Author: Rodrigo H

If you live in a larger body, sometimes it feels like you can’t win. If you don’t lose weight, people will criticize you for being “lazy,” “unhealthy,” or “lacking willpower.” But if you take medication to help you, you’ll be criticized for “cheating” or “taking the easy way out,” even if you’ve tried for decades to manage your weight through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes (sometimes extreme ones). In this article, we’ll be talking about a highly contentious group of medicines—GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). And people have lots of opinions…

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD We all make thousands of decisions every day, both big and small. What should I eat for breakfast? Whether or when to exercise. The first project you should tackle at work. Should I drink more coffee? It’s only natural that decision fatigue sets in after a while. Decision fatigue can happen to anyone, but it can be particularly confusing if you’re trying to change old habits and make new (and healthier) choices, but by 10 a.m. you’ve run out of steam. Masu. Let’s take a closer look at what decision fatigue is, its…

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Once you decide you want to work with a health coach, you need to find the right coach, more than just checking off a list of qualifications. How do you know if you’ve found the right health coach for you? Beyond the obvious qualifications, what are the qualities of a good coach? We have listed some characteristics to look for when choosing a health coach. Essentially, it all comes down to the “atmosphere” of the two of you. You need to find someone you get along with and trust, someone who really seems…