Evidence-based levers that reliably move the needle: A sustainable calorie deficit with adequate protein Resistance training plus daily movement Sleep and stress management (often underestimated) Clinician-guided options when appropriate, including FDA-approved obesity medications (e.g., Wegovy and Zepbound ) and weight loss injections A good rule of thumb: don't outsource a fundamentals problem to an unproven tool
I had one night of bloat where I felt like Violet Beauregarde from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Should I eat 3 meals or 5-6 small meals on GLP-1s
Companies are offering better delivery devices, oral drugs and once-a-week injections to make it more convenient