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Weight Loss

GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 therapy — what the first weeks feel like, what to eat, and what changes besides the number on the scale.

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Weight Loss3 min read

Beyond weight loss: the surprising health benefits of GLP-1 therapy

The scale is the visible part. Underneath it, these medications are doing work on blood sugar, blood pressure, inflammation, liver fat, sleep and joints — and most of it shows up before the clothes fit differently.

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Weight Loss3 min read

The best diet while taking GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 medications

You'll be eating less, so every bite has to do more work. Protein first, vegetables next, water throughout — and a short list of foods that make the side effects worse.

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Weight Loss3 min read

What to expect when starting a GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 medication

The first few weeks are mostly small changes: you get full sooner, you think about food less, and your stomach takes a little while to settle in. Here's the honest version, week by week.