The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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. In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve become so consumed with chasing productivity that we’ve forgotten what it feels like to truly feel good. Exhaustion, stress, and burnout have quietly become the norm, leav...

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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. Emotional eating has been a part of human life since the beginning of time—a way to cope, celebrate, and connect. But what happens when food becomes your only source of comfort, joy, or calm?  In this episo...

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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. It’s an exciting time to be practicing in obesity medicine, with groundbreaking tools like Zepbound and Wegovy helping people achieve their weight loss goals in ways that were once unimaginable. Plus, with...

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. Mentioned in this episode:  Instagram recipe: Salt & vinegar potatoes! on claudiaathome  Sound candy that is either fruit based ( Final Boss Sour ) or high fiber but so delicious ( Behave Candy ) All of...

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. GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro are transforming the conversation around weight loss and diabetes management, but behind the headlines and medical jargon lies a real journey—one that’s often emotional, conf...

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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. There’s been a lot of buzz lately about how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are reshaping the food industry. With fewer people craving ultra-processed snacks, Big Food is scrambling to adapt...

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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’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, handed a prescription, and sent on your way—but no one explained what’s actually happening in your body. Why does PCOS make it harder to manage weight? Why are cravings and...

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 eat well all day, but when the evening rolls around, it’s like a switch flips. Suddenly, you’re reaching for snacks—chips, chocolate, whatever’s nearby. You’re not even hungry, so why does this keep hap...

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. Meal delivery services promise convenience, but do they really make healthy eating and weight management a breeze—or is that just wishful thinking? When I first started this journey, I was totally sold on w...

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. Walking into a doctor’s office should feel like a step toward better health—but for many, it’s filled with anxiety, judgment, and shame. The fear of being lectured about weight or having concerns dismissed...

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. Do you feel like you're constantly pushing yourself to do more—but no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough? Our culture glorifies overwork and hyperproductivity, rewarding us for...

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. Your home should be a place of peace, but when clutter takes over, it can feel anything but calming (trust me, I’ve been there!). If you're constantly battling mess and disorganization, you’re not alon...

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 do you do when you have to take a break from your GLP-1 medication—whether for a medical procedure, travel, or an unexpected setback? One patient recently wrote in, frustrated after going off their med...

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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. If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know how much I love Devotion Nutrition. Their protein powders and recipes have been a staple in my kitchen for years, and I’ve been shouting their praises from...

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. In today’s episode, we’re expanding on last week’s biohacking mindset chat and taking a closer look at extra prescription medications for weight management. (If you missed it, give it a listen now for the f...

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. If you’ve hit a plateau in your weight loss journey—despite lifestyle changes and initial treatments—you might find yourself asking, ‘ What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I make this work without more help?’ I...

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. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, fueled by the growing obesity epidemic and complex cardiometabolic issues that often fall through the cracks between primary care and specialists. The...

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. Do you ever feel like your health is an uphill battle—like you're stuck on the "hard road," where every step forward feels exhausting, and progress seems impossible? Maybe you're trapped...

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. Rounding off our Back to Basics mini-series, this episode is all about fiber—the powerhouse nutrient for gut health and satiety. I’ll break down the best fiber sources, expose some sneaky low-fiber foods (y...

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. Today, we’re continuing our Back to Basics series with a deep dive into protein intake. Last week, we discussed hydration and how to make sure you’re getting enough, and now we’re focusing on protein—where...