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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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8 Tips to help you form new habits—and stick to them

8 Tips to help you form new habits—and stick to them

Would you like new habits to stick? Falling off track says nothing about you or a lack of willpower. The fact is that it takes 66 days to establish a new habit, and there are some key things to do to set yourself up for success.

9 Ways to eat better and spend less

9 Ways to eat better and spend less

Healthy eating has a bad rap for being expensive—but it doesn't have to be. Try these simple swaps and strategies to eat nutritious whole foods on a daily basis while saving money and time.

The simple formula that makes snack time healthier (plus 21 snack ideas!)

The simple formula that makes snack time healthier (plus 21 snack ideas!)

If your schedule won’t allow you to have regular meals every four or five hours, a healthy snack can be just the thing to give your body a needed boost. Use this formula to satisfy your appetite—and your nutrition goals.

9 ways to stay active during the holiday season - even when you may not want to

9 ways to stay active during the holiday season - even when you may not want to

Exercising during the holidays can be hard - but it doesn't have to be. Here are nine science-backed tips for making movement a priority this season.

This is what you should know about your thyroid and weight gain

This is what you should know about your thyroid and weight gain

Excess weight isn’t due to an underactive thyroid as previously thought, or really even “weight”

Found member Karen D. (35 pounds down!) shares 8 weight loss tips for the holidays

Found member Karen D. (35 pounds down!) shares 8 weight loss tips for the holidays

The holidays don’t have to be stressful when on a weight care journey, read to find out how Karen Dulaney stays focused with the help of Found

The true cost of obesity

The true cost of obesity

Excess weight isn’t just about health. It can have financial and social costs, too.

There's a scientific reason why you clean your plate

There's a scientific reason why you clean your plate

There’s a scientific reason why you can’t stop eating what’s on your plate, even when you’re full. Learn about the "clean plate" mentality—and how to overcome it.

Found's Bowl Method Meal Plan

Found's Bowl Method Meal Plan

Here's a no-recipe approach to healthy eating at home: Grab a bowl and fill it up with good things. This 7-day meal plan gives you ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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