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Lifestyle and Weight Loss For TeensAuthor: Dr Jenny Gourgari
Struggling to help your teen get to a healthy weightwithout crash diets, stress, or shame?This podcast is for teens who want to feel better in their bodiesand for parents who want to support their kids the right way.Hosted by Dr. Jenny Gourgari, a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine, and teen weight loss coach with over 15 years of experience, this podcast focuses on balancing puberty hormones, building healthy habits, and understanding the real science behind teen weight and wellness.Each week, Dr. Gourgari answers real questions like: Why do I feel hungry all the time? Are carbs bad for teens trying to lose weight? Can active video games actually help with fitness? Are smoothies helpfulor just sugar bombs? How does sleep affect my weight?Youll learn how puberty hormones impact your mood, metabolism, and energyand how small changes in your routine can make a big difference.If youre ready to stop guessing and start understanding the why behind whats happening in your teen bodyor help your child do the samehit follow and tune in every week. BONUS: Get a free copy of 30 healthy and easy recipes for teens that are high in protein LIFESTYLEFORTEENS.COM/RECIPES To learn more about the LIfestyle For Teens / LIFT Program, visit LIFESTYLEFORTEENS.COM/PROGRAM Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep.87.New Year, New You: Habit Planning That Actually Works
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
New Year’s resolutions sound motivating — until they turn into frustration.In this episode, I talk about why the all-or-nothing approach doesn’t work for teenagers, especially during puberty, when hormones, sleep needs, school stress, and social pressure are already high.I share a simple, realistic way for teens to plan healthy habits over the year, one habit at a time — without diets, restriction, or constant fights at home.I’ll also walk you through the free New Year Habit Worksheet I created to help teens:Build awareness around their habitsChoose ONE habit per monthCreate realistic plans that actually stick🎁 Download the free worksheet here: 👉 lifestyleforteens.com/newyearAnd remember — small habits can have huge results.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 🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.Links30 Healthy Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/recipes Smoothies Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/smoothies Subscribe to my newsletterlifestyleforteens.com/newsletter













