Lisa Maxbauer

1 week ago | firstforwomen.com | Lisa Maxbauer

Every weight loss journey is unique. It’s often a matter of finding what works best for your one-of-a-kind body. Here, one woman shares her Contrave for weight loss success story of how she shed nearly 100 pounds in a year. While GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are getting all the buzz lately, they can be pricey without insurance coverage and sometimes come with unwanted side effects like GI upset. Contrave, an affordable prescription pill, is often seen as an easy alternative to GLP-1 shots.

2 weeks ago | firstforwomen.com | Lisa Maxbauer

Interest in weight-loss medications is at an all-time high, with promising study results and inspiring success stories coming out daily. And a poll of First for Women readers found that 68 percent were curious about learning more and trying the drugs themselves, while nearly 20 percent were already taking the drugs to achieve their goals. So we turned to an expert on the subject to address the top five concerns women have about starting GLP-1 meds like Ozempic.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lisa Maxbauer |Taylor Patton

The supplement creatine is having a moment. It’s in the news, all over social media and even has top docs buzzing. But does creatine actually help you lose weight? Turns out, it isn’t just for young guys hoping to get ripped at the gym. “Creatine may be more important for perimenopausal and menopausal women,” says obesity medicine specialist Charlie Seltzer, MD. Research shows the stuff helps halt the age-related muscle loss that depletes our strength and grinds metabolism to a halt.

3 weeks ago | firstforwomen.com | Lisa Maxbauer

If you’re looking for permission to enjoy more comfort carbs, we have deliciously good news. Choosing the right type of carbohydrates can help you lose more weight than ever before—even more than on a carb-deprivation diet. Check out Jana’s inspiring slow-carb success story below, and learn how she lost 110 pounds by enjoying healthy, complex carbs. How slow carbs differ from fast carbs When talking about macros, we often hear about carbs all lumped together in one big category.

1 month ago | firstforwomen.com | Lisa Maxbauer |Jess Catcher

You might have seen videos on social media touting the health benefits of pickles. Fans are raving how some jars of pickles are labeled as “zero-calorie foods”, suggesting they are ideal for weight loss. One TikTok post even calls pickles “the ultimate calorie deficit snack.” But is there any health basis to the claim? And can they really help you shed pounds? We talked to top nutrition experts to find out if pickles are really good for you—especially when it comes to weight loss.