Weight Management at Illuminations

04/03/2025

Just released! Lilly is NOW offering cheaper self pay options for 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, and 10mg dosing. We all know the compounded medications do not work as well so this a much better option. Hopefully this indicates pricing for GLP-1s will decrease soon. Book an appointment to see what can work for you!

03/03/2025

‼️Update‼️You can use this QR code which takes you directly to online schedule. 🩺

02/02/2025

‼️Important update‼️ Due to constantly growing clinic and very busy clinic days I am pivoting to a virtual receptionist that will provide a 24/7 answering service as well as ability to schedule. My new number is 931-369-2127. You can also go online and schedule appointments either through the AthenaOne portal or using the link https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationid=23221-1&practitionerId=23221-1. You can call Weight Management at Illuminations and they will direct to the correct place.

22/01/2025

I offer all weight loss medications but now illuminationscolumbia.com offers compounded versions in office. Make an appointment to see what works best for you.

New pricing! Come see us for all your weight loss needs!

05/03/2022

With all of the nutritional information and nutrional marketing out there it is so hard to figure out what is healthy and what is not. Here are some examples of what I commonly get asked. Will carbs make me fat? Will eggs increase my cholesterol? If I skip breakfast will I gain weight? The list goes on. A way you can simplify it all is to think of these 3 rules.

1. For meals: Eat a protein and a plant
2. For snacks: Limit ultra processed food
3. For drinks: Limit sugary beverages

Does this help?

05/03/2022

With all of the nutritional information and nutrional marketing out there it is so hard to figure what is healthy and was is not. Here are some examples of what I am commonly ask: Are carbs bad? Do eggs elevate cholesterol? If I skip breakfast will I gain weight? The list goes on. A way you can simplify it all is to think about these 3 rules.

1. For meals: Eat a protein and a plant
2. For snacks: Limit ultra processed foods
3. For drinks: Limit sugary beverages

Does this help?

01/03/2022

Hunger is the death of weight loss. You can manage hunger by eating more protein, eating more fat, or taking medications like Qysmia, Contrave, phentermine, Wegoovy, or Saxenda. What do you do to manage hunger? Scehdule an appointment w me If you want help.

23/02/2022

A lot of people reward themselves with food aka treats for every emotion and every occasion. For example: I worked hard so I deserve a treat. I am tired so I deserve a treat. I am happy so I deserve a treat. I am sad so I deserve a treat. Let's change the mind set. What is something that you deserve more and will leave you more satisfied? Answer with a comment below.

18/02/2022

Come see me in clinic to see what you are made of. I have a InBody Scale which is a body composition scale. With this scale I can track not only changes in weight but also changes in muscle and fat mass.

16/02/2022

Edamame is one of my favorite snacks because it is high in protein, fiber, and healthy fat. Do you like edamame?