In this week’s episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh dives into one of the most common questions she hears from patients: Can exercise actually hurt your weight loss goals?

While movement is essential for health, the type, amount, and fueling of your exercise can make all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Stombaugh breaks down the science behind how different kinds of exercise affect your metabolism, your hunger, and your long-term results.

What you’ll learn:

• Cardio vs. resistance training: How these two forms of exercise affect your body differently—and why strength training is key to preserving muscle and metabolism.
• When cardio backfires: How long or intense cardio sessions can trigger hunger hormones and make it harder to stay in control of your appetite.
• Fueling your body: Why under-eating (especially on GLP-1 medications) can sabotage your performance, recovery, and weight loss progress.
• Medication awareness: How to know if your GLP-1 or other appetite-suppressing medication dose is too high to support healthy exercise and nutrition.
• Finding your sweet spot: How to choose movement that feels good physically and mentally—so you can stay consistent for the long haul.

Exercise should support your weight loss—not fight against it. The best routine is one that helps you build strength, manage hunger, and feel good in your body, both inside and out.

Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We'd love to support you! We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine visits throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!