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Let’s Talk About Micro and Macronutrients

Let’s Talk About Micro and Macronutrients
There's a lot that goes into losing weight and staying healthy, including the micro and macronutrients you eat. Learn more about the two forms of nutrition and how they benefit overall wellness and weight loss.
Sep 9th, 2025
Our Favorite Ways to Warm Up

Our Favorite Ways to Warm Up
Whether you’re ready to hit the treadmill or focus on weightlifting, you need to warm up first. Read on as we share what warm-ups do, why you shouldn’t skip them, and our favorite ways to warm up.
Aug 15th, 2025
We’re Here to Explain NAD+

We’re Here to Explain NAD+
The body contains many essential vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes that help it function properly. NAD+ is one of the most influential coenzymes in the body. Read on to learn how NAD+ improves metabolism and overall wellness for a healthier you.
Aug 13th, 2025
Why Is Losing Weight So Hard After Having Kids?

Why Is Losing Weight So Hard After Having Kids?
You’re not imagining it: losing weight after kids isn’t always easy. The good news is that you’re not alone. Read on to learn five reasons why losing weight is hard and how we can help you reach your goals.
Aug 11th, 2025
Why We Don’t Love Fad Diets

Why We Don’t Love Fad Diets
Low-carb, keto, and juice cleanses are popular fad diets that may work in the short term, but we don't recommend them for several reasons. Read on to learn more about fad diets and why they're not the best choice for weight loss.
Aug 2nd, 2025
Why We Included Flexibility in Our Fitness Plans

Why We Included Flexibility in Our Fitness Plans
Cardio plans? Check. Strength training? Check. Flexibility training? Check. Our fitness plans contain it all. Read on as we explore flexibility training in greater detail, including five reasons why we’ve added it to your fitness plan.
Jul 7th, 2025
What’s the Deal With GLP-1s?

What’s the Deal With GLP-1s?
Everyone's talking about GLP-1s for weight loss – but what's the deal, and how do they work? Read on to learn how GLP-1s regulate blood sugar and appetite for optimal weight loss and health.
Jul 7th, 2025
Can an Injection Help You Lose Weight?

Can an Injection Help You Lose Weight?
Can injections really help you lose weight? Yes, but not all injections are the same. Read on as we share what weight loss injections are, what types exist, and how each type can help you reach your goals.
Jul 7th, 2025
Skip the Drive-thru and Lean on Our Meal Plans

Skip the Drive-thru and Lean on Our Meal Plans
Convenience is a significant part of life today, but when you're trying to lose weight, it's not ideal. Read on to learn how meal plans assist with weight loss and why you should leave the drive-thru behind.
Jul 2nd, 2025
The Link Between Being Overweight and Hypertension

The Link Between Being Overweight and Hypertension
Did you know that carrying extra weight can increase your risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure)? Read on to learn how these conditions are linked and what we can do to help with both of them.
Jun 2nd, 2025
Kybella: Say Goodbye To Your Double Chin Without Surgery

Kybella: Say Goodbye To Your Double Chin Without Surgery
You don’t need to go under the knife to get rid of your double chin. Kybella® is an injection that contains deoxycholic acid that can help you say goodbye to your double chin without surgery. Read on to learn more.
Jun 2nd, 2025
Balancing Your Body With Hormone Replacement Therapy

Balancing Your Body With Hormone Replacement Therapy
Your body's hormones are essential for just about every function – until they dip low in menopause. Please keep reading to learn about hormone replacement therapy and when you need it to alleviate bothersome symptoms.
May 5th, 2025
How to Create a Fitness Plan Best For Your Body

How to Create a Fitness Plan Best For Your Body
If you’re ready to add more exercise to your daily routine and are wondering where to start, we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn how to create the best fitness plan for you and tips to make time for exercise.
May 2nd, 2025
What Your BMI Can Tell You About Your Health

What Your BMI Can Tell You About Your Health
Your body mass index (BMI) is more than just a number. It can reveal a lot of information about your health, including your risks for certain conditions. Read on to learn what your BMI is, how it’s calculated, and what your score can tell you.
May 2nd, 2025
Why You Need to Get a Regular Physical

Why You Need to Get a Regular Physical
Routine physical exams are crucial to your health; they may prevent chronic health issues and allow us to keep tabs on your health as you age. Find other essential reasons a physical exam is critical to your health and wellness.
Apr 9th, 2025

Incorporating Botox® Into Your Beauty Routine
Are you tired of seeing wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging in the mirror? Adding Botox® to your routine is the key to a youthful glow. Learn more about Botox and why it should be an integral part of your beauty regimen.
Apr 7th, 2025

Is Adipex Right for Me?
If the scale just isn’t budging — despite eating right and exercising — you might wonder if it’s time to consider medications like Adipex®. Read on to learn how Adipex works, who should (and who shouldn’t) consider it, and what you can expect from it.
Apr 7th, 2025
How Weight is Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea

How Weight is Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious medical issue that leads to pauses in breathing while sleeping. You may be at risk if you're overweight or obese. Find out how your weight leads to OSA and how to manage both.
Feb 2nd, 2025

How Balanced Exercise Plans Help Overall Health
Exercise is a key component of a healthy body and mind throughout every stage of life. Keep reading to learn how balance exercises are essential to your overall health, regardless of age.
Jan 13th, 2025
What if losing weight was as simple as getting an injection? Good news – it may be as easy as that with NAD+ injections. Read

How Can NAD+ Help Me on My Weight Loss Journey?
What if losing weight was as simple as getting an injection? Good news – it may be as easy as that with NAD+ injections. Read on to learn about NAD+ and how it can help you finally reach your weight loss goals.
Dec 2nd, 2024
Is the Mediterranean Diet Actually Effective?

Is the Mediterranean Diet Actually Effective?
Dieting to lose weight is tough, especially when you follow crazy fad diets that never last – but the Mediterranean diet is a little different. Keep reading to learn how the Mediterranean diet works and whether it's truly effective for weight loss.
Nov 2nd, 2024
Can a Fat Burning Shot Really Help Me Lose Weight?

Can a Fat Burning Shot Really Help Me Lose Weight?
Wouldn't it be great if losing weight was as simple as getting a shot? Good news – it's really that easy. Keep reading to learn more about fat-burning shots and how they help you achieve your weight loss goal and your dream body.
Oct 16th, 2024
Is Phentermine Safe?

Is Phentermine Safe?
Phentermine is a successful drug doctors use to curb your appetite – but is it safe for your body? Read on to learn more about phentermine for weight loss and if it's safe for a healthier, more fit physique.
Sep 17th, 2024
I’ve Hit My Weight Loss Goal. How Do I Stay Here?

I’ve Hit My Weight Loss Goal. How Do I Stay Here?
Losing weight is extremely difficult, especially when you have much to lose. After you reach your goal weight, maintaining that weight is extremely important. Keep reading to learn how to keep the weight off after reaching your desired weight.
Aug 5th, 2024
Am I A Candidate for Lipotropic Injections?

Am I A Candidate for Lipotropic Injections?
Weight loss is tricky, especially as you get older. Diet and exercise are great, but sometimes you need more help. What other options are there? Read on to learn about lipotropic injections and how they may help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Jun 17th, 2024

6 Essential Benefits of Meal Planning
Losing weight is tough, especially with so many quick and easy fast food options. But if you're serious about weight loss, meal planning is a must. Read on to discover six major benefits of a meal plan and how it helps you get the body you want.
May 16th, 2024
How Soon Will I See Results After a Fat-Burning Shot?

How Soon Will I See Results After a Fat-Burning Shot?
Losing weight is a struggle, especially as you get older; it's essential, though, for optimal health and chronic disease prevention. Read on to learn how fat-burning shots help you lose weight quickly and when you should expect to see results.
Mar 18th, 2024
5 Top Foods to Enhance Your Appetite Suppressant

5 Top Foods to Enhance Your Appetite Suppressant
Losing weight is hard, even with vigorous exercise and a strict diet – however, there's still hope with appetite suppressants. Read on to discover how to get the most out of an appetite suppressant by adding five weight-loss foods.
Feb 9th, 2024

Lies About Weight Loss You Still Believe
Many people want to lose weight but unfortunately never succeed because they still believe in total myths about getting healthy and removing stubborn fat. Read on to discover lies about weight loss and how to succeed with the truth.
Jan 10th, 2024

9 Natural Ways to Reduce Your Appetite
Losing weight can be complicated and is harder as you age. If your appetite is out of control, it may seem like you'll never lose weight. Read on to discover seven natural appetite suppressants and how they curb your hunger for efficient weight loss.
Dec 6th, 2023
5 Fat-Burning Vitamins and How to Get More of Them

5 Fat-Burning Vitamins and How to Get More of Them
Vitamins and minerals are essential to the body's health and most processes, but did you know they can also help you burn fat and lose weight? Read on to discover five fat-burning vitamins and how to get more.
Nov 15th, 2023

Exercise or Diet: Which is More Important for Weight Loss?
Losing weight is complex, and most people don't know where to start. Exercise and changing your diet are essential — but is one more important than the other? Read on to discover if you should change your diet or exercise for significant weight loss.
Oct 1st, 2023
5 Problems That Are Linked to a B12 Deficiency

5 Problems That Are Linked to a B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient your body requires to make vital DNA and red blood cells — but what if you're not getting enough? Read on to discover the problems that arise with a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Sep 1st, 2023
How Flexibility Exercises Help Reduce Your Risk of Injury

How Flexibility Exercises Help Reduce Your Risk of Injury
Exercising is a great way to stay in shape and lose weight if you take the proper steps to warm up. Keep reading to learn how flexibility training helps reduce your risk of injury during physical activity to burn fat and lose weight.
Aug 1st, 2023
Why Insulin is Called the Fat Storage Hormone

Why Insulin is Called the Fat Storage Hormone
Insulin is best known as the hormone the pancreas releases in response to rising blood sugar — but did you know it also promotes fat storage? Read on to discover how insulin stores fat and makes it difficult to lose weight.
Jul 11th, 2023
What are Macronutrients and How Do They Affect My Health?

What are Macronutrients and How Do They Affect My Health?
Your body needs several things to thrive — oxygen, vitamins, water, and food. Macronutrients are essential food products to get energy and maintain or lose weight. Keep reading to learn the other ways macronutrients affect your overall health.
Jun 6th, 2023
Here’s Why BMI is Just Part of Your Whole Health Picture

Here’s Why BMI is Just Part of Your Whole Health Picture
If you're like many other people, your BMI causes more stress than it's worth. While it's essential in some instances, BMI can also be very misleading. Keep reading to learn why your BMI is only a tiny snippet of your entire picture of health.
Mar 7th, 2023
Weight Loss with Adipex: What Are the Top 3 Benefits?

Weight Loss with Adipex: What Are the Top 3 Benefits?
If you're overweight and need to lose weight, plenty of options are available, including appetite suppressants like Adipex. Keep reading to find out how Adipex helps you lose weight quickly and effectively, along with other benefits of the drug.
Jan 1st, 2023
How Can Fat Burning Shots Boost My Metabolism?

How Can Fat Burning Shots Boost My Metabolism?
Losing weight isn't an easy task. If you've tried changing your diet and exercise without results, fat-burning shots can help. Read on to discover how these shots rev up your metabolism so you can finally lose weight.
Dec 8th, 2022
What Are the Benefits of Meal Plans for Weight Management?

What Are the Benefits of Meal Plans for Weight Management?
When you’re ready to get in shape and lose weight, there are a lot of options that help you succeed. Meal plans are one of the key assets that help you get your weight under control. Read on to learn all the benefits of meal plans for weight loss.
Oct 1st, 2022
The Role of B12 in Weight Loss

The Role of B12 in Weight Loss
Losing weight isn’t an easy task, especially as you get older. If diet and exercise just aren’t working to shed excess pounds, injections of vitamin B12 may help. Keep reading to learn how you can successfully lose weight with B12.
Sep 4th, 2022
Do I Need an Appetite Suppressant?

Do I Need an Appetite Suppressant?
Losing weight is hard, especially when you can’t control your appetite. There are medications that can help you curb your hunger, to allow you to lose weight and burn fat. Keep reading to learn when appetite suppressants are helpful.
Aug 9th, 2022
5 Apps That Can Help You Track Your Food and Exercise

5 Apps That Can Help You Track Your Food and Exercise
Losing weight is hard, especially when you don’t know what you’re eating. With today’s technology, it’s as easy as clicking on an app to track your progress. Keep reading to learn about the best apps to help you reach your weight loss goals.
Jul 1st, 2022
Using the BMI Calculator to Determine Your Body Mass Index

Using the BMI Calculator to Determine Your Body Mass Index
Your BMI tells you a lot about your health and risk of certain chronic diseases. Understanding how to calculate your BMI is important to help you figure out if you’re at a healthy weight. Keep reading to learn how to correctly calculate your BMI.
Jun 1st, 2022
5 Benefits of a Customized Fitness Plan

5 Benefits of a Customized Fitness Plan
When you’re looking to lose weight and tone your body, a fitness plan is the way to go. But hitting the gym on your own isn’t always the best way to get the body you want. Keep reading to learn why a customized fitness plan can benefit you.
May 8th, 2022
5 Signs of a Vitamin B12 Deficiency

5 Signs of a Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamins are essential for multiple functions in your body. If you’re feeling fatigued or have stomach issues, you may be dealing with a vitamin B12 deficiency. Keep reading to learn more signs of this deficiency and what you can do to correct it.
Apr 7th, 2022
What to Do About Food Cravings

What to Do About Food Cravings

Food cravings undermine weight-loss efforts in more ways than one. Giving in to food cravings can add significant calories and leave you feeling defeated by your actions. Learn how to deal with food cravings and maintain control over your diet.
Mar 6th, 2022
The Benefits of Lipotropic Injections

The Benefits of Lipotropic Injections
It’s natural to feel frustrated when diet and exercise don’t yield the weight-loss results you expect. If you’re ready for a treatment that can enhance your weight-loss program, consider adding lipotropic injections to help you achieve your goals.
Dec 6th, 2021
The Importance of Hydration as Part of Your Meal Planning

The Importance of Hydration as Part of Your Meal Planning
It’s important to consider more than calories when you’re meal planning for weight loss and better health. Managing your water intake can promote healthy bodily functions, including weight loss. Learn more about the value of hydration in meal planning.
Nov 4th, 2021
Understanding the Different Types of Exercises

Understanding the Different Types of Exercises
Not all types of exercise deliver the same results, so it’s important to ensure that you’re doing the right kind of activity to achieve your goals. Learn more about the different types of exercise and the types of benefits they provide.
Oct 13th, 2021
The Benefits of Vitamin B12

The Benefits of Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 supports normal nerve cell function, promotes red blood cell formation, and helps your brain manage mood changes. Find out more about the benefits of this essential vitamin and how it contributes to your overall well-being.
Sep 6th, 2021
Which App is Best to Track My Weight Loss?

Which App is Best to Track My Weight Loss?
When used as part of a weight-loss program, a smartphone app can be a valuable tool for self-monitoring and tracking your progress. Find out how to determine which app can help you achieve your goals.
Aug 8th, 2021

Why You Should Consider Fat-Burning Shots
It’s natural to feel frustrated when you don’t get the weight-loss results you want from diet and exercise. If you’re ready for something different, consider fat-burning shots to jump-start your efforts.
Jul 28th, 2021

The Difference Between Micronutrients and Macronutrients
All foods contain two types of nutrients: micronutrients and macronutrients. While they both have benefits, knowing the difference can help you establish good nutritional habits and achieve and maintain weight-loss goals.
Jun 17th, 2021

5 Symptoms of B12 Deficiency
Adequate levels of vitamin B12 are necessary to form red blood cells and maintain healthy nerve tissue. A B12 deficiency can interfere with your ability to function normally. Learn how to recognize the need for more B12 by looking for these symptoms.
May 18th, 2021

The Many Benefits of Meal Planning
Whether you’re monitoring calories for weight loss or better health, you can increase your chance for success with meal planning. Find out how meal planning can help you achieve your nutrition goals and maintain control over what you eat.
Apr 14th, 2021

How Do I Know If I’m Overweight?
Worried that you’re overweight? You may be surprised to learn that the answer depends on factors beyond the number on your scale. Learn what standards may offer the best criteria to determine whether you’re overweight.
Mar 15th, 2021

Help! I'm Struggling to Lose Weight
It takes more than willpower to lose weight. If you’re struggling to achieve your weight-loss goals, you may benefit from professional weight-management services. Find out how this type of support can help you lose weight safely and effectively.
Feb 15th, 2021

How to Break the Yo-Yo Cycle of Dieting and Gaining Weight
If your weight-loss strategy involves losing weight, regaining it, and trying to lose it again, you’re stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting. Find out how to break this harmful pattern so you can achieve and maintain your goal weight permanently.
Jan 17th, 2021

How to Lose Weight Fast (as Fast as Possible) And Keep It Off
If your weight-loss efforts aren’t delivering results fast enough, you may benefit from a medically supervised weight-loss program to expedite your success. Find out how this type of program can help you achieve the results you desire quickly.
Dec 15th, 2020

Resistance Training for Weight Loss
Resistance training may be just what your body needs to complement your weight-loss program. Find out how this type of exercise can speed up your metabolism and help you get the results you want on the scale and in the mirror.
Nov 1st, 2020

When Are Appetite Suppressants Useful?
While a combination of diet and exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight, you may need extra help getting started or pushing past a plateau. If you’re not making the weight-loss progress you desire, it may be time to try an appetite suppressant.
Aug 3rd, 2020

How to Work Out Safely in the Era of COVID-19
You don’t have to abandon your fitness routine in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how you can continue your workout regimen without increasing your risk of becoming infected by this dangerous virus.
Jun 26th, 2020