The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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When was the last time you slowed down long enough to just... think?
Most of us move from one task to the next, filling every quiet moment with work, scrolling, or chores around the house. We stay so busy we never stop to ask: what do I actually want right now?
In this episode, I share how a week of stepping away gave me unexpected clarity about my health, my fitness, my business, and the person I want to become. We'll talk about why rest can feel so uncomfortable, how constant productivity keeps us disconnected from ourselves, and why doing less might be the first step toward real change.
References
Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy: The Simple Art of Taking Back Your Life by Matthew Kelly

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Have you ever found yourself negotiating with a pint of ice cream at 9 p.m., even though you ate dinner just two hours ago?
You tell yourself you’ll have “just one bite.” Then maybe one more. Suddenly, you’re standing in front of the freezer wondering why this feels so hard.
Cravings aren’t simply a willpower problem. Blood sugar swings, stress, poor sleep, old habits, and an overly convenient pantry can all make certain foods feel almost impossible to ignore.
But you can learn to pause, understand what’s driving the urge, and respond without shame or rigid food rules. In this episode, I'm sharing the strategies I journaled about back in 2020 when I was working through my own urges and cravings, which I still use today.

References
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You've spent years believing you're undisciplined, inconsistent, bad at adulting. But what if you've been white-knuckling undiagnosed ADHD this whole time? 
More than half of my clinic has some form of attention deficit, and I see the impact on health every day: the routine slips, appointments get missed, workouts fall off, and healthy habits never quite stick. Then comes the shame: Why can’t I just get it together?
In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Ida Salusky explains how executive function and undiagnosed ADHD can derail your health goals, especially for women who’ve spent years being told they’re “not trying hard enough.” You’ll learn why consistency can feel so difficult, and how to start working with your brain instead of against it.

References
Dr. Salusky's practice website
PSYPACT map link 
Want the complete resource list? Dr. Salusky's recommended books, podcasts & websites are all found on the blog here.

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The scale has stopped moving, and you're already spiraling: Has my medication stopped working? Should I switch things up? Am I doing something wrong?
Panicking and changing everything is often the worst move you can make. But how do you know when a stall is just your body doing its thing versus a sign that your treatment actually needs adjusting?
In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between a normal plateau and a true treatment problem. You'll learn the questions to ask beyond the scale, which red flags actually warrant a change, and my golden rule for knowing when the struggle has crossed the line.

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That 45-minute workout plan feels completely doable when you’re making it on a Sunday. Same with the meal prep, the protein goals, the whole “this is the week I get it together” plan. And then Tuesday hits…
Your sleep is off, work is a lot, someone in the house gets sick, and suddenly the routine that looked so reasonable a few days ago has completely crumbled. Then comes the “why can’t I stick with anything?” feeling that you failed.
But what if the plan was just never built to survive a hard week?
In this episode, we’re talking about why the health routines that look best on paper often fall apart the second life gets messy. Plus, we’ll get into the “survival test” every routine needs to pass, and how to make the healthy choice the easy choice before your mood has a chance to talk you out of it.
References
Amy’s Kitchen

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