Sarah Stombaugh, MD - Personalized Weight Loss

01/21/2026

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 weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia, and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com

If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your personal physician.

01/20/2026

Who would even do that? 😂😭

01/18/2026

Sometimes all it takes is a little olive oil and a splash of acid to change your mind about kale. Simple prep, big difference.

01/17/2026

How We Ate It Vs. How They Ate It - Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs.

What's most shocking is that once I convinced the kids that the chicken was only brown because of the honey/soy sauce on it, they actually loved it! (They also thought the wild rice was oatmeal! Which would be such an odd thing to serve with this meal!)

01/16/2026

How to reply when people ask about your weight loss. Planning ahead is one of the best ways to feel confident in this situation.

Remember: you don’t owe anyone an explanation. “Mind your own business!” is a perfect reply as well!

01/16/2026

What can you do post-meal to improve your blood sugar levels?

Learn more in my latest YouTube video with Dr. Chhaya Makhija. Head on to my channel, Conquer Your Weight, to watch the video, and don't forget to subscribe! https://youtu.be/F9t3att1Ysk

01/15/2026

When patients ask me about how they can simplify meal planning and preparation, I always say, "Just keep it simple". It does not have to be complicated and then I run through these steps with them:

1. Sit down and evaluate
2. Look at what you are already doing
3. Have 8-10 go-to recipes for you and/or your family
4. Double or triple the batch when preparing the meal

In Episode 98 of the Conquer Your Weight podcast, I explain these steps more elaborately and also hear about grocery shopping tips such as buying pre-cooked, pre-cut, and/or pre-washed foods. Head on to any of your favorite podcast platforms such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts to listen!

01/14/2026

How about you? What's your favorite form of exercise/ movement/ physical activity?

Thanks to my eldest son for capturing this video!

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

If you’ve ever felt like your weight gain, rising blood sugar, or hormone issues are somehow all connected — you’re not imagining it. https://youtu.be/F9t3att1Ysk

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 a spectrum, why many people struggle for years before getting answers, and what you can do to intervene earlier.

This conversation moves beyond “eat less and move more” to explain the physiology driving metabolic dysfunction — and why addressing insulin resistance can be a turning point for long-term health.

In this episode, we discuss:
-What insulin resistance actually is (and what it isn’t)
-The role of insulin as both a blood sugar and fat-storage hormone
-How genetics, lifestyle, and hormones intersect in metabolic disease
-Labs and clinical markers used to identify insulin resistance
-Evidence-based strategies to improve insulin sensitivity
-Whether insulin resistance and prediabetes are reversible

If you’ve been frustrated by stalled weight loss, confusing labs, or conflicting advice — this episode will help you understand what’s really happening inside your body.

Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com

If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your personal physician.

01/13/2026

My middle son loves eating whole carrots. Cut it up into carrot sticks? Forget about it. But he loves pretending he's a snowman, then eating his own nose. Who am I to stop him?

01/12/2026

Do you do this, too?