Why Protein Matters
Should you add creatine as a daily supplement?
Creatine is a powerful and versatile supplement that offers numerous benefits for women, especially those looking to lose weight while preserving muscle mass. Its ability to enhance strength, performance, recovery, and even cognitive function makes it an excellent addition to any fitness and health regimen. By debunking common myths and understanding how to incorporate creatine effectively, women can leverage its benefits to achieve their fitness goals more efficiently and maintain a healthy, strong body.
Bariatric Surgery Myths
On average, diet and lifestyle interventions achieve 2-5% total body weight loss. Adding a dietitian and intensive follow up can improve average outcomes to 5-10% weight loss. With antiobesity medications achieving an average weight loss of 10-20%, we need to consider if that will get you to your goals. Bariatric surgery, on average, achieves 30% total body weight loss.
Walk This Way
“Tired” of gaining weight? You may have sleep apnea.
The Weight of the Matter: Addressing Sleep Apnea and Obesity. Learn why prevalence is rising, possibly due to increased testing and rising obesity rates. Research suggests 15-30% of males and 5-15% of females suffer from this condition.
5 things your pharmacist wants you to know
If you have met your deductible for the year, refill your medications again before January 1st when deductibles reset…
The ‘skinny’ on GLP-1 meds
GLP1 agonists are the newest anti-obesity medication to hit the market. They were originally marketed for diabetes, but during studies were found to cause significant weight loss. There are multiple GLP1 agonists available, some of which are marketed only for diabetes, and others that are available for either diabetes or obesity. They have become increasingly popular over the past year or so which has led to multiple drug shortages.
Seasonal produce guide
View a seasonal produce guide created by our in-house Registered Dietitian, Karla Lund.
Balancing act: finding time for fitness in a hectic world.
No matter what stage of life you are in, finding time for physical activity can be difficult. Speaking from experience, during the years of having littles, it can feel impossible.
5 reasons to see a Progress dietitian beyond the calories!
Is it time to visit with a registered dietitian nutritionist at Progress? How will you know?