healthy weight

A healthy and fit body looks different for everyone, but many of us mistakenly use weight loss as a motivator. So it’s time to ditch the weight loss goal and make a healthier, more active lifestyle your priority. Here’s how.

There’s so much pressure to be the ‘correct’ weight. But what if it’s making us less healthy? It’s time to embrace a much gentler, simpler approach to weight where you don’t have to look perfect in order to be healthy - or happy.

When it comes to dieting, creating a list of forbidden foods may actually make eating healthily harder. Eliminating whole foods, particularly food groups may lead to increased cravings for the very foods you’re trying to avoid.

What is a healthy weight? It’s a complex question. Research has shown that some people with a ‘healthy’ weight are considered to be “metabolically unhealthy”. Here’s what you need to know.

GLP-1 medications are gaining a lot of attention lately, not just for managing type 2 diabetes but also for their role in weight loss. Let’s explore what they are, how they work, and the side effects to keep in mind.

GLP-1s can be effective, but they’re not without side effects. The good news? Most are manageable with simple changes and help from your healthcare professional. It’s also important to keep in mind that the medication is one tool in your toolkit; healthy habits are important to support you long after you stop taking it.

GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone made in your gut. You might’ve heard of it in the context of weight loss medications because these drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone. But even without medication, your body already produces GLP-1 every day in response to food.

GLP-1 medications work with your body’s hormones to affect hunger, digestion, and blood sugar. They change how much you eat, but what you eat still matters. Even if you’re eating less, your nutrition needs don’t shrink.

We’ve been told that to be perceived as ‘worthy’ you should be a specific weight on those dreaded scales, a certain size in clothes or look a particular way. Here’s why these numbers aren’t an accurate measure of your self-worth.