When your appetite drops on a GLP-1, protein is usually the first thing to slip. Low protein intake, rapid weight loss, and general under-eating are some of the most common contributors to shedding during medical weight loss. The good news is that you can often make a pretty big impact through food. The biggest thing here is that you'll want to prioritize nutrient dense, low volume foods to maximize your appetite, while its still there. So, here's how: 1. Start with protein at every meal...

Why PCOS Causes Hair Loss Insulin resistance drives androgen production and lowers Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), the protein that binds testosterone. More free testosterone can shrink hair follicles over time, which is why thinning at the crown or part is common in PCOS. What the Research Supports Studies that measure hair loss directly are minimal. But the research does show that diet consistently improves the hormones behind it. 1. Low-glycemic, fiber-rich carbs. In a 24-week study,...

There's a story we're sold about weight loss: you put in the work, you hit the number on the scale, and then you get to relax into the "after-photo" version of your life. What that story leaves out is this: whatever it took to get you to that number is often exactly what it will take to stay there. And depending on how you got there, that maintenance plan may not be one your body, your hair, or your metabolism can sustain long-term. This isn't a scare tactic. It's a look at what the research...