GLP BRIEF:Weekend Note This week: why soup might become a go-to comfort food, how to spot progress your mirror misses, what happens when routines fall apart, and what early research suggests about support after stopping a GLP-1. Plus, one simple way to make your next bowl of soup more nourishing. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY You don't have to get everything right every day. Find what works for you now, and focus on one small step that makes tomorrow easier. A QUICK NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR You...
12 days ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: The food problem that hits at 3 a.m. What you need to know before surgery. Why some clothing stores are cutting back on larger sizes. And how to make life a little easier when your appetite changes. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY Don’t leave every decision to the moment you need to make it. When your appetite is low or your routine gets messy, a little planning can save you time, stress, and a lot of “What am I supposed to eat now?” THE BIG QUESTION Working the Night Shift?...
16 days ago • 5 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: A practical fix for protein shakes on low-appetite days, why goal weights differ, how to compare prescription costs, and what researchers are learning about GLP-1 drugs and alcohol use. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY When nothing sounds good, deciding what to eat can feel like a chore. Keeping a few reliable options ready can make low-appetite days easier. A QUICK NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR Want to stay in the loop without spending all morning catching up? Check out Morning Brew for a...
19 days ago • 5 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: A practical fix for protein shakes on low-appetite days, why goal weights differ, how to compare prescription costs, and what researchers are learning about GLP-1 drugs and alcohol use. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY When nothing sounds good, deciding what to eat can feel like a chore. Keeping a few reliable options ready can make low-appetite days easier. THE BIG QUESTION Can't Finish Your Protein Shake? Try This. You open a protein shake, take a few sips, and suddenly you're...
19 days ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: Can you take less medication after reaching your goal weight? Why half of GLP-1 users worry about retirement savings, how weight loss changes dating, and why some people say they're getting sick less often. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY Reaching your goal weight isn't the finish line. It's where maintenance begins, and it helps to agree on warning signs with your prescriber before changing anything. THE BIG QUESTION Can You Take Less Medication After Reaching Your Goal Weight?...
23 days ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: Why eating more fiber might not fix a slow gut, how to make dry, itchy skin finally let up, what one study says about vitamins and minerals slipping when you eat less, and why protein powder doesn't have to be a shake. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY Fiber needs water to do its job. When your gut slows down, the basics matter more than they used to. THE BIG QUESTION Why Am I So Backed Up? (And Why Fiber Alone Might Not Fix It) Everyone gives you the same advice: eat more fiber. So...
26 days ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: What happens when the life you've gotten used to suddenly starts feeling like your old life again, why 23 of 26 people in a small liver-fat analysis saw a big change, and the very strange moment of not recognizing yourself on your own doorbell camera. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY Some changes happen so slowly that you stop noticing them. Sometimes, you only realize how much something changed your life when the old version starts coming back. A QUICK NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR Your...
28 days ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF: Weekend Note This week: Why “just eat less” stops being good advice once you're actually on a GLP-1, how long it really takes to know if your medication is working, and why the vegetables in your freezer might be the smartest thing in your kitchen. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY Eating less doesn't automatically mean eating well. Once your appetite shrinks, what you eat has to work harder than it used to — not less hard. A QUICK NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR Your health isn't just physical.GLP-1s...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: Why McDonald's is talking about portion sizes, why food measurements can be less precise than you think, what GLP-1s can and can't do for sleep apnea, and the unexpected thing happening to readers' bedtimes. THE BIG QUESTION Why Is McDonald’s Suddenly Talking About Portion Sizes? You used to order the big combo. Now you can't finish half of it. McDonald's is paying attention. At a recent investor meeting, an executive noted that 84% of U.S. households with someone taking...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read