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GLP-1 receptor medications mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making you feel full.Anything that seems like a quick n’ easy weight loss cure tends to fly off the shelves, and GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) are no exception. But is semaglutide actually worth the hype?Let’s explore the ins and outs of GLP-1 for weight loss, including a deep dive into how (and if) it works.GLP-1 causes your body to produce more insulin, reducing blood sugar levels. In high quantities, it also triggers the parts of your brain that reduce appetite and make you feel full — even when you haven’t…
Researchers have found that condensing exercise into a few days is as effective as spreading activity out across a week. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how people who stack their workouts can avoid common injuries and reap the benefits of their activity. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:57) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle. For those on a time crunch, stacking weekly exercise into a couple of days comes with the title “weekend…
Mind & Meaning 10 tips to master your psychology and achieve your dreams Posted by: Fear of failure, fear of rejection or fear that we’re just not enough – fear is a common current that runs through all of our lives. And if we let it, fear can keep us locked up in the prison of the comfortable and predictable, which prevents us from reaching our true potential. Living in fear causes a double conundrum where you’re unfulfilled with the status quo yet afraid to pursue anything better. But there is also a way that fear can serve a valuable…
(Sisters left to right: Chris Swatfager, Cindy Larson, Carrie Patnode and Amy Scheid. Photo is courtesy of Chris Swatfager.) Sisters often share certain genetic traits, such as hair color and facial features. But for three sisters from Minnesota, they discovered a much deeper connection — a shared genetic mutation known to dramatically increase their risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Their BRCA1 variants came to light through a Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine DNA sequencing study. The study highlights the importance of genetic screening and the potential for hereditary health concerns. The diagnoses have prompted each of the sisters to take preventative actions…
One of the best parts about the holiday season are the seasonal beverages, a.k.a holiday drinks. While it’s fine to enjoy your favorite holiday drinks, going overboard can tip the scales against your health and fitness goals. The good news? Simple modifications can turn an indulgent festive drink into a healthier treat. In this blog post, we help you stay on track with practical tips that make it easy to enjoy the best holiday drinks that the season has to offer. Plus, seven dietitian-approved healthy holiday drinks ranging from classic, to caffeinated, and even boozy beverages. How To Make Holiday…
If cardio is your go-to form of exercise, you likely have your routine down pat. You may start some days of the week with a brisk walk or jog, hop on the exercise bike, or hit the rowing machine. But if you’re going through the motions of your cardio regimen and not seeing results, you’re likely wondering, “Why am I not losing weight while doing cardio?” That’s a great question, which is why we here at Eat This, Not That! spoke with Gabe Gonzalez, master trainer for STRIDE Fitness, who breaks down why you’re likely not making weight loss progress,…
In Mexico, the first two days of November are observed as Dia de Muertos—The Day of the Dead. The national holiday is thought of as a portal for our deceased relatives to rejoin us in the living world. Traditionally, we create altares (altars) and embellish them with marigold flowers along with our family member’s favorite food or drink, which we collectively call ofrendas (offerings). Hardcore Día de Muertos observers will also don Catrina makeup, which is skeletal makeup that honors the connection between life and death. This year, for the first time ever, I put on a full Catrina face—and…
The World Wide Web is chock-full of weight loss inspiration. When you head over to TikTok, you’ll see a wide range of short clips where people dish their go-to meal prep hacks, healthy recipes, favorite fat-burning workouts, and new trends that helped them achieve their goal weight. For instance, people on TikTok are “food sequencing” for weight loss and swear by the results. What is food sequencing, might you ask? Eat This, Not That! spoke with Lisa Young, Ph.D., RDN, the author of Finally Full, Finally Slim, a nutritionist in private practice, and a member of our Medical Expert Board,…
By Leo Babauta People have often told me that they’re surprised by how much I get done during the week, from team members to clients. I’m not saying that to brag, but to relate that I forget how much work I’ve done to be able to make a bigger impact in the world. So in this article, I’d like to share some of my secrets. In truth, they’re not really secrets, but things you’ve likely heard before. That said, I’m hoping that something here might be the inspiration you need to put a key idea into action. Why Get Things…
One of the biggest mysteries of the 2023 Olympia weekend has been involving the 2019 Mr Olympia winner. Brandon Curry was not in attendance at the Olympia Press Conference in the Orange County Convention Center because he was reportedly hospitalized before the kickoff of bodybuilding’s biggest weekend in Orlando, FL. Rumors have been swirling around that he was going to miss the contest due to these unknown medical issues. Those rumors were so profound that Olympia announcer Bob Cicherillo addressed them and stated that Brandon “looked like he would be out of the show.” In a text message with Curry…