If you are using a GLP-1 agonist drug like Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity, Saxenda, Victoza, Mounjaro, Byetta, Bydureon, Rybelsus, Adlyxin, or other related medications (1), please take this new caution seriously. These drugs can contribute to intestinal blockages. Some of these medications already included label warnings about this health issue, but not Ozempic. “Blocked intestines, knownContinue reading “In the News: Ozempic and Intestinal Obstruction”
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Weight Gone – POOF!
Today I read a post on Facebook by a dieter who said she needed her excess weight to be gone – POOF! I was kind of alarmed when I read further and saw that she’s doing intermittent fasting for 20 hours a day, only eating during a 4 hour window. She’s dropping pounds quickly evenContinue reading “Weight Gone – POOF!”
In the News: Weight Watchers Is New Owner of Sequence, Wegovy, Ozempic Supplier
You may have seen reports of some major weight loss industry news – WeightWatchers (WW) has purchased a company called Sequence. Sequence has a weight management program that includes weight loss medication, a nutrition plan, a fitness plan, medical insurance coordination, and access to health care professionals. It’s known for its access to GLP-1 agonistContinue reading “In the News: Weight Watchers Is New Owner of Sequence, Wegovy, Ozempic Supplier”
In the News: Maintenance After Stopping Ozempic and Other Anti-Obesity Medications
Preface Note: There is a lot of personal history in this post. If you want to get straight to the facts, skip the following paragraphs in blue and start with The Struggle Is Real. As you may know, when I began my last diet, I went to a Bariatric Center at The Mayo Clinic inContinue reading “In the News: Maintenance After Stopping Ozempic and Other Anti-Obesity Medications”
In the News: Follow Up 60 Minutes on Obesity
Yesterday I shared some thoughts on the 60 Minutes January 1, 2023 report on obesity and diet drug Wegovy. Today, I’d like to add to it with insights from Dr. Tom Rifai, whose YouTube videoing on the topic is quite critical. First, here’s my blog post which links the original 60 Minutes story: https://lindawbrowning.com/2023/01/05/60-minutes-on-obesity/ AndContinue reading “In the News: Follow Up 60 Minutes on Obesity”
In the News: 60 Minutes on Obesity
60 Minutes started off the new year with a compelling segment on obesity and one of the promising new weight loss medications. According to the report, nearly half of American adults are obese, or rephrased properly, have obesity. Yes, I noticed their subtle phrase which recognizes that obesity is actually classified as a disease. ThisContinue reading “In the News: 60 Minutes on Obesity”
Maintain Weight Loss 