Health & Fitness
**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.

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Stuck in the Comparison Trap? How to Ignite Your Trailblazer Energy! Jan 29, 2024

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Like it or hate it, we just can’t help comparing ourselves to others. Whether it be our looks, intelligence, success, or wealth, the comparison trap is real– but especially when it comes to our health.
We know deep down that our bodies are all unique. Yet, that little voice inside nags us, making us believe we should be mirroring someone else's journey. While comparison is completely normal, it's crucial not to let it become a roadblock on your path, leading to a place of despair.
In this episode, I'm here to remind you that your health journey is yours and yours alone. Tune in to find out how to embrace diversity, stay in your lane, and draw inspiration from others–WITHOUT spiraling into something that takes you further away from your goals.
References

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl on TikTok
Audio Stamps

00:50 - Dr. Rentea explains when comparing our experiences to other people around us can be helpful and when it becomes damaging.

02:22 - Dr. Rentea explains why it’s natural for our brains to feel “unsafe” when we do something differently to how everyone else around us is doing it.

03:25 - We find out how this concept plays out when it comes to diet culture and getting your body the best results.

04:43 - Dr. Rentea shares what to do if you find yourself in the comparison trap.

06:27 - We learn that we also need to be careful of judging others on a different path to you.
Quotes

“Especially in this area with the anti obesity medications, there's a lot of groupthink going on where one voice gets really loud and then everyone gets influenced by it.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“As humans, we actually feel quite threatened if we're going to go off and do our own thing or do something different than what everyone else around us is doing.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“If you are going to do things in a different way, you need to have some faith and trust in that process.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“You need to look at yourself. You need to cultivate your own values and beliefs. You need to believe things long enough for them to appear physically in your life.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“We can't assume that the path that you're on is perfect for everyone or vice versa.” - Matthea Rentea MD

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Help! I’ve Lost My Motivation Jan 22, 2024

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Setting new goals for ourselves is exciting. In the first few weeks, we’re motivated, we have a new way of looking at things, and it's a whole new Disney ride. But as the road gets harder, life starts to get in the way, and old thought patterns creep back in…how can we make sure we don’t throw the towel in completely?
Although we're just a few weeks into January, I want us to use this opportunity to take a quick pulse check to see where we’re at with the goals and intentions we set at the start of the year. Most of us tend to face a dip in motivation around this time, which is a great chance to evaluate what’s working and what’s not.
Tune in to discover why having the right systems in place is your secret weapon when motivation wanes. Plus, we’ll learn why building agility and flexibility into your goals is the key to making 1% upgrades every single day!

References

Episode from Jan 1st: The Art of Pivoting: How an Agile Mindset Enhances Your Health Goals

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Audio Stamps

00:32 - We find out why, when we set new goals, there is inevitably a dip in motivation that happens.

03:56 - Dr. Rentea shares a recent example of a “dip” period and how she came out of it.

07:50 - We discover why it’s crucial to have systems in place to support you during your “dip” periods.

10:44 - Dr. Rentea explains the importance of reevaluating your goals and how to apply this to the goals you set for this year.

16:15 - James Clear’s book Atomic Habits covers a lot of these concepts around effectively creating a system to help you find the key to making or breaking habits.

Quotes

“Motivation is fleeting. Motivation wears out. Motivation, by the end of the day, you don't have it anymore.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“This dip is normal. This dip is expected. This dip is welcome.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“Not every day is going to go perfectly to plan. But overall, my goal is to show myself commitment, show myself consistency, and follow through on what I say I'm going to do.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“I feel 99 percent of the time I don't want to do any of the stuff that I'm doing and the only reason it gets done It's because I've created habits out of it.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“No, I don't need to be overly motivated. I don't need to be overly excited. In fact, it's best when someone shows up with just a calm, stable energy and they're not overly into it or out of it.” - Matthea Rentea MD

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Dietary Fiber: Tackling Constipation on GLP-1s Jan 15, 2024

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Like many medications, GLP 1 drugs come with side effects and one of the most common (and bothersome!) among them is constipation. Even if you're not taking anti-obesity medication, constipation remains a common problem for many, which is not only uncomfortable, but also detrimental to your well-being.

In this episode, I’m looking at the pivotal role fiber plays, not only in combating this side effect, but also in your overall health and weight management. We’ll dive into the practical ways you can increase your fiber intake and explore some of the other benefits of a high-fiber diet, including its positive impact on the gut microbiome.

References

If you want to learn about the role of fiber in a lot more detail and have the opportunity to ask me questions, take a look at my mini course: Optimizing Fat Loss and Maintaining Muscle While on a GLP 1

This course is perfect for you if you are going to start a GLP 1 or you're already on one and want to fine tune your approach and get the most out of your GLP 1 medication.

Audio Stamps

00:53 - Even if you're not on an anti-obesity medication, fiber is an important topic because a lot of people struggle with constipation.

01:43 - If you want to dig even deeper into this topic, Dr. Rentea encourages us to listen to her mini course: Optimizing Fat Loss and Maintaining Muscle While on a GLP-1. One of the modules there is all about getting enough fiber.

04:55 - We find out why we should care about dietary fiber.

05:37 - Dr. Rentea explains how you know if you’ve got constipation.

06:51 - We hear some practical advice about what will help constipation.

08:05 - Dr. Rentea digs into how we can get more fiber into our diet.

10:45 - Dr. Rentea runs through some specific examples of high fiber foods.

14:22 - If you're still struggling with constipation despite making dietary changes, it's always worth getting an opinion from your doctor about what can be changed.

15:46 - We discover the importance of fiber for helping to keep our gut microbiome healthy.

Quotes

“If we can get ahead of a problem, it's always better than waiting for you to have this crippling constipation and you not wanting to take the medication.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“In the same way that we're looking with every meal or snack if protein is involved, we're going to want to look as well if fiber is involved.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“Remember, with fiber, it's a slow game. We don't go from where you are to all the way up overnight.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“We know that to support the gut microbiome in the direction that we want it to be, you need to get that fiber.” - Matthea Rentea MD

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Why Maintaining Your Weight is Worth Celebrating Jan 08, 2024

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Maintaining your weight isn't just a stagnant phase in your health journey; it's a powerful win that deserves recognition. I always say that there's a season of life when you're going to push and there's a season of life where you're just going to sit still. No one can be in push energy all the time.

We have just had to navigate the holiday period – and part of that might have included eating foods you wouldn’t normally eat or going out for meals with family. But it’s not a problem if that means the scale stays the same – and it’s certainly not a failure. In fact, it’s an integral part of living a balanced and fulfilling life.

In this episode, we look at why weight maintenance is a win that should be celebrated and why it’s so important to diversify our focus beyond the scale.

References

InBody scale

Audio Stamps

01:42 - The holiday season can sometimes mean that you're not continuing to lose weight but that is NOT a failure.

02:34 - It is not normal or sustainable to be in push energy all of the time.

05:12 - When it comes to working on your metabolic health, somehow everyone expects there's always going to be perfection but it is totally normal to have periods of maintaining your weight.

05:55 - We find out why we need to look at things other than just what the scale is doing.

08:09 - If you are maintaining, it means that you've achieved some level of equilibrium. It is not a problem, it’s a success.

Pull Quotes

“It is totally fine, normal and natural for you to have periods of maintaining. That's actually a massive success.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“We need to look at things other than just what the scale is doing. And just because the scale number is staying steady, that does not mean that your body is staying steady.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“It's not a problem if you're maintaining, it's actually incredibly hard for people to maintain their weight. And so this is a massive win.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“We've got to start realizing that it's not normal for your body to constantly be releasing weight.” - Matthea Rentea MD

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The Art of Pivoting: How an Agile Mindset Enhances Your Health Goals Jan 01, 2024

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As the new year approaches, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year and contemplating the changes we want to make in the coming months. But as you prepare to set your health goals for the new year, I encourage you to embrace both intentionality and agility.

Too often, we expect the journey toward our goals to be linear. But when we move away from rigidity and focus on building habits aligned with your identity and values, the outcome is often much more positive. In this episode, we look at the importance of clearly defining your goal, understanding the deeper reasons behind it, and being prepared to navigate the unpredictable nature of the journey, making adjustments as you go.

References

Cal Newport’s podcast Deep Questions

Audio Stamps

00:52 - Dr. Rentea explains why this time of year is always a good time to do a review of your year and look at what you did and didn’t accomplish.

02:00 - Dr. Rentea shares a recent scenario from Cal Newport's “Deep Questions”, a podcast which offers advice about cultivating focus and productivity. Dr. Rentea draws similarities from this to setting new health goals for the year.

06:16 - It’s important to make your health goal for the year, but to also know the “why” behind it.

07:55 - Dr. Rentea gives a personal example of a health goal she has set for herself and the driving reason behind it.

11:00 - We find out why you need to be agile when it comes to your goal and why you have to be willing to look at things through a different lens each week.

14:00 - You get to set the goal you want to achieve but make it realistic to start with and aim for a 1% upgrade each week.

Quotes

“Yes, I want you to make the goal, but then I want you to focus more on the identity and the values and who you need to be to achieve that.”

“I need to know how it is foundational to your core and your identity because that will keep you going.”

“Part of you being agile means you're willing to look at things in a different lens weekly. You're willing weekly to look at, ‘Is this working or not? Do I like what is happening? What am I willing to do differently?’”

“We can have a big vision, a big goal. But then we see week to week what actually works in your universe and allows you to flex more. It allows you to be agile. It allows you to pivot.”

“When they say it's a lifestyle, it means in all scenarios, you figure it out. It means you don't just bounce at the first moment of inconvenience.”

“I want you to meet yourself where you're at. I want it to be realistic. I want it to be a 1 percent upgrade–something where you almost don't even think it's going to move the needle and you execute on that. And then the next week you get to make a bigger, bolder move.”

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Journey Over Destination: Why the Process Matters Dec 25, 2023

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What if I told you that there’s no such thing as failure, only perception?

A beautiful journey is one full of twists and turns, and ups and downs. And in all the challenges and changes, it gets really easy to lose your motivation and develop a skewed, pessimistic perspective. But the truth is that looking at the glass as half empty doesn’t change what’s in the glass, it only changes your attitude and motivation towards your situation. So today I want to get you to a place where you maybe adjust your perspective, reset your motivation, and develop some resilience.

I hope you enjoy this episode, as it’s the last one of the year! I hope you can change your own perception of your journey to understand that it is beautiful, and you are going somewhere amazing and meaningful.

Quotes

"When I really sit down and think about what I’ve achieved that year, I think 'Wow, life is really full. Life is amazing.'" - Matthea Rentea MD

“I find everybody's so eager to make New Year's goals, which is good, but can we take a second to look back at this year and what big things happened?” - Matthea Rentea MD

“There is no such thing as failure. Failure is relative. Failure is defined by you. And if you continue to get out there and try to figure it out, you're not failing.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“Whatever you’re going through and however hard it is, let it be just right however it’s happening. No one said that this road is going to be either easy or hard.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“I need those days that are too busy for me so I can see what I truly need and want long-term.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“If you're in the comfort zone, you can actually still achieve big things.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“I don't think that you need to have it all figured out at once.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“The person that is ultimately going to have the biggest success is flexible and they will adapt and they will learn.” - Matthea Rentea MD

Audio Stamps

01:10 - We learn about a family tradition of Dr. Rentea’s that allows her time for reflection and appreciation, which she recommends

02:50 - Dr. Rentea shares her biggest advice on persistence, even when motivation is running low

04:24 - Dr. Rentea helps us to reframe perceived success and failure, and gain perspective on our journeys

06:14 - We learn that perfection isn’t possible, but adaptation to different situations is what we need to keep going

09:02 - Dr. Rentea shares some of her personal journey building Rentea Metabolic Clinic

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The Art of Acknowledging Achievements Dec 18, 2023

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Our words and thoughts have a big effect on our actions and attitude. Most of us understand this principle, but it’s a lot harder to put it into practice than it might seem. But your words and thoughts about yourself can be the difference between continuing down a path of success and feeling overwhelmed and unsuccessful.

I’m here to challenge you today to become aware of the words like “only” and “should” that are sabotaging your joy and sense of accomplishment in what you’ve made happen. Change the sentence “I’ve only lost X pounds…” to “I’ve lost X pounds!” and see how your perspective shifts. Noting your accomplishments and giving yourself credit for your wins is empowering, and everyone deserves to be proud of themselves for the things they work hard for. I want you to begin basking in the accomplishment of your wins, no matter how big or small you may think they are (because side note, Rome wasn’t built in a day). Spend time recognizing all the things you do to get you closer to your goals! You have so much to be proud of, and I want you to feel that.

Resources:

The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan

Quotes

“When you use the word ‘only’ when describing your accomplishments, you are massively minimizing the effort that you’re putting in and the transformation that’s occurring.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“Stop minimizing when you’re putting in effort and work and doing hard things.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“When we remove words like ‘only’ and ‘never’, it can feel like we’re just playing around with semantics and words but we’re not. Oftentimes that’s the only thing that needs to change.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“We don’t need to lose more weight, we don’t need to go faster, we don’t need to do anything. We need to stop beating ourselves up and stop minimizing where we have come from and how much we have done.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“If you’re someone who’s a real go-getter, when you achieve something you might celebrate it for one second but you don't really let it land, or stay in the win. There’s always that next thing which is not inherently a problem, but it is if you don’t let yourself enjoy where you’re at at the moment.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“When you’re on these longer health journeys, there’s no arrival! There’s no reaching the summit and now we’re good. So if we want to keep going, we need to love the process and where we’re at. And part of that means acknowledging how much we’re actually doing.” - Matthea Rentea MD

Audio Stamps

00:48 - We learn how important language is, and making sure we’re celebrating our journey and successes in how we talk and think about ourselves

03:55 - Dr. Rentea shares her philosophy on celebrating victories, and how important taking time to recognize your personal accomplishments is

07:10 - Dr. Rentea challenges us listeners to take a step back and reevaluate how we are speaking and thinking about ourselves and our accomplishments

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Reproductive Health, PCOS and Menopause with Dr. Anna Glezer Dec 11, 2023

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Women’s reproductive health is a multifaceted division of healthcare that actually affects more areas of the body and general health and wellness than you might think. Today I am welcoming onto the podcast Dr. Anna Glezer, a psychiatrist who practices reproductive and integrative psychiatry, and focusing heavily on perimenopause, menopause and PCOS. Dr. Glezer and I get into some important content right off the bat, covering everything from the specifics of treating patients who struggle with PCOS, to listing some practical goals that you might consider setting that can improve your overall wellness and your reproductive health.

I am honored to have had Dr. Glezer on today, and I know you’re going to enjoy and appreciate this content as much as I enjoyed this interview myself. Thanks for listening!
Connect with Dr. Glezer:

Women’s Wellness Psychiatry Podcast

Clinical Website (Licensed in CA)

Psychiatry Clinician Fellowship Program

Mind Body Pregnancy Blog

Instagram
Quotes

I really focus on the theme of acceptance of whatever decisions we make. Acceptance kind of goes along with forgiveness because oftentimes what we end up doing with past decisions is we judge them based on current information which we did not have when we made the decision. So you're like ‘Monday morning quarterbacking’ your entire life, which isn't fair to past you. - Anna Glezer MD

The size and shape of our bodies has so much to do with things that are completely outside of our control, having to do with genetics and trauma and epigenetics. - Anna Glezer MD

There are so many things that we can do for our bodies, regardless of their size, that can keep us healthy. - Anna Glezer MD

Society tells us that our size is something we should have control over, and that kind of pressure is what leads to a lot of negative self-talk, negative self esteem and challenges with body image. - Anna Glezer MD

I think that setting goals that are not based on numbers on a scale can be really healthy because they're much more achievable. - Anna Glezer MD

The data just does not support that losing weight for the purpose of losing weight has any long term success. - Anna Glezer MD

We have this really complex endocrine system and everything is interrelated. So if you make a tweak in one part of the system, it's absolutely going to have downstream effects in other parts of the system. - Anna Glezer MD

Audio Stamps

00:58 - Dr. Anna Glezer introduces herself and shares about her background, passions, and current involvements

04:37 - Dr. Glezer explains her unique approach to healthcare and how to create healthy goals that don’t revolve around a scale

17:45 - Dr. Glezer shares her approach to PCOS care and what she focuses on when helping patients that struggle with PCOS

21:57 - Dr. Glezer shares how she works specifically with women going through perimenopause and menopause

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Your Guide to a Protein-Rich Diet Dec 04, 2023

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When it comes to protein, how do you know whether plant-based or animal-based proteins are the right call? How do you gauge the amount of protein that you should be intaking? And how do you incorporate enough protein into your diet while keeping your protein-rich meals interesting, fresh, and full of things you love?
I’ve touched on the topic of protein and the role it plays in your diet in past episodes, but this episode I’m specifically dedicating to teaching you about the complex topic of nutrition and protein. In this episode, I’m sharing important information with you like how to determine how many grams of protein you should be getting daily, how to create meal plans that support your dietary restrictions, lifestyle, and preferences while prioritizing protein intake, and how to make those changes that are going to matter starting right now.
I also wanted to share with you that I am now offering the Blood Sugar Mastermind as a mini-course, and it’s available right now! So if you missed out on the live course but still want to gain access to some of the amazing teaching and resources in the original program, CLICK HERE! I will also be offering a course called Optimizing Fat Loss and Maintaining Muscle on a GLP1 in the near future. This course focuses specifically on building a healthy lifestyle around protein and muscle retention, and if you want to be the first to get notified when I launch that, you can get on the waitlist HERE.

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Quotes

I want you to think about 80 year old you. Think about the work that you're doing in your thirties, forties, fifties… that work matters because you're laying the foundation for continuing to have longevity and good mobility. - Matthea Rentea MD

Protein is an essential macronutrient, meaning if you don't eat it in your diet, your body will take those nutrients from your own muscle, breaking it down. You're almost cannibalizing yourself so that your body can continue to function. - Matthea Rentea MD

Do not ‘pass go’ without doing a nutrition audit. Because you can't work toward a goal if you have no idea where you're starting. - Matthea Rentea MD

In whatever plans you make or things you decide to try, I want you to always check in with yourself and ask ‘how does this feel for me?’. - Matthea Rentea MD

Pick one protein that you’re going to incorporate, don’t try to do everything at once. - Matthea Rentea MD

Audio Stamps

01:00 - Dr. Rentea shares why knowing your protein intake is so important for your overall health and wellness

05:08 - Dr. Rentea gives us tools and a starting point with which to gauge the amount of protein we should be getting

10:45 - Dr. Rentea breaks down different categories of protein and shares insight on the easiest ways to begin incorporating more protein into your diet

14:04 - Dr. Rentea shares her resources for optimizing protein and creating

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Zepbound 101: Everything You Need to Know Nov 27, 2023

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Weight loss medication just became much more accessible for so many in the form of Zepbound; a medication that has been used to treat diabetes under the name Mounjaro, but was FDA-approved for weight loss just days ago.

There is plenty to know about Zepbound, and its effects on the world of obesity healthcare and accessibility are going to be monumental. So in this episode, I explore some important questions that consumers will need to know, such as who Zepbound is indicated for, who might benefit from considering Zepbound, what the transition from Semaglutide to Tirzepatide can look like, and more. As always, I am sharing my perspective on this new development as a physician, and I am offering no medical advice on this podcast. If you have questions about whether Zepbound might be right for you, I encourage you to discuss it with your physician.

I’m here to introduce you to Zepbound, explain to you the difference between Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, and share with you from a Physician’s perspective how this newly approved medication is revolutionizing the world of metabolic health. So if you want to know more, tune in!

American Board of Obesity Medicine

Quotes

If you have to ask the question, “How can I convince my doctor that this medication is for me?” then the reality is that that doctor doesn't believe that obesity is a chronic medical condition. - Matthea Rentea MD

You shouldn't have to prove your worthiness for you to get treated for this medical condition that we know often leads to a lot of other serious medical issues. - Matthea Rentea MD

If your BMI has come down, it doesn't mean that you don't still need treatment. - Matthea Rentea MD

Not all medications are going to work for you, but some people that did not respond to Wegovy might actually do amazing moving over to a medication like Zepbound. - Matthea Rentea MD

If you're someone that's really having a lot of challenges and side effects with the medication you're on, that is definitely a reason I would look at moving over to Zepbound. - Matthea Rentea MD

Audio Stamps

00:45 - Dr. Rentea explains to us what Zepbound is, what makes it different from other weight loss medications, and why it has been such a big topic of conversation in recent weeks

04:02 - We learn who Zepbound is indicated for

06:52 - Dr. Rentea shares what potential factors to look for that might mean that Zepbound is the right medication for you, and what the process looks like when changing between different GLP 1 medications

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