When we think of “losing weight,” we really mean losing fat. When we have a calorie deficit, we’re taking in less energy than our body needs, so the body will take energy from someplace other than our food. The body will definitely draw stored energy from fat reserves. GLP1 medications don’t directly break down muscle. However, the body will seek energy that’s missing from your diet from muscles as well as fat. Average muscle loss on GLP1 medications ranges from 25%-40%. Here are reasons...

Life hands out stress and problems. And not just the geopolitical shenanigans but your own life as well. How can you avoid getting overwhelmed? People often think that human beings are apex predators, so why don’t I feel on top of things? Granted, we are pretty brainy, but our nervous system is based on being a prey animal surrounded by faster, stronger animals with big teeth and claws. Being in a group helps. Knowing where the lion is helps. Running up a tree or picking up a stick helps. But...

Maybe you've heard the term. Emotional neglect. Is it a trauma? Is it abuse? What is it? Taking a step backward for a moment, it turns...