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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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Five common myths about metabolism—and some truths you need to know

Five common myths about metabolism—and some truths you need to know

It’s a common belief that a speedy metabolism helps you burn more calories.

What to know about inflammation and obesity—and how to combat it

What to know about inflammation and obesity—and how to combat it

Sometimes acute inflammation can transition into low-grade systemic chronic inflammation, or SCI—a state of constant inflammation. SCI ups the risk for most major diseases. Here's how it happens and what you can do about it.

How Julie Watkins got the support she needed to lose 75 pounds—and counting

How Julie Watkins got the support she needed to lose 75 pounds—and counting

Sometimes it takes losing someone you love to make you look closer at your own life and how you want to live it. That’s how Julie Watkins found her way to Found.

How prescription pills can help with sustainable weight loss

How prescription pills can help with sustainable weight loss

It’s late one night, and in a haze of tiredness and frustration, you start Googling “prescription weight-loss pills.” You’ve tried All The Diets, and nothing has worked, so here you are surfing for other answers.

Metformin weight loss: Can Metformin help you lose weight?

Metformin weight loss: Can Metformin help you lose weight?

You’ve tried every diet and plan out there. You're curious about medication added to your weight care regimen—maybe this is the boost you needed all along.

What’s the best workout for weight care?

What’s the best workout for weight care?

The best exercise to do if you want to lose weight or maintain weight loss.

Six reasons why weight loss is more than “eat less, and move more”

Six reasons why weight loss is more than “eat less, and move more”

For years, you’ve been told that weight loss is just a matter of eating less and moving more, right? But the truth is that it’s not that simple. And that’s an understatement! Keep reading; we’ll explain.

Three pieces of advice from a member who found his confidence

Three pieces of advice from a member who found his confidence

Shaun Santiago’s weight has been an ongoing battle for almost a decade. It fluctuated for years—he’d lose weight, only to gain it again. Before embarking on his long-term weight care journey with Found, the 48-year-old’s cholesterol was high, and he was pre-diabetic.

Why it’s so hard to lose weight if you have PCOS

Why it’s so hard to lose weight if you have PCOS

Of the estimated 5 million American women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), between 40 and 80 percent find weight management a challenge. What gives? Well, as you know, PCOS is a hormonal disorder—and hormones affect many systems in your body, including those that help regulate body weight.

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