Program length varies from patient to patient and is shaped by your individual goals and how your body responds over time. Rather than a fixed timeline, we approach this as an ongoing conversation — one that starts at your consultation and continues throughout your treatment.
