Behind the Scenes of Steady Progress: How Meg Found Lasting Health

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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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 was already healthy, but she’s gone above and beyond to maintain her muscle, tweak her routine, and keep pushing forward. It’s not just about losing weight—it’s about maintaining and improving health for the long haul.

Meg shares her firsthand experience on what’s truly been a game changer for her: the powerful role of protein and fiber in her diet, and how small changes have made a big difference in her progress. She discusses the importance of maintaining muscle mass, especially as we age, and the mindset shift necessary to stay consistent, even when progress feels slow.

Tune in for an honest, down-to-earth conversation filled with practical tips from Meg’s journey, like how to balance your nutrition and workouts for sustainable results, and why focusing on the long-term picture really makes all the difference.
References
hardCORE On The Floor
InBody Scale
Audio Stamps
01:20 - Dr. Rentea’s patient, Meg, shares her background and explains how she found Dr. Rentea's practice during a time of personal struggle.
06:07 - Meg explains how focusing on protein and fiber intake has transformed her approach to nutrition, making it more sustainable.
14:55 - We hear the importance of patience and consistency, reminding us that progress, even when it’s slow, is still progress.
17:45 - Meg highlights the importance of tracking muscle mass, not just weight, using tools like the InBody scale, to ensure long-term health and maintain muscle, especially as we age.
22:18 - Meg shares her top tips for those looking to begin or stay on track with their journey.
Quotes
“Especially after menopause hit, I was hungry constantly and no matter how much I ate, I just never seemed to be satisfied.” - Meg
"When our physiology is off, it doesn’t matter how much knowledge we have in our head—we can’t overcome it." - Dr. Rentea
“You have to find a pattern of living that works for you.” - Meg
“One of the things I think about is how I'll feel if I don't exercise. And so in the morning, I might grumble for a second, but I always think of that post exercise feeling.” - Meg
“If you're out there listening and you're not doing anything, imagine if you thought, ‘Hey, can I do 30 minutes once a week?’, you will get places. You will.” - Dr. Rentea
“I have done it all ways but Sunday to lose weight. And this is working. Protein and fiber.” - Meg

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If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com