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Vyleesi is the trade name for bremelanotide, a well-known peptide that was first studied as a possible tanning product. It activates melanocortin receptors and has been shown to help restore a natural sexual desire in women and men for many years. Recently it was FDA-approved for premenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). HSDD is a common, treatable medical condition characterized by ongoing low sexual desire that women find frustrating.

The new approval of this peptide means it will become more well-known for improving sexual desire in BOTH men and women.

There are so many different appetite suppressants on the market that it can be difficult to know which is the best one for you. The truth is, everyone has different needs and every body works with medications differently, so it's worth it to do a little research to see what's available. 

We've compiled this guide to some of our most popular prescription appetite suppressants, along with dosage information and what you should know about each. 

BMI, or Body Mass Index, has long been held as the standard for measuring our weight in relation to our height. The score we get tells us if we are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. 

Alternately, body composition is a different, more comprehensive way to understand the body -- not just whether you are "normal" or "overweight." 

Let's take a look at these two measurements, and why body composition matters more if you're trying to be healthy.

You've been eating healthier and exercising consistently. You're eating your fresh fruits and vegetables, complex carbs, lean meats, and you feel you're doing everything right to make your scale show the difference… but you're not seeing the weight loss numbers you had hoped for.