The Best Way to Eat When Taking Ozempic or Another Weight Loss Medication
2. Schedule your meals Because the drugs suppress your appetite, “it becomes very easy to skip meals, to forget to eat,” says Selvi Rajagopal, an obesity medicine physician and director of the Healthful Eating, Activity and Weight Program at John Hopkins University. For some people, nausea caused by the medication can make eating even harder.…
Kathy Bates Shares How Working Is ‘Easier’ After 100-Lb. Weight Loss: ‘Ashamed to Have Put Myself Through That’ (Exclusive)
Kathy Bates Shares How Weight Loss Made Working ‘Easier’ (Exclusive) { e.preventDefault(); Mntl.utilities.loadExternalJS( externalJS , () => { Mntl.CMP.onSdkLoaded(() => { OneTrust.ToggleInfoDisplay(); }) }); }, { once: true }); }); Mntl.CMP.init({ isConsentRequired: true, oneTrustTemplateName: ‘ccpa’, showConsentBanner: false, isTcfEnabled: true, scriptTimeout: 3000 }); })(); window.Mntl = window.Mntl || {}; Mntl.RTB = Mntl.RTB || {}; Mntl.RTB.setUseConsentManagement(false); Mntl.RTB.setIpAddress(‘106.0.62.93’)…
Why is it harder to lose weight as you get older?
As you get older, you may have a hard time losing weight. Even shedding just one to two pounds can prove difficult. So why is it so hard to slim down as you age? We talked with Nutrition Support Dietitian Kathleen Martin about the factors that can hinder weight loss and what you can do…
20 Best Protein Shake Recipes for Weight Loss
If you want to lose weight in a sustainable, safe, and effective way, drinking protein shakes can help you get there. Unfortunately, many protein shakes are either loaded with sugar or lacking in flavor. Thankfully, with the right recipes, your weight-loss protein shakes can be so delicious you’ll want to drink them every day. How…
Amy Schumer having ‘good experience’ with new weight loss drug after severe Ozempic side effects: ‘I couldn’t handle it’
Amy Schumer’s experience with Mounjaro has been vastly different from when she tried an alternative weight-loss medication years ago.
9 Supplements That Claim to Speed Up Weight Loss—But Do They Work?
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Unmasking 6 Common Myths vs. Facts About Bariatric Surgery
March 10, 2025 Bariatric surgery, a transformative procedure for those struggling with severe obesity, is often surrounded by myths. Let’s debunk some of the most common misconceptions about Bariatric Surgery. **Fact**: While any surgery carries risks, bariatric surgery has significantly advanced over the years. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS),…
Top 11 Tips To Overcome WLS Stalls
June 5, 2015 Hitting a plateau or weight loss “stall” is common for just about everyone engaged in the weight loss process, including people who have undergone bariatric surgery. While it can be justifiably frustrating, it’s probably not a sign your journey is derailed or in jeopardy. You can conquer stalls with the top 11 tips to…
Brown Fat and Why It Matters
March 12, 2025 At this point, most people know that there are different types of fat. In this blog, we will look at the role of brown fat. The two most common types of fat are white and brown. You may be familiar with subcutaneous and visceral fat, both of which are considered white fat.…
Ozempic Face and Ozempic Butt: What You Need to Know
February 26, 2025 You may have noticed or heard people talking about “Ozempic Face or Ozempic butt”. Let’s take a deep dive to understand what this means and what can be done about it. As a medical professional, I’d like to address a topic that’s been circulating on social media: the phenomena known as “Ozempic…
FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide
The FBI is warning the public about counterfeit compounded weight loss drugs on the market that claim to contain semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, two prescription medications used for weight loss.A notice on the FBI’s website warns that the fraudulent drugs purporting to contain semaglutide have been found instead to contain “compounded…
The Best 7-Day Walking Plan for Weight Loss, Created by Certified Trainers
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Cardio and Strength Training Program for Weight Loss (with PDF)
Losing weight and achieving a healthier, fitter body is a goal many of us strive for, but finding the right balance can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to choose between cardio and strength training – both are essential for effective and sustainable weight loss. Cardio burns calories and improves heart health, while…
8 Week Fat Loss Workout for Beginners
It’s said that how you start something is the key to how successful you’ll be. This statement rings true, especially when applied to fitness and weight loss. Many people who want to lose weight and get in shape start working out and become so confused about what to do versus what not to do, that they…
Oasis of Hope Bariatrics – Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico
About Us Oasis of Hope Bariatrics Founded in 1963, Oasis of Hope Hospital located in Baja California, Mexico has over 50 years of experience in a wide range of medical specialties. A beautiful and serene 45-bed private healthcare facility with English speaking staff, an on-site lab, intensive care unit, imaging technology, a chapel, dining services,…
The Biggest Reasons Marriages Fail After WLS
August 2, 2021 It’s common knowledge that one of the biggest struggles after weight loss surgery is relationships and marriages. There are many reasons that marriages fail after WLS. Many people freak out that they will succumb to this statistic once they have weight loss surgery. To unravel the mystery and separate fact from fiction,…
