In all the work that I do within the arena of metabolic healthcare and education, I always stress the importance of a comprehensive approach. This is why I work to provide you with a variety of resources and different perspectives, like the amazing discussion I’m bringing to you today.Dr. Alo is a cardiologist who focuses especially on preventive cardiovascular healthcare. He is an amazing resource, and I am so honored to have him as a guest on The Obesity Guide. In this episode we hear a very unique and medically significant perspective on metabolic health and obesity, and how this affects our cardiovascular health.We were able to really dive deep and have a well rounded, evidence-based discussion on whether or not the “calories in vs. calories out” method stands, what it really means for your heart health when you lose weight, practical milestones that Dr. Alo looks for in both cardiovascular and metabolic health, realistic fitness expectations and where to start to improve heart health, and so much more!Connect with Dr. Alo:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTikTokMore Resources:Fitness And Weight Loss For Busy Physicians: Medical Conference Lecture(includes information on The Matador Study)The Matador StudyQuotes“The number one thing I would tell people in terms of lifestyle modifications is to find some kind of activity that you enjoy and that you can do forever” - Dr. Alo“One of the things that we've found with diet and weight loss is regardless of how you do it, if weight comes off, you improve almost all of your cardiovascular markers and inflammatory markers no matter how you measure it. Even if you only eat twinkies.”  - Dr. Alo“One of the biggest things I see with patients is they have diet culture trauma that has been there for a very long time, that’s very difficult to overcome. They're afraid of food and haven't been given the tools to deal with that properly. So mindset when it comes to food is absolutely the number one step.” - Dr. Alo“We have unbelievable tools now that work, like Ozempic, and even at the lowest, microscopic doses, they’re amazing. I think there's a lot we're still learning about these medications, and I'm not saying it's a cheat code or it's magic, but it is a tool we can use.” - Dr. AloAudio Stamps03:06 - Dr. Alo introduces himself and shares some of his achievements and current involvements11:06 - Dr. Alo shares the weight loss milestones that he looks for for noticeable improvement in quality of life12:20 - Dr. Alo shares his biggest preventative health tips for longevity in cardiovascular health20:33 - Dr. Alo explains the preventative health benefits of GLP 1s26:08 - Dr. Alo discusses exercise and shares his process for goal-setting within this arena for those who deal with obesityAll 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