USING CALORIC DEFICIT FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Muscle mass and weight loss

A caloric deficit for weight loss occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. Essentially, your body starts using stored fat as energy to make up for the calorie shortfall, leading to weight loss over time. At Vital Advanced Medical Center, our medical weight loss clinic Tampa has […]

WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAUS AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM

WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAUS

Weight loss plateaus are frustrating, but they are a common part of the weight loss journey. A plateau occurs when your weight loss stalls after a period of consistent progress, even though you are still following the same diet and exercise routine. Understanding why plateaus happen and how to overcome them can help you break […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP DURING WEIGHT LOSS

GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP DURING WEIGHT LOSS

The importance of sleep during weight loss cannot be underestimated. Sleep plays a crucial role in weight loss and overall health. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that when people were starved of sleep, late-night snacking increased, and they were more likely to choose high carb snacks. In another study done […]

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MUSCLE MASS AND WEIGHT LOSS

MUSCLE MASS AND WEIGHT LOSS

For those seeking to lose weight, it is important to understand there is a very important connection between muscle mass and weight loss. Too often we tend to focus on diet and cutting calories. And while that is important, muscle mass is also very important. Yet, for many dieters, much of the weight they lose […]

CAN BHRT AID IN WEIGHT LOSS?

BHRT AID IN WEIGHT LOSS

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) involves the use of hormones that are structurally identical to the hormones naturally produced by the body. Common hormones involved in BHRT include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. While BHRT is primarily used to alleviate symptoms of hormonal imbalances, such as those experienced during menopause, it has been suggested by some […]

CAN DRINKING MORE WATER AID IN WEIGHT LOSS?

WATER AID IN WEIGHT LOSS

Can drinking more water aid in weight loss? The short answer is yes (we will delve into more detail below). However, whether you are part of a weight loss regimen or not, drinking water is very beneficial to the body. Your body consists of up to sixty percent water, with the brain and heart about […]

Weight Loss and Hypertension

There is a connection between weight loss and hypertension. Clients at our weight loss have lowered their blood pressure significantly. Hypertension is a condition characterized by elevated blood pressure levels, and it is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. At Vital Advanced Medical Center Weight Loss […]

Semaglutide for Weight Loss

semaglutide for weight loss

Semaglutide for Weight Loss: How It Works and Who It’s For How Do I Know if Semaglutide Will Work For Me? If you have tightened up your eating, added daily walks, and still feel stuck, you are not alone. Many adults discover that biology, not willpower, is the wall they are hitting. Semaglutide for weight […]

Dr. Kenneth Argote, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

“I grew tired of the traditional model of primary care. Patients deserve excellent, affordable care—delivered when they need it, not weeks later.”

Dr. Kenneth Argote is a board-certified, doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of experience. He began his career at the University of South Florida, earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors before working in the Emergency Department and cardiac unit. His time caring for acutely ill patients sparked a realization: many hospitalizations could have been prevented with better primary care.

Motivated by this vision, he returned to USF to complete his Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Family Primary Care in 2014, followed by his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2019. Over the years, Dr. Argote has provided preventive, acute, and chronic care for patients of all ages while growing increasingly frustrated with how traditional insurance models limit patient outcomes.

In 2021, he founded Vital Advanced Medical Center to create a better way forward through Direct Primary Care—removing barriers, putting patients first, and providing care that is both high-quality and affordable. Today, he continues to lead the practice with a focus on whole-person health and long-term relationships.