Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Learn to recognize when you’re really hungry (& when you’re not) Hunger comes from both your body’s signals and your brain’s learned habits. It can come from internal sensations, like your stomach rumbling—or from the appetite you experience when you feel like

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Emotional eating: Why it happens & how to address it Emotional eating happens when you turn to food for comfort or distraction, instead of eating because you’re hungry. It’s a common way to cope with feelings like stress, sadness, boredom, or loneliness.

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Understanding the connection between anxiety & overeating Anxiety and overeating often go hand in hand—it can be easy to turn to food to cope with stress, worry, or overwhelming emotions. That’s because anxiety can trigger emotional eating, which may lead you to

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Learn how Wegovy® can help with weight management Nearly 1 in 3 American adults suffer from being overweight, and over 42% of the population has obesity. Wegovy® is a medication that may be able to help you lose excess weight when combined

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary GLP-1 receptor agonists can lower blood sugar and control weight GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (which is used in medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy®) have been getting a lot of attention lately. But there’s a lot to understand about these drugs

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Learn what Ozempic® can do to help with diabetes & more Diabetes is a serious health problem that affects more than 38 million Americans, most of whom live with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A key part of managing this disease involves controlling the levels

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Tracking your weight loss progress can help—as long as you know how Weight loss can be challenging for many reasons—some people struggle with motivation, while others give up because they aren’t seeing results quickly enough. But being able to chart your

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Post-holiday weight gain is common—but small changes can help you get back on track The holiday season often comes with indulgent meals and fewer healthy routines, leading to weight gain for many people. Studies show that average holiday weight gain is under

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: The way you set weight loss goals can make or break your New Year’s resolutions If you’re choosing to lose weight as your New Year’s resolution, you’re not alone. Many people take this opportunity to set new health and wellness goals—but