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The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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

health & fitness medicine

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23:59

“Nature’s Ozempic”: Miracle or Marketing Myth?

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2024/12/16

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 concerns about plant-based peptides claiming to rival GLP-1 medications, breaking down how to tell the difference b...

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31:08

Behind the Scenes of Steady Progress: How Meg Found...

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2024/12/09

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 amazing Meg, a current patient of mine, who’s been on an incredible journey over the past year. Meg wa...

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15:36

Semaglutide & Tirzepatide: Revolutionizing Obesity...

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2024/12/02

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 narrative: weight loss is all about motivation, eating less, and moving more. It was frustrating, especially...

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13:43

New Findings for Tirzepatide Users: Why the Start of...

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2024/11/25

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 status quo is what keeps us stuck in old patterns, and unless we actively work to change, we’ll stay right where we...

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13:07

When to Indulge, When to Skip: Your Guide to Smart...

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2024/11/18

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. Between family gatherings, changes in routine, and an abundance of food, finding balance can feel more difficul...

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16:45

Intermittent Fasting: Health Hack or Just Another...

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2024/11/11

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...

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24:51

Reclaiming Your Health Journey: The Danger of...

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2024/11/04

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...

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47:58

Why Are Americans Paying More for GLP-1s? Exploring...

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2024/10/28

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...

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20:59

No, It’s Not Okay to Comment on My Weight (+ How to...

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2024/10/21

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...

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22:16

Muscle Gain: A Realistic Timeline and Key Factors...

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2024/10/14

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...

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9:34

Listener Q&A: Does It Make Sense to Titrate Up When...

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2024/10/07

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...

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15:27

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

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2024/09/30

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...

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23:47

Fighting Back Against Metabolic Adaptation with Smart...

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2024/09/23

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...

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22:31

Listener Q&A: Help! I’m Afraid to Eat Carbs After Keto

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2024/09/16

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 using weight loss medications and making sustainable dietary changes.Our listener tried Wegovy, turned ...

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26:51

The Power of Perspective: How Your Beliefs Shape Your...

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2024/09/09

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. But here’s what all my long-term successful patients have in common: they believed it was possible fro...

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58:20

Is Your ADHD Brain Sabotaging Your Weight Goals? with...

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2024/09/02

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

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10:32

Collapsing Your Timeline: Achieve More by Giving...

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2024/08/26

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

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31:21

Healthy Habits on the Go: Tips for Staying on Track...

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2024/08/19

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 the habits you’ve worked so hard to build. So how do you give yourself a fighting chance to stay on ...

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18:36

Think You're a GLP-1 Non-Responder? Address These Key...

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD ·

2024/08/12

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 too well the desire for that “magic” solution where all the challenges of obesity disappear overnight...

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30:12

Why Getting Back on Track Feels Hard (And How to Make...

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2024/08/05

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 case. But there are definitely times throughout the year when certain areas aren't as optimal as they co...

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