Category Weight Loss Pill

Alcohol & GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

🍷 Let’s Have the Real Conversation About Alcohol and GLP-1s Whether you’re navigating holiday gatherings, birthdays, date nights, or just the end of a long week, alcohol often becomes part of the conversation. And one question I hear constantly from…

Sleep, Stress & Slow Metabolism After 40: Why the Oura Ring 4 Is the Secret Weapon You’re Missing

For many women over 40, weight loss becomes less about “eating less and moving more” and more about understanding what’s happening inside the body. Hormones shift. Stress tolerance changes. Sleep becomes lighter or more fragmented. And all of these invisible…

Weight Cycling: Why the Ups and Downs of Dieting Are More Than Just Frustrating

Have you ever lost weight, only to gain it back and then start all over again? If so, you’re not alone. And you might be caught in a frustrating loop called weight cycling. Something I see often in my coaching…

Thinking Thin Isn’t the Weight Loss Goal: The Mindset Shift Every 40+ Woman Needs

When you’ve spent decades chasing a thinner body, it can be hard to imagine any other goal. The fitness ads, fad diets, and even well-meaning doctors have all told us the same thing: if you’re smaller, you’re healthier. But here’s…

GLP-1 Hair Loss: Why It Happens & How to Support Healthy Regrowth from the Inside Out

If you’ve recently started using a GLP-1 weight loss medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide and noticed more hair shedding than usual… Take a deep breath. You’re not alone. And you’re not “doing anything wrong.” Hair thinning on GLP-1s is a…

Dr. Kisha Pickford Featured in “Everyday Health” Discussing GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication

I’m excited to share that I was recently featured in Everyday Health, one of the most trusted national health platforms, to discuss my personal and clinical experience with GLP-1 medications for weight loss. This feature means a lot to me,…

Foods You Should Avoid While Taking GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) are powerful tools for weight loss and blood sugar management. They work by slowing digestion, regulating appetite, and stabilizing blood sugar. But here’s the thing: what you eat while taking…

Foods That Act Like GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) have changed the weight loss landscape. By slowing digestion, improving blood sugar, and reducing appetite, these medications help many women over 40 finally see progress after years of struggle. But…

Giving Up Bread: What Can You Eat Instead, and Is Sourdough the Better Option?

Introduction For many women over 40, bread is one of those comfort foods that feels impossible to let go of. But bread is also one of the first foods people say to cut when trying to lose weight. Maybe you’ve…

Can Creatine Support Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Journey?

Introduction When most people think of creatine, they picture athletes and bodybuilders chugging down shakes before hitting the gym. But here’s the truth: creatine isn’t just for men in the weight room. It’s one of the most researched, safe, and…