ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is helping our hometowns jump-start physical activity and adopt healthier eating habits for a lifetime of wellness and weight loss.

A new study finds that people who quit weight-loss medications including GLP-1s regain weight four times faster than people who stop dieting or exercise

Break free of weight cycling: With rounds of dieting can come the fluctuations of the number on the scale, and crash diets can often lead to regaining any weight you did lose. By making running and exercise a part of your routine, you can step out of that weight loss/gain cycle and make your progress sustainable over time.

Weight-loss injections, like Wegovy and Mounjaro, have been hailed as gamechangers. In clinical trials, people lost an average of 15%–20% of their body weight—results that seemed almost miraculous compared to traditional diet and exercise programs.

Weight loss can seem like it comes with a list of dos and don’ts, making it overwhelming. Cardio is a particularly hot topic amongst weight loss experts, and if we’re being honest, the constant whiplash of “yes, you must do cardio to lose weight!” and “no, cardio isn’t meaningful for fat reduction!” is confusing.

Protein is a big part of his plan. It helps you feel full with fewer calories and ensures you lose fat, not muscle

A major study finds that weight loss drugs work while used, but weight and health benefits often return after stopping treatment.

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