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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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Could weight loss medication help after bariatric surgery?

Could weight loss medication help after bariatric surgery?

Why would you possibly need prescription weight loss meds if you’ve had bariatric surgery? Shouldn’t the procedure be enough to fast-track weight loss? We like good questions like these—and helping to answer them.

The Found guide to good sleep for weight care

The Found guide to good sleep for weight care

Sleep is an integral part of weight care and overall health, yet sometimes it's tough to not only get enough shut-eye but actually fall asleep.

How does your weight journey affect your metabolism? Here's what you need to know

How does your weight journey affect your metabolism? Here's what you need to know

When you lose weight, your metabolism slows down, and then you could hit a weight-loss plateau. (The science folks call this phenomenon “metabolic adaptation.”) There are several reasons for this slow-down, which we’ll get into shortly.

How much water should you drink for weight care?

How much water should you drink for weight care?

60 percent of the adult human body is composed of water (and an infant’s body is 75 percent water.) Wow! Why does your body need that much water? And how much should you drink in a day?

Why you should add yoga to your weight care routine

Why you should add yoga to your weight care routine

Yoga provides the space for us to slow down. It encourages us to look inward when deciding what is best for our bodies by silencing outward influences that have obstructed our view for so long.

How I lost 86 pounds and Found my true self

How I lost 86 pounds and Found my true self

One nurse began her journey hoping to look her best for her son's wedding—what she gained was so much more.

Understanding off-label weight loss medication — and how it could work for you

Understanding off-label weight loss medication — and how it could work for you

A question we get a lot is: Why don’t I recognize the names of the medications my Found provider prescribes me? And hey, you’re smart to ask about anything going into your body.

Your PCOS Questions—Answered

Your PCOS 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.

Can you really boost your metabolism?

Can you really boost your metabolism?

Supercharge your metabolism! Boost your calorie-burning power and lose weight! You’ve seen all sorts of headlines like these, right? Yeah, us too. We’re here to break down the science about what you can and can’t control about your metabolism and how it could impact your weight care journey.

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