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What you should eat if you are on GLP (Ozempic/Mounjaro/Wegovy/Zepbound)

Posted by Charles Waisbren on August 02, 2024 at 7:06 PM

If you are currently taking GLP (Ozempic/Mounjaro/Wegovy/Zepbound) you will still need a cognitive approach to your food intake. You will do better avoiding fats and carbohydrates and sticking to intakes of  protein and vegetables.  Listen to your brain.  Don't eat if you are not hungry and for sure don't overeat.

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Good advice in how to prevent exercise injuries

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 28, 2024 at 5:59 AM

I totally agree with this article and I am totally guilty of not doing anything that they recommend: cross training; careful evaluation of total muscle status from an exercise expert; diligent warmups.....) Hence, I am constantly recovering from exercise induced injury.

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Don't ignore your colon screening!

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 16, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Colon cancer: a scary proposition. Unfortunately the incidence of colon cancer is increasing in younger age groups. Previously the recommendations for an initial screening colonoscopy was at age 50. The recommendation now is at age 45. There is also discussion that this might change to the age of 40. Heed these recommendations! If you are totally adverse to a colonoscopy, the Cologuard test is a more than reasonable option.

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Running: Absolutely great for your health

Posted by Charles Waisbren on June 07, 2024 at 11:26 AM

Running....No equipment needed; Not very time intensive; Great for both your mood, heart, lungs and skeletal system. Time to get out those old running shoes. Map a mile course and try to improve your time in the days to come..

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Oh, those processed foods....

Posted by Charles Waisbren on May 31, 2024 at 12:24 PM

What we are eating does seem to be influencing the early development of cancers. Not only breast cancer but colon cancer as well. It is those processed foods......

 

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