I am on a mission to change the weight of the world – for the better! I am a practicing physician, board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and OB/GYN (women’s health). I am passionate about helping patients climb out of the cycle of weight gain, fatigue, frustration, chronic disease and mental health struggles.
There are dozens of amazing physicians and scientists doing great work in the field of nutrition, medicine and biochemistry – uncovering the complex factors that have contributed (and continue to contribute) to our current obesity epidemic. The data is clear. Shifting our diet away from ultra-processed foods to a whole-food, unprocessed diet is the first step.
The problem lies in the execution. For most people, making this shift is difficult – if not impossible. That’s where I come in. I have been practicing Obesity Medicine for over 7 years and have counseled thousands of patients through the process of shedding excess weight. Years and years of studying science and people has led me to identify various obesity phenotypes – similar patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to weight gain. Identifying a person’s obesity phenotype(s) is key in individualizing their treatment – from a nutrition, behavior and even pharmacologic standpoint.
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, multifactorial disease. We, as a society, are losing the battle with this disease right now. Over 43% of our adult population currently has obesity – and despite all of our interventions, that number keeps rising.
Why?
Because the great majority of our interventions up to this point have been based upon dogma – not science. We have repeatedly proven that the calorie balancing hypothesis doesn’t work to treat excess weight – decreasing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure. Yet the medical establishment (and almost everyone else) continues to stay in this mindset – treating excess weight with medications and surgeries and apps – all designed to help people eat less, move more, and increase motivation.
It’s time to shift the treatment of obesity where it belongs – into the realm of biochemistry.
Why?
Because biochemistry drives behavior.
Working on the end result (the excess weight) or the actions that lead to the excess weight (the dysfunctional eating patterns) isn’t working. It’s time to move upstream and treat the underlying cause.
Wanting isn’t the problem.
Most people with excess weight want a solution more than anything.
Motivation isn’t the problem.
Most people with excess weight have relentlessly pursued solution after solution – never giving up despite a lack of results.
It’s time to give people a chance to succeed – using different tools
Everyone deserves an opportunity to try – using the right tools.
it’s not easy
But it’s worth it.
About Me:
Courtney Younglove, M.D., FOMA, FACOG
Dr. Younglove is board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She recently earned her fellowship in the Obesity Medicine Association – a designation earned by only 69 people so far! She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Kansas in 1997 and her Doctor of Medicine from The University of Kansas School of Medicine four years later. She has practiced medicine in the greater Kansas City area for over 18 years and has practiced Obesity Medicine since 2015. During the course of her career, Dr. Younglove has received many awards, including being named one of the “Best Doctors in America” for five years, as featured in the Kansas City Business Journal.