If you have a thyroid problem, there’s a good chance you’re struggling with your weight. That’s not your fault and it’s not because you aren’t trying hard enough. Your thyroid controls up to 60% of your metabolism, so when it’s not working properly, weight gain is almost inevitable. Here you’ll find strategies for thyroid-related weight gain, metabolism, and what actually works for thyroid patients trying to lose weight.
Fat loss is slower if you have thyroid issues, but it’s always possible as long as you have the right approach. I created this formula based on working with thousands of thyroid patients, and it works 90% of the time: The other 10%? You’ll likely need a couple of extra tweaks, but I will get …
One of the best things, and worst things about Hashimoto’s, is that your diet has a powerful impact on how you are feeling. Unfortunately, this is a double-edged sword. Good in the sense that you do have some control over how you are feeling. But bad in the sense that you are accountable for everything …
By now you’ve probably at least heard of the hormone leptin. Leptin is a hormone secreted by your fat cells which are primarily responsible for helping your body regulate your body weight (1) and your metabolism. It is the single most important hormone when it comes to managing your weight, hands down. No other hormones come …
Have you noticed weight gain after your thyroid was removed? If so, you are not alone. In fact, studies show (1) that, on average, women gain 20 pounds after thyroid removal. This begs the question: Why does this happen and is there anything you can do about it? The answer is absolutely. But in order …
Is it possible to eat as much as your body demands and not only maintain your weight but ultimately lose weight and keep it off? It sounds like it might be too good to be true (and it really is) but there is a place for this type of diet in many people who suffer …
It’s no secret that thyroid patients often struggle with their weight. If you are reading this, and you have low thyroid function or hypothyroidism, then you probably know what I am talking about. Your thyroid is one of the primary regulators of your metabolism. This is why people who have low thyroid function end up …
Here’s the deal: Most people (physicians and patients alike) who know anything about losing weight and keeping it off, the right way, know about leptin. They know that if you want to lose weight and keep it off you must target leptin levels. But there’s one big problem: Leptin is notoriously hard to manipulate. And …
I’m a huge fan of smoothie recipes for thyroid patients, even if weight loss is your goal. If you’ve been staying away from smoothie recipes, or if you just want to learn more about how they might help, then check out these 5 whole-food smoothie recipes which contain additional helpful ingredients such as probiotics and …
It’s well known that diet has the potential to positively impact Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. You probably aren’t going to cure your Hashimoto’s with diet alone, but no one would argue that changing your diet won’t have some positive impact on both thyroid function as well as your immune system. And, because it’s one of the things …
Already know a little bit about leptin resistance? Want to take your knowledge to the next level? If so, then you will find the information in this article incredibly helpful! Today, the topic is all about leptin resistance and staging your serum leptin level. Why does this matter? Because it helps you understand how difficult …
