Should You Be Taking Weight Loss Drugs?
Article Round-Up: 3.24.24
Enjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, podcasts, and more from the web to help you live a healthier, happier life.
Featured Thoughts: Should You Be Taking Weight Loss Drugs?
Takeaway: With new options like Ozempic, should you consider taking these medications to aid in weight loss?
I am neither for nor against these drugs. In the end, I think we’ll find they serve a net positive on many peoples’ lives.
However, I caution against their use without also addressing the lifestyle changes that greatly contribute to the problem of obesity.
Without these lifestyle changes, Ozempic and other drugs become just another temporary solution.
Published This Week:
The Ultimate Hangover Prevention Plan
Takeaway: Anyone who has suffered a nasty hangover knows how unpleasant and debilitating it can be. Use this three-step strategy to experience a reduction or elimination of symptoms and get back your ability to function the day after heavy “socializing.”
Takeaway: I found most interesting this idea of the “repeated game.”
Essentially, how would you interact with strangers if you knew you’d have to see them again? Would you be more apt to treat them with kindness? Would you give more benefit of the doubt?
Just For Fun:
17 Scientific Mysteries That Scientists Can’t Solve
Takeaway: Get the curiosity juices flowing.
100 Best Dog Movies: Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes
Takeaway: Need I say more?
Reader Question:
Is it better to do all your sets of an exercise in a row (1-1-1, 2-2-2, 3-3-3, etc), or is it ok to do them in a circuit (1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3, etc)?
The answer to this question depends on your goals.
If your main goal is to increase strength and muscle, then I suggest completing all sets of the same exercise back to back. This leads to greater fatigue and more productive stimulus on that muscle to get stronger.
If looking for more of a cardiovascular benefit, or simply to stay active while keeping things interesting, then there is nothing wrong with performing the exercises like a circuit.
Either way, it’ll still be tough, challenging, and good for your health.
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