The Obesity Guide Podcast with Matthea Rentea MD

Matthea Rentea MD leads discussions on obesity and chronic weight management. Her guests range from experts in the fields that intersect with obesity and wellness, to individuals successful in their weight journey. 

The Obesity Guide Podcast with Matthea Rentea MD

Matthea Rentea MD leads discussions on obesity and chronic weight management. Her guests range from experts in the fields that intersect with obesity and wellness, to individuals successful in their weight journey. 
87: Listener Q&A: Does It Make Sense to Titrate Up When You’re Seeing Results? Oct 07, 2024
 

Since launching our new fan mail feature, we've been excited to receive many thought-provoking questions, including this listener’s concern around increasing their dosage of anti-obesity medication, even when it seems to be effective:

“I’m on day 14 of Zepbound, down...

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86: Weight Loss Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay Sep 30, 2024
 

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 body’s responses can be unpredictable. When a patient recently shared...

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85: Fighting Back Against Metabolic Adaptation with Smart Experimentation Sep 23, 2024
 

Have you hit a wall in your weight loss journey or found yourself frustrated by rising hunger and stalled progress? Today, we’re diving into the challenge of metabolic adaptation—the point where your body resists further fat loss, typically around the six-month mark or...

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84: Listener Q&A: Help! I’m Afraid to Eat Carbs After Keto Sep 16, 2024
 

Today, we're tackling a listener's question that highlights a common challenge: balancing the desire for quick weight loss with the need for a sustainable, healthy eating pattern while using weight loss medications.

Let’s dive straight into the question:

"I took Wegovy for a...

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83: The Power of Perspective: How Your Beliefs Shape Your Health Journey Sep 09, 2024
 

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. But here’s what all my long-term successful patients have...

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82: Is Your ADHD Brain Sabotaging Your Weight Goals? with Dr. Mercado-Marmarosh Sep 02, 2024
 

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. In my practice, where about 60% of patients have ADD or ADHD, I see firsthand...

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81: Collapsing Your Timeline: Achieve More by Giving Yourself Less Time Aug 26, 2024
 

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 frustration. Your timeframe is likely longer than it needs to be, and it’s time to...

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80: Healthy Habits on the Go: Tips for Staying on Track When Life Gets Busy Aug 19, 2024
 

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 the habits you’ve worked so hard to build. 

So how do you give...

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79: Think You're a GLP-1 Non-Responder? Address These Key Issues First Aug 12, 2024
 

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 too well the desire for that “magic” solution where all...

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78: Why Getting Back on Track Feels Hard (And How to Make It Easier) Aug 05, 2024
 

Getting “back on track” is a topic that hits home for me and many of my patients. I’m not a huge fan of this term in general because it implies everything has gone awry, which often isn’t the case. But there are definitely times throughout the year when certain...

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77: Stylist Secrets: Mastering Shapewear, “Trouble Zones”, and a Clutter-Free Closet with Lora LaPratt Jul 29, 2024

 

Do you find yourself feeling uninspired by your closet each morning? You want to look stylish and feel good … but without all the effort? I was in the same position before I was introduced to personal stylist Lora LaPratt. Like many of you, I believed a stylist wouldn’t...

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76: Mastering Maintenance: 3 Strategies for Long-Term Success Jul 22, 2024
 

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, you might be worrying about how to tackle the maintenance phase. Should I stop or decrease my...

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