Do you feel drained and fed up with the constant effort it takes to prioritize your health? Every few weeks, it seems like I hit a wall where the thought of sticking to my health routine feels like a monumental task. I get sick of the protein goals, getting the movement in, and everything else that comes with it. The good news is, the exhaustion and frustration are not signs of failure, but indicators of growth. When we reach a point of feeling drained and fed up, it's a clear sign that we're pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zones and challenging our old habits. But how do we move past this feeling of being stuck? Tune in to discover three powerful strategies to break free from the cycle and reignite your journey towards better health and well-being! References TikTok video of former CEO of IBM Ginni Rometty  InBody Scale  Devotions Protein (use code DrMatthea for 10% off!) 10x is easier than 2x book Podcasts: Scamfluincers, The Pitch  Audio Stamps 00:30 - Dr. Rentea explains how growth and comfort don't coexist, so we should expect periods of fatigue on our health journey. 04:40 - Dr. Rentea normalizes the fact that creating growth isn’t always going to feel easy when you're someone that has always struggled with your weight. 13:50 - To break free from moments of fatigue, Dr. Rentea encourages us to create a new identity away from health-related topics. 16:19 - Dr. Rentea summarizes what to do if you’re feeling exhausted by the process and how to shake out of a struggle period and regain perspective. Quotes “When you're someone that has struggled with this in the past, you are working on creating a new life for yourself, creating this growth, creating this new life, it is not easy.” - Matthea Rentea MD “It is energetically expensive to go through this process, the path you are walking, to work on your health.” - Matthea Rentea MD “Growth and comfort don't coexist.” - Matthea Rentea MD “Trust the process. None of this is a quick fix.” - Matthea Rentea MD “We're never going to be perfect and this gray middle zone, it's uncomfortable. Remember, our brain wants certainty.” - 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