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Hypothyroidism and Keto
Hypothyroidism and Keto
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I have hypothyroidism, so I know how hard it is to lose weight with this condition. Keto has really improved my thyroid condition, though; for the first time in my life, I have lost weight (55 lbs) and kept it off for 2 years. I am not on any pharmaceutical medications, but I take natural supplements that support my thyroid. Between them and keto, my thyroid lab work continues to improve.
Take the Resistance Out of Insulin Resistance
Take the Resistance Out of Insulin Resistance
Your doctor may prescribe medication for your insulin resistance. While medications will help your body produce the right amount of insulin, there are other ways that you can support your body as you work towards healing. I’ve outlined a few of those here.
Keto, Sex, and the Older Woman
Keto, Sex, and the Older Woman
I recently sat down for a chat with a friend of mine. She’s in her late forties and had been following the keto diet for several years. She’d started after a visit to her gynecologist, where she’d been seen due to heavy periods. Her doctor diagnosed her with hormone imbalance and suggested keto as a way to help regulate her hormones and as a way to lose the extra weight she had put on when her job became sedentary.
6 Reasons to Ditch Diet Soda
6 Reasons to Ditch Diet Soda
Kicking the soda habit is often one of the hardest parts of adopting a healthier lifestyle. When making the transition to the keto diet lifestyle, many people choose to substitute diet soda for the sugary drinks they love. However, diet soda may be setting you up for failure. Here are six reasons why you should ditch diet soda.
Skin Benefits of Bone Broth
Skin Benefits of Bone Broth
Just about everyone wants to have youthful, healthy skin, Many people turn to expensive lotions, serums, and even Botox to reduce wrinkles and achieve a healthy glow. However, healthy skin starts from the inside, and nothing is as beneficial for your skin as drinking bone broth.
Is a Calorie Just a Calorie? Not When You're Insulin-Resistant!
Is a Calorie Just a Calorie? Not When You're Insulin-Resistant!
This has happened to me my entire adult life. Years ago, a friend and I vowed to lose weight together, ("For real this time!" We said.), so we joined a weight loss group. We were pumped! We were ready! We were in it to win it! We ate the same number of calories and the same types of food.
You Don’t Have to Lose to Win!
You Don’t Have to Lose to Win!
I can’t tell you how many bad days I've had when the scale did not show me the number I was hoping for. Can you relate? If you see that the number has gone down, you're euphoric; but if the number has stayed the same or has gone up, then your whole day is ruined. Sometimes those days can make you wonder why you even try.
What are MCT’s and Why do We Need Them?
What are MCT’s and Why do We Need Them?
I eat MCTs everyday--in fact, multiple times a day. I honestly could not live without this miracle food. Whether you are doing Keto or not, MCTs should be part of everyone’s diet for the amazing health benefits they bring.
10 Reasons Why you Need to go Keto
10 Reasons Why you Need to go Keto
If you are thinking about starting the keto diet, you may be wondering what kinds of benefits there are. The keto diet contains many benefits from weight loss to improved brain function.
You don’t have to be ‘keto’ to reap the benefits
You don’t have to be ‘keto’ to reap the benefits
I’ve talked about the ketogenic diet many times, and how it’s amazing for losing weight, reversing diabetes, making you feel ‘super human’ with huge energy and how it supports your hormones.
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