Maintaining your weight isn't just a stagnant phase in your health journey; it's a powerful win that deserves recognition. I always say that there's a season of life when you're going to push and there's a season of life where you're just going to sit still. No one can be in push energy all the time. We have just had to navigate the holiday period – and part of that might have included eating foods you wouldn’t normally eat or going out for meals with family. But it’s not a problem if that means the scale stays the same – and it’s certainly not a failure. In fact, it’s an integral part of living a balanced and fulfilling life. In this episode, we look at why weight maintenance is a win that should be celebrated and why it’s so important to diversify our focus beyond the scale. References InBody scale Audio Stamps 01:42 - The holiday season can sometimes mean that you're not continuing to lose weight but that is NOT a failure. 02:34 - It is not normal or sustainable to be in push energy all of the time. 05:12 - When it comes to working on your metabolic health, somehow everyone expects there's always going to be perfection but it is totally normal to have periods of maintaining your weight.  05:55 - We find out why we need to look at things other than just what the scale is doing. 08:09 - If you are maintaining, it means that you've achieved some level of equilibrium. It is not a problem, it’s a success. Pull Quotes “It is totally fine, normal and natural for you to have periods of maintaining. That's actually a massive success.” - Matthea Rentea MD “We need to look at things other than just what the scale is doing. And just because the scale number is staying steady, that does not mean that your body is staying steady.” - Matthea Rentea MD “It's not a problem if you're maintaining, it's actually incredibly hard for people to maintain their weight. And so this is a massive win.” - Matthea Rentea MD “We've got to start realizing that it's not normal for your body to constantly be releasing weight.” - Matthea Rentea MD 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