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When your body stops responding to

Traditional

Weight Loss

It’s Time to Look Deeper

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Weight gain during perimenopause, thyroid dysfunction, or hormonal imbalance isn’t simply a matter of “eating less and moving more.” When your hormones shift, your metabolism slows, inflammation rises, and your body begins storing fat differently — especially visceral fat around the midsection.

At McHugh Health in Jacksonville, FL, we take these challenges seriously. Our approach is built on one belief:
Your body is designed to heal — but sometimes the systems that regulate weight, energy, and metabolism need to be reset.

We combine advanced nutrition testing, metabolic support, cellular healing, and personalized weight-loss strategies to help patients who feel stuck, frustrated, or unheard. Whether you’ve tried countless diets, struggle with thyroid symptoms, or feel like your body has changed overnight, we focus on uncovering why the weight is there — and how to safely move your body back into balance.

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Perimenopausal women. Overweight men and women. Patients with stubborn weight tied to hormones, inflammation, stress, or genetics.
These are the individuals we help every single day.

Our Certified Medical Weight Loss specialists build individualized plans that address metabolic changes, hormone shifts, nutritional deficiencies, and the deeper cellular stress that often blocks weight loss. This isn’t quick-fix dieting. This is sustainable, medically guided support to help you feel lighter, stronger, and more in control of your health.

Jacksonville has a vibrant food scene and an active lifestyle — and we want your health to match the life you want to live.
If you’re ready for energy, mobility, confidence, and long-term change, we’re here to walk with you step by step.

What to Expect

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01 ‣ A Plan for Lasting Change

Your weight tells a story — and we begin by listening.
Your first appointment includes a detailed consultation, review of your health history, and specialized testing to understand:

  • Hormone imbalances (perimenopause, thyroid, adrenal fatigue)

  • Metabolic function and insulin resistance

  • Inflammation and visceral fat patterns

  • Nutritional deficiencies

  • Lifestyle and stress triggers

When we understand why your body is holding onto weight, we can design a plan that finally moves the needle.

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02 ‣ Precision Nutrition Planning

Nutrition is not one-size-fits-all — especially when hormones are involved.
We develop an individualized strategy that supports:

  • Stable blood sugar

  • Reduced inflammation

  • Balanced hormones

  • Sustainable fat loss

  • Improved energy and mental clarity

This becomes your foundation for long-term, healthy weight management.

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03 ‣ Weight Loss Injections

For many patients, appetite dysregulation and blood-sugar instability are major barriers to success.
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide injections offer targeted support by:

  • Regulating appetite

  • Reducing cravings

  • Improving insulin sensitivity

  • Supporting steady, consistent fat loss

When combined with a tailored nutrition and lifestyle plan, these injections help your body respond in a way it hasn’t in years.

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04 ‣ Ongoing Support

You’re not doing this alone.

Our team tracks your progress, monitors your labs when appropriate, and adjusts your plan to ensure weight loss is safe, effective, and sustainable. Every check-in is designed to support your success.

FAQs

  • Yes — many of our patients struggling with perimenopause, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, or chronic inflammation respond very well to these medications.
    They help regulate appetite, stabilize blood sugar, and improve metabolic balance.

  • Most patients who come to us have tried multiple programs without long-term success.
    When hormones, inflammation, or cellular stress are involved, traditional dieting rarely works.
    We focus on restoring the systems that control metabolism — not forcing the body into a deficit.

  • No.
    During hormone shifts or thyroid dysfunction, intense exercise can actually increase stress hormones and stall progress. We focus first on repairing metabolic and nutritional foundations. Movement is encouraged — but only at the right pace for your healing.

  • We do not use generic diets, cookie-cutter plans, or quick fixes.
    Your plan is built from:

    • Your labs

    • Your metabolic patterns

    • Your symptoms

    • Your lifestyle

    • Your hormone profile

    • Your goals

    This is science-backed, holistic, sustainable weight loss — designed for people whose bodies need deeper support.

 If Your Body Isn’t Responding the Way It Used To… It’s Time for a Different Approach

You don’t have to live exhausted, inflamed, or frustrated with your weight.
Let’s uncover the root cause, rebuild your metabolic foundation, and help your body do what it’s designed to do — heal and thrive.

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