As humans, we thrive through connection. And when we embark on a journey to improve our metabolic health, I’m a strong believer that we need continual inspiration to guide us along the way and remind us that we’re all in this together. For me, a huge source of that inspiration has come from Angel Scheer, someone who I have followed for a long time on TikTok.Angel has struggled with obesity and weight her entire life. And what I've observed over time since following Angel is the evolution of her approach to health—a journey marked by challenges and triumphs. Today, I'm excited to explore Angel’s story in-depth, offering insights into the realities of navigating weight management and metabolic health. Join our candid conversation, where we discuss Angel’s battles with obesity and fertility, and shed light on the importance of consistency, accountability, and tuning into your own body's cues.ReferencesChasing Cupcakes: How One Broke, Fat Girl Transformed Her Life by Elizabeth Benton Connect with Angel:InstagramTikTokAudio Stamps01:35 - Dr. Rentea’s guest Angel gives us some background into her struggles with weight loss, fertility, and why she chose to share her weight management story online.07:07 - Angel talks about how consistent routines and accountability have played a part in her journey.11:26 - Dr. Rentea asks what Angel has to tell herself to make sure she takes action, even when she doesn’t feel like it.15:06 - Dr. Rentea summarizes three key ways to ensure you keep taking action to move closer toward your goals.17:05 - Angel shares the advice she would give the past version of herself that really struggled to make progress on her weight management journey.22:04 - We hear how Angel transitioned from focusing on counting calories to emphasizing protein intake, especially after starting medication.23:40 - Angel discusses some of the non-scale victories that she has been proud of along the way.29:53 - We hear Angel’s final tips for anyone who is starting or struggling with their weight management journey.Quotes“The reality is you sometimes have to listen to where you're at.” - Matthea Rentea MD“It's almost like it's acceptable to put ourselves down when we would just never do that with friends or anyone else.” - Matthea Rentea MD“You're worth it. And it might not be as hard as you think.” - Matthea Rentea MD“No one would ever choose to struggle with this.” - Matthea Rentea MD“One of the biggest things that I have come to love about this journey is that I'm able to handle the stress in my life a lot better than I was before.”  - Angel“No one else is doing this for me. I'm the only one who can do this and I'm worth it.“ - Angel“It's a practice to talk differently to yourself. It doesn't happen overnight.” - 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