![]() Weight Loss Tips for Hypothyroid Moms“Help! How do I lose weight?”“Am I the only one who can go to the gym 5 days a week and actually gain weight?”“Everyone tells me to exercise more and eat less. I never had a weight issue before hypothyroidism.”I receive these types of statements at Hypothyroid Mom all the time. I too struggled with weight gain that didn’t make sense. There I was a healthy eater who exercised regularly yet the pounds were packing on. The thyroid helps regulate metabolism so you bet that weight gain is a common symptom of hypothyroidism. Optimal thyroid treatment is essential for maintaining a healthy weight for people with hypothyroidism, but there is more to it. ![]() ![]() ![]() I reached out to holistic health expert and thyroid specialist Jen Wittman for weight loss tips. Before you dive into the article, I’m excited to share that Jen is offering a digital download of her book, Amazon #1 New Release, Healing Hashimoto’s Naturally, as an exclusive FREE gift to my Hypothyroid Mom community! This offer is so popular that Jen extended it another week for us. Written by Jen Wittman, Thyroid Loving Care. For those of us living with a thyroid disorder, keeping the weight off can be a frustrating endeavor. If you have Hashimoto’s, it’s even more of a roller coaster ride with your weight fluctuating up and down ceaselessly. ![]() ![]() So what’s a girl to do? Well, first, it’s important to understand what stands between you and long- term weight loss. Let’s take a brief look at the 5- major players and culprits that could be keeping you from a mirror- friendly figure. Sugar. Sugar is pervasive in our American diet and shockingly, it is 4. X as addictive as cocaine. When it comes to your body, sugar is pretty much just as bad if not even worse for you considering the inflammation it creates in addition to helping you pack on the pounds. All kinds of foods that you would not associate with sugar have been processed with this other “white powder.” Did you know that everything from taco seasoning to tomato sauce contains added sugars? Even if you only eat “natural” sugars from fruit, honey, agave nectar, you could be ingesting an enormous amount per day. I am not saying to cut sugar out of your diet forever. Fruits definitely have some health benefits as does raw honey but by eliminating sugar from your diet for a short period of time, you let your body learn to regulate your blood sugar levels, get a better sense of when you’re actually hungry, increase your immune system’s ability to fight off illness and ward off Candida infections. ![]() Signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes often develop slowly. In fact, you can have type 2 diabetes for years and not know it. Look for: Type 2 diabetes develops when. Does depression cause weight gain or weight loss? Does weight gain or weight loss cause depression? WebMD helps to unravel the mystery surrounding the link between. We often assume weight loss is good and healthy. A slow steady intentional weight loss using nutritional change and exercise is associated with beneficial effects on. Grains. Who doesn’t love a buttery croissant, a piping hot piece of pizza or a comforting piece of chocolate cake? In fact, my last meal on this planet will be a steaming plate of biscuits and gravy, this I know for sure. However, your waistline does not like grains and in fact, your body converts grains to sugar as well. Argh. When you’re struggling with thyroid disease, eating grains can put unnecessary strain on your digestive system, inflame your system and create an endless cycle of weight gain. I really dig this food pyramid and the info on grains and weight loss. There is a lot of serious, scientific research and resources on this topic but I love this simple, easy to understand graphic and explanation. I also love this recipe and this other recipe too for a grain- free pizza crust – yum, yum. Stress & Cortisol. We all know that stress releases cortisol but how does that affect your ability to lose weight? Well, cortisol sets off a cycle of releasing glucose from your tissues. This, in turn, signals your body to store fat – not cool! When you’re chronically stressed, you’re releasing a steady stream of cortisol into the system. This makes your body think it needs to protect itself so it directs the body to store fat in your abdomen (good lord!) and around your organs. Weight loss for hypothyroidism sufferers - Paleo, grain free, sugar, stress & cortisol, insulin resistance, leptin resistance - by Jen Wittman, Thyroid Loving Care. Knowing how diabetes affects your body can help you look after your body and prevent diabetic complications from developing. Many of the effects of diabetes stem from. Diabetes is a common group of chronic metabolic diseases that cause high blood sugar (glucose) levels in the body due to defects in insulin production and/or function. Also, when cortisol signals the body to release glucose, your insulin levels will begin to rise. After repeating this cycle over- and- over again, you could develop insulin resistance which brings me to my next point. It is a signal that your body is not processing sugar well and that some of your cells do not have the ability to respond to insulin – a key factor in how glucose gets stored as fat. Basically, insulin allows the cells to open and take in glucose to store as fat. This fat is then converted into the energy the body needs to function properly. When cells don’t open the door to allow glucose in, your body is signaled to create more insulin to help prop that door open. The big issue here is that now, your body has too much insulin in the blood and it has nowhere to go. So glucose has no option but to sit on your front stoop (your abdomen and organs) as fat until your cells decide to open the door. This makes it hard for your body to burn fat as fuel for energy. It’s busy burning the sugar in your body but not the pesky fat sitting around your waist. Chris Kresser and Dr. Mark Hyman provide some of the best and most thorough info out there on insulin resistance. I encourage you to peruse their sites. Leptin Resistance. Leptin seems to be all over the media these days but what is it? Leptin is a powerful hormone which tells your brain what to do – it signals whether you should be hungry or not, need to eat to produce more fat or if it’s time to maintain and repair the body. Leptin starts the conversation between your fat stores and your brain to discuss energy levels and where the energy should go. It helps regulate hunger signals, tells the body whether to store fat or if it’s time to burn some. Like insulin resistance, leptin resistance occurs when there is too much continuous exposure to leptin itself. This happens when you eat a diet high in sugar, grains and processed foods. When all that sugar gets metabolized in your fat cells, the fat will release a surge in leptin. This is why following an anti- inflammatory, low- sugar, low- grain/carb diet is important for overall health and weight loss. Steps to use to stop the cycle? Honestly and lovingly look at your diet. After taking a thorough health history and reviewing blood work, one of the first things I do with my Thyroid Loving Care clients, is perform a diet assessment and have them complete a food journal. Looking at all of these factors paints a pretty clear picture of what might be stalling weight loss and exacerbating symptoms. Without knowing your unique set of symptoms, there are some basic things that all thyroid sufferers can do to help keep the pounds at bay. Say sayonara to your sweet tooth. You will not believe how fast the weight can come off when you limit your sugar intake. This doesn’t mean you can’t ever eat anything sweet again. It just means you can help your body recalibrate your taste buds to enjoy more of the foods that nourish you and less of the sugary foods that leave you heavy and inflamed. Although, I tailor sugar detox plans for some of my clients, I heartily recommend Diane Sanfilipo’s 2. Day Sugar Detox or Sarah Wilson’s I Quit Sugar. They work! Take the Paleo Plunge. By far, I’ve found a Paleo or Paleo- like diet to be the most successful in helping my clients lose weight. While there are other diets I use to repair the body and balance hormones, the Paleo diet is effective at helping a person balance blood sugar and reverse insulin and leptin resistance. It’s also quite delicious and easy to do. As with anything, a Paleo diet can be taken to the extreme. What I have found that works best for general weight loss and overall health are meals consisting of 7. This is a Paleo- like diet and it’s also quite Mediterranean. There is a lot of conflicting information about what is and isn’t considered Paleo so I just use my common sense and eat meals that are balanced for me and works for my clients. My body knows if it needs some grains and I honor my body’s natural intuition. You can too! Here are just some great resources for adopting a Paleo or Paleo- like lifestyle. There are loads and loads of fabulous websites and cookbooks out there on Paleo/Grain- free/GAPS living. Type in any of those search terms and you’re sure to find many more. Against All Grainwebsite http: //www. Against All Grain. Paleo Momwebsite http: //www. The Paleo Approach – Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body. Mark’s Daily Applewebsite http: //www. The Primal Blueprint. Nom Nom Paleowebsite http: //nomnompaleo. Nom Nom Paleo. Deliciously Organicwebsite http: //deliciouslyorganic. The Grain- Free Family Table. Autoimmune Paleowebsite http: //autoimmune- paleo. The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook: An Allergen- Free Approach to Managing Chronic Illness. Elana’s Pantrywebsite http: //www. Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry. Organic Sparkwebsite http: //www. Back to Butter. Paleo Planwebsite http: //www. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Paleo. Paleo Non Paleowebsite http: //paleononpaleo. The Modern No- Nonsense Guide to Paleo. De- stress on a daily basis. This is one of the most overlooked methods for weight loss. When you’re stressed, you are sending a continuous stream of cortisol into the body which as we learned above, is a major no- no for weight loss. It’s imperative that you build in time for you to just breathe and relax each and every day. Your body deserves it and you do too! Sample Menu Plan. I wanted to show the breadth and variety of a Paleo or Paleo- like menu plan so the daily menu samples below are quite diverse. When I create a custom- menu plan for a client, it involves the efficient use of all ingredients throughout the week for time- friendly, budget- friendly recipes and grocery lists. Day 1. Breakfast: Smoked Salmon, Avocado, 2 brazil nuts, handful of seeds, fresh fruit. Snack: Veggie Medley, Baba ganoush, Green juice. Lunch: Tuna and Egg Salad over Greens. Dinner: Crockpot BBQ Brisket, Veggies and a Salad. Day 2. Breakfast: Almond- Banana Pancakes, bacon, 2 brazil nuts. Snack: Olive tapenade with seed crackers, Green juice. Lunch: Savory carnitas with kimchi over salad and a side of saut. Diabetes - Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes. Diabetes is a common group of chronic metabolic diseases that cause high blood sugar (glucose) levels in the body due to defects in insulin production and/or function. Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas when we eat food. Insulin allows sugar to go from the blood into the cells. If the cells of the body are not using insulin well, or if the body is unable to make any or enough insulin, sugar builds up in the blood. Symptoms include excessive thirst, hunger, and urination; fatigue; slow- healing sores or cuts; and blurry vision. If diabetes develops quickly, as happens with type 1 diabetes, people may also experience quick weight loss. If diabetes develops slowly, as in type 2 diabetes, people may not be diagnosed until symptoms of longer- term problems appear, such as a heart attack or pain, numbness, and tingling in the feet. Long- term complications of diabetes can include kidney failure, nerve damage, and blindness. Diabetes is categorized into categories: Type 1 Diabetes. This type of diabetes is categorized as an autoimmune disease and occurs when the body’s misdirected immune system attacks and destroys insulin- producing beta cells in the pancreas. Although genetic or environmental triggers are suspected, the exact cause of type 1 diabetes is not completely understood. Type 1 accounts for only five to 1. United States, and while it can occur at any age, most patients are diagnosed as children or young adults. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to manage their condition. Type 2 Diabetes. This type of diabetes most often develops gradually with age and is characterized by insulin resistance in the body. For reasons not yet totally understood, the cells of the body stop being able to use insulin effectively. Because of this resistance, the body’s fat, liver, and muscle cells are unable to take in and store glucose, which is used for energy. The glucose remains in the blood. The abnormal buildup of glucose (blood sugar), called hyperglycemia, impairs body functions. Type 2 diabetes occurs most often in people who are overweight and sedentary, two things thought to lead to insulin resistance. Family history and genetics play a major role in type 2 diabetes. Gestational Diabetes. Gestational diabetes is defined as blood- sugar elevation during pregnancy; it is known to affect about three to eight percent of women. Left undiagnosed or untreated, it can lead to problems such as high birth weight and breathing problems for the baby. All pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes at between 2. Gestational diabetes usually resolves in the mother after the baby is born, but statistics show that women who have gestational diabetes have a much greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes within five to 1. Prediabetes Although prediabetes is not technically diabetes, some experts now consider it to be the first step to type 2 diabetes. This condition is marked by blood sugar levels that are too high to be considered normal but are not yet high enough to be in the range of a typical diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes increases not only your risk of developing diabetes but also your risk of heart disease and stroke.
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