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Straight answers on weight loss, hormones, and feeling your best, from the Padgett Medical Center team.

Weight Loss· June 2026

Top Weight Loss Trends for 2026

Weight loss in 2026 is about personalization, not fads. Here are the trends our Tampa providers are seeing, from GLP-1s and dosing to muscle preservation and keeping the weight off.

GLP-1 Medications· June 2026

What Is Retatrutide? The New Weight-Loss Drug Everyone Is Asking About

Retatrutide is everywhere online right now. Here's the straight answer on what it is, why it isn't available yet, and what actually works while you wait.

Weight Loss· June 2026

5 Reasons Most Diets Fail (and What Actually Works)

If you've lost and regained the same 20 pounds more than once, the problem probably isn't you, it's the diet. Here are the five real reasons diets fail.

Weight Loss· May 2026

How to Keep the Weight Off: 10 Habits That Actually Work

Maintenance is where most plans fall apart. These 10 simple, sustainable habits make keeping the weight off feel automatic.

Weight Loss· May 2026

Is Medical Weight Loss Near You? Tampa & Telehealth Options

Whether you're in Tampa or anywhere in Florida, doctor-supervised weight loss is closer than you think.

GLP-1 Medications· April 2026

Managing GLP-1 Side Effects: Practical Tips

Most GLP-1 side effects are mild and fade fast. These simple tips make the first few weeks easier.

Weight Loss· April 2026

The Surprising Link Between Weight Loss and Better Sleep

Weight and sleep are a two-way street: extra weight harms sleep, and poor sleep fuels weight gain. Improving one improves the other.

GLP-1 Medications· April 2026

Semaglutide or Tirzepatide: 5 Questions to Help You Decide

Both work. Both are excellent. Here are five questions that make the choice between semaglutide and tirzepatide clearer.

GLP-1 Medications· March 2026

Is Tirzepatide Right for You? Questions to Ask

Personalized compounded tirzepatide's dual-action approach makes it powerful, but is it the right starting point for you?

Hormone Health· March 2026

Is Your Thyroid Behind Your Weight Gain?

If you're gaining weight despite doing everything right, your thyroid, or your hormones, may be quietly to blame.

GLP-1 Medications· March 2026

What Are GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications? A Plain-English Guide

You've heard the names: semaglutide, tirzepatide, GLP-1. Here's what they actually are and how they help you lose weight.

Weight Loss· February 2026

How We Personalize Your Weight-Loss Plan

A plan built around your body, goals, and life. Here's exactly how we tailor it.

Weight Loss· February 2026

Do Medical Weight Loss Clinics Really Work?

Medical weight loss isn't another fad diet. Here's what actually happens at a clinic, and why it works when diets don't.

Hormone Health· January 2026

Testosterone Therapy for Women: What You Should Know

Testosterone plays a real role in women's energy, mood, and libido. When it dips, therapy can help restore how you feel.

Weight Loss· January 2026

Setting Weight-Loss Goals That Actually Stick

The secret to lasting weight loss isn't a bigger goal, it's a smarter one.

Weight Loss· December 2025

How to Lose Weight During the Holidays (Without Feeling Deprived)

You can enjoy the holidays and protect your progress. The goal isn't perfection, it's a few smart habits.

GLP-1 Medications· November 2025

Why “Personalized & Compounded” Matters in Weight-Loss Meds

Personalized compounded isn't just a phrase, it's about dosing and care built around you.

Hormone Health· November 2025

Signs of Low Testosterone in Men (and When to Get Tested)

Low testosterone is common and treatable, but easy to miss. Here are the signs worth getting checked.

ADHD· October 2025

Adult ADHD Symptoms: Signs You Might Be Missing

ADHD doesn't always look like hyperactivity. In adults, it's often quieter, and easy to miss.

ADHD· September 2025

ADD vs. ADHD in Adults: What's the Difference?

ADD and ADHD get used interchangeably. Here's what the terms actually mean today.

Weight Loss· August 2025

Lifestyle Habits That Make Weight-Loss Meds Work Better

Medication does the heavy lifting, but these habits help you get the most from it.

Telehealth· July 2025

How Online (Telehealth) Doctor Visits Work in Florida

No waiting room, no commute. Here's exactly how a telehealth visit works with us.

Hormone Health· June 2025

What to Expect at a TRT Clinic

Thinking about TRT but not sure what's involved? Here's the step-by-step.

Weight Loss· May 2025

Weight-Loss Trends Worth Your Time (and Ones to Skip)

Every year brings new weight-loss trends. Here's how to tell the science from the noise.

Weight Loss· March 2025

Spring Reset: Restart Your Weight-Loss Journey

Fell off track over winter? Spring is a natural reset. Here's how to restart the right way.

Hormone Health· September 2024

Men's Sexual Health and Low Testosterone: The Link

Low drive isn't just in your head. Often, it's hormonal, and treatable.

ADHD· September 2024

Adult ADHD Medication: What Are Your Options?

Medication can be life-changing for adult ADHD. Here's how treatment typically works.

ADHD· August 2024

How Adult ADHD Is Diagnosed

Getting evaluated for adult ADHD is simpler than most people expect. Here's how it works.

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