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Exclusive | Facebook has become the place to sell leftover Ozempic, other weight loss drugs — as NYC sellers take advantage of shortages and high prices

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Exclusive | Facebook has become the place to sell leftover Ozempic, other weight loss drugs — as NYC sellers take advantage of shortages and high prices

They’re due for a jab of justice. New Yorkers are brazenly reselling prescription diabetic and weight loss medications online through Facebook Marketplace — despite risking up to 15 years in jail by doing so. The Post has obtained multiple, recent local Facebook listings for GLP-1 semaglutide Ozempic, as well as twin tirzapatides Mounjaro and Zepbound, … Read more

Jon Gosselin hit weight loss roadblock after shedding 50 pounds

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Jon Gosselin hit weight loss roadblock after shedding 50 pounds

Jon Gosselin put his health at the forefront of his mind this year and dropped more than 50 lbs. He switched up his eating habits, began a new gym routine, and started semaglutide injections, but once he ran out of the weight-loss shots due to a shortage of medication, the pounds almost instantly crept back … Read more

I’m a dietitian — avoid these 5 bad habits while trying to lose weight

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I’m a dietitian — avoid these 5 bad habits while trying to lose weight

It’s time to scale up your weight loss journey. Registered dietitian Courtney Kassis is sharing five bad habits to ditch while trying to drop pounds. “I’m not gonna lie, these are going to surprise you,” she teased to her 424,600 TikTok followers in a clip last week. Kassis advises against skipping social events, adopting a … Read more

Does ‘nature’s Ozempic’ really work? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are designed to supercharge weight loss for a fraction of the price

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Does ‘nature’s Ozempic’ really work? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are designed to supercharge weight loss for a fraction of the price

Why fork over thousands of dollars a month for prescription weight loss jabs when store-bought supplements claim to have the same effect? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are being touted as “nature’s Ozempic”, promising to deliver a similar outcome as the wildly popular injectable — all for a fraction of the price. Ozempic and sister drugs Wegovy … Read more

Influencer banned from TikTok over ‘dangerous’ weight loss advice

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Influencer banned from TikTok over ‘dangerous’ weight loss advice

An influencer who was banned from TikTok for sharing controversial weight loss advice has clapped back after her content was labeled “dangerous” and “harmful.” Liv Schmidt recently amassed a following of almost 700,000 people with her videos that experts and dietitians have described as demonstrating an “unhealthy devotion to being thin.” Critics argued Schmidt was … Read more

Alfonso Ribeiro shows off 20-pound weight loss on ‘DWTS’ Season 33 premiere

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Alfonso Ribeiro shows off 20-pound weight loss on ‘DWTS’ Season 33 premiere

Alfonso Ribeiro is waltzing into Season 33 a new man. The “Dancing With the Stars” host showed off his 20-pound weight loss on Tuesday’s season premiere of the competition show. Last month, the 52-year-old told People, “I know that it’s going to be a tight season and we are gonna have some fun. It’s gonna be great and … Read more

I’m a weight loss coach — do these 5 things and drop 15 pounds by 2025

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I’m a weight loss coach — do these 5 things and drop 15 pounds by 2025

Step on it! Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is sharing the five steps you should take to lose 15 pounds by the end of the year — burn more calories than you eat, set a daily step goal, reduce calories from beverages, commit to 30 minutes of joyful exercise four times a week and … Read more

I’m a dietitian — do this at every meal for better digestion, weight loss

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I’m a dietitian — do this at every meal for better digestion, weight loss

A healthy gut and a hearty biome can benefit the body in myriad ways, aiding digestion, supporting energy levels and even influencing our personalities. Gut health hacks have become all the rage among Gen Z and millennial social media users, who regularly discuss reversing chronic belly pains through nutrient-dense, plant-based meals and beverages.  However, one expert … Read more

Dave Bautista admits he’s ‘killing’ himself to maintain dramatic 75-pound weight loss

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Dave Bautista admits he’s ‘killing’ himself to maintain dramatic 75-pound weight loss

Actor Dave Bautista has dramatically transformed himself through his weight-loss journey.  The former WWE star opened up about his slimmed down figure and admitted he’s “killing” himself to maintain his weight.  “I started slimming down because I just got fat,” he began to explain on Chris Van Vliet’s YouTube channel. “I got really big for … Read more

I’m a personal trainer — here’s the sneaky reason why you’re not losing weight

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I’m a personal trainer — here’s the sneaky reason why you’re not losing weight

Working out, eating healthy and still not moving the needle on weight loss? A fitness specialist says there may be a covert reason why. Experts agree that weight loss happens when the body is in a calorie deficit, meaning you’re expending more calories than you consume. However, as UK personal trainer and nutritional coach Chloe … Read more

Which Ozempic-like drugs cause the most weight loss? The answer may surprise you

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Which Ozempic-like drugs cause the most weight loss? The answer may surprise you

Injectable prescription drugs that reduce appetite — like Ozempic, Saxenda and Mounjaro — have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Now, Cleveland Clinic researchers may have figured out which patients have the best odds of success. Women who take Wegovy to treat obesity have the greatest likelihood of achieving 10% or more weight loss in … Read more

I lost 150 pounds on my own — these are my 4 weight loss secrets

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I lost 150 pounds on my own — these are my 4 weight loss secrets

No matter how you slice it, Jose Matos’s diet was a mess. The father of two often gravitated to salty, frozen and processed foods, typically eating three burgers, large fries and a giant soda for one meal. Pizza rolls were his “biggest downfall” — he could polish off a bag in one sitting. He estimated … Read more

Ozempic maker touts ‘remarkable,’ ‘more convenient’ new pill that promises to help you shed up to 13% of your weight in 3 months

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Ozempic maker touts ‘remarkable,’ ‘more convenient’ new pill that promises to help you shed up to 13% of your weight in 3 months

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk has developed a pill that can cause weight loss of up to 13% in three months, according to new trial results. Amycretin is unusual because it mimics the appetite-suppressing hormone GLP-1, like Ozempic but also amylin, a hormone that makes people feel full and helps control blood sugar. And while Ozempic … Read more

Is green tea really ‘nature’s Ozempic’? Here’s why experts endorse it for healthy weight loss

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Is green tea really ‘nature’s Ozempic’? Here’s why experts endorse it for healthy weight loss

It’s green lights for green tea. The beneficial brew has long been celebrated for its antioxidant properties, and more recently, influencers have touted it as a natural Ozempic. However, experts are now saying that while some claims are overblown, the green stuff might be even better for us than previously thought. Tea leaves contain catechins, … Read more

Ozempic and other weight loss drugs linked to 162 US deaths: report

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Ozempic and other weight loss drugs linked to 162 US deaths: report

Weight loss shots like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to 162 deaths in the United States over the past six years, according to the Daily Mail. These casualties are listed in the FDA’s FAERS (FDA Adverse Event Reporting System) database, which stores reports on adverse reactions, safety concerns and quality complaints about drugs after … Read more

YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, known for grotesque ‘Mukbang’ videos, reveals shock 250-lb. weight loss — and how he hid it from fans for months

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YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, known for grotesque ‘Mukbang’ videos, reveals shock 250-lb. weight loss — and how he hid it from fans for months

A YouTube star known for his gluttonous “Mukbang” eating videos that he has lost 250 lbs. — all while convincing his millions of fans he was still dangerously overweight. Nikocado Avocado, who has over 4 million subscribers on YouTube where he posts videos showcasing himself and others eating excessive amounts of food, unveiled his much … Read more

I’m a doctor who was overweight — these 5 weight loss tricks helped me shed the pounds for good

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I’m a doctor who was overweight — these 5 weight loss tricks helped me shed the pounds for good

He’s shedding light on how to lose weight — and keep it off. Dr. Tommy Martin said he grew up overweight thanks to unhealthy eating habits, tipping the scale at 230 pounds at his heaviest. He tried overly restrictive diets and intense workouts but it wasn’t until he changed his mindset and goals about a decade … Read more

Carmen Electra reveals ‘Baywatch’ bosses told her to lose weight on set: ‘I was told that I was too heavy’

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Carmen Electra reveals ‘Baywatch’ bosses told her to lose weight on set: ‘I was told that I was too heavy’

Carmen Electra has revealed that she was told to lose weight during her time on the hit lifeguard series “Baywatch.” The 52-year-old model and actress recalled her time as Lani McKenzie on the show, in which she appeared on season 8 from 1997 to 1998. Following the release of “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” — … Read more

Viral baking soda hack for weight loss: Does it work and is it safe?

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Viral baking soda hack for weight loss: Does it work and is it safe?

Social media is big on baking soda. TikTok is flooded with folks who claim to add a small scoop of baking soda to a glass of water — also known as “soda loading” — can reduce acid reflux, improve endurance, stave off kidney disease and even help the hopeful lose weight. But does it work, … Read more

I’m a dietitian — this is my No. 1 tip for losing weight

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I’m a dietitian — this is my No. 1 tip for losing weight

Chew on this — an NYC-based registered dietitian says her top tip for weight loss is to eat more frequently throughout the day to prevent reaching for cookies and chips because you’re starving and they are right there. “Although calories factor into weight loss, the key to losing weight is to avoid getting to the … Read more