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The Secret to Sustainable Weight Loss (That Actually Fits a Physician’s Life): Interview with Dr. Matthea Rentea

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Release Date: 02/17/2025

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Ever feel like you’re all in on a new plan—only to hit a busy week, fall off track, and feel like you’re starting over again?

It’s not your fault. Most weight loss advice was never built for physicians with unpredictable schedules, high stress, and zero extra time.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matthea Rentea, obesity and internal medicine physician, to talk about how to finally make weight loss sustainable—without burnout, restriction, or relying on willpower.

We’re breaking down:
✅ Why “perfect plans” fail the second life gets busy (and what actually works)
✅ How to eat in a way that feels easy—even on call weeks and post-clinic exhaustion
✅ The mindset shift that makes healthy habits effortless (hint: it’s not about discipline)
✅ How to stop the weekend “off track” spiral and build real consistency
✅ The #1 mistake that keeps physicians stuck in yo-yo dieting

If you’re tired of feeling like weight loss is another full-time job, this episode will change the way you think about food, exercise, and long-term success.

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