Conquer Your Weight

Have you ever felt like weight loss became dramatically harder after turning 40, even though you're doing many of the same things that worked in the past? You're not imagining it. As we age, changes in muscle mass, hormones, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity can all make weight management more challenging. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explains why weight loss often feels differ...

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right but the scale still won't budge? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, we're uncovering the hidden calories that can quietly stall weight loss progress. From specialty coffee drinks and healthy snacks to cooking oils, dressings, and bites taken throughout the day, these small sources of calories can add up more quickly than mos...

In this episode of Conquer Your Weight , Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores how years of dieting can affect the relationship many people have with their bodies. After repeated cycles of restriction, weight loss, and regain, it is common for people to feel like they cannot trust their hunger, their cravings, or even their body's ability to regulate weight. Many patients describe feeling as though th...

Many people start their weight loss journey believing there’s a specific number on the scale that will finally make them feel healthy, confident, and happy. But what happens when you reach that number and still don’t feel “done”? Or when your health and quality of life have already improved long before getting there? In this week’s episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh discusses how to think about “goal we...

For years, we've been told that weight loss is simply a matter of calories in versus calories out. While calories do matter, the reality is far more complex. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores why your body is not a simple calculator and why two people eating the same number of calories can experience very different results. You'll learn how food provides not only energy but a...

In this episode of Conquer Your Weight , Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores an important idea that many people overlook during their weight loss journey. The number on the scale is only one piece of information, and it does not always reflect the meaningful progress happening in your body and your health. While the scale can be a helpful tool, it measures total body weight and cannot distinguish between...

Maintenance is the phase of weight loss that most people spend the majority of their lives in, yet it is rarely discussed. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores what it actually takes to keep weight off after losing it. She explains why weight regain is so common and how biology, appetite hormones, and metabolic changes can make long term maintenance challenging. Most importantly, she intr...

In this episode of Conquer Your Weight , Dr. Sarah Stombaugh answers a question many patients ask as they progress through treatment with GLP medications: what happens when you reach the maximum dose? Because these medications are gradually increased over several months, many people worry that once they reach the highest dose, they have reached the end of their weight loss journey. In reality, rea...

In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh discusses the newly approved higher-dose version of semaglutide, Wegovy HD (7.2 mg). She reviews the latest clinical trial data showing how effective the higher dose is for weight loss and how it compares to the standard 2.4 mg Wegovy dose. Dr. Stombaugh also explains the side effect profile of the higher dose, what patients can expect du...

In this episode of Conquer Your Weight , Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores a question many patients ask during their weight loss journey: should I switch GLP medications? With several effective options now available, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, it is common for people to wonder whether a different medication might lead to better results. Some patients consider switching because their weight...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh reviews the newest GLP medication: Foundayo. Foundayo (orforglipron) is a once-daily oral GLP medication, offering a potentially more convenient option for patients seeking medical support for weight loss. Dr. Stombaugh breaks down the latest data from the ATTAIN clinical trials, explaining how effective this medication appears to be for weight loss and...

In this episode of Conquer Your Weight , Dr. Sarah Stombaugh addresses one of the most common and frustrating experiences in a weight loss journey: when progress slows down. Many people begin GLP medications such as Zepbound and Wegovy and see encouraging results in the first few months, only to feel discouraged when the scale starts moving more slowly. If this has happened to you, you are not alo...

Planning a spring break or upcoming vacation? This episode was inspired by an email from Dr. Nikita Shah, an obesity medicine physician and close friend of Dr. Stombaugh. In this episode, Dr. Stombaugh discusses how to travel with weight loss medications safely and effectively, set clear intentions before vacation, such as maintaining or losing weight, how to manage alcohol and desserts intentiona...

One of the most common questions people ask after starting a GLP medication like Wegovy or Zepbound is: What should I be eating now? Between social media advice, rigid “GLP meal plans,” and fear of side effects, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or to think you need to eat as little as possible for the medication to work. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh walks through how to eat in a way that supp...

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but finding the right provider to prescribe and support you on them can make all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down what you should look for when choosing a clinician for medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, and Saxenda. You’ll learn why these medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes, are now us...

Starting a GLP medication like Wegovy or Zepbound can feel equal parts hopeful and overwhelming. Many people wonder: Am I doing this right? Should I be losing more weight by now? What should I be focusing on? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh shares exactly what she tells her patients during the first 30 days on a GLP medication: what to expect, what to prioritize, and what not to stress about....

You’ve been doing everything “right.” You’re taking your medication, trying to eat well, moving your body, and suddenly, the scale just stops. If you’ve hit a weight loss plateau and are wondering What did I do wrong? or Is this medication still working? This episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down why weight loss plateaus are normal, especially when using GLP medicati...

GLP medications like Wegovy and Zepbound have completely changed the landscape of obesity treatment. But with that shift has come a flood of misinformation, fear, and judgment. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down the 10 most common myths she hears from patients, social media, and even other healthcare professionals—and explains what the science actually says. Whether you’re considerin...

For so many people, the hardest part of weight loss isn’t willpower, it’s the constant mental battle with food. The cravings. The guilt. The feeling that food is always “too loud.” In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores how GLP medications like Wegovy and Zepbound can do more than support weight loss. They can help quiet the noise around food and create space for a he...

GLP medications like Wegovy and Zepbound have completely changed the landscape of obesity treatment. For many people, the biggest barrier isn’t whether they work. It’s whether they can afford them. In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh walks through the real-world costs of GLP medications and explains why insurance coverage can feel so confusing, inconsistent, and frustrating...

With so many GLP-1 medications available today, it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed. Ozempic or Wegovy? The weekly injection or the daily pill? Zepbound? And how do you know which option actually fits your body, goals, lifestyle, and budget? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down the most commonly prescribed GLP-1 medications in a clear, practical, and judgment-...

If you’ve ever felt like your weight gain, rising blood sugar, or hormone issues are somehow all connected — you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, I sit down with endocrinologist, Dr Chhaya Makhija at Unified Endocrine Care to break down insulin resistance, the common thread linking weight gain, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. We explore how metabolic disease exists on...

In this episode of the Conquer Your Weight podcast, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about the new Wegovy pill.  We’ll talk about: What is the Wegovy pill and how does it compare to the injection What are the expected benefits and side effects of the Wegovy pill Who is a good fit for this medication What can you expect in terms of cost and coverage Ready to get started on your wei...

Food journaling can be an incredibly powerful tool for weight management—but only when it’s used the right way. For many people, tracking food brings up perfectionism, guilt, or an all-or-nothing mindset that actually works against long-term success. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down how to use food journals as a tool for awareness, curiosity, and understanding your body—not control...

If you're taking a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic, protein becomes non-negotiable. In this video, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh—Obesity Medicine Physician and weight-loss expert—breaks down exactly how much protein you need, why protein protection matters during weight loss, and how to easily hit your goals even when appetite is low. You’ll learn:  ✔ Why GLP-1s increase your protein...