Hey does anyone have a good skincare they would recommend. I’ve noticed more wrinkles since I lost 20 lbs. more of a leathery look which has never been apart of my normal skin Would love some help in this area

PSA - these weight loss drugs are bad. Really bad. I’m a living example of how they can destroy your system and wreak havoc in your body. I’m here at square one having regained all the weight I lost by starving myself. I had to quit taking them due to pancreas issues and gastroparesis. I felt like I was dying- I know it sounds dramatic but when you end up in Urgent Care it’s no joke. And now I’m eating a ton of food and losing weight- except yesterday. I gained back .5lbs because I didn’t eat enough and my body went into starvation mode. It did this very easily and quickly, which I know is another side effect of the drug. Drugs are bad mmkay? Wish I had known about this program two years ago- but now I know better so I do better!

Good morning. Did you know your hormones follow a specific sequence while you sleep? It happens in stages. When you first fall asleep, cortisol, your stress hormone, begins to drop. Heart rate slows. Blood pressure lowers. Your nervous system shifts out of survival mode and into repair mode. Then comes deep sleep. This is where the biggest pulse of growth hormone is released. That hormone repairs muscle, strengthens bone, supports collagen, and helps mobilize stored fat for fuel. Most of your daily growth hormone is released at night, not in the gym. During deep sleep, your body also improves insulin sensitivity, meaning your cells handle blood sugar better the next day. Inflammation is regulated. Tissues rebuild. Later in the night, during REM sleep, your brain becomes active again. Appetite hormones reset: Leptin rises (you feel satisfied). Ghrelin lowers (you feel less hungry). Meanwhile, melatonin, which peaked earlier, acts as a powerful antioxidant, supporting immune function and coordinating reproductive hormones. And as morning approaches, cortisol naturally rises again, not as stress, but as a signal to wake up alert. This entire rhythm is timed. When sleep is deep and consistent, hormones synchronize. When sleep is short or fragmented, that rhythm gets disrupted. Your body balances stress, metabolism, appetite, and repair while you’re unconscious. Sleep isn’t downtime. It’s endocrine restoration.

Ok how amazing is it that one of the solutions to not making progress is that you need to add more ounces! I’m up to 7 ounces per meal and now my fruit has its own container 😂 Love it!

Good morning. Let’s talk about something simple… but life-changing: sleep. When you go to bed on time, your body doesn’t just “rest.” It recalibrates your hormones. Between about 10 PM and 2 AM, your body produces its deepest surge of growth hormone. That hormone is responsible for tissue repair, fat metabolism, muscle maintenance, and cellular regeneration. Miss that window consistently, and repair slows down. Melatonin rises in darkness, and melatonin isn’t just for sleep. It’s a powerful antioxidant that protects your brain and regulates reproductive hormones. Cortisol is designed to be low at night and rise naturally in the morning. When you stay up late, cortisol stays elevated. That shifts the body into survival mode, increases inflammation, and makes fat storage easier, especially around the midsection. Even one night of short sleep can: • Increase hunger hormones like ghrelin • Decrease leptin, the hormone that signals fullness • Reduce insulin sensitivity the next day • Increase cravings for refined carbohydrates Your body is intelligent. It runs on rhythm. Going to bed on time is not laziness. It’s alignment. If you want balanced hormones, stable energy, and a body that releases weight instead of storing it… start by honoring the night. Tonight, protect your sleep like it’s medicine. Because biologically, it is.