ITG Diet Blog

Throughout the holidays, many of us tend to overindulge on so many different types of foods, especially ones high in calories and carbs. There are also occasions when some of us may stress-eat (sometimes because of those holidays!) When we overdo it and eat too much sugar, we tend to get tired, feel uncomfortably full and bloated, or even disappointed and angry with ourselves for letting those foods get the better of us. But can we gain weight by cheating on our diet in just a single day?

In the pursuit of weight loss, we often focus on physical exercise and nutrition, but one crucial aspect that's often overlooked is the power of willpower! Just like a muscle, willpower can be trained and strengthened to help us stay on track with our goals. Here’s how you can harness the strength of your mind to support your weight loss journey...

In the past few years, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have emerged as a promising class of medications for managing type 2 diabetes. These drugs  work by mimicking the action of the hormone GLP-1, which stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon secretion, and slows gastric (stomach and intestine) emptying. While GLP-1 medications offer several benefits, they also come with limitations and downsides that patients and healthcare providers need to consider.

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In today's society, the pursuit of weight loss often leads people down various paths, including the temptation of quick fixes offered by weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and several other GLP-1 antagonist medications. While these meds may promise rapid results, they come with a host of downsides that underscore the importance of prioritizing proper nutrition and lifestyle changes for long-term health and well-being.

We all have goals that we’d like to achieve throughout our lives. When it comes to our health, there are a lot of outcomes to strive toward, and so many ways to get there. Sometimes, creating a goal may seem like a daunting task, such as when we make a New Year’s Resolution to change our diet to lose weight, or to start an exercise program to get in shape. Creating these larger goals can seem challenging, so how can we make them look and feel more attainable?