See that fat guy in the picture above? Yes, that is me. Yes, I have had my own struggles with weight in the past. Do I have personal experience with mental health and hormonal issues? You better believe I have had these issues, and without being diligent to keep them at bay, I could have…
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Losing That Last 20 Pounds
I was doing a little reading today to find a little inspiration for something to write about, and came upon this question within a weight loss forum where the individual asked if anyone else decided that losing the last few pounds was just not worth it. If you have ever followed any weight loss social…
Hormones and Nutrition
Our Bodies Social Media Our endocrine system is an amazing messenger that keeps everything up and running with chemical fuels that are more powerful than we can imagine. They regulate our metabolism, energy levels, growth rates, reproductive health and our responses to everything around us. Nutrition plays a role in regulating our hormones, so for…
But, My Thyroid is Sluggish
In no way, do I want to downplay how serious thyroid issues can be. The thyroid can cause serious problems for our health, whether it is over active as in hyperthyroidism, or is under active as in hypothyroidism. Hypothyridism can legitimately cause us to gain weight, but do we have to resign ourselves to obesity…
The Benefits of Soy
I must begin this article by saying that if you have had or currently have breast cancer or are being treated with any breast cancer drug, always discuss everything that you do, eat or drink with your physician. I am not a doctor. There are many conflicting studies concerning the use of soy in breast…