The SoWell Blog

Summer brings unique challenges for GLP-1 users—from post-holiday recovery to preparing for hotter days ahead. As temperatures rise and schedules shift, maintaining your medication routine requires thoughtful preparation. Whether you're...

If you're on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, you might have noticed changes in your sleep patterns. While these medications are revolutionary for weight management and...

For many of us, stepping on the scale isn't just a simple act of measuring our weight—it's an emotional experience loaded with judgment, anxiety, and sometimes fear. The number we...

When many people hear "food logging," they immediately think of calorie counting apps and diet culture—meticulously weighing portions, scanning barcodes, and obsessing over macronutrients. But the SoWell Method takes a...

For many of us, our relationship with food feels complicated – full of rules, restrictions, and trust issues. We've been through cycles of restrictive dieting followed by rebounds that leave...

There's a science to maintaining your strength while losing weight on GLP-1s, and it's simpler than you might think. Meet Amelia: a CrossFit enthusiast and Orange Theory regular who loved...

Yes! Discover how collagen protein prevents loose skin, reduces hair loss, and supports muscle mass during weight loss—especially crucial for GLP-1 users.

Backed up and on a GLP-1 medication? You’re not alone! The good news is that constipation isn’t a requirement while on these meds; you just need to know how to eat and...

One of the most essential shifts you can make when on a GLP-1 is prioritizing protein in your diet. Let’s dive into why—and how to make sure you’re getting enough. 

Your Fat Cells Are Time Capsules of Stored Toxins Here's a biological fact that might shift your perspective on rapid weight loss: your fat cells are storage units for more...

GLP-1 Drugs Are Not a Vanity Weight Loss Fad—They’re A Medical Breakthrough! 

You’ve heard that GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic help manage diabetes and support weight loss, but the list of health benefits linked to these drugs is growing by the day....

When we expand our view of progress beyond the scale, we often discover that the most meaningful changes are the ones we didn't expect to measure at all. Why the...

Your lab results aren't just numbers on a page - they're messages about your metabolic health. Each marker tells a story about how your body is functioning and where it...

BMI isn’t totally worth throwing out the window, but labs are more accurate than BMI when it comes to identifying disease.

Understanding your body's natural timeline is key to managing PCOS and hormone health effectively. While we often expect quick results from health interventions, hormone balance follows a precise biological schedule—one...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, with symptoms ranging from irregular menstrual cycles and infertility to weight gain and insulin resistance. For many women with PCOS,...

Ultimately, you're the final authority on what weight is best for you. Here's the info you need to make educated decisions about your health.