I’m 170 pounds down on tirzepatide. The most-asked question I get now is ‘is it keto?’ It wasn’t. A 50-something dad untangles what keto, carnivore, low-carb, Mediterranean, and DASH actually are — and what the evidence says about each.
Lilly’s retatrutide just delivered bariatric-equivalent weight loss in Phase 3. The numbers, why the low dose is the real story, and the gray-market reality that got there first.
This will kick the GLP-1RA revolution in a new gear. it’s already one of the most common drug classes in the US and not having to inject and falling prices (see Novo Nodirsk’s subscription model) will help with access. I think being able to use a pill instead of an injection will be a huge
I went to the DMV last week Totally routine paperwork to get the RealID star and that brutally honest camera they use that somehow makes everyone look slightly guilty. Five years ago, I sat in that same spot for my last license photo. When the new license cane in the mail today, I pulled out
On my weight loss journey for a year only tracked scale weight but I finally wanted to gain more insights. Dexa scans are widely considered the gold standard for body composition analysis, in addition to their original target of bone density analysis. I found a Health/Fitness optimization place nearby that had a Dexa machine and
After starting GLP-1s, I knew I had to work out to avoid losing muscle mass and to help with general fitness. Alas, I had never really worked out… ever. So, I started slowly and bought an indoor bike. This seemed like a good choice as I hate running (I blame a bum knee!) and I
November 2024 Once my PCP prescribed Zepbound, the challenge began: convincing insurance to pay for it or getting it filled while paying myself. For background, I work for a large company and think I have pretty decent health insurance (administered by United Healthcare). My pharmacy called me to tell me that the insurance rejected the
October 2024 I had avoided getting a physical for years because I felt guilty and was tired of doctors telling me “you could lose some weight”. I know this is a stupid attitude and I am embarrassed about it — however, alas I suspect this is a pretty common pattern with middle-aged, overweight men. My
The New York Times published a good article about “Why Obesity kills American Men”. I certainly fall into that category. I got use to my doctor telling me “you should lose some weight” every year. Then I started avoided annual physicals because I didn’t want to hear it. However, when I finally got a
How one simple morning routine transformed my energy, health, and dad game at 50 As a 50-year-old father, you’re juggling career demands, family responsibilities, and the growing awareness that your body isn’t bouncing back like it used to. The secret isn’t working harder—it’s working smarter with a morning routine that sets you up for sustained
