A man who ‘thought he was going to die’ after using the ‘King Kong’ of weight loss injections is warning others of the dangers. Georgie Aldous, 26, is calling on online pharmacies to employ stricter checks when issuing prescriptions for weight-loss drugs – despite losing 49 pounds. Georgie, from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England said his … Read more
Richard Karn looks and feels better than ever. The “Home Improvement” alum, 68, followed a strict diet alongside his wife of 40 years, Tudi Roche, which led to him losing 30 pounds. “We did this weight-loss thing where we [ate] four ounces of meat, four ounces of vegetables, no carbs or not as much carbs. … Read more
A quarter of Americans are still carrying weight they gained during last year’s holiday season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 24% are still carrying pounds from the end of 2023; on average, this is almost 10 pounds. They’re also expecting to gain weight as we approach the end of … Read more
Spare tire got you feeling deflated? A functional medicine specialist says a hormonal imbalance could be to blame for your weight troubles. Dr. Pranav Vyas, a chiropractor and acupuncturist in the Chicago suburbs, is sharing five signs that your weight loss struggles may be hormone-related. “If you have any one of these or a combination … Read more
Demi Moore is getting to “The Substance” of the issue. The 62-year-old recently revealed that early in her career, she developed an eating disorder and went through periods of extreme exercise after being told her body was a problem. “There is a lot of torment I put myself through when I was younger,” Moore reflected … Read more
A new, better Ozempic? Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie burning — without any signs of nausea. “While GLP-1-based therapies have revolutionized patient care for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, safely harnessing energy expenditure and controlling appetite without nausea remain two holy grails … Read more
Even if you you’re not diabetic or obese, can Ozempic be right for you? Ever since the weekly injectable was approved in 2017 to treat diabetes in adults, researchers have been testing its superpowers on other chronic diseases, such as colorectal cancer, osteoarthritis, drug and alcohol addiction, brain disorders and more. “I’m using [Ozempic] off-label … Read more
Al Roker has opened up about his past struggles with food, saying he will not be judging people who turn to Ozempic to shed a few pounds. The former “Today” show weatherman, 70, has been open about his own weight loss journey, undergoing gastric bypass surgery in 2002 in a desperate bid to lose 100 pounds. … Read more
As we march towards the final days of the year, health and fitness influencers say there’s no finer time for transformative change. The viral TikTok “winter arc” trend champions the adoption of a disciplined wellness routine that ensures you’ll feel and look your best by the first day of 2025 — and doing it right … Read more
A size-6 influencer who was sent free weight loss drugs in exchange for Instagram promotion says she accidentally overdosed on the skinny jab — and spent days vomiting blood, thinking she was going to die. Leigh-Anne Lagden from Newscastle, England said she injected the “recommended” dose, but later learned it was five times as much … Read more
Jab for joy. Researchers have discovered that semaglutide weight loss drugs like Ozempic may reduce the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in diabetes patients. Colon cancer has long been associated with older adults, especially people over 65. However, colorectal cancer rates have been steadily increasing among adults under 50 since the ’90s. Since the 90s, colorectal … Read more
Looking to fast-track your weight loss goals? New research finds that intermittent fasting, eating fewer meals throughout the day and focusing calorie intake earlier in the day for at least 12 weeks can help you lose more weight than following standard care and receiving nutritional advice. Researchers from Bond University in Australia analyzed 29 clinical … Read more
With Halloween on Thursday and Thanksgiving right around the corner, a Wisconsin weight loss coach is sharing four tips for sleighing the stressful holiday eating season. Amber Clemens — a self-described “former lifelong binge eater” who says she shed 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 and kept it off — recommends focusing on moderation in your daily … Read more
She’s over the moon pie. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing the three types of groceries banned from her home — individually wrapped pastries, sodas and fruit juices and packaged vegan food. “If you love these foods, go right ahead and eat them,” Rizzo advised her 83,000 TikTok followers in a video … Read more
Working out hard may fast-track your weight loss goals — especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than a moderate workout. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity … Read more
“Love Is Blind” star Hannah Jiles recently revealed her dramatic weight loss on social media — and told The Post exactly how much she shed in the year since taping the show. “I was 220 during COVID and then I think I was like 175 when we filmed. And then post-show, I lost an additional 32 … Read more
You can’t wriggle your way out of obesity. Doctors on YouTube have warned viewers that tapeworm egg pills are being sold on the dark web as a quick-fix weight loss solution — putting consumers at risk of serious illness and potentially death. The parasites are known to make a home in the human gut after … Read more
Harrison Butker has made his choice. The Chiefs Pro Bowl kicker declared his support for Donald Trump on “The Ingraham Angle” on Thursday, telling the Fox News host his choice came down to one major issue. “I’m supporting the president that’s going to be the most pro-life president I think, Donald Trump,” the 29-year-old Butker … Read more
Spice up your life? A viral TikTok dieting hack claims that adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your morning coffee alongside cocoa can help you burn fat. How legit is the concoction? Cinnamon is made from the ground inner bark of the cinnamomum tree and falls into two distinct types: cassia and Ceylon. A viral … Read more
These five helped her thrive. Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is revealing the five “realistic sacrifices” she made to drop 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 — and keep it off. In a TikTok this week, Clemens credited her success to preparing meals at home, switching to zero-sugar beverages, relying on pre-portioned snacks, counting desserts in her … Read more