With all the nutrient-packed food in the Luminous Plan, do you need to take any supplements. There are a few on my list if you’re having symptoms. Bottom line: Listen to your Body!
Trusting Your Gut
I went to my endocrinologist this week for my regular check up. With Hashimoto’s, my doc wants to see me every 3 months since we are still adjusting medication. Recently I was able to get off Synthroid and onto a compounded porcine gluten free thyroid medication. My doc confirmed all my blood work was stellar […]
Why Women Struggle More With Weight Loss
I only need to look as far as the A-Team to know that we women tend to get the short end of the stick when it comes to weight loss. Is it because of societal pressure for women to be thin versus men? Are women, especially women over 40, just more prone to weight gain? If […]
When Thinking Gets In The Way
I’m on a plane heading west. Planes are for me the opportunity to completely unplug and be with myself. It’s been quite a few weeks since I’ve journaled and my weight loss has slowed to really just maintaining. And I’m beating myself up. I haven’t wanted to admit that I’ve allowed myself too many […]
Slipping Into Shades of Grey
It is September, and I have lost 75% of the weight I set out to lose. By now, I had hoped to be at my goal weight. I had hoped that by now, I’d be buying lots of clothes in a single digit size. While I have the additional challenge of Hashimoto’s and a very slow […]
Thyroid: Why That Little Butterfly Is So Important
If you’ve read my story, you know that part of how and why this weight loss journey began was due to a big weight gain largely connected to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. In my case, it’s hypothyroidism which means my thyroid was shutting down due to damage from an autoimmune reaction. My body was attacking my thyroid. […]
