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...
My GLP-1 Journey with Zepbound and How Biocare Saved My Gut & Gains I’m not here to sell a miracle — I’m here to tell you the truth. I started Zepbound in March after five years of fighting a body that refused to budge. Infertility. Endometriosis. Adenomyosis. A total hysterectomy...
Body Positivity and GLP-1 Weight Loss: Navigating a New Relationship with Yourself — By Katie Chapmon, MS, RD If you’re using a GLP-1 medication to support weight loss, you may find yourself feeling excited and proud… but also unsettled, self-conscious, or even uncomfortable with the new attention you receive. That’s...
Biocare’s First GLP-1 Meetup in Philadelphia: A Day of Empowerment, Connection & Celebration On September 13, 2025, Biocare hosted something truly special our first-ever GLP-1 community meetup in the heart of Philadelphia. And wow... what a day it was! A Space Where Everyone Felt Seen and Heard From the moment the...
GLP-1 Medications and Your Long-Term Relationship with Food — Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Discover how GLP-1 medications quiet cravings, reshape your relationship with food, and open the door to lasting, mindful eating habits — even after the medication ends. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are making an...
Shots, Not Shame: Why Serena Williams’ GLP-1 Journey Matters When news broke that Serena Williams — one of the greatest athletes of all time — was stepping forward as a spokesperson for GLP-1 medications, the internet had a lot to say. Unfortunately, much of the conversation turned negative. Critics were...
If you're taking GLP-1 weight loss medications — or thinking about it — you're not alone. Join us for a special in-person event designed just for you. Biocare Nutrition is hosting a GLP-1 Community Meetup to bring together individuals navigating life on (and after) GLP-1s. Whether you're managing side effects,...
Ozempic May Change More Than Your Body — What About Your Personality? — Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. If you’ve spent any time scrolling through social media, browsing online forums, or reading health news, chances are you’ve come across the term “Ozempic Personality.” But what exactly does it mean? Although...
GLP-1 Medications and the Gut Microbiome: The Importance of Probiotics — Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. A microbiome might sound like something from science fiction, but it is an ecosystem inside our gut (intestines), and it consists of microorganisms that are unique to each person. Inherited at the time we are...
GLP-1 Medications May Help Women with Polycystic Syndrome (PCOS) — Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Women with PCOS are finding new hope with GLP-1 medications — but nutrition matters more than ever. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects approximately six to 13 percent of women of...
The link between GLP-1s and mental health remains unclear amid conflicting evidence. According to research, GLP-1s are related to depression, anxiety, changes in mood, suicidal ideation; however, there is also research to suggest that there is not an increased chance for an adverse psychiatric event in adults taking a...
Have you noticed more hair in your brush or shower drain since starting a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or Zepbound? If so, you’re not alone. Many people taking GLP-1s worry that their weight loss treatment might be causing hair loss. While there does appear to be a connection, the...
GLP-1 medications do not directly cause dehydration, but they may have an indirect effect due to their appetite-suppressing and gastrointestinal (GI) side effects. Proper hydration is essential for overall well-being. When the body is well hydrated, the risk of dehydration and its negative health consequences is reduced, and bodily systems...
