Leptin The Primary Fat Loss HormoneBy 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 …
Read moreLeptin Levels: High vs Low & What it Means For your Weight
Why Staging your Leptin Resistance MattersAlready 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 video and 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 …
Read more3 Stages of Leptin Resistance (And what it means for your weight loss)
Leptin resistance is a major and seriously underappreciated cause of weight loss resistance and weight gain. The good news is that there are many ways to treat this condition which is very common among obese people. The bad news is that your doctor isn’t likely to know much about it which leaves it up to you. In this …
Read morePrescription Medications Used to Treat Leptin Resistance: The Complete Guide
The inability to lose weight despite reducing your calories and exercising excessively, an increase in your appetite even after just having had a large meal, hair loss, and cold body temperature. What do all of these findings have in common? They are frequently seen in the condition of leptin resistance. And in this article, I’m going to walk …
Read moreHow to Diagnose Leptin Resistance Using Lab Tests & Symptoms
This guide is part 1 in a series I am writing about how to properly and effectively use weight loss medications (including dosing, duration of therapy and titration). This post is primarily designed for those who have an understanding of Victoza (the medication) and understand generally how it is used for weight loss and in …
Read moreAdvanced Victoza Dosing Guide (& More) for Weight Loss & Insulin/Leptin Resistance