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How Much Muscle Do You Actually Lose on GLP-1s?

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GLP-1 drugs have made weight loss easier—and that’s one reason some people see them as controversial. There’s a vocal group of critics who take issue with what they represent: a faster, less effortful way to get results that traditionally required strict dieting and consistent training. And that discomfort has fueled a wave of claims about why these drugs are supposedly a bad idea. One of the most persistent is that they cause excessive muscle loss—enough to outweigh the benefits of fat loss. Some go further, arguing that people can even lose more muscle than fat while taking them. At first glance, that concern isn’t entirely unreasonable. People who lose weight without drugs often adopt habits like lifting weights and eating enough protein, which help preserve muscle and support physical and metabolic health. GLP-1 drugs, by contrast, can produce significant weight loss without requiring those habits upfront—and skipping them could make muscle loss significantly worse. But pla...
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Why Greens Gummies Are the Worst Way to Get Your Vegetables

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Taking a greens supplement instead of eating green foods is like electro-shocking your muscles instead of training.  It doesn’t work like that. Still, greens gummies are booming. They promise all the benefits of a healthy diet—more energy, better digestion, stronger immunity, and sharper focus—in a chewable, candy-like treat. It’s an appealing shortcut. But like most shortcuts, there are tradeoffs—and in this case, major ones. So before you swap your fruit and veggies for greens gummies, it’s worth looking at what’s actually inside them, how they’re made, and whether they can realistically do what they claim. Key Takeaways Greens gummies are mostly candy—50–80% of their weight is sweeteners, gelling agents, and flavorings, leaving little room for active ingredients. To fit dozens of ingredients into the tiny remaining space, brands use doses that are far below what research shows is effective. Many formulas hide behind proprietary blends, which let companies list impress...
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Bulk vs. Cut: How to Decide Which Is Right for You

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Both bulking and cutting have pros and cons. If you’re trying to decide which you should do, the answer depends mainly on your body fat, training experience, and goals. Bulking adds both lean mass (yay) and body fat (boo), and cutting unveils your abs (hooray) but stunts muscle growth (hiss). And it’s this dilemma that makes for a fitness purgatory of sorts where you don’t really commit to one strategy or another and thus stagnate in terms of progress. In this article, you’ll learn exactly when you should bulk, when you should cut, and when neither is the right choice. Key Takeaways Whether you should bulk or cut depends mainly on your body fat, training experience, and primary goal (build muscle vs. lose fat). Bulk if you’re relatively lean and want to maximize muscle and strength gain; cut if you’re carrying more body fat and want to get leaner. If you’re new to weightlifting, you can often build muscle and lose fat at the same time by eating at maintenance or in a small c...
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