Hi, I'm Dr. Stef
Why Weight Loss Feels Impossible—And What You Can Do About It
I used to believe weight loss was just about calories or just about hormones—until I saw patient after patient doing everything ‘right’ and still getting nowhere. That’s when I discovered the missing link...
You’ve been told to ‘just eat less and move more,’ but let’s be honest—if that worked, you wouldn’t be here.
The Science of Weight Loss Resistance
A Personalized Approach
If you've been struggling with weight loss despite doing "everything right," you're not alone. Research shows that stress, sleep, hormones, and gut health play a critical role in weight regulation (in addition to diet and exercise). The problem? Most weight loss programs ignore this.
Most weight loss plans ignore what’s actually happening inside your body—insulin resistance, stress-driven cortisol spikes, and poor metabolic flexibility. That’s why you keep hitting the same frustrating plateau.
The Truth: One-Size-Fits-All Methods Don’t Work.
Traditional weight loss advice—"eat less, move more"—fails because it doesn't address the real issues. If your body is resistant to weight loss, no amount of calorie or macronutrient restriction will override your metabolism’s built-in survival mechanisms.
The Game-Changer
Cutting-edge metabolic testing reveals why your body holds onto weight. Most doctors don’t even look at this one affordable test that could explain why your body is holding onto weight—but only if you know what to look for.
What I Do Differently
I customize your weight loss plan based on lab insights, not guesswork. There are FIVE key patterns in weight loss resistance. If you’re stuck, you likely fall into one of these categories. Which one? That’s what we’ll figure out.
Results that are Sustainable
Through my unique investigative process, I uncover what’s blocking your progress, then create a strategy to work with your body—not against it.
Metabolic Blocks
Let’s uncover your metabolic blocks—book a discovery call, and I’ll explain exactly where & why your body is stuck and how to address those blocks for effective, sustainable weight loss.
Why Now? The Weight Loss Landscape Is Changing...
Social Shifts
Growing awareness of metabolic health & personalized medicine.
Traditional healthcare focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing root causes. While many doctors want to help, the system is structured in a way that prioritizes quick solutions like medication over comprehensive, lifestyle-based approaches.
Traditional weight loss methods don’t work for everyone—people are aware that weight loss is more complex than just "eat less, move more." Crash diets are being rejected as the demand for data-driven, personalized approaches increases.
Health-Tech
Wearables, CGMs, & functional data are changing weight loss.
Functional and advanced metabolic testing now makes customized weight loss possible.
Thanks to advancements in metabolic testing, we can now uncover exactly why your body is holding onto weight—no more guessing. Using cutting-edge lab insights, I can personalize your strategy to work with your metabolism, not against it.
Unfortunately, the medical system is slow to adapt—most doctors aren’t trained in holistic weight loss and still push calorie restriction or medication as the first solution.
Economic Reality
The weight loss industry is shifting.
New weight loss drugs are making headlines (and for good reason). Obesity rates are at an all-time high. Nearly 2 in 5 adults (42.4%) in the U.S. are living with obesity. But what happens when you stop taking these drugs? Rebound weight gain.
Even without the support of drugs, weight regain is a common struggle. After losing weight, 30%-35% is regained within one year—and by year five, half of people return to their baseline weight.
The demand for personalized, effective, and sustainable approaches is increasing—while the gap between what science knows and what the healthcare system offers is growing.
Why This, Why Now?
The weight loss landscape is shifting.
People just like you are changing how they approach weight loss.
New tools (like metabolic assessments) make your approach possible today but not before.
The time has never been better to take control of your metabolic health and break free from weight loss resistance.
How It Works: 3 Steps
"I want to help you lose your LAST pound."
Dr. Stef ND
Ready to Get Started?
🏆 Due to my high-touch service, I only take 5-8 new patients each month.
I work with people who are ready to break the cycle of weight loss resistance. My approach is based on science-informed metabolic interventions that go beyond the usual "eat less, exercise more" advice. I don’t take everyone—only those serious about taking action and achieving sustainable results.
🏆 Book a free discovery call
My Free Discovery Call is for those who are serious about finally addressing the missing pieces. It isn’t for those who are looking for a quick fix or another diet.
Ready to stop guessing and start seeing real progress? Let’s talk, and together, we'll create a plan that works for you.
📍 Don't put a pin in it
This isn’t just about losing weight—it’s about waking up with energy, feeling confident in your skin, and finally breaking free from yo-yo dieting for good.
Don’t waste another dollar or second of your time on methods that aren’t working anymore (or never worked at all). I’ve helped people just like you break through weight loss resistance—now it’s your turn.
