Weight Loss

A woman stepping onto a weigh scale, symbolizing the process of tracking progress toward SMART weight loss goals for the New Year.

A Guide to SMART Goal-Setting for New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions

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

Woman tracking her workout progress on a fitness app, highlighting the importance of tracking metrics to stay motivated on a weight loss journey.

How to Track Your Progress and Stay Motivated on Your Weight Loss Journey

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

Three female friends cooking a healthy meal together in the kitchen, emphasizing the importance of balanced meals and mindful eating for sustainable weight loss after the holidays.

Simple Post-Holiday Weight Loss Strategies

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

Man holding an injection pen for weight loss treatment, representing the use of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy® and Ozempic®.

What You Need to Know about Prescription Weight Loss Medication

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Prescription medication can help with weight loss if it is right for you Losing weight is a common goal for many people, but it can also be necessary for staying in good health. For people struggling with obesity or related conditions, prescription

A man preparing an Ozempic® injection, illustrating the use of semaglutide for managing blood sugar levels, in the comparison between Ozempic® and Wegovy®

Ozempic® vs. Wegovy®: what’s the difference?

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Ozempic® & Wegovy® both use semaglutide—but they aren’t exactly alike Ozempic® and Wegovy® are two GLP-1 agonist medications that are currently getting a lot of media attention—but while they both use semaglutide, there are important differences between them. We’ve put together this

Close-up of a woman’s hand holding a self-injection pen, symbolizing the administration of GLP-1 medications.

The ultimate guide to Wegovy®: uses, benefits, side effects & more

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

Person using an insulin injection pen to administer medication, illustrating diabetes management and the use of treatments like Ozempic®

The ultimate guide to Ozempic®: uses, benefits, side effects & more

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