The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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 this short Friday episode, Dr. Matthea Rentea breaks down a common body composition mistake that causes unnecessary panic: apparent muscle loss that isn’t real.She explains two very common scenarios where body composition scans can falsely suggest a significant drop in skeletal muscle:After an illness (like flu or viral infections)After time away from regular strength training, such as vacationDr. Rentea explains how temporary drops in muscle glycogen — not true muscle loss — can skew body composition results, and why this typically resolves within a few weeks of returning to normal routines.Key takeaways:Rapid “muscle loss” on body composition scans is often not realIllness and vacations commonly affect glycogen, not muscle tissueTrue muscle gain and loss happen much more slowlyThe best response is consistency, not panic-driven changesShe also shares a preview of an upcoming mini-teaching focused on how to properly interpret body composition reports — something most people have never been taught to do in a practical, clinical way. Get on my email list here to not miss this. If your January feels a little wobbly, this episode is your reminder to refocus, return to your routines, and keep moving forward!All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

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. Self-love gets talked about a lot… but most of us still don’t really know what it is. Is it positive affirmations? Spa days? Just “being nicer” to yourself?And if that’s true, why do so many capable, motivated people still feel stuck in cycles of self-criticism, burnout, emotional eating, or fear of failure?In this episode, licensed therapist and educator Dr Joy Bracey breaks down why self-love is so widely misunderstood and why it’s not a feeling at all, but a daily practice. We talk about how the way you speak to yourself shapes your behavior, your health, and your ability to trust yourself long-term. Plus, we explore what real self-love actually looks like in everyday life.If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should love myself, but I don’t know how”, this conversation will give you a practical place to start.ReferencesConnect with Dr. Joy Bracey:InstagramFacebookTikTokWebsitePodcast: The Easy Weigh OutAudio Stamps00:30 – Dr. Joy Bracey introduces herself and shares her 25-year struggle with obesity.03:07 – Self-love is a practice that requires action, not just words.07:08 – Why tuning into your internal dialogue is the first step toward self-love.14:19 – How fear of weight regain disappears when you build self-trust.17:30 – Simple practices to reconnect your mind and body.23:26 – Self-love examples using the five love language categories.26:48 – Advice for when you're feeling overwhelmed by the process of self-love.30:33 –  Why committing to yourself is 90% of the effort and the rest is just repetition.All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

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. This week’s Your Friday Five centers around a single question—one that has the power to shift your mindset, your habits, and the way you evaluate progress. I came across it in a video from Jamie Seltzer (linked below), and it stopped me in my tracks:“If every week was like last week, would I be closer to my goal?”In this episode, I break down why this question works, how it cuts through perfectionism, and why zooming out to that 30,000-foot view gives you more clarity than obsessing over small slip-ups. We talk about what to do if your answer is “yes,” what to do if your answer is “no,” and why understanding why you had an off week is more important than beating yourself up for it.You’ll also hear a simple way to build this question into your weekly routine—whether that’s a Friday afternoon alarm, a sticky note, or a reminder tucked into your planner—so it becomes a guide instead of a forgotten moment of inspiration.This episode is your permission to release perfection, get honest without judgment, and steer yourself gently back on track.Links: → Watch Jamie Seltzer’s original video All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

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. Weight loss medications are evolving at lightning speed. But once you start digging online, it’s easy to feel unsure about what’s real, what’s safe, and what your options actually are if a medication stops working.In this episode, I walk you through what’s genuinely on the horizon between 2026–2028, using the clinical data we have right now. We’re talking higher-dose oral Wegovy, more affordable non-refrigerated options, and the triple agonist many people are waiting for, with nearly 29% average weight loss. Tune in to find out how these medications work, what the research is showing so far, and why this pipeline offers real hope for anyone managing obesity as a chronic disease.ReferencesTimeline of upcoming obesity medicationsColoring recommendations:Alcohol Markers Coloring books Season 2 of The Obesity Guide: Behind the Curtain PodcastGet my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey.Audio Stamps00:30 – The importance of building a dopamine menu with non-food hobbies to manage obesity long-term.06:08 – Staying open to new treatments and pivoting strategies in managing a chronic, lifelong disease.07:48 – Oral Wegovy coming early 2026 with improved results and affordability.10:00 – Higher-dose Wegovy subq arriving with 21% average weight loss.11:50 – Orforglipron: a new non-refrigerated oral GLP-1 option.12:40 – CagriSema combines semaglutide with amylin for enhanced results.14:20 – Retatrutide overview and warnings about unregulated versions.15:All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

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 this New Year edition of Your Friday Five, we’re talking about the ONE strategy that consistently transforms my patients’ nutrition—and my own. Winter is here, the days are darker, and this is the time of year when energy dips and cravings rise. Instead of fighting it, let’s set you up to feel better from the inside out.In today’s episode, I walk you through my simple “2 protein + 2 fiber” system that keeps your meals effortless, balanced, and ready when you need them—not after hunger hits. I share exactly how I prep my fridge, the card-stock list I keep posted, and the easy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack combos that make nutrition feel doable (even on your busiest weeks).You’ll also hear how to grab my free “Prepared” PDF and the lentil red sauce (“Steve”) recipe, plus how to comment on social to get them sent straight to your DMs.This episode is all about real-life support—not perfection. When you have go-to meals ready, you give yourself a fighting chance for better energy, better mood, and better consistency as you move into the year.Links: → Note I miss-spoke on the episode and it's comment "sauce", not Steve, to get the red sauce recipe. Also not instead of ground beef I use a can of pre-cooked lentils. Comment “Sauce” on the this post to get the full PDF → Comment “Prepared” to get the ideas for the 2 protein and fiber concept All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show