Choose a Weight Loss Partner, Not Just a Program By late summer, many people are tired of quick “summer shred” plans that feel extreme, hard to maintain, and disconnected from real life. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. As fall approaches, it is natural to want something steadier, with support that can last […]

What Your Scale Cannot Tell You About Your Health Stepping on the scale can feel like a daily report card. You might see the number go down before summer trips or special events, yet still feel tired, puffy, or just not like yourself. That gap between what the scale says and how your body feels […]

By Katie Sorensen, NP-C | Weight Loss NP For decades, BMI has been one of the main numbers used to decide whether someone is at a “healthy weight.” But BMI has serious limitations. It’s pretty terrible, actually. It does not directly measure genetically inherited stature variants, body fat, muscle mass, visceral fat, insulin resistance, blood […]

A Smarter Way to Think About Medical Weight Loss Many people feel like they have tried everything for weight loss. Diets, apps, points, shakes, rules, all the things. It can work for a while, then old patterns creep back in and the weight returns. That is not a personal failure; it is usually a sign […]

When GLP-1 Progress Stalls and What to Do Next GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for weight loss and metabolic health. Many people see early movement on the scale, then feel confused or worried when things slow down around months three to six. The dose may be stable, appetite is still lower, yet the progress […]

By Katie Sorensen, NP-C | Weight Loss NP GLP-1 medications are no longer just being discussed as just weight loss medications. They are increasingly being studied for heart health, kidney health, inflammation, metabolic risk, and long-term prevention. For patients with obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or cardiovascular disease, this matters. A big question is whether […]

Why Who You Work with Matters for Your Metabolic Health Trying to change your weight and metabolic health can feel exhausting. You get hit with fad diets, influencers pushing the latest powder, and big national brands promising quick results with a few clicks. When you are tired, busy, and frustrated, those promises can sound very […]

Why Where You Get GLP-1 Care Really Matters I am Katie Sorensen, NP, and at Weight Loss NP, we use GLP-1 medications as one clinical tool within a broader approach to metabolic health and healthy aging. GLP-1s can affect appetite, digestion, blood sugar, and how your body responds to food. That means they should be […]

Medicare GLP-1 coverage is changing through the new $50 Bridge program. Learn who may qualify, what the pharmacy copay includes, why prior authorization matters, and how Weight Loss NP supports eligible patients with Medicare-covered office visits, optional app support, and medically supervised GLP-1 care.

Insurance-Covered GLP-1 Care Without the Headache GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now. Friends, social media, pharmacies, and clinics are all saying different things, especially when it comes to insurance. It can feel confusing, stressful, and honestly a little discouraging when you hear one person say their plan covered everything and another say they were denied […]