Bouncing Back: Nutrition Hacks for Mounjaro Butt and Ozempic Face

You’ve gotten great results after going on GLP-1 medications for weight loss or to control diabetes, which feels excellent, but there’s a surprise side effect (or two) that isn’t so great: a flat butt and/or saggy skin on your face! Not super fun, but those problems are common after semaglutide weight loss.

It’s not just about looks — it’s about health, too. The decreased muscle mass that comes with appetite-suppressing weight loss medications can lead to osteoporosis and frailty during old age. And the sagging features of “Ozempic Face” correlate to decrease collagen production, which also affects joint health. That’s a recipe for a disaster if I ever heard one!

Move It: How to Get More Activity in Your Day

It is common (but definitely not normal) that we find ourselves more sedentary than we’d like to be. There are moments where it becomes more obvious:

Maybe your doctor has told you to move more. Or maybe you want to lose weight. Or maybe, if you have ADHD like me, you want to jump out of your skin after sitting still for a while and you know moving around makes you feel better. BTW, if you have ADHD or are on the autism spectrum this feeling is pretty normal (although still annoying).

According to a study published in 2023, high step count populations (>8,763 steps a day) have a 60% lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to low step populations (<2k steps a day) and a 51% lower risk of developing Cardiovascular disease. Even small amounts make a big difference. Participants who got 2500-2800 steps per day decrease risk of CVD by 11% and death by 8%. What this means is that moving more makes you healthier, feel better, and less likely to die for any reason.

Fitness Trackers - Top Picks for 2024-2025

Fitness trackers are everywhere these days, and it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for you. In this post, we’ll look at several top trackers based on features, versatility, budget, and app integration. I’ll also add a little paragraph about who each of these watches might be best for, since that’s not often something you see in blogs. And if you’re anything like me, making sure I get something that fits my needs is super important. There’s something for everyone here, so let’s dive in!

Recover Better to Max Out Your Workouts (And Your Life)

You know that phrase “less is more?” It’s kind of a metaphor for recovery activities. You can go balls-to-the-wall in your workouts, but if you aren’t recovering optimally, your efforts in the gym might be wasted — or at least diminished.

Why Water Is Awesome, How to Drink More of It, and How to Optimize Hydration

It’s easy to think about macronutrients like protein, fat and carbs, and overlook the most important nutrient – water. Water helps the body move better, decreases pain, boosts brain function, increases alertness, relieves gas and constipation, and so much more. People have written entire books about the benefits of water, and for good reason — it’s awesome.

How I Lowered My High Cholesterol Without Meds - 10 Key Factors Your Doctor May Not Tell You

I was 33 when my doctor’s office called and told me that I had high cholesterol, and they were calling me in a prescription for statins.

“Sometimes it’s just genetic,“ they said, but I knew the side effects of statin medications were not something I wanted. So if going on Lipitor was something that could be prevented with diet and exercise, that’s what I wanted to do.

To be fair, most patients aren’t willing to make the lifestyle changes necessary to control their cholesterol naturally, so I’m not going to go down the path of blaming the doctors and big pharma. There’s a time and a place for what they do. But not for me, an otherwise healthy adult male.

7 Moves to Beat Back Pain

Back pain sucks, but that’s not news. About 80% of all people will experience it at some point in their lives, and most of the time it will be lower back pain.

Why is it so common? Lots of reasons: poor posture, sitting, sitting, and sitting. That’s not a typo.

Sitting places the structures in your body into weird positions and lets certain muscles get used to staying in shortened and tight positions. for low back pain, the main muscles affected are usually the hip flexors and hamstrings, which affect the position of the pelvis, which the affects the position of the backbone (yes, I’m using a colloquial term for spinal column, because science terms tend to make normal people’s eyes glaze over like a Krispy Kreme donut). Your glutes and hip rotators (especially piriformis) can get super tight, too!

Boost Your Well-being for Free: 5 Simple Habits for a Healthier Life

In a world where wellness often comes with a hefty price tag, it's refreshing to discover that there are simple, cost-free habits that can significantly impact your health and well-being. Recently, I shared my top five tips on Facebook, and they're all things you can do without spending a dime. Let's dive into these budget-friendly suggestions for a healthier lifestyle.

lifestyle, health, nutritionGary BerglundDecember 12, 2023Habit change, nutrition, health on a budget, caffeine, cold shower, sunlight, water

Address These Four Things and You'll Sleep Like a Baby

Getting proper sleep is absolutely essential for any exercise program to be successful. When you give your body enough sleep, it gets a chance to repair itself and produce the hormones that you'll need when you're awake. It's also a time for your digestive organs to take a break and for your mind to process everything that happened during the day.

Not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on your mental, emotional, and physical health. So, if you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, there are a few things you can do to improve your sleep hygiene and overall well-being.

health, lifestyleGary BerglundSeptember 25, 2023sleep, blue light, fasting

The Truth About Detoxes

Detoxification is crucial for your health and fitness. We're constantly exposed to toxins through what we eat, breathe, and use. These toxins build up over time and can cause fatigue, digestion problems, skin issues, and a weakened immune system. Properly functioning detoxification systems help eliminate these toxins, allowing your body to function better. The only thing is — there are often a LOT of toxins built up, leaving those systems with an impossible job!

health, gut health, lifestyle, nutritionGary BerglundMay 16, 2023detox, detoxes, MLM

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