Sunday, September 20, 2026

GLP-1s, weight loss programs, and meal kits, explained

A clearer look at weight loss support

Weight loss support comes in a few forms. Here is how each one works.

• Medically supported: telehealth providers who offer clinician visits and, when it is a fit, GLP-1 or other prescription support.

• Programs & apps: coaching and habit-based plans you can follow at your own pace, on your phone.

• Meal kits: portioned, balanced meals delivered to your door to make eating well simpler.

Medically supported

Telehealth providers connect you with licensed clinicians who review your health and, when it is a fit, can prescribe GLP-1 or other weight-loss medication, with check-ins along the way.

• How GLP-1 medications work

• Prescription weight-loss options, compared

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Clinical weight loss with lifestyle support

Connect with board-certified physicians for weight loss prescriptions, plus ongoing guidance from registered dietitians and fitness trainers.

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Programs & apps

App-based programs blend habit and nutrition coaching with tools you can use on your own schedule, so support fits into everyday life instead of the other way around.

• Best calorie counter apps

• 8 best weight loss apps

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A more flexible way to lose weight

WeightWatchers' signature points system gives you a daily allotment, zero-point foods, 24/7 live coaches, and easy barcode tracking in the app.

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Meal kits

Meal kits take the planning off your plate, with portioned, balanced meals or ready-to-cook ingredients delivered to your door to make consistent eating simpler.

• 6 best meal delivery services of 2026

• 8 best grocery delivery services of 2026

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A seared steak salad with a green twist

IN A NUTSHELL

Today’s newsletter is for meat lovers. (If that’s not your cup of tea, please stick around. We will feature a meat-free meal next week, I promise.) If you also happen to be a pesto-lover, then you’re in for quite a treat. Bust out your sharpest steak knife. You’re going to need it!

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Dig in!
Ginger Wojcik
Senior Newsletter Editor

Written by Ginger Wojcik
September 20, 2026 • 2 min read

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Seared steak salad with fresh basil pesto and raw zucchini salad

Let the record show that I have nothing against carbs. It’s a total coincidence that the recipe I’m featuring today is notably low in them. This summery steak salad is, however, absolutely packed with protein — 54 grams per serving to be exact.

The pesto made from fresh basil adds a delightful herbaceousness (yes, that is a real word!) to this savory situation. There is also a raw zucchini element for crunch and fiber.

In 20 short minutes, you could be feasting on this decadent salad. What are you waiting for?

Get the recipe

Want to add this recipe to your weekly meal planner? Click the “Add to meal plan+” button in the top right corner of this article!

THE TAKEOUT

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Until next time,