The Scale Stopped Moving - Now What? Dr Rentea’s Guide to Weight Plateaus

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Few things feel as discouraging as working so hard on your health and not seeing the results you expect. You’re eating well, staying consistent with exercise, keeping up with hydration—yet the scale hasn’t budged in weeks.

In this episode, Board-Certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician Dr. Lindsay Ogle (who you may remember as a guest from a previous episode) turns the tables and interviews me about the truth behind weight loss plateaus. We break down what they actually are, why they happen, and how mindset plays a critical role in pushing through.

We’ll cover the biological reasons your body sometimes needs to pause before moving forward, the powerful shift from thinking “stalled” to recognizing you’re maintaining (which is progress in itself), and a practical, data-driven approach for breaking through without burning out. Plus, we bust some common myths (like the old “just eat less and work out more” — *yawn*) that can actually backfire.

References

Ep 111. When Weight Bias in Healthcare Leads to Missed Diagnoses—And How We Can Do Better with Dr. Lindsay Ogle

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Website: https://missourimetabolichealth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1

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Audio Stamps

02:40 - Dr. Rentea defines what constitutes a true weight loss plateau and the biological processes happening during maintenance phases.

04:43 - Why "maintaining" is actually a huge success, not a failure.

05:47 - Dr. Rentea's data-driven approach to breaking through plateaus using two weeks of detailed tracking.

10:55 - How working with an obesity medicine specialist provides tools beyond just medication for long-term success.

15:30 - The biggest myth sabotaging your progress: why more restriction and exercise often backfire during plateaus.

17:54 - Why comparing your journey to othe

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.

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