Listener Q&A: Help! I’m Afraid to Eat Carbs After Keto

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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Today, we’re shaking things up with a different kind of episode. We’ve received a listener question that hits on a challenge many face: how to balance the urge for rapid weight loss with the realities of using weight loss medications and making sustainable dietary changes.

Our listener tried Wegovy, turned to keto for quicker results, and is now using Zepbound while trying to figure out how to reintroduce healthy carbs. They’re seeing some success but are unsure how to manage these changes effectively. In this episode, we’ll tackle the challenges of chasing quick fixes and how this approach can complicate your weight loss journey. We’ll dig into practical ways to balance weight loss meds with dietary changes and offer advice on how to smoothly transition back to a more balanced diet. Tune in now to learn how to navigate these adjustments for long-term success without getting caught in the trap of instant results.

Note: 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 given on this podcast.
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Audio Stamps
03:05 - Dr. Rentea addresses a listener’s question about weight loss with Wegovy and ZepBound, encouraging us to focus on monitoring weight loss as a percentage of total body weight rather than focusing on absolute numbers.
06:19 - Dr. Rentea cautions against the rush to lose weight quickly, noting that extreme diets like keto are often unsustainable and create unnecessary fear of certain foods.
07:58 - Find out the ‘smartest’ way to eat on Zepbound.
12:00 - Dr. Rentea advises the listener to slowly reintroduce carbs, knowing that temporary weight fluctuations are normal.
15:45 - We learn why moving away from an all-or-nothing mentality is key for long-term success.
Quotes

“When you look at body composition testing, people that are losing weight too quickly, they're usually losing a huge percentage of muscle.” - Dr. Rentea
“We don't want to exceed 1 percent body weight loss per week, or 4 percent in a month.” - Dr. Rentea
“When someone says, ‘I want to lose weight fast’, to me that's usually a massive red flag. Why? What's the urgency here? Most people have struggled with this for life.” - Dr. Rentea
“You have got to get out of the fallacy thinking that the scale number at that moment is always accurate and the only truth.” - Dr. Rentea
“What is going to work for you is going to declare itself with time. You're not going to get this answer overnight.” - Dr. Rentea
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