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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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Unlock the power of social support for your success

Unlock the power of social support for your success

Share and build a team of people with whom you can share your journey with and who will cheer you on, and give you the support you need.

Had a setback? Here are 6 ways to get back on track

Had a setback? Here are 6 ways to get back on track

6 tips to get right back on track after a slip up

Let’s break the stigma around weight loss meds once and for all

Let’s break the stigma around weight loss meds once and for all

There is a long-lived stigma around medication for weight care—and it’s time to talk facts because lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to reach your goals.

“Quitter’s day” is a thing. Here’s how to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this time

“Quitter’s day” is a thing. Here’s how to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this time

Sticking to your resolutions can be a challenge. Read on to find out how you can continue them well past Quitter’s Day.

Why it’s important for women to limit alcohol to lose body fat

Why it’s important for women to limit alcohol to lose body fat

When it comes to alcohol and how you approach weight care, consider this: It's not just about the calories. When your body is busy metabolizing alcohol, it doesn't have the capacity to metabolize other things. And this is particularly true for women.

Ozempic vs Metformin: Which drug triumphs for weight loss?

Ozempic vs Metformin: Which drug triumphs for weight loss?

Are you considering Ozempic or metformin in your weight loss journey but unsure which is right for you? Learn everything you'll need to make a decision in your Ozempic vs. metformin debate here.

Foods to avoid while taking metformin

Foods to avoid while taking metformin

Metformin is not only effective for treating diabetes, but it is also an effective weight loss drug. However, you want to avoid certain foods when taking it. Here are the food to avoid while taking metformin.

We’re having a Found member moment with Melodie Larsen—who has lost 104 (!) pounds

We’re having a Found member moment with Melodie Larsen—who has lost 104 (!) pounds

She still can’t believe it. Somebody pinch her - because it’s real all right. Read to find out how Larsen lost 104 pounds with the help of Found.

Do I need medication to maintain weight loss?

Do I need medication to maintain weight loss?

Medication for weight loss can be a game changer. But, once you reach your goal, can you stop taking it, or should you expect to take it long term? Here's what the current science says.

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