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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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What are GLP-1s and how do they treat obesity?

What are GLP-1s and how do they treat obesity?

This class of prescription drugs—called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—has generated a lot of buzz for their ability to help with weight care, so it’s no wonder you’re curious to learn more about how they work, and what the benefits are.

Looking after your sexual health while you're on a weight care journey

Looking after your sexual health while you're on a weight care journey

Sex isn’t the easiest thing to talk about (remember that cringey 8th grade sex ed class that didn’t exactly include everything you needed to know to be informed and safe?). Well, we’re going to go there anyway, because sexual health shouldn’t be taboo, and it can be an important part of your weight care journey.

LGBTQ+ discrimination can lead to physical health and weight issues

LGBTQ+ discrimination can lead to physical health and weight issues

American history is filled with experiences and narratives from minorities who suffered prejudices as they fought to gain acceptance and, ultimately, freedom. And although we’ve come leaps and bounds in our inclusion of gender minorities—like the Supreme Court’s decision to recognize same-sex marriage in 2015—we have a way to go.

Transgender people face unique weight challenges

Transgender people face unique weight challenges

In the 1990s, the idea of a transgender person was not a reality, and if it was portrayed in the mainstream it was made out to be odd or resembling some sort of circus act. Americans have come a long way as issues like being fired from a job or facing direct violence because you’re transgender have decreased immensely, but not totally.

Mounjaro weight loss: How tirzepatide helps you lose weight

Mounjaro weight loss: How tirzepatide helps you lose weight

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes—and it shows exciting promise for helping people with weight. Here’s how it works.

How to get the social support you need for your weight journey

How to get the social support you need for your weight journey

Leaning on your friends, family and the Found community could be your key to success

What to do when you blow it

What to do when you blow it

We’ve all been there—spontaneously grabbing and killing a bag of chips or hitting the Popeye’s drive-thru one evening because you’re ravenous and forgot to meal prep.

Shame and its impact on health

Shame and its impact on health

We’ve all felt shame in some form in our lifetime—whether you were teased for wearing a certain swimsuit or mispronouncing a word.

Why NSVs are so powerful for measuring your success

Why NSVs are so powerful for measuring your success

If you’ve been conditioned to place value on the scale, it’s not the only way to measure your progress—in fact, even if you have a smart biometric scale, it still isn’t telling you everything about your success.

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