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GLP-1s and Weight-Loss Medications vs. Lifestyle Interventions: What’s Right for You

Injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists, often known by brand names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, are a hot topic in the world of weight loss. In less than a decade, they…

Rich LaFountain, PhD · Feb 5, 2024
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Your First 3 Months with Zero: What to Expect

If you’re just getting started with Zero, welcome! By downloading the Zero app, you’ve just taken the first — and often the hardest — step towards burning fat, losing weight, and gaining…

Katya Meyers, RD · Jan 22, 2024
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Your First 28 Days with Zero: What to Expect

Zero is unlike any other weight-loss and health-gain intervention you’ve tried. No more diets, no more counting calories; just a simple approach to when to eat and when to fast. And with…

Nicole Grant, RD · Jan 8, 2024
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Autophagy Fasting: How to Do It + Why You Should

Medically reviewed by Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD If you’re interested in fasting, then you’ve probably heard about the many health and longevity benefits of autophagy. Autophagy is a natural housekeeping process that…

Rich LaFountain, PhD · Jan 5, 2024
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The Foolproof Way to Burn Fat and Lose Weight (with Zero)

Weight loss is not easy. Most diets have a paltry 20% success rate, and that’s in the short term; the vast majority of people who succeed at losing weight gain it back.…

Rich LaFountain, PhD · Jan 1, 2024
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Intermittent Fasting and Working Out: Maximize Your Results

Exercise is an important pillar of a healthy life, but working it into an intermittent fasting (IF) schedule can take practice. Your schedule could be such that working out during your eating…

Rich LaFountain, PhD · Dec 27, 2023
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Is a 7-Day Fast Right for You? What to Consider

Fasting, in its many forms, has been practiced for centuries and offers a range of health benefits. While extended fasts of 3–7 days have been embraced by some people for their intense…

Nicole Grant, RD · Dec 26, 2023
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3 Tips for Mindful Holiday Eating

Ah, the holidays. When your social calendar fills up and, everywhere you look, there’s a big plate of buttery, drool-worthy cookies calling your name. If you’ve been working on your health lately,…

Nicole Grant, RD · Dec 18, 2023
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The Science Behind Zone 2 Exercise

We all know “exercise is good for us.” But when it comes to what kind of exercise to prioritize, advice runs the gamut. (There are a lot of options!) Fortunately, we have…

Rich LaFountain, PhD · Dec 12, 2023
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Fasting for Sustainable Weight Loss: Why Weight Loss Shouldn’t Be a Quick Fix

In a world obsessed with immediate results, the allure of quick-fix weight-loss solutions is undeniable. Yet true and lasting health transformations rarely happen overnight. In fact, fast results usually come at the…

Nicole Grant, RD · Dec 11, 2023
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The Physiology of Fasting

The simple truth is every body responds to fasting a little differently. Genetics, health, lifestyle…all these things play a part. But for a healthy person embarking on a fasting journey, there’s a…

Zero · Dec 5, 2023
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Simple Habits That Boost Weight Loss and Fat Burning During Your Eating Window

When most people say they want to lose weight, what they really mean is that they want to lose  body fat. Fortunately, fasting is a simple, straightforward method of losing body fat…

Katya Meyers, RD · Dec 4, 2023

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