The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

Matthea Rentea MD
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The Obesity Guide 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. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the state of Indiana and Illinois that helps comprehensively with weight management. This podcast is for information and education purposes only. No medical advice is being given. Please talk to your physician for what is right for you. 

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Intermittent Fasting: Health Hack or Just Another Diet Craze?

    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: limit eating to a set window, and you’ll likely eat less overall. But for many—especially those dealin...

    17 min

  2. 4 NOV

    Reclaiming Your Health Journey: The Danger of Glorifying Unrealistic Results

    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 call the “vocal minority.” These are the people who share their extreme results with medications—often l...

    25 min

  3. 28 OCT

    Why Are Americans Paying More for GLP-1s? Exploring the Senate Hearing and the Fight for Affordability with Kim Carlos

    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 grappling with hefty out-of-pocket expenses that can hinder their ability to live healthy, fulfilling lives...

    48 min

  4. 21 OCT

    No, It’s Not Okay to Comment on My Weight (+ How to Respond When It Happens)

    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, and many of my patients and coaching clients find themselves on the receiving end of weight-related c...

    21 min

  5. 14 OCT

    Muscle Gain: A Realistic Timeline and Key Factors That Impact Progress

    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 maintaining functionality, metabolic health, and quality of life. While fat loss often steals the sp...

    22 min

  6. 7 OCT

    Listener Q&A: Does It Make Sense to Titrate Up When You’re Seeing Results?

    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 medication, even if it seems to be effective?Join me as I delve into this listener’s question and explore the complexiti...

    10 min

  7. 30 SEPT

    Weight Loss Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay

    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 body’s responses can be unpredictable. So when a patient recently shared their frustration at feeling hu...

    15 min

  8. 23 SEPT

    Fighting Back Against Metabolic Adaptation with Smart Experimentation

    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 resists further fat loss, typically around the six-month mark or after losing 10% of your body weight.W...

    24 min
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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. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the state of Indiana and Illinois that helps comprehensively with weight management. This podcast is for information and education purposes only. No medical advice is being given. Please talk to your physician for what is right for you. 

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