Conquer Your Weight

In this week's episode, we'll discuss tips you can use to continue to focus on your weight loss goals during the holidays. For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

I've just returned from the Fall 2023 Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) conference, and I'm excited to share some updates on today's podcast. For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode, Dr. Dana Gibbs joins us to talk about management of thyroid and other hormones and how these are critical to supporting our health and weight.  Dr. Dana Gibbs is a speaker, educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT and allergist. She maintains an online education platform where she shares her knowledge of Hormone Management and Allergy treatment methods with other...

In today's episode, we are discussing planning for the future. We'll discuss why it is so important to have a clear vision of your goals and your ideal future so that you can start taking steps towards your goals today! For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode, we are discussing the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement. We'll discuss the principles of HAES, and I'll discuss the ways in which my practice both does and doesn't align with their framework. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode, we're going to talk about how you can continue to have weight loss success while you travel. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode, we'll discuss satiety, or fullness. We'll discuss the different satiety pathways as well as what you can do to help feel full longer and support your healthy weight loss journey. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com . 

In this week's episode, we'll discuss how to calibrate your hunger scale over time. Your hunger scale can and should evolve as you hone in on your hunger and fullness sensations, as you lose weight, and if you take weight loss medications. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com . 

In this week's episode, we'll discuss the role other people play in your weight loss journey. Whether it is family, or friends, or a casual acquaintance, you will be in situations in which other people will have thoughts, opinions, and questions about your journey. We'll discuss how you can be prepared to handle these situations. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com 

In today's episode, you'll meet guest, Dr. Alicia Shelly. She will share her personal weight loss journey, and discuss what tools you can use to also achieve long term weight loss.  Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and O...

In this week's episode, we'll work to answer the question "Why am I sabotaging myself?" It's common that these types of thoughts come up, and working through them is going to be one of the most powerful tools to find long term weight loss success. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode, we're talking about pediatric obesity with Dr. Rinku Mehra. We'll discuss medical conditions associated pediatric obesity, as well as some suggestions to help a child achieve a healthy weight. Dr. Rinku Mehra is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and an obesity medicine physician. Dr. Mehra is dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life o...

In this week's episode, we'll talk about how to process and manage your cravings. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode, you'll hear Dr. Sarah Stombaugh interview Dr. Lisa Oldson about how weight loss is different for women over 40. The answer might surprise you! Lisa Oldson, MD is a board certified Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine specialist. She's also a certified life and weight loss coach. Dr. Lisa has run her own weight loss program for over a decade, and she's...

In this week's episode, we are going to talk about weighing yourself daily. Stepping on the scale can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how you can starting thinking about the scale differently, and use daily weights as data to help support your weight loss journey. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode, we'll talk about hunger. Hunger is a physiological signal, yet we often have a lot of drama that comes up when we are feeling hungry. We'll discuss how to recognize if hunger creates negative feelings for you and how to adjust your thought patterns so hunger doesn't have to feel so scary! For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com .

In this week's episode, you'll hear from guest, Dr. Carolynn Francavilla. Dr. Francavilla is a family physician and obesity medicine specialist in Denver, Colorado and owner of the practice Green Mountain Partners for Health. Physicians looking to help their patients with weight can check out her site www.helpyourpatientsloseweight.com , and anyone is welcome to check out her podcast The...

In this week's episode, we will discuss food morality. So often we describe foods as good or bad, or worse, we describe ourselves as good or bad based on the food choices we make. Talking to ourselves this way can be really damaging psychologically. We will talk about how to reframe our thoughts to think about food in a more objective way. For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode we'll discuss making time for things that are a priority. So often we say, "I don't have time," and it can feel really disempowering. I'll teach you how to take a close look at your schedule so you can decide how you want to spend your time and start saying "yes" to the things that matter most. For more information, visit www.sarahstom...

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from guest Dr. Manzur Moidunny. Dr. Moidunny is an obesity medicine and lifestyle medicine physician in Ohio and Michigan. We’ll discuss how exercise can play a role in your weight loss journey, specifically setting step goals and emphasizing resistance training to build muscle mass and reduce fat mass.    To learn more about Dr. Moidunny, check him out on socia...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss how our thoughts create our desire for food. The good news is that bringing awareness to these thoughts can help us to intentionally choose foods that serve us and our goals.  For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode, we will discuss choosing foods we love! So often different diet plans tell us what we should eat, and those foods may not be aligned with our preferences at all! I want to give you permission to choose foods that you like and foods that help you meet your goals for yourself.  For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com

In this week's episode we're going to talk about making decisions for "Now Me" vs. "Later Me." When faced with a situation, you can pause to ask yourself, "Does this choice align with what I want now and/or does it align with the long term goals I have for myself?" When you ask yourself this question, it allows you to make decisions from an intentional place...

Today we are going to talk about a long-awaited topic: weight-loss medications. Medications may play an important role in your weight-loss journey. Listen to today's episode to learn more! Please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com for more information.

In this week's episode, we're going to talk about building a Thanksgiving meal plan that fits your goals. The most important steps are: 1) Create a realistic plan 2) Feel confident that you will stick to your plan 3) Actually stick to the plan Please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com for more information.