The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

Weight Loss Plateau or Treatment Problem? How to Tell the Difference

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. The scale has stopped moving, and you're already spiraling: Has my medication stopped working? Should I switch things up? Am I doing something wrong?Panicking and changing everything is often the worst move you can make. But how do you know when a stall is just your body doing its thing versus a sign that your treatment actually needs adjusting?In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between a normal plateau and a true treatment problem. You'll learn the questions to ask beyond the scale, which red flags actually warrant a change, and my golden rule for knowing when the struggle has crossed the line.ReferencesSecure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited).Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Stick to the Plan, Not Your Mood: Building Healthy Habits That Survive a Bad Week

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. That 45-minute workout plan feels completely doable when you’re making it on a Sunday. Same with the meal prep, the protein goals, the whole “this is the week I get it together” plan. And then Tuesday hits…Your sleep is off, work is a lot, someone in the house gets sick, and suddenly the routine that looked so reasonable a few days ago has completely crumbled. Then comes the “why can’t I stick with anything?” feeling that you failed.But what if the plan was just never built to survive a hard week?In this episode, we’re talking about why the health routines that look best on paper often fall apart the second life gets messy. Plus, we’ll get into the “survival test” every routine needs to pass, and how to make the healthy choice the easy choice before your mood has a chance to talk you out of it.ReferencesAmy’s KitchenSecure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited).Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Finding Your Floor: How to Maintain Healthy Habits in a Busy Season

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. You know you should move your body, eat well, and take care of yourself… but what happens when life is so busy that even the basics feel impossible?In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie, the creator behind @pump.med and a medical student who knows exactly what it’s like to protect your health in a high-pressure season. We talk about why perfection is not the goal, how to find your “floor” with fitness, how to simplify meals without overthinking everything, and why your mental, social, and creative wellbeing matter just as much as protein and steps.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, off track, or stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, this conversation will help you make healthy living feel doable again.ReferencesFood chopperConnect with Maggie:Instagram: @pump.medTikTok: @pump.med_Secure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited).Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

"I Feel Like I've Been Teleported Into Someone Else's Body": Adjusting After Body Change

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. What happens when your body changes, but your brain hasn’t caught up yet?A listener wrote in after skin removal surgery and said, “I feel like I’ve been teleported into someone else’s body.” Honestly, I don’t think there’s a better way to describe it.In this episode, I’m talking about the messy middle of body change: healing, swelling, cravings, food noise, new clothes, scale spirals, and that uncomfortable feeling of not quite feeling like yourself yet.We’ll talk about why your body isn’t betraying you, why healing can feel so unsettling, and how to meet yourself with less panic and more curiosity.ReferencesSecure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited).Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Social Media, Comparison, and Weight Loss: Protecting Your Mental Health Online with Schnelle Acevedo

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. You open your phone for a quick break, and somehow 30 minutes disappear…By the time you put it down, you feel overwhelmed, behind, and worse about yourself. In the weight loss space, every scroll can bring another dramatic before-and-after, “this changed everything” claim, or account promising to have the answer. So how do you know when your phone use has become a real problem? And how do you take back control without disappearing from the internet completely?In this episode, I’m joined by Schnelle Acevedo (known online as Glam Nellie), a digital literacy educator who teaches healthier screen habits. We talk about the hidden cost of scrolling, simple tools to cut back, and red flags to watch for online, especially in the GLP-1 and weight loss space.ReferencesConnect with Schnelle Acevado (Glam Nellie):BAM Digital MediaInstagramTikTokSecure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited).Subscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show