Food, exercise, sleep, hydration. So much goes into weight loss. But how does weight loss work, exactly? In the simplest sense, weight loss happens when you consume fewer calories than your body burns. Your body […]
If you’re taking finasteride — or the brand name versions Propecia or Proscar — you’re probably checking your hairline for changes. But there might be something else you’re worried about changing: your testosterone levels. So, does finasteride lower testosterone? No. In […]
There’s a lot to think about when you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant. If you take Ozempic, you’ll need to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks this medication could pose to your […]
Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for people who have type 2 diabetes. It’s often prescribed “off-label” for weight loss — when a drug is prescribed for something it’s not approved for. It can be effective, but […]
We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of how much body fat someone has relative […]
Weight loss can be tricky at the best of times, without the additional challenges of postpartum life — looking at you, sleepless nights! But while it’s healthy to gain weight during pregnancy (sometimes pretty rapidly, like […]
Smoothies, oatmeal, pancakes — is there nothing protein powder can’t make better? Protein powder is a quick, easy, and often tasty way to increase your protein intake. But, does protein powder make you gain weight? It’s […]
If you’re on a weight loss journey, you’ve probably already thought about your food choices, how much movement you’re doing and perhaps even your sleep. But what about alcohol and weight loss? Research shows that […]
Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This includes factors within your control, like your diet and physical […]
What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss shouldn’t be overlooked. Weight lifting isn’t just great for building muscle. It can help you […]