The CONTRAVE Chronicles
Improve your knowledge on weight loss through Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition resources and tips from CONTRAVE® (naltrexone HCI/bupropion HCI) to support your weight loss journey.
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Ordering Takeout (But Make It Healthy)
When you decide to lose weight, you may swear off eating out to cut calorie-dense foods out of your...
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Can Processed Foods Be Healthy?
We see a lot of dietary guidance emphasizing whole foods—and for good reason. When you think of...
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Meet the “Hunger Hormones”: Leptin and Ghrelin
If we know anything, it’s that weight loss is complicated. Many people are told to eat less and...
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Serve Yourself Right: Understanding Portion Sizes
If you are looking to lose weight, you need to pay attention not just to what you eat but how much...
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Numbers to Know on Your Weight Loss Journey
Losing weight is like math class—there are a lot of numbers you become familiar with on your...
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Healthy Grocery List Must-Haves
Did you know your weight loss journey starts in the grocery store? That's right, you are either...
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Why Losing Just 5% Body Weight is Actually a Big Deal...
While many people want to lose weight for aesthetic reasons, excess weight can also be a health...
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