A new study out of Johns Hopkins found that GLP-1 weight-loss medications appear to work similarly across age, race, ethnicity, starting BMI, and HbA1c. The one consistent difference: women lost more weight than men on average. This is encouraging for more personalized-but-accessible treatment planning. Read full article here: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-comparably-effective-for-patients-across-age-race-and-starting-weight

GLP-1s are powerful—and complex. A Nature Medicine study mapped associations across 175 outcomes to better understand the broader “benefit vs risk” picture (not just weight loss). If you’re on a GLP-1, this is your reminder: maximize the benefits and have a plan for monitoring the tradeoffs. Read the full article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03412-w

Over 12 months, a randomized trial found that combining whole‑body vibration training with a calorie‑restricted diet was linked to the biggest reduction in visceral fat (compared with diet-only/control) and supported longer‑term weight‑loss maintenance. Read the full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20484941/

If GLP-1 weight loss feels slower than you expected, there could be a few reasons behind it — like food choices, hydration, sleep, stress, or overall consistency. Swipe to see what may be affecting progress.

Eating less but still not losing weight? That can feel so frustrating — but it’s more common than you think. Your weight loss isn’t only affected by how much you eat. Stress, sleep, hormones, movement, and consistency can all make a difference. Sometimes the answer isn’t eating even less, but understanding what your body actually needs.