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Features Editor · Editorial staff

Maeve Castellucci

Edits the publication's service journalism on medically supervised weight solutions and assigns its reader-question pieces.

10 stories by Maeve Castellucci

A small elegantly plated dish beside a glass of sparkling water on a warm restaurant table in soft evening lightNutrition

Eating out on a GLP-1: menus, portions, and social meals

Restaurant portions and a suppressed appetite make an odd pair, and a few habits keep dinners enjoyable instead of uncomfortable.

· Maeve Castellucci

A small insulated medical travel case with a cool pack open beside a passport on a bright table in soft daylightMaintenance

Traveling on a GLP-1: storage, timing, and staying on track

A little planning keeps your medication safe and your schedule intact on the road.

· Maeve Castellucci

An overhead flat lay of whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruit on a rustic wood board in natural lightNutrition

Fiber, fullness, and digestion on a GLP-1

Eating less makes fiber easy to drop, which is exactly when your gut needs it the most.

· Maeve Castellucci

A tall glass of water with citrus slices beside a small dish of salt on a bright kitchen counterNutrition

Hydration and electrolytes on a GLP-1

Eating and drinking less means you can quietly fall behind on fluids and minerals without noticing.

· Maeve Castellucci

A person mid-lift with a barbell in a bright airy gym, candid documentary shot in natural lightLasting Change

Strength training on a GLP-1: the case for lifting

Rapid weight loss strips muscle along with fat. Lifting is how you keep what you want to keep.

· Maeve Castellucci

A calm minimalist bedroom with a made bed and soft morning light through linen curtainsLasting Change

Sleep and weight: the overlooked lever

You can do everything right with food and movement and still stall if you are not sleeping enough.

· Maeve Castellucci

An overhead flat lay of grilled chicken, eggs, yogurt and legumes on a neutral surface in natural lightNutrition

How much protein you actually need on a GLP-1

Appetite suppression makes protein harder to hit and more important to prioritize, so here is how to get enough.

· Maeve Castellucci

An open jar of unscented moisturizer beside a folded towel on a warm neutral counterLasting Change

Caring for your skin through weight change

Supporting skin elasticity gives it the best chance to retract.

· Maeve Castellucci

A surgeon's hands reviewing a patient chart and documents at a desk in a bright officeChoosing Care

Choosing a surgeon for post-weight-loss contouring

Experience with the unique challenges of weight-loss patients matters.

· Maeve Castellucci

A calm modern hospital corridor with daylight through the windowsThe Procedures

When weight-loss surgery makes sense

Bariatric surgery is a serious tool for serious situations.

· Maeve Castellucci

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