Education
The Messy Middle
Do you know there are only 292 physicians in the US and Canada who are dual board-certified in obesity medicine and women’s health (OB/GYN)?Dr. Younglove, the founder of Heartland Weight Loss, is one of them…and was one of the first! In her 25+ years of practicing medicine, Dr. Younglove has coached thousands of women through
Newsletters
DECEMBER 2024 Newsletter Transcript
I know December is a busy time of year, so I’ll keep this brief and focused on what matters most to you. First, I’m excited to invite you to our Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5th, here in the Overland Park office from 4 to 6 p.m. It’ll be a fun event where we’ll
Recipe
Receipe: Pumpkin Whipped Cottage Cheese
4 servingsPrep time is 5 min Ingredients:2 cups cottage cheese (I prefer 4%)1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree (chill for an hour in the refrigerator if you want a cold treat.¾-1 teaspoon pumpkin spice (or cinnamon) – based on your preference Optional topping ideas: whipped full fat coconut cream (unsweetened), pepitas (pumpkin seeds), hemp hearts, shredded
Newsletters
September 2024 Newsletter Transcript
Are you tired of putting in the effort at the gym, following all the advice, yet still not seeing the results you desire? You’re not alone. Many people find themselves frustrated by their lack of progress, despite doing everything “right.” But what if the advice you’ve been following isn’t actually designed to help you lose weight effectively?
Newsletters
August 2024 Newsletter Transcript
People participating in comprehensive treatment programs, like those at Heartland Weight Loss, typically lose twice as much weight as those relying solely on medication.
medication
Reality vs Hype
If we put every teenager on Accutane as soon as they got their first pimple, we would likely see a dramatic reduction in acne. However, we don’t do that. We use step therapy. I love these meds when used in the right way, but deploying them for a lifetime for everyone with excess weight is
medication, Weight Loss Myths
GLP-1 Medications are not Cures
Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) isn’t a cure for obesity. Yes, most people who take them experience some weight loss, but the average effectiveness is 15% weight loss – over the course of more than a year. Don’t get me wrong – 15% is clinically significant (and I would jump up and down if all of my patients