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Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens

Dr Jenny Gourgari, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Diplomate

Forme & Santé

Enfants & Parentalité

Fréquence : 1 épisode/13j. Total Éps: 105

Is your teen showing early signs of insulin resistance and prediabetes, gaining weight too quickly and is always hungry?

Before you try another diet or cut another food group — you need to hear this.
Teen weight gain is rarely about willpower. During puberty, hormones like insulin, cortisol, and estrogen directly drive how your teen stores fat, feels hungry, and burns energy. If no one has explained that to you yet, this podcast is where that changes. Lifestyle for Teens with Dr. Jenny is built on one belief: No Diets. No Shame. Just Hormones That Work.

Dr. Jenny Gourgari is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist — and she knows this journey personally. She spent her own teenage years struggling with weight and chronic dieting before understanding that hormones, not habits, were driving the cycle. Now she helps parents and teens do what she wished someone had helped her do sooner.

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Ep. 105 “I’m Too Lazy to Exercise”—Why Starting Feels So Hard

mercredi 9 septembre 2026 • Durée 11:00

Do you ever say, “I’m too lazy to exercise,” or wonder why you cannot make yourself go to the gym?

You are not lazy. Starting is simply harder when exercise is not yet part of your routine.

After returning from my summer vacation in Greece, I struggled to get back to the gym too. I made excuses, missed workouts, and felt guilty. Then one phone call from a friend changed everything.

In this episode of The Lifestyle and Weight Loss for Teens Podcast, I share what helped me start moving again—and how the same ideas can help teenagers build an exercise routine without guilt, shame, or pressure.

Your teen does not need to begin with a hard workout or spend an hour at the gym. Walking the dog, swimming, dancing, playing basketball, or taking a short walk with a friend all count.

The goal is not to be perfect. The goal is to make starting easier.

If your teen needs help building healthier habits, join the 7-Day “Healthy Weight Starts With Healthy Habits” Mini Course for $25. Small actions can become habits that support better energy, confidence, and health.

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
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Ep.104 Glucose monitors: Do They Work For Teens With Prediabetes?

mercredi 17 juin 2026 • Durée 14:15

A friend of mine, who's also a doctor, called me about a patient: a patient she's trying to help reach a healthier weight. Her question was simple. "Should I put them on a glucose monitor? They do not have diabetes, they just want to lose weight".

If you've seen these little sensors all over your feed, you've probably wondered the same thing. So in this episode I give you the honest answer.

Here's what we cover:

What a continuous glucose monitor actually measures, and why it's lifesaving for teens with diabetes
Why "a screening tool, not a treatment" is the clearest way to think about it for everyone else
What the research really says about teens without diabetes
The quiet risk of number-watching, and how it can push a teen toward fearing food
What actually helps a teen improve insulin sensitivity, without dieting

If you'd like the 3 signs of insulin resistance most parents miss and what to do, grab my free guide.

All the best,

Dr Jenny

Ep. 103 Why "Eat Less, Move More" Does Not Work for Teens With Insulin Resistance

mercredi 10 juin 2026 • Durée 12:06

"Just eat less and move more." If I had a dollar for every time a teenager or parent told me they received this advice, I could fund a research study.

It sounds logical. It works for some adults in some situations. But for teenagers dealing with insulin resistance, prediabetes, PCOS, or weight struggles during puberty, this advice is not just unhelpful. It misses the point entirely.

In this episode, I am sharing three specific reasons why the eat less, move more approach fails teenagers, and what actually works instead. And I am being personal about it too, because I was that teenager. I tried the tomato diet at 11 years old. I hated PE. I was always last in line when the teacher asked us to run. So I know this from the inside, not just from the clinic.

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
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Ep. 102 Teen Prediabetes: Why "Keep an Eye on It" Is Riskier Than You Think

mercredi 3 juin 2026 • Durée 13:32

"He will grow out of it." "Let's just keep an eye on it." "He is a teenager, this is normal."

I hear these phrases from families all the time. And I completely understand why. Waiting feels reasonable. But when it comes to prediabetes in teenagers, the wait and see approach is not always the right one. And today I want to explain exactly why, using data from a major NIH research study that changed how I think about this.

Because here is the thing most parents and even many doctors do not realise. Prediabetes in a teenager is not the same condition as prediabetes in an adult. The biology is different. The progression is different. And the window to reverse it is real, but it is not unlimited.

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
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Ep. 101 Your Teen's A1C Is Normal—But Are They Healthy?

mercredi 27 mai 2026 • Durée 11:11

A normal A1C result feels like good news. And I completely understand why parents feel relieved when they hear it. But as a pediatric endocrinologist, this is one of the biggest misunderstandings I see in families, and I want to clear it up today.

In this episode I explain what A1C actually measures, why it misses early insulin resistance in teenagers, and the other lab values and physical signs that pediatric endocrinologists look for when they want to catch metabolic problems before they become prediabetes or diabetes.

Do you worry your teen is gaining weight quickly or seems hungry all the time?
Are you afraid this could lead to prediabetes or diabetes later in life?

That’s why I created the “Healthy Weight Starts with Healthy Habits": A 7-Day Hormone Reset Program for Teens.

ONLY $25 - Learn more here !

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
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30 Healthy Recipes for teens
lifestyleforteens.com/recipes

Ep. 100 Before Your Teen Takes Ozempic or Wegovy, Listen to This

mercredi 20 mai 2026 • Durée 13:17

Everyone is talking about Ozempic, Wegovy, and GLP-1 weight loss medications for teenagers. But there is one critical piece of information that almost nobody is discussing. And as a pediatric endocrinologist who prescribes these medications regularly, I think every parent and teenager considering them needs to hear it.

In this episode, I am breaking down what the clinical trials actually showed, what the numbers really mean, and what happened to the teenagers in those studies who did not take the medication at all. Because the answer might genuinely surprise you.

What you will learn in this episode:

How GLP-1 clinical trials actually work, and why the results are more nuanced than headlines suggest

What percentage of teenagers achieved meaningful weight loss with Wegovy and semaglutide

What percentage achieved the same meaningful weight loss without any medication at all (and this number is important)

Why all GLP-1 trials were conducted alongside intensive lifestyle modification programs, and what that means for real-world results

The minimum contact support that research shows is needed for lifestyle modification to be effective

Why teenagers who had previously failed lifestyle modification achieved results when placed in a structured, supervised program for a full year

The muscle mass side effect of GLP-1 medications and what reduces it significantly

What happens to weight when GLP-1 medications are stopped, and why lifestyle change cannot be taken away.

Do you worry your teen is gaining weight quickly or seems hungry all the time?
Are you afraid this could lead to prediabetes or diabetes later in life?

That’s why I created the “Healthy Weight Starts with Healthy Habits": A 7-Day Hormone Reset Program for Teens.

ONLY $25 - Learn more here !

Ep. 99 Is Keto Diet Safe For Teens?

mercredi 13 mai 2026 • Durée 17:20

In this episode you'll learn:

• What the American Academy of Pediatrics actually says about low-carb and ketogenic diets for teens

• Why keto can work in adults but carries different risks in growing teen bodies

• The psychological risk no one is talking about

• Why "what should we add?" is a smarter question than "what should we cut?"

• The 4 simple changes that improve insulin sensitivity without ever putting a teen on a restrictive diet

By the end, you'll know exactly how to think about this — and what to do instead.

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
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30 Healthy Recipes for teens
lifestyleforteens.com/recipes

Smoothies Recipes for teens
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Ep. 98 . 7 Foods Teens Think Are “Healthy" But Are Not

mercredi 6 mai 2026 • Durée 16:27

Are the foods your teen eats every day actually helping their metabolism… or keeping insulin high all day long?

I go over 7 foods that are commonly marketed as “healthy” for teens — but may contain hidden sugars that contribute to cravings, fatigue, increased hunger, and weight gain over time.

You’ll learn:

Which foods may not be as healthy as you thought
Simple swaps that support healthier hormones and metabolism

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
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30 Healthy Recipes for teens
lifestyleforteens.com/recipes

Smoothies Recipes for teens
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Ep. 97. What Labs to Ask For Your Teen If Diabetes Runs In Your Family

mardi 28 avril 2026 • Durée 14:41

If diabetes runs in your family and you're watching your teenager's health with a quiet sense of worry — you're not being paranoid. You're paying attention. And you're already ahead of most parents who don't ask questions until a doctor forces the conversation.

In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari breaks down something most families never hear: there are specific metabolic tests officially recommended for teenagers at elevated risk for diabetes — and most families don't know to ask for them.

If your teen has a family history of diabetes, carries extra weight, shows signs of insulin resistance, or is in the middle of puberty (which itself causes a 30% drop in insulin sensitivity — yes, really), this episode is essential listening.

Dr. Jenny walks you through every test, every number, and exactly what to say at your teen's next doctor's appointment — so you walk in informed, prepared, and ready to advocate for your child.

In this episode you'll learn:

Why family history of diabetes is a clinical risk factor — not just background information
How insulin resistance builds quietly for years before blood sugar ever looks abnormal
Why puberty itself puts teens with family history at significantly higher risk
The exact criteria that qualify a teenager for metabolic screening
The three tests to ask for — fasting glucose, Hemoglobin A1C, and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) — and what every number means
What to do if results come back in the prediabetes range
Three lifestyle changes you can start this week — sleep, food quality, and movement — with specific, doable steps

This isn't about fear. It's about catching something early enough to actually do something about it. Prediabetes is reversible — but only if you know it's there.

By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly what to ask for, what the numbers mean, and how to start changing the trajectory for your teenager — one small step at a time.

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.Here's what makes this different:✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disordersBecause when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools

Ep. 96 PCOS in Teens: The Missing Link No One Explains

mercredi 22 avril 2026 • Durée 13:30

If your daughter was just diagnosed with PCOS and handed a birth control prescription — this episode is for you.

Birth control isn't wrong. It's actually the first-line treatment for managing irregular periods in teens with PCOS, and Dr. Jenny Gourgari wants to be clear: if your doctor recommended it, use it. But here's what most parents don't hear in that appointment — birth control manages the symptom. It doesn't address the reason her hormones became dysregulated in the first place.

In this episode, Dr. Jenny breaks down the missing link that rarely gets discussed: insulin resistance. In many teenage girls with PCOS, insulin resistance is the underlying driver causing the ovaries to produce excess androgens, disrupting the hormonal cycle, and leading to irregular or missing periods. And the powerful truth is — when you address insulin resistance, you can improve the hormonal picture in ways that matter for the rest of your daughter's life.

Dr. Jenny also addresses something most doctors skip entirely: the emotional weight of this diagnosis. Teens with PCOS are nearly four times more likely to experience eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. The approach that works isn't about restriction — it's about supporting girls to build a lifestyle that works with their biology, not against it.

In this episode you'll learn:

What PCOS actually is, and why the name is misleading
The direct connection between insulin resistance and irregular periods
Why birth control treats the symptom but not the root cause
How food, movement, and sleep can restore hormonal balance
Why restrictive dieting is harmful for girls with PCOS, and what works instead
Real action steps you can take this week for your daughter
When and how medications like Metformin fit into the picture

Whether your daughter was just diagnosed or has been managing PCOS for years, this episode will give you a clearer picture of what's happening in her body.

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.Here's what makes this different:✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disordersBecause when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools

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