Weight gain is often an inevitable part of perimenopause and many women see the pounds pile on despite not changing what they eat. Speaking exclusively to GB News, a doctor shared diet tips that can help you get back on track during this time. Eating a lot of high-carb foods – especially those laced with […]
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Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Body Network – Fitness Expert Reveals What Really Happened When He Tried the Celebrity Weight Loss Shot
Mark Lewis isn’t your typical fitness influencer. After struggling with weight and motivation in his 30s, he transformed himself into a multi-sport competitor who now creates content full-time. But recently, he decided to try something controversial: the “celebrity fat jab.” His candid experience might surprise you. Read More >>
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to First for Women – Struggling to Lose Weight? Perimenopause May Be to Blame—Here’s What Helps
While we’d love to go through life without putting on unwanted weight, gaining a couple of pounds here and there is perfectly normal. However, if the scale keeps creeping up or you’re struggling to lose weight no matter what you do, you may be dealing with perimenopause weight gain. Fortunately, there are easy ways to […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Glamour – Do GLP-1 Supplements Work? Doctors Set the Record Straight on ‘Nature’s Ozempic’
As someone who loves debunking counterfeit wellness claims—and is literally prescribed and takes the GLP-1 medication Ozempic—the rise of GLP-1 supplements kind of felt like a personal challenge from the universe. For those unaware, GLP-1 supplements are the latest alleged weight-loss scheme trying to cash in on the Ozempic boom, with brands like Kourtney Kardashian’s vitamin and supplement brand Lemme, Supergut, […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to WebMD – An Extreme Low-Calorie Diet May Stop Diabetes. Is It Safe?
“But they’re short-term studies for a reason,” he said. “Countless studies show that these sorts of really low-calorie, restricted diets are just very, very difficult to adhere to.” The effectiveness of meal replacement diets can also depend on the patient, said Sue Decotiis, MD, a medical weight loss doctor in New York City. “If a […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to New York Post – Ozempic users are shedding pounds — and hair: ‘A real nightmare’
People taking wildly popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are finding themselves losing hair along with pounds. The Girl With No Job creator Claudia Oshry talked recently about the hair loss she experienced while taking Ozempic. “It didn’t thin but it started SHEDDING – which is literally worse,” she posted in a Q&A with fans. Read More >>
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Womain’s World – This Is Why You’re Not Losing Weight on Semaglutide + Doctors’ Tips to Speed Results
Better known by its brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, the medication semaglutide has exploded in popularity over the past few years as a weight loss drug. If you’ve seen friends (or even celebs!) have success on the meds but you’re not getting the same results, you may be wondering, “why am I not losing weight […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Parade – The #1 Tip for Avoiding ‘Ozempic Nausea,’ According to Doctors Who Prescribe It
For many individuals with obesity, having access to a weight loss medication such as Ozempic or Wegovy can play an important role in taking back control of their health. Sometimes, diet and lifestyle changes are just not enough to maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI), which is important for avoiding many life-threatening health conditions. But for some […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Parade – Feeling Sleepy on Ozempic? Here’s What Might Be Going On
The Ozempic jingle goes heavy on the letter O (Oh-Oh-Oh-Ozempic). However, if you’re taking the drug, you may feel yourself craving more Zzzs—as in feeling drained. While the blood sugar and weight loss transformations are real, it’s also true that significant changes can be tiring (and energizing). So, can Ozempic make you tired? Or, on the other hand, can Ozempic give […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Parade – Yes, ‘Ozempic Butt’ Is a Thing—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About It
Almost 2 million people in the U.S. have taken prescription weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. People taking weight loss medication expect their bodies to change, but many do not expect to be left with “Ozempic butt,” as it’s been dubbed on social media. On TikTok, there are countless videos of people saying […]
