Simple, realistic tweaks GLP-1 users can start this week to protect muscle, feel more energized, and hit their protein goals. If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, you’ve probably heard some version of this advice: “Make sure you’re getting enough protein.” This is easier said than done...
With the continued popularity of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, protein and protein supplements are increasingly important dietary tools to support lean mass preservation, metabolism, blood glucose (sugar) control, satiety, and GLP-1 side-effect management. Because GLP-1 medications reduce appetite and slow digestion, caloric intake decreases thereby making it more difficult...
Instead of reinventing your entire diet, you can make a few smart changes to what you bring home so your kitchen naturally supports your GLP-1 journey. If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, your appetite, cravings, and even your tolerance for certain foods may look very...
Why So Many People Are Switching GLP-1 Medications The rise of GLP-1 medications for weight loss has changed everything—from appetite control to long-term metabolic health. Medications like Zepbound (tirzepatide) have helped thousands of people lose weight effectively, but for many, the cost of brand-name GLP-1 drugs becomes unsustainable. After...
Mention GLP-1 medications and most people will automatically think of weight loss. While they are proven effective for weight loss, there is mounting evidence that reveals they confer benefits beyond weight loss. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, researchers and the medical community are noticing health benefits beyond blood...
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have quickly become some of the most talked about tools in the arsenal of weight loss and type 2 diabetes management. While knowledge of GLP-1 medications is growing, there remains some questions surrounding how they work, how fast they work, who should take...
It can sometimes be difficult to know for sure if an approach to dietary changes is legitimate or a fad. Anyone who has spent time learning about nutrition and how to optimize it for long-term weight loss or weight maintenance has likely come across terms like macros and micros,...
New Year, New You: How GLP-1 Users Can Start 2026 on a Healthy Note As the clock winds down on 2025, a lot of us are already thinking about what we want 2026 to look like. Many of us start the New Year with the best of intentions, only...
We’re excited to announce that Biocare is now available at select Hy-Vee supermarkets across the Midwest. This expansion marks a major milestone in our mission to make GLP-1–specific nutrition products more accessible to the growing GLP-1 community. For individuals using GLP-1 medications for weight management, access to the right nutrition matters....
GLP-1s may contribute to loss of muscle strength and mass — if you are not cautious. By now, we all know someone who has taken a GLP-1 RA like Ozempic or Zepbound for weight loss or blood sugar control. Or maybe you’ve taken one of these medications yourself to...
Getting Out from Behind the Screen: Why Community Matters on the GLP-1 Journey Obesity week in Atlanta was incredible. What started as a last-minute trip turned into one of the most meaningful experiences of my year. Not because of the schedule or the sessions, but because of the people. At...
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Explained: What Is It and How GLP-1s May Help. — Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Obesity is linked with conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and sleep apnea. Another important one: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here’s what to know. Non-alcoholic fatty...
When you’re using a GLP-1 medication, you’re doing more than taking a weekly dose — you’re changing habits, rebuilding routines, and redefining what “healthy” looks like for you. That’s a big deal. And while science drives the results, community sustains the journey. The right people, resources, and rhythm of support...
Happy Halloween: The Eating Season Begins — Here’s How to Stay Healthy and Have Fun — Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. From Halloween to New Year’s, learn simple ways to spot emotional vs. physical hunger, set S.M.A.R.T. goals, and enjoy the season without derailing progress. ‘Tis the season. Not that season...
Beyond Food Noise: How GLP-1s Helped Me Find Joy, Health, and a New Hobby Farm When I first started my GLP-1 journey, like so many others, I was consumed by the constant chatter of food noise. If you know, you know—that relentless hum in the back of your mind about...
Life after Rapid Weight Loss: Navigating Social, Work, and Everyday Changes on GLP-1 Medications — By Katie Chapmon, MS, RD Losing weight quickly with GLP-1 medications can feel like stepping into an entirely new life — but not always in the ways you expect. In this post, we unpack...
