Do you find yourself feeling uninspired by your closet each morning? You want to look stylish and feel good … but without all the effort? I was in the same position before I was introduced to personal stylist Lora LaPratt. Like many of you, I believed a stylist wouldn’t be able to help some...

We've all heard the saying, "Losing weight is easy, but keeping it off is hard," and it can feel pretty discouraging. If you've put in the hard work to transform your body and mindset, you might be worrying about how to tackle the maintenance phase. Should I stop or decrease my medication? What...

The most common type of eating disorder in the United States, binge eating disorder (BED) often triggers intense feelings of shame and thrives on secrecy. Jane Pilger understands firsthand the emotional and physical turmoil caused by BED—her first binge left her feeling broken and ashamed, mark...

Have you ever felt stuck in your weight loss journey, convinced that one particular issue is holding you back? Whether it's the late-night chocolate cravings or skipping workouts, many of us tend to fixate on the one issue we believe is the barrier to our progress. After coaching many people wi...

As many of you may know, the Rentea Metabolic Clinic came about as a result of my frustrations in the primary care setting. Despite my passion for patient care, the brief appointments meant I couldn’t effectively tackle underlying metabolic challenges like insulin resistance, which are key for ...

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when they start out working on their health is aiming for too many new habits and strategies at once, expecting them to work effortlessly. 

However, when I see people who actually achieve consistency in their habits, there are two things they have u...

If you were to ask me the top problem that no one can figure out when they're working with me, it would be strength training. I only see a handful of people manage to sustain their own home exercise programs, commit to gym memberships, or stick with a trainer over the long term. Most people thi...

If you are overweight or obese and planning to have surgery, it's important to understand how excess weight can put you at risk for certain side effects and complications, whether from the surgery itself or the anesthesia you need. 

To help me explore the unique challenges people with obesity ...

You've probably heard me rant about it before, but it's worth reiterating: BMI is NOT the be-all and end-all of health assessment. Widely adopted in medicine and by insurance companies, it's often used to justify various treatments and decisions. But the truth is, BMI measurements can be downri...

Are you grappling with the side effects of GLP-1 medications? If so, you're not alone. Previously, we've tackled some of the most common challenges that patients face when starting these medications, including sulfur burps and nausea. Today, we're diving deeper into three additional hurdles tha...

Nausea is one of the most frequently reported side effects of GLP-1 agonist medications used in obesity treatment, such as Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Victoza. Although not everyone will experience it, the nature of these anti-obesity medications can often lead to nausea, caused by the slow...

Ever had a burp that smells like bad eggs? It’s certainly not pleasant - especially in a social setting! But like most medications, anti-obesity medications come with side effects that you may have to navigate, particularly at the start of your journey. And one side effect that I don't hear eno...