What the GLP-1 Conversation Usually Leaves Out

Kathleen Pizzolatto

Published on: 26/08/2026

What GLP-1 medications actually do to muscle, hormones, and weight after you stop, and why perimenopause changes the equation.

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Why Your Body Has a New Floor Plan: The Truth About Midlife Fat Redistribution

Kathleen Pizzolatto

Published on: 18/08/2026

Your midsection isn't changing because you're doing something wrong. Estrone, insulin, cortisol, and muscle loss are all working against the old rules.

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