Even though your GLP-1 might be helping to curb your appetite, the holiday eating season is about to kick into full swing.
If you’ve recently started taking Zepbound®for weight loss, you may have noticed that your appetite is not what it once was or that you are experiencing some GI side effects
It can be a real trick to try and avoid the candy and other goodies that are synonymous with this spooky day. The key is to have a plan!
Right now, you have trillions of microorganisms, or microbes, living inside your gut! They make up your gut microbiome, an ecosystem, or community of organisms, that is unique to you.
Anti-obesity medications like GLP-1 RAs (glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists) — the class of medications that include type 2 diabetes drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic® — are now being touted for their ability to help with heart health.
Side effects from GLP-1 medications are well
documented, but might there be another side effect: Feeling cold or experiencing chills.
Whether or not you’re taking a GLP-1, it can be
hard work to eat healthy, get proper exercise and stay in a positive frame of
mind for long-term lifestyle change.
Nausea is one of the most
reported side effects from GLP-1 medications.
While there are legitimate online pharmacies, there are some online pharmacies that could put your health at risk by selling medications that are potentially dangerous and ineffective.
Because of the success of GLP-1 medications for weight loss and controlling type 2 diabetes, some patients are setting aside the need for a multi-pronged approach and relying solely on GLP-1s.
It’s been reported that patients taking a GLP-1are 66% more likely to be diagnosed with gastroparesis.
Keeping up to date on medical breakthroughs can be like trying to learn a new language. Below is a set of terms most commonly associated with GLP-1 RAs.
Zepbound, the brand name for tirzepatide, is a recent addition to the weight loss medication space.
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If you are starting a weight loss medication — or if it’s not working for you — here are some things to know.
Food noise is characterized by persistent thoughts about food — what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, reflecting on what we’ve already eaten, or interrogating ourselves about what we’ve eaten and why.
If you are an adult with type 2 diabetes and have been prescribed a semaglutide medication for weight loss or to manage your diabetes, it is important to monitor your blood sugar and pay attention to the signals your body is sending.
While semaglutide is not addictive, there are some withdrawal symptoms to keep in mind once you stop taking it.
Weight loss medications (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) effectively help adults with obesity or type 2 diabetes achieve clinically significant weight loss.
During weight loss, we lose not only unhealthy fat, but also beneficial muscle mass. Why is it important not to lose muscle mass, sometimes referred to as lean mass?
If you’re considering Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Trulicity for weight loss, here is some background information to help you prepare for a conversation with your health care provider.
Semaglutide medications are not directly related
to your metabolism. However, there are lifestyle strategies that you can adopt while taking weight loss medications to boost your metabolic rate.
In addition to being an energy source, protein is essential for maintaining muscle, bone, and skin health.
Gastrointestinal side effects are common when taking semaglutide medications, so it’s important to consider what you eat.
It is important to consider how food choices can work in combination with medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy to optimize weight loss and overall nutritional health.
Side effects from weight loss medication can deprive your body of much needed nutrients and energy, so making informed food consumption decisions can help ensure your daily nutritional needs are being met.
While you may not need to rule out weight loss medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic from your weight loss strategy, there are some side effects to be aware of.
Lifestyle changes and/or behavior modification can have an impact on weight loss and weight management, especially without some of the side effects of anti-obesity medications.
In 2022, Tara P. Mack was pre-diabetic and her lab work results were “in the red.” After starting a GLP-1, her life began to change for the better. Biocare has helped Tara throughout her journey by helping to combat GLP-1 side effects and sustain her muscle mass.
Losing 143lbs with the assistance of a GLP1 has been amazing but I have to be honest with products like these the journey to find that balance would’ve been so much harder. 40 more pounds to go…wish me luck!
The “Girls on the Jab” are a group of individuals who share their experiences and insights on GLP-1 medications and related topics. Together they have lost over 700 pounds.
I am a 42 year old mom of two that struggled with obesity my entire life. I had all but given up until I started my GLP-1 journey with Tirzepatide in August of 2022. Over the course of a year, I lost 125 lbs. and have kept it off since.
The boost Biocare gives me helps keep my energy up and my body fueled, making it easier to stay groovy, fun and full of life! I love how Biocare fits into my wellness routine and supports my journey to feeling and looking my best.
Thanks to GLP-1 therapy and discovering Biocare, I have not only seen incredible personal change but also became a passionate advocate for others looking for a shift in their lives.
When Justyna started taking a GLP-1 medication, she wasn’t sure it was right for her. She felt fatigued, constipated and nauseous. Then she found Biocare and hasn’t looked back!
As a member of the “Girls on the Jab” collective, Leigh Anne Logan started her journey in October 2022. She had no idea that it would lead to such profound changes in her life.
Cheryl Bugge is a type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure and thyroid disease. She started taking a GLP-1 in January 2022, but soon realized she wasn’t getting her protein or eating right. Then, she found Biocare and fell in love with it!
Marianne Kontof, known as “Weightloss Mamma” on TikTok, lost 72 pounds in eight months on her GLP-1 journey. Biocare is now an essential part of her routine — and she’s even more motivated to stay on track.
Jennifer Witherspoon known as “Mommajenzhere” on social media, a 47 yr old busy mom of 3 hit 221lbs standing only 5ft tall with a pre-diabetes and fatty liver diagnosis. Glp-1 treatment was what her doctor recommended and so began her journey.
At my heaviest, I weighed 257 pounds and was pre-diabetic, with a family history of Type 2 diabetes. I was considering weight loss surgery when my doctor convinced me to try a GLP-1 medication. This decision has completely transformed my life. In just six months, I've lost over 52 pounds, with about 50 more to go.
To maintain her weight, Kimberly Forga (better known to many as “Kokomo Kim”) had always followed a rigorous diet and exercise plan — then COVID-19 struck. Sidelined by the disease and placed on a ventilator, Kim was sidelined for nearly a year-and-a-half.
Ohio resident Sarah Robertson thought she would have to stop taking a GLP-1 for weight loss due to debilitating side effects. Then, she found Biocare.
My name is Alexis. I am 25 years old and live in Asheville North Carolina. I have always been a bigger girl my entire life, weighing in at over 200 pounds by the time I turned 12. I started taking Mounjaro on February 8, 2023, and I was 286 pounds.
Jayna’s journey on weight loss medication has been complicated. A type 1 diabetic, she has always struggled in life with being underweight or overweight, and was unable to find a healthy set point. GLP-1 side effects, like nausea and fatigue, only compounded the issues.
Hi, I am Lisa Borders. I have been on a weight loss journey and now maintaining for 15 months. I started my journey August 11th, 2022, and hit my goal weight Feb of 2023.
