In this week's episode, we are talking about the earliest signs of metabolic disease. We'll talk about early changes that happen with glucose, cholesterol, and liver enzymes, and what to look for on your annual labs to see if you have markers for metabolic disease. More importantly, we'll talk about the steps you can take to reverse metabolic disease. 

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today. 

In this week’s episode, we are talking about a popular concept called "no naked carbohydrates." You'll learn about the science behind why dressing up your carbohydrates with protein and/or fat can help with satiety, energy levels, and support your weight loss goals. 

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.

In this week’s episode, we are addressing a controversial, but common question: "How do I wean off of my GLP medication?" We'll talk about some of the data behind this question, as well as address what factors determine who may have success weaning off of their medication.

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, Dr. Uchenna Agbim, to discuss fatty liver disease. Did you know that fatty liver disease is one of the most common co-morbid conditions related to obesity and also a major cause of liver failure and need for liver transplantation? Dr. Agbim is a gastroenterologist who focuses on transplant hepatology, and she is going to share with us what we need to understand to optimize our liver health. 

Interested in learning more or working with Dr Uchenna Agbim? She sees patients at St. Louis University, in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, internal medicine and functional medicine physician, Dr. Ruth Odoi, to learn about functional medicine. Over the last few years, functional medicine has gained more and more popularity. Dr. Ruth Odoi explains what functional medicine is and how it differs from traditional Western medicine. 

Interested in learning more or working with Dr Ruth Odoi? She is enrolling patients now in her practice, Oasis Functional Medicine in Canandaigua, New York. 

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.

In this week's episode, we're talking about the role of social support during the weight loss journey. Whether we like it or not, others can play a significant role in our weight loss journey. There are those who encourage us and those who sabotage us, and everything in between. We’ll talk about how you can handle these exchanges as well as what to expect and how relationships can evolve over time. 

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, infectious disease physician Dr. Katrina Coulter, to learn about the gut microbiome. You’ll learn what the microbiome is, what influences our microbiome, and how our microbiome plays a role in weight as well as other health conditions. Our understanding of the role of the gut microbiome is evolving rapidly, and this is an episode you’re not going to want to miss!

Interested in learning more about the human microbiome? You can follow Dr. Katrina Coulter on social media and her YouTube channel to learn more!

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.

In this week's episode, we're talking about the difference between health and weight. While our height and our weight may be linked, weight is rarely the ultimate indicator of one's health. You'll learn the difference between health and weight, so you can make the best goals for yourself and your journey. 

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.

An often unexpected consequence of weight loss is dealing with loose or excess skin. In today’s episode, we are joined by plastic surgeon, Dr. Eric Anderson, who discusses the options patients have for dealing with excess skin. We’ll also discuss the health of our skin and how to make sure you are getting adequate nutrition to support, not just a lower number on the scale, but also healthy skin.

Would you like to discuss body contouring procedures with an experienced plastic surgeon? Dr. Eric Anderson sees patients in downtown Chicago, Illinois. You can learn more about him and his practice at Impressions Chicago.

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.

In this week's episode, you’ll hear a summary from one of my favorite books, “The Gap and The Gain” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. This book helps us to understand our mindset as we work towards goals in our lives. So often we find ourselves looking to a future that feels impossible. But when we step back, we realize how many changes we have already created. And we can use that momentum to continue driving us forward. You’ll hear how I apply principles from “The Gap and The Gain” in my work with patients during their weight loss journeys. 

Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.