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Generic, compounded, or brand name? A guide to weight loss drugs

Generic, compounded, or brand name? A guide to weight loss drugs

Does it matter if your weight loss medication is a compounded drug, brand name, or generic? Here are the differences between them.

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Wegovy dosages: Everything you need to know

Wegovy dosages: Everything you need to know

We’re answering your top questions about Wegovy dosages—from what a typical dosage schedule looks like to what to do if you miss a dose.

Zepbound vs. retatrutide: How these weight loss drugs compare

Zepbound vs. retatrutide: How these weight loss drugs compare

One’s newly approved, the other’s still in development. But both target weight loss, and early research reveals some differences. Here’s what you should know.

Metformin dosage guide: How to take metformin to lose weight

Metformin dosage guide: How to take metformin to lose weight

Metformin is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes—but it also has other benefits, including weight loss. Here’s how to take it.

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Weight loss success: Colleen’s lost 250 pounds!

Colleen Tate used to weigh 435 pounds. The last time she shared her story, she’d lost 75 pounds. Today, it’s 250! Here’s how she reached her healthy weight.

I tried Wegovy for weight loss and this is what happened

At his max, Paul weighed 240 pounds and he lived with back pain and other health issues. His Found physician prescribed Wegovy, and now Paul is 70 lbs lighter. 

He lost 20 pounds in 2 months on metformin. Here’s how.

Once, Terrance worried about his weight and health. After joining Found, he got a prescription that helped him lose weight in ways diets alone never did.

I tried Ozempic for 30 days–and this is what happened

Kevin Poole was skeptical that Ozempic could help him lose weight. But he began to realize that maybe gaining weight as he aged wasn’t inevitable.

I tried metformin to lose weight, and this is what happened

Some prescription drugs can lead to weight gain and it can feel defeating. But, as Emilie learned, you don’t have to sacrifice one aspect of your health for another.

Positive thinking, self-love, and Found helped Stephanie Jones lose 63 pounds

When Stephanie Jones discovered Found, she knew it was time to make some big changes— not just on the scale but on the inside.

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How to wind down for sleep

How to wind down for sleep

Winding down for sleep can be tough–so we’ve got you covered with five tips for better snoozing.

Trulicity weight loss: What you need to know

Trulicity weight loss: What you need to know

Trulicity received FDA approval for treating type 2 diabetes in 2014, but it's also made waves in the medical weight loss community. Learn all about Trulicity weight loss here.

Wegovy vs Saxenda: Which GLP-1 medication is the better option for you?

Wegovy vs Saxenda: Which GLP-1 medication is the better option for you?

Wegovy and Saxenda are both among the newer drugs for weight loss— and they have significant differences. Here’s how to know which may be right for you.

Could little things like walking to the mailbox help your weight journey?

Could little things like walking to the mailbox help your weight journey?

You’ve heard how sitting all day isn’t healthy. Short bursts of simple movement throughout the day can combat it. The catch? Your goal is 120 minutes.

Can you eat what you want if you work out more?

Can you eat what you want if you work out more?

Can you get away with an extra scoop of ice cream if you exercise longer? Sorry to burst your bubble, but calories are a little more complex than that.

Saxenda vs Ozempic: Which is best for weight loss?

Saxenda vs Ozempic: Which is best for weight loss?

There's been plenty of buzz surrounding GLP-1 medications and their impacts on weight loss. Let's see how Ozempic and Saxenda -- both GLP-1s -- stack up against one another for weight loss.

Your body is good at storing fat—oh, thanks, evolution! Here’s how to game your system

Your body is good at storing fat—oh, thanks, evolution! Here’s how to game your system

Early humans got really good at holding onto fat reserves to survive. But that isn’t helping us manage weight in the 21st century.

How does Found prescription medication work?

How does Found prescription medication work?

Because our mission is to help and not sugar coat, we're just going to come out and say it: Weight loss can be tough. There is no "easy" or "quick fix." (Hey, if all those fad diets worked, you wouldn't be reading this right now.)

It’s time we treated obesity as the medical condition it is

It’s time we treated obesity as the medical condition it is

Most wellness programs focus on diet and exercise to help people lose weight. They may work—for a while. For lasting change? Try a medical approach.

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