Feeling extra hungry lately and not sure why? After recently transitioning from Wegovy to ZepBound, I noticed a significant increase in appetite. But whether or not you've changed medications, there are a whole bunch of factors that could be contributing to increased hunger pangs.But instead of hitting the panic button when hunger strikes, remember that tough times in your health journey are the perfect opportunity to put on your detective hat and uncover the root cause. Join me today as we delve into what might be causing a surge in hunger levels and discover four practical ways to manage it effectively.ReferencesJoin my email listOptimizing Fat Loss and Maintaining Muscle on a GLP 1 Mini-CourseFollow me on TiktokAudio Stamps01:02 - Dr. Rentea shares her recent transition from Wegovy to ZepBound and how this has affected her physical hunger levels.06:00 - Dr. Rentea walks us through her checklist of potential factors contributing to increased hunger levels.10:47 - We hear Dr. Rentea’s first practical step for dealing with increased hunger levels: Looking at your water, protein, and fiber intake.14:22 - We find out how processed foods can impact hunger levels.15:30 - Dr. Rentea discusses how sleep can play an important role with increased appetite.19:53 - We learn why more is not necessarily better when it comes to our health.22:00 - We hear a summary of how these steps have impacted Dr. Rentea’s own experience with increased hunger levels.Quotes“Exercise can increase your appetite and there are certain types that are going to affect people differently.” - Matthea Rentea MD“Ghrelin is the hunger hormone that says, ‘you're hungry, start eating!’ Why would ghrelin go up? Ghrelin is going to go up if you fast for long times. Ghrelin will also go up if you are sleep deprived and if stress is up.” - Matthea Rentea MD“If I want to be less hungry, then I'm going to need nutritious foods that still have their hydration intact, that are giving me the protein and fiber, that are giving me the micronutrients that I need. And oftentimes the processed stuff just isn't doing that.” - Matthea Rentea MD“Look at your sleep quality and ask, ‘Is there anything getting in the way?’” - Matthea Rentea MD“A lot of us always think more is better. We think that it's going to get us further. We're going to lose weight faster. We're going to put on muscle better, all those things. And it's actually not been true for me.” - Matthea Rentea MD“When times feel hard, you've got to be a detective.” - Matthea Rentea MDAll 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