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. Fed up with being told to make big promises on January 1st that barely make it past the first week? Same here. That’s why we’re flipping the script with a no-fuss, no-fluff Back to Basics Mini-Series to set...

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. As January 1st looms, millions of people are gearing up to make New Year's resolutions, but here’s the sad reality: 90% of people abandon their goals by February, and only 8% actually follow through un...

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. Despite what anyone says, bariatric surgery is NOT the easy way out. Much like GLP-1 medications, it’s just a tool. To truly succeed, you need a full toolbelt—one that helps you overcome restriction, food g...

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're on social media, you're likely familiar with the constant stream of ads for weight loss products and health supplements promising quick fixes. In this episode, I tackle a listener's...

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. We all hear the success stories, but what we rarely get to see is the journey behind them—the small tweaks and big mindset shifts that make lasting health changes possible. In today’s episode, we have the a...

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. I recently tuned into a podcast with Jillian Michaels—the trainer from The Biggest Loser (possibly one of the most problematic shows to ever grace TV). I listened as she doubled down on the same old narrati...

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. At a recent business conference, there was one quote that really struck me: "Your biggest competitor is always the status quo." This idea hit home because it applies so much to our health—the stat...

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. As the holiday season draws near, it's a time of excitement, connection, and celebration—but it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially when you’re trying to prioritize your health. Betwe...

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. As more people explore new approaches to health and weight management, intermittent fasting has become a popular option. From time-restricted eating to alternate-day fasting, the idea seems simple enough: l...

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 my work, I’m always supporting people on their journey to better metabolic health, and it’s fascinating how new themes emerge each week. This week, I noticed many patients getting caught up in what I cal...

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. Are you frustrated with the sky-high costs of GLP-1 medications in the U.S.? You’re not alone. While many countries offer these life-changing treatments at a fraction of the price, Americans are left grappl...

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. Knowing what to say about someone’s weight gain or loss is simple if you follow one golden rule of modern communication: Never comment on another person’s weight . Unfortunately, not everyone gets the memo,...

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. We often hear questions about how quickly we can lose fat, but recently, someone flipped the script and asked me, “How long is it going to take me to gain muscle?” Building muscle plays a vital role in main...

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. Since introducing our new fan mail feature, we've had some fantastic questions rolling in, and this week, we're tackling a common concern: Should you increase your dosage of anti-obesity medicatio...

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. When it comes to weight loss and health journeys, one thing is clear: the path is rarely a straight line. If you ask anyone who has tried to lose weight or manage their health, they’ll tell you that the bod...

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. Have you hit a wall in your weight loss journey or found yourself frustrated by rising hunger and stalled progress? This episode dives into the challenge of metabolic adaptation—the point where your body re...

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 shaking things up with a different kind of episode. We’ve received a listener question that hits on a challenge many face: how to balance the urge for rapid weight loss with the realities of us...

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. Feeling stuck on your health journey? Maybe you don’t even believe it’s possible to achieve the outcomes you want? It’s easy to get bogged down by the numbers and let frustration and self-doubt take over. B...

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. With almost one-third of Americans struggling with obesity, most of us recognize just how serious the issue is. What often gets overlooked, though, is the lesser-known connection between ADHD and obesity. 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. Are you giving yourself too long to achieve your metabolic health goals? Many people believe that giving yourself more time will make the process easier, but this often leads to procrastination and frustrat...

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. Staying committed to your health goals can be tough when life is constantly throwing curveballs. Whether it’s a birthday party, a vacation, or a work event, there will always be something ready to challenge...

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. Are you frustrated because your GLP-1 medication isn’t delivering the rapid results other people seem to achieve? It’s common to feel disappointed when your progress falls short of expectations. I know all...

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 diving into a topic that hits home for me and many of my patients—getting “back on track.” I’m not a huge fan of this term because it implies everything has gone awry, which often isn’t the cas...

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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. We've all heard the saying, "Losing weight is easy, but keeping it off is hard," and it can feel pretty discouraging. If you've put in the hard work to transform your body and mindset, y...