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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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Wait, this medication works for weight loss?

Wait, this medication works for weight loss?

Weight loss is hard, and keeping it off can be even more challenging. The good news: People who combine medication with lifestyle modifications tend to lose more weight—and are more likely to keep it off at the one-year mark.

Stressed out? These 6 lifestyle changes could help

Stressed out? These 6 lifestyle changes could help

Too much cortisol for too long can impact health. Here’s how to lower cortisol.

5 lifestyle changes that help manage insulin resistance

5 lifestyle changes that help manage insulin resistance

Here are lifestyle changes you can make to decrease your risk for developing insulin resistance or, once diagnosed, manage it.

How to practice mindful eating

How to practice mindful eating

Mindful eating can help you enjoy your food, tune in to your hunger, and support your health goals. Here is how to start practicing mindful eating.

Small changes and weight-loss medication helped Elisha S. lose 30 pounds

Small changes and weight-loss medication helped Elisha S. lose 30 pounds

March of 2022 is when Elisha Sessoms took a leap of faith by joining Found. Here’s what she discovered—hint, it’s so much more than weight loss.

7 Ways to Fight Peer Pressure and Set Boundaries Around Your Health Goals

7 Ways to Fight Peer Pressure and Set Boundaries Around Your Health Goals

When everyone around us is eating certain foods or overindulging in alcohol, we’re way more likely to follow suit. Here are some strategies to help you navigate peer pressure and make conscious decisions that support your health goals.

How to rate your hunger

How to rate your hunger

Tuning in to your hunger can help you eat mindfully—and healthfully. Use this 10-point scale to help you gauge how hungry or full you are.

Chronic stress can make it hard to control your weight. Here’s how therapy can help

Chronic stress can make it hard to control your weight. Here’s how therapy can help

There are many things that can lead to excess pounds, and recent studies have shown that stress is one of them. Learn how stress impacts hormones that trigger weight gain—and what you can do.

PCOS and Weight Loss -- Your Questions Answered

PCOS and Weight Loss -- Your Questions Answered

If you’ve got PCOS—polycystic ovary syndrome—and you’re like most women who do, your first symptoms probably had to do with monthly cycles or problems getting pregnant, and that’s what many doctors treat first. What’s often left to patients, though, is how PCOS can impact your weight care journey in big ways.

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