In May 2025, the New England Journal of Medicine published the first head-to-head clinical trial comparing two of the most effective anti-obesity medications on the market: tirzepatide (Zepbound) and semaglutide (Wegovy). This was the phase 3b open label extension of the SURMOUNT-5 clinical trial involving 751 non-diabetic obese patients. The main finding was that tirzepatide led to significantly more weight loss than semaglutide over 72
Understanding the role of nutrition in weight loss is the key to unlocking your body’s fat-burning potential because your food choices directly influence whether your body stores or releases fat. Understanding this connection allows you to take control of your weight loss journey. By learning how different foods interact with your metabolism, you can strategically
In the ever evolving field of weight management, two recently marketed drugs have captured significant attention: Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide). While originally designed to address type 2 diabetes, both medications demonstrated impressive results in overweight individuals who do not have type 2 diabetes. This post will explore what current clinical trial data tells us
The short answer: Zepbound and Wegovy lower your appetite, but they do not choose your food for you. You will get the most from either one if you eat enough protein at every meal, favor whole foods, drink fluids regularly, add strength training to your walking, and use food to manage the stomach side effects
The role of exercise in weight loss cannot be overstated. While diet plays a crucial part in shedding pounds, regular physical activity is essential for burning calories, boosting metabolism, and improving overall health. Despite exercising regularly some people struggle to achieve significant results and that’s where medical weight loss treatments make a difference. Understanding the
Losing weight can feel impossible, but with the right support, real change happens. At BeLite Medical Center, we’ve helped thousands of people reach their goals through a combination of appetite suppressant medications, new “injectable” medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, semaglutide and tirzepatide, exercise, and a healthy diet. Our client success stories prove that no matter
