Mastering Maintenance: 3 Strategies for Long-Term Success

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. 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 changes should I make to my routine? In this episode, I break down what maintenance really looks like. We’ll cover three key areas: building a sustainable routine, using a "bumper rail" system for accountability, and making regular check-ins to stay on track. Plus, we’ll clarify how medication fits into your maintenance plan and when you might need to make changes. Join me now to feel confident about your next steps and learn how to keep your progress going strong! Audio Stamps 00:57 - Dr. Rentea addresses one of the most frequently asked questions from patients about how to navigate the maintenance phase of treatment. 01:57 - We hear the importance of maintaining sustainable habits developed during weight loss and avoiding practices that are not enjoyable or sustainable long-term. 05:52 - Find out how a “bumper rail system” can help manage weight maintenance by effectively addressing small fluctuations. 07:52 - Maintenance requires ongoing effort and awareness. Dr. Rentea suggests regular check-ins and adjustments to stay on track. 09:43 - Dr. Rentea discusses medication strategies for weight maintenance. Quotes “What you're doing on the way down, you've got to keep doing it.” - Matthea Rentea MD “The people that are successful long term, they're creating processes and systems, they're starting small scale enough, they keep adding things, and it's not a ton of effort. Otherwise they wouldn't keep doing it.” - Matthea Rentea MD “For maintenance, you have to keep those things up. It might change the way in which you do it, but in some capacity you still need to do it.” - Matthea Rentea MD “One of the things I really want to recommend is that you don't do things you're not willing to stick to.” - Matthea Rentea MD “Our body gets smart to the changes that are happening. Just because you're in maintenance doesn't mean that there might not be more effort required at different times.” - Matthea Rentea MD “There needs to be continued awareness. If you look at the national health registry, people that kept their weight off for 10 plus years are in some capacity tracking their weight.” - Matthea Rentea MD “You've got to love what you're doing because you have to keep doing it and then be willing to switch it up a little 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 Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You. Get my free Podcast Roadmap —a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show