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Tips for Healthy Holiday Weight Management

Tips for Healthy Holiday Weight Management

Thanksgiving Day in America centers around gratitude. A ‘feast’ or large meal is a quintessential part of Thanksgiving Day for many people to celebrate things they’re thankful for. Wherever you are in your weight loss journey, a Thanksgiving meal and other food-focused holidays can pose a formidable challenge. Read on for tips to have a healthy holiday and avoid the typical Thanksgiving weight gain.

Avoid Thanksgiving Weight Gain with these 8 Healthy Holiday Tips

Avoid Thanksgiving Weight Gain with these 8 Healthy Holiday Tips

Thanksgiving Day in America centers around gratitude. A ‘feast’ or large meal is a quintessential part of Thanksgiving Day for many people to celebrate things they’re thankful for. Wherever you are in your weight loss journey, a Thanksgiving meal and other food-focused holidays can pose a formidable challenge. Read on for tips to have a healthy holiday and avoid the typical Thanksgiving weight gain.

Finally Lose Stubborn Weight with Ozempic® (Semaglutide)

Finally Lose Stubborn Weight with Ozempic® (Semaglutide)

Ozempic (semaglutide) became a household name in early 2022 after going “viral” across the social media platform TikTok. While Ozempic (semaglutide) is not new, it wasn’t a household name. Ozempic (semaglutide) is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes. After several studies showed it to have a significant impact on weight loss as well, the FDA approved semaglutide for use for patients with obesity. Novo Nordisk manufactures Wegovy, a semaglutide prescribed to treat obesity.

Visceral Fat: Dangerous Hidden Threat to Your Health

Visceral Fat: Dangerous Hidden Threat to Your Health

VISCERAL FAT is belly fat found deep within your abdominal cavity. It surrounds important organs, including your stomach, liver and intestines. This dangerous component of our body releases harmful proteins. Studies show an elevated amount of these proteins can increase the risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and even certain types of cancer. Belly fat may seem harmless, but truly puts you at risk of major health issues. This type of fat is different from the subcutaneous fat that lies just beneath the skin and gives us our shape.

Beyond Weight Loss: The Benefits of GLP-1 Medications

Beyond Weight Loss: The Benefits of GLP-1 Medications

GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide, are well-known for providing consistent weight loss outcomes for individuals trying to lose weight, as well as improving blood sugar control in individuals with type 2 diabetes. However, these medications have been proven to offer a range of benefits beyond weight loss. In addition to their positive impact on obesity-related outcomes, GLP-1 medications have been found to help patients increase their quality of life due to multiple, lesser-known advantages such as lowered blood pressure, decreased risk of cardiac events, and even decreased levels of inflammation.

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