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The glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) drug Ozempic received FDA approval for use in adults with type 2 diabetes in late 2017. But lately, its been in the headlines for other reasons: Purported weight loss benefits and a shortage.

People are talking about them because there is a trend of celebrities and influencers increasingly turning to off-label use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for weight loss by people who are not obese or diabetic, says Dr. Rekha Kumar, a New York City-based endocrinologist and head of medical affairs at the weight care program Found.

For example, comedian Chelsea Handler recently revealed her doctor prescribed her Ozempic in case she ever wanted to lose 5 pounds during an appearance on the podcast Call Her Daddy.

But Kumar says stories like Handlers are problematic.

The trend of medispas, boutique weight loss practices, and illegitimate telehealth businesses liberally prescribing to people who dont meet criteria is not only irresponsible prescribing but could interfere with getting the medication to those who need it the most, Kumar says.

Kumar and other experts separated fact from fiction by answering the following common questions about Ozempic.

Ozempic is a brand name for the drug known as semaglutide, explains Dr. Angela Fitch, FACP, FOMA, the president of the Obesity Medicine Association and chief medical officer of knownwell, a weight-inclusive healthcare company.

Kumar notes that Ozempic is a weekly injectable medication for people with type 2 diabetes. Its initial FDA approval was for doses of 0.5 mg or 1 mg. In 2022, the FDA approved a higher dose of 2 mg.

It lowers blood sugar by helping the pancreas make insulin, Kumar says.

No.

Ozempic is only approved for diabetes, says Dr. Charlie Seltzer, a Philadephia-based physician with board certifications in obesity and internal medicine.

But thats where some of the confusion comes in.

The active ingredient, semaglutide, is approved for weight loss under the trade name Wegovy, Seltzer says.

In October 2022, Elon Musk tweeted that Wegovy helped him lose weight.

Both Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for semaglutide and injectables. But theyre not exactly the same.

Wegovy is FDA-approved for the treatment of overweight and obesity, Kumar says. Wegovy contains a higher dose of semaglutide, [2.4 mg], than Ozempic and was developed specifically for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

Kumar notes that the research around semaglutide and weight loss used Wegovys dosing, including one from 2021 that indicated that once-weekly doses of 2.4 mg of semaglutide could reduce body weight when combined with lifestyle changes.

[In the] study, those who took the medication and made lifestyle changes lost almost 15% of their body weight, on average, compared to 3% in the placebo group, Kumar says.

So, yes, semaglutide at least at a higher 2.4 mg dose may help with weight loss. Though its unclear if the 0.4 mg difference in dosing for Ozempic versus Wegovy matters, Seltzer notes the two work the same way.

Ozempic causesappetite suppression and increases the time it takes food to exit the stomach, leading to feeling full longer, Seltzer says. It does nothing magical to metabolism.

And Kumar notes that, despite what Handlers doctor reportedly said, these drugs are not meant for people looking to lose a couple of pounds.

Normal-weight patients without diabetes might lose weight if they take GLP-1s, but the risks of the medication outweigh the benefit of weight loss just to be thin versus treating a disease, Kumar says. GLP-1s have not been studied in this population, and we will likely see more side effects with this type of inappropriate use.

Experts share that the answer to this question will vary from person to person.

Generally, it takes a few weeks to start seeing the effects of weight loss from Ozempic, says Kumar.

Part of this is that people do not begin taking all 2.4 mg of Wegovy at once. Instead, they start at a dose of 0.25 mg per week and increase every four weeks, maxing out at 2.4 mg.

The dose is gradually raised every four weeks to lessen the likelihood of side effects, says Seltzer. Once the dose that causes appetite suppression sufficient to cause a calorie deficit is achieved, weight loss happens quickly.

Its essential to follow your healthcare providers dosing instructions to decrease side effect risks.

Ozempic is generally considered safe in doses up to 2 mg. for adults with type 2 diabetes, but experts share that some people should not take it.

It should be avoided in many populations, including but not limited to people with a history of pancreatitis, people who have had medullary thyroid cancer or who are at increased risk for medullary thyroid cancer, Seltzer says.

Your doctor can help you determine if you are a good candidate for Ozempic. Additionally, some people may experience side effects. Fitch says common ones include:

A trial of nearly 2,000 people published in 2022 indicated that people who stopped taking 2.4 mg doses of semaglutide had regained two-thirds of the weight they had lost one year after cessation.

Once the drug is stopped or loses its effectiveness, the same issues that got the people into trouble in the first place will still be there, and the weight will come right back on, Seltzer says.

Fitch agrees,

Whatever you do as a person to help with weight loss, you have to keep doing, or the weight will come back on, Fitch says. This is the way the human body is engineered. It is built to protect its weight at all costs.

Long-term care is essential.

Since obesity is a chronic disease, you must treat it chronically, ongoing in a coordinated comprehensive way, Fitch says. Patients must work with their doctor for a holistic approach to metabolic health, weight management, and primary care.

Kumar says semaglutide is safe for long-term use, and Fitch says continuing to take it may help a person maintain weight loss.

You have to continue the medication you take if it has helped you to lose weight, just like you continue cholesterol medication once your cholesterol is lower. If you stop it, your cholesterol goes back up, Fitch says.

First, Fitch notes that any treatment for obesity should be non-judgmental and lean into shared decision-making.

Obesity is a lifelong chronic disease for most people and should be treated in a compassionate and comprehensive patient-centered way, such as shared decision making around taking medication or having surgery with the risks and benefits in mind, Fitch says.

Lifestyle tweaks like diet and exercise are often recommended as first-line treatments, but they do not work for everyone.

Obesity is a complex disease with many factors, Fitch says. When lifestyle changes are not enoughwe add in other treatments to help patients live longer, healthier, better quality lives.

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Put aside the butter and olive oil and try coconut oil instead.

According to Web MD - and other medically-led sites - the medium-chain fats in coconut oil boost metabolism and decrease the amount of fat you store in response to high calorie intake.

Soluble fibre is ideal for aiding weight loss because it forms a gel with the food in your digestive tract, slowing it down as it passes through. This type of fibre promotes gut bacteria diversity, which has been frequently linked to a lower risk of belly fat.

Excellent foods to eat to increase your soluble fibre intake include avocados, legumes (try lentils, peas or chickpeas) and blackberries.In a 2021 study, volunteers ate one meal provided by researchers each day one group ate an avocado, while a control group ate a meal similar in calories, but with the Instagrammer favourite left out.

Female participants who consumed an avocado a day as part of their meal had a reduction in visceral abdominal fat, says study leader Naiman Khan, the Illinois professor of kinesiology and community health. However, fat distribution in males did not change, and neither males nor females had improvements in glucose tolerance.

The best way to burn belly fat is to add around 30 minutes of cardio or aerobic exercise into your daily exercise routine.

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota ranked a variety common exercises based on information obtained from the US National Institutes of Health.The research calculated the number of calories burned during an hour of each exercise, with surprising results.With this in mind, these are some of the best work-outs to try:

Picking up the pace of your walk can work wonders for burning fat. When it comes to enjoying a brisk walk (3.5mph), you can burn between 314 and 391 calories.

A 2013 study by the University of Michigan also found that walking on uneven terrain while hiking increasesthe amount of energy your body uses by 28 per centcompared to walking on flat ground.

Similarly to the above, skipping can help burn between 861-1,074 calories per hour, and thus burns fat. It is also a weight-bearing exercise so can help to improvebone density, which helps stave off osteoporosis.

It goes without saying that running is a great way to burn calories. Running at 8mph will burn around 861-1,074 per hour (depending on your weight); you can burn 606-755 calories even running at 5mph, and 657-819 by simply running up the stairs.

Additionally, a 2005 study by theBritish Journal of Sports Medicinefound that sedentary women who incorporated stair climbing into their daily activities increased their VO2 max, or maximum aerobic capacity, by 17.1 per cent and reduced "bad" LDL cholesterol by 7.7 per cent. (Read our guide to the best fitness trackers to learn how to track your workouts.)

Experts agree that "vigorous swimming" isa full-body workout that is great for your joints. (By vigorous we're sure they don't mean splashing about in the shallow end.) It will help burn between 715-892 calories per hour of activity.

Breaststroke is the least beneficial stroke for burning calories,but a much better cardiovascular workout than the other strokes.

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At the most basic level, not reaching your weight loss goal can happen when calorie intake is equal to or higher than calorie use. It is not just discouraging but even frustrating.

According to health experts, a weight loss journey is about more than just diet and exercise, even though they both help. They recommend setting reasonable goals for yourself is key to your success.

The best way to estimate how much weight you can lose with diet and exercise is to calculate 10 percent of your total body weight.

However, if nothing is changing no matter what you do, read the following reasons that may explain why your weight loss journey is stalling:

Eating less but unhealthy

According to experts, despite eating fewer calories if no weight loss means you are not eating the right type and variety of food.

Foods like sugar digest quickly leaving you hungry, and so you gorge on unhealthy, junk foods. However, foods loaded with fibre are slow-digesting and hence keep you less hungry and help in quicker weight loss.

Not eating enough protein

When aiming for weight loss, proteins are your friends. It is important to fill up your diet with ample amounts of protein which help you build muscle, skin, and healthy bones.

Experts say that specifically for weight loss, plant protein is better as it helps in digestion and metabolism. Animal protein on the other hand comes along with fat, too much of which can lead to weight gain and other issues like diabetes.

Not eating whole foods

Just junk the packaged diet foods and move on to eating fresh and seasonal produce like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Diets should be focused more on fresh produce as it is full of nutrients that nourish your body, balance your vitals and help in quicker weight loss.

Not doing enough cardio

Not sleeping well

Interrupted and lack of sleep can put you at risk of developing a lot of ailments and derail all weight loss goals.

Hence, it is important to figure out a way to achieve 6-8 hours of sleep every day, a pattern that helps you sleep and wake up at good times so that you feel refreshed, eat properly, exercise, and less stressed.

You eat a lot

For a desired weight loss, you need to take care of what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat. If you are not following portion control, you might never be able to lose an ounce of weight.

Make sure to follow these sizes:

Water is the reason behind the fine and proper working of the organs. And dehydration can lead to a lot of troubles. Hence, it is important to guzzle 6-8 litres of water every day so that you can lose weight faster.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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1000-LB SISTERS stars Amy and Tammy Slaton have big plans during filming for the second half of season 4.

A source close to Tammy, 36, exclusively told The U.S. Sun that producers are in talks to send the entire cast on an all-expenses-paid vacation to Greece.

The show wants to treat Tammy and her new husband Caleb Willingham on a honeymoon trip and bring the entire family along with them.

Tammy has never been able to travel frequently because of her weight, and now that she is shedding the pounds, she's eager to see the world.

Greece has always been a bucket-list destination for the Slatons, as Tammy's sister Amy Halterman, 35, previously had a Greek-inspired pregnancy photoshoot ahead of her youngest son's birth last year.

The cameras have not started rolling for part B of season 4 quite yet, as Tammy's friend said the luxury vacation may not be enough to convince the family to stay with the network.

The source claimed Tammy and her family are in talks with another production company to start filming a spin-off show.

Tensions have been high between the Slaton family and producers, as they've been at odds over salaries and the narrative of the show, according to the source.

Tammy's insider said the family might rather have the opportunity to start with a new show with improved contracts, than have the adventure of a lifetime in Greece.

The U.S. Sun has reached out to TLC for comment.

Previously, The U.S. Sun revealed the cast of1,000-Lb Sisters- includingTammy, her sister Amy Halterman, their half-brother Chris Combs, and their half-sister Amanda - feel they could be making more money if they left their current production network's contract.

Tammy takes up most of the screen time in recent seasons, and a source close to the Slaton family has shared she only makes around $2-3K per episode.

The insider also claimed Tammy spent all of her earnings from the show paying for her 14 months of weight rehab without financial support from the producers.

Meanwhile, Tammy's half-sister Amanda - who joined the cast during season three - allegedly only takes in about $700 a month for her appearances on the show, according to the source.

The 1000-Lb Sisters insider said Amy makes the most on the show because both of her sonsGage, two, andGlenn, seven months, have contracts.

Although according to the source, the kids' cash isn't going into Amy's pocket: she has the funds set up in trusts to go toward her boys' college tuition.

On top of the small salaries, the family also feels producers aren't telling their story truthfully.

The insider close to theTLCstars claims every time a cast member attempts to have a "serious conversation" on the show, the producers edit it out.

Everyone in season four Part A - including Tammy's husbandCaleb- has signed contracts to film Part B and can't accept any other commercial opportunities in the meantime.

Greece may or may not be in Tammy's future, although she definitely wants to focus on traveling now she isout of her 14-month stay in rehab.

Tammy is able to fit in the front seat of a normal car and no longer needs to ride with extra room adjusted for her in the back.

She can also stand for short periods of time to give her friends and family hugs, although she's still working up to walking longer distances and driving.

Tammy is back inKentuckyand adjusting to her new healthy lifestyle now that she's been abstaining from drinking alcohol, smoking, and vaping for nine months.

Previously on 1000-Lb Sisters, Tammy admitted shedowned eight bottles of boozea week, leaving doctors fearing for her life.

She also openlyate pizza, vaped, and asked friends for shotsof liquor in clips from the show.

In the season three finale, she evenstopped breathingfor a time after a party bender.

The U.S. Sun revealedTammy nowweighs just over 400 poundsat the end of her rehab stay - and is nearly half her size.

After once tipping the scales at 700 pounds, Tammy lost a shocking 300 pounds in her battle against obesity.

As show fans know, Tammyadmitted herself to rehabearly last year for a second time to get her life back on track.

"When Tammy was first in rehab, she needed to reach her goal weight of 550 pounds from around 700 pounds in order to beapproved for her bariatric surgery," a friend told The U.S. Sun exclusively.

Bariatric surgery is an operation on the digestive system to help a patient loseweight quickly in extreme situations.

On the recent season four episode of1000-Lb Sisters, shereached her goal weight.

As The U.S. Sun first reported, Tammysuccessfully underwent the life-changing procedure in the summer of 2022- and the friend claimed she has since dropped another 150 pounds.

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Lose Weight Fast: A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Your Goals

Losing weight can be a challenging process, but with the right information and tools, it can be achievable. If you are looking to shed some pounds quickly and safely, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to losing weight fast, outranking other websites in Google.

Before diving into weight loss tips and tricks, let's first understand the basics. Weight loss occurs when you burn more calories than you consume. It is important to note that a safe rate of weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. Rapid weight loss can be harmful to your health and is usually not sustainable in the long term.

Set realistic weight loss goals

Before starting any weight loss journey, it is important to set realistic goals. This will help you stay motivated and on track. A realistic goal is to lose 5-10% of your current body weight. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, your goal should be to lose 10-20 pounds.

Create a calorie deficit

As mentioned earlier, weight loss occurs when you burn more calories than you consume. To create a calorie deficit, you can either reduce your calorie intake or increase your physical activity level. We recommend doing both for the best results.

Incorporate strength training

Strength training is a great way to build muscle and burn fat. Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue, even when you are at rest. Incorporating strength training exercises, such as lifting weights or bodyweight exercises, can help increase your metabolism and burn more calories.

Eat a balanced diet

Eating a balanced diet that includes whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains, is essential for weight loss. These foods are low in calories and high in nutrients, helping you feel full and satisfied. Avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, and high-calorie snacks.

Stay hydrated

Drinking enough water is important for weight loss. It helps flush out toxins and waste, reduces bloating, and can help you feel full. Aim for at least 8 cups of water per day.

Get enough sleep

Sleep is essential for weight loss. Lack of sleep can lead to hormonal imbalances that can increase your appetite and make it harder to lose weight. Aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

Manage stress

Stress can lead to overeating and weight gain. Finding ways to manage stress, such as practicing yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises, can help you stay on track with your weight loss goals.

Use a food diary

Keeping a food diary can help you stay accountable and track your progress. Write down everything you eat and drink, including portion sizes and calorie counts.

Find a support system

Having a support system can help you stay motivated and on track with your weight loss goals. Join a weight loss group, hire a personal trainer, or enlist the help of a friend or family member.

Be patient and consistent

Remember, weight loss is a journey, not a destination. It takes time and consistency to see results. Be patient with yourself and celebrate your progress along the way.

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Gaining muscle while losing fat, also known as body recomposition, is possible, says Chavez. Resistance training and protein intake are key to successful body recomposition, according to both Chavez and lafelice. Eating a maintenance number of calories or at a slight calorie deficit is also key, says Chavez.

Research suggests most adults should consume 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day and pair that dietary lifestyle with resistance training to build muscle efficiently. However, this amount may vary based on an individuals age, calorie intake and body weight.

Its necessary to include high-quality protein sources in the diet, advises Iafelice, adding that leucine, an amino acid typically found in higher amounts in animal-based proteins, can help stimulate muscle gain. According to lafelice, protein sources high in leucine include:

For individuals who follow a plant-based lifestyle, Iafelice recommends consuming a variety of plant proteins, adding that plant-based protein powders, such as pea-based products, are typically high in leucine. Plant sources of high-quality protein include:

Speak with a health care provider before increasing protein intake. Excessive protein consumption or a macronutrient imbalance in a persons diet may worsen symptoms of certain conditions, such as kidney disease and diabetes.

Resistance training, which increases muscular strength and endurance by exercising those muscles against external resistance, is vital for both fat loss and muscle gain, say Chavez and Iafelice. Resistance training can be performed by using elastic fitness bands, which are rubber elastic bands that you stretch by exerting force, strength training machines and weights like barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells.

The key is to take reps to muscle fatigue, notes Iafelice. He describes muscle fatigue as the point at which another repetition is not possible. For example, says Iafelice, when doing a chest press on a machine, if youre pushing out the handles on your eighth repetition, but you make it a third of the way out, youve reached muscle fatigue and completed seven reps. [By practicing reps], you engage the maximum amount of muscle fibers, says Iafelice, explaining that this engagement stimulates both muscle growth and insulin sensitivity, which promotes fat loss.

In addition to resistance training, Chavez notes that any form of activity can aid in fat loss by burning calories. However, he recommends choosing an activity that doesnt hamper recovery as the body needs time to adequately repair itself between resistance training sessions. Physical activity in addition to resistance training and a low-calorie diet diminishes the recovery reservoir, says Chavez, meaning it may take muscles five days to repair instead of the typical 72 hours.

Muscle recovery and adequate sleep are instrumental for body composition improvements, says Chavez. He recommends taking periods of rest to recover from exercise and getting seven to nine hours of sleep daily. Rest days prevent overtraining and injury, notes Chavez, explaining that a rest day can be a complete day off from any exercise or a day where resistance training is replaced by low-impact cardiovascular exercise.

Intermittent fasting with eating restricted to a six to eight-hour window daily may also help, notes Iafelice, but further high-quality clinical trials are needed to confirm the efficacy of this method. By fasting, youre going into repair mode [where] damaged muscle fibers are recycled into fresh new muscle fibers, he explains. Fasting can also increase insulin sensitivity, which can promote fat burning. You also [often] create a calorie deficit when [combining intermittent fasting] with exercise, he adds.

Adequate hydration is important, too, especially during and after a workout, says Iafelice. He explains that muscle is composed of around 75% water, and proper hydration increases circulating blood volume, which then allows for enhanced delivery of water and nutrients to working and recovering muscles. Water also helps remove waste products that accumulate as a consequence of exercise and prevents overheating through sweating, he adds. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies recommends women drink 2.7 liters (about 11 cups) and men drink 3.7 liters (about 15 cups) of water per day. Iafelice recommends drinking 16-ounces of water before a workout and another 16-ounces after workout, on top of your regular fluid intake throughout the day.

Additionally, patience is key when targeting fat loss and muscle gain. Tackling both at the same time, as opposed to focusing solely on building muscle or reducing fat, takes longer, says Chavez.

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Feb. 22, 2023 -- After the American Academy of Pediatrics new guidelines for treating obese kids came out, I wrote What Parents Should Know for WebMD. It included insights from several experts and two moms of overweight children. The guidelines have proven controversial due to the recommendations of medication and bariatric surgery for older kids -- but also because a growing number of people question whether telling a child to lose weight is ever a good idea.

One of the most prominent voices reaching parents about kids and weight belongs to Virginia Sole-Smith. A journalist and creator of a newsletter and podcast focused on fatphobia, diet culture, and parenting called Burnt Toast, shes also the author of a forthcoming book on the subject. Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culturewill be published in April. I spoke with her about the AAP guidelines and how to parent a fat -- or thin -- child in our seemingly inescapable diet culture.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Q: This is probably due to my own history as a fat kid, but when I read the new AAP guidelines, they struck me as thoughtful and empathetic, though the idea of medicating or operating on teens made me uneasy. But you point out that encouraging weight loss in the first place is likely to cause more problems than it solves.

A: We dont have a ton of evidence that high body weight itself is the problem. There are reasons to be concerned about weight-linked health conditions, but pathologizing body size brings with it a whole other set of complications. When you do that, you start telling kids their bodies are problems to solve, you start focusing on food in ways that can raise their risk for disordered eating and eating disorders. Theres a whole ripple effect to this that the guidelines arent reckoning with.

Underpinning this whole conversation is anti-fat bias. We live in a culture that believes fat bodies are less valuable, less lovable, and less attractive than thin bodies. Our whole world is built to celebrate and welcome thin bodies and push out larger ones. This is just another way were doing that.

Q: People may wonder why the AAP would put out guidelines that might be harmful for kids since this is an organization that clearly cares about childrens health.

A: Its really tricky. Officially, in their paper, they say, We have no financial disclosures to reveal, everythings on the up and up. But the AAP itself receives donations from pharmaceutical companies, including Novo Nordisk, which is the manufacturer of two of the biggest weight loss drugs. A lot of the authors on this paper have received research funds, speaking fees, consulting fees, etc., or theyre employed by centers that do bariatric surgery. That doesnt need to get disclosed because its just their job. Theyre considered an expert because of it, but theyre financially entangled with weight loss being a thing we push for. (Editors note: WebMD reached out to the AAP for comment. This is their reply: The AAP has a strict conflict-of-interest disclosure policy and process for all authors of policy statements, clinical reports and clinical practice guidelines. The authors include medical experts with a wide range of perspectives, medical specialties and professional experiences, including some who have conducted research on weight and obesity and others who have devoted their careers to this aspect of medicine. Their knowledge and expertise was important in the development of these evidence-based guidelines. The guidelines also underwent an extensive peer-review process among many other groups of pediatricians and pediatric specialists, and ultimately were approved by the AAP Board of Directors.)

Q: Is trying to lose weight always bad? The moms I interviewed forthat article, both of whom use the new injectable weight loss drugs, said they found it reassuring to have a medical solution to their weight problems. It removed a lot of the shame to know it was a physiological thing. And doctors point out that if your child had diabetes you wouldnt hesitate to give them drugs. So why is this different?

A: Why is because body size in and of itself isnt a medical condition. Doctors have pathologized it and made obesity a diagnosis, but theres a lot of evidence to suggest it shouldnt be. So its not the same as giving your kid an inhaler for asthma or insulin for diabetes. Thats what I want -- I want doctors to medicate the actual medical conditions.

The moms you spoke to are being told over and over that their kids body is a problem, and they are to blame. Parents in general, but moms especially, get so much judgment if they have a fat kid. And if youre a fat parent with a fat kid, doubly so. Theyre being told if you dont get this problem under control, your child will have lifelong health consequences. Your child will be bullied. Your child will be unpopular, unlovable, less employable, and so on. All of that is driven by bias. Thats not medical.

I empathize with parents -- theyre terrified for their kids so making kids smaller feels like the answer. But when we choose that, we reinforce anti-fat bias and we make it more powerful. And we say to these kids, yup, the bullies are right, your body is the problem, you are the problem. We need to change you. We dont need to change this whole system.

Q: The AAP guidelines say that the treatments theyre recommending statistically dont lead to eating disorders. You argue that in reality, they do.

A: Eating disorders are really underdiagnosed in fat people because we assume they only happen to thin white girls. But we know they happen to people of every age, every gender, every race. Theres a lot of evidence to show that fat folks, by the time they do get treated, are much sicker because doctors have been reinforcing that disordered behavior along the way. Theyre so happy to see weight loss, they dont question how the loss was achieved. But you absolutely can have an eating disorder, you can be experiencing the physical complications of eating disorders, the heart issues, the fainting, all of that, in a larger body. You dont have to be emaciated to deserve treatment.

As for the AAP saying these programs dont cause eating disorders, the research they used to determine that didnt follow kids long enough. Often studies only follow people for 1 to 2 years. If you put a 10-year-old on a diet and follow them until theyre 11 or 12, that eating disorder may not onset until age 14 or 15.

And then when they did check for eating disorder symptoms, they looked for things like binge eating, overeating, purging. They looked for the symptoms they expect fat people to show, but they did not look for restriction, skipping meals, cutting out food groups, because No. 1, they dont think fat people do that, and No. 2, that is exactly what theyre teaching the kids to do: to restrict.

Q: There are diseases with clear correlations to excess weight. I was just diagnosed with arthritis in my hip, and I suspect it has to do with the fact that I was 100 pounds overweight for years. How should we be talking about that?

A: We often rush to say weight is legitimately an issue without investigating. Might a thin person with the same habits have the same risk for the condition? Just focusing on making body size smaller wont necessarily affect whatever lifestyle factors are at play.

Theres also the fact that people in larger bodies receive significantly worse medical care, so a thin person reporting symptoms might get treatment faster than a fat person. I remember interviewing a weight-inclusive doctor, and I asked about knee issues. Im fat and I have knee problems. And she said, I have knee problems, too. I get physical therapy, Ive gotten surgery, Ive been prescribed all these different treatments. But fat people get told to lose weight to take pressure off your knees. They dont get referrals to physical therapy and things that might help these issues. The bias becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Of course, there are conditions where weight may play a causal role. Im not disputing that. I dont think anyone is disputing that. What were disputing is treating fat people like its their fault -- if only theyd had more willpower, they wouldnt be in this situation. Denying them care in a punitive way. Thats the harder thing for the medical community to wrap their heads around. Even if youre fat and unhealthy, your body is still worthy of dignity and respect and health care.

The last piece is that sustainable weight loss doesnt work most of the time. Dieting has a huge failure rate. Medications and surgery may be starting to change that, but they come with significant side effects. The surgery is going to be lifelong, and the medication you have to stay on for life to sustain the weight loss. Youre looking at a lifetime of consequences.

Q: Lets talk about the more positive side of things. In your book, you write about fat positivity and how to instill it, telling your child, Your body is never the problem. What does a kid get out of hearing that?

A: Its not the doctors fault, but doctors always see bodies as problems to solve -- why is this symptom or behavior happening? For a kid sitting under the microscope, what a gross feeling that is, knowing someone has to invest time and money into fixing them. And with weight, it reinforces this whole larger bias.

But you cant necessarily control what the doctor says in an appointment. You can ask not to discuss BMI or weight, you can try to set boundaries, but you cant guarantee how the conversation will go. The only thing you can control is what your child hears you say. If you say to the doctor, I dont view their body as a problem, at least your child comes away with the knowledge that my body is safe in my home, with my family. My parents dont see me this way. It feels like an important foundation that so many fat kids dont get.

Q: What about parents of thin kids? What should they be doing?

A: I really want parents of thin kids to be talking about this, for two reasons. One, thin kids arent immune to the harms of anti-fat bias. Not every thin kid will grow up to be a thin adult. I say this as a former thin kid whos a fat adult. Its really important that thinness not be so interwoven with their identity, that if they cant maintain that thinness, they feel like theyre failing.

Thing two is, parents of thin kids need to talk about anti-fat bias the same way parents of white kids need to talk about racism. If we dont have these hard conversations, if we dont teach our kids to name and unlearn this bias, the rest of the culture is going to teach them instead.

Its not that I want parents to try to keep their kids in a fat-positive bubble with no exposure to diet culture. I want parents to be naming these things, to be learning alongside their kids, to be having conversations so that we can help kids develop critical thinking skills. Then they can start to point out diet culture to us, they can say, Hey, this is a really messed up way to talk about bodies in this TV show or this book Im reading or this person Im following on TikTok. That is going to do more to buffer kids against these influences because were giving them the option to disagree with it. Were giving them the option to think about going a different way.

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What Are The Health Hazards Caused Due To Excess Weight?

Extra body weight is a red flag for your body. It not only destroys your entire well-being but also makes you feel inferior in some circumstances. It is essential to lose belly fat and prevent weight gain by blocking the formation of new fat cells to maintain the healthy working of your body organs.

Here are some of the major health risks that can get triggered, if you dont lose excess weight at the right time.

Excess Body Weight Can Lead To Cardiovascular Diseases

Unwanted body weight, especially obesity, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Here are some ways in which extra body weight can contribute to heart disease:

Increased Blood Pressure: Excess fat production can increase the workload on the heart, leading to an increase in blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, as it increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events.

Abnormal Cholesterol Levels: Obesity can lead to an increase in harmful cholesterol levels, such as LDL cholesterol, while reducing beneficial cholesterol levels, such as HDL cholesterol. This can increase the risk of stubborn body fat deposits forming in the arteries, leading to a condition called atherosclerosis, which is a major contributor to heart disease.

Sleep Apnea: Extra body weight is a major risk factor for sleep apnea, a condition in which the airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, leading to frequent awakenings and disrupted sleep. Sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, as it can lead to high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, and other cardiovascular problems.

Inflammation: Excess weight is associated with increased levels of inflammation in the body, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Inflammation can contribute to the formation of stubborn fat deposits in the arteries and make existing plaques more unstable, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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An increase in stored fat in the body can slow down the process of blood circulation in a few ways:

Increased Blood Pressure: Unwanted weight gain, especially in the abdominal area, can increase the pressure on the blood vessels and increase blood pressure. This can lead to the blood vessels becoming narrow and less flexible, making it more difficult for blood to flow freely.

Narrowing of Arteries: New fat cells deposited in the arteries can contribute to the formation of plaque, which can narrow the arteries and decrease the diameter of the blood vessels. This can reduce the amount of blood that is able to flow through the blood vessels, leading to decreased blood circulation.

Poor Oxygenation: Decreased blood circulation can lead to reduced oxygenation of the bodys tissues, especially in areas that are farthest from the heart, such as the extremities. This can cause fatigue, weakness, and other symptoms related to decreased oxygenation.

Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Stubborn body fat deposits in the blood vessels can also increase the risk of blood clots forming, which can block the flow of blood and lead to a decrease in blood circulation. Blood clots can also break off and travel to other parts of the body, leading to serious health problems, such as heart attacks and strokes.

Impaired Function of Vital Organs: Poor blood circulation can lead to decreased oxygenation of vital organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys, which can impair their function and lead to serious health problems.

Excess fat production can slow down cognitive functions through several mechanisms. Fat cells release cytokines and other signaling molecules that can cause inflammation in the body, including the brain, leading to decreased brain function.

Additionally, high-calorie intake can cause oxidative stress and disrupt the normal functioning of cells and tissues, including those in the brain, leading to cognitive impairment. Furthermore, carrying extra body weight can also lead to cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, which can negatively impact blood flow to the brain and reduce its ability to function optimally.

Extra Body Fat Can Imbalance Your Blood Sugar Levels

Extra fat cells can cause an imbalance in blood sugar levels by altering the bodys sensitivity to insulin, a hormone that regulates glucose uptake in cells. When a person has stored body fat, the cells can become resistant to insulin signals, leading to a build-up of glucose in the blood.

Additionally, being overweight can also lead to a decreased production of insulin by the pancreas, further exacerbating the problem and contributing to blood sugar imbalances. A diet high in processed foods, added sugars, and unhealthy fats can also contribute to these imbalances by triggering spikes in blood sugar levels.

PhenQ weight loss pills work by combining multiple weight loss benefits into one supplement. According to the manufacturer, PhenQ helps you to suppress appetite, burn extra body fat, prevent weight gain through the accumulation of extra fat cells, boost metabolism, and boost your mood and energy levels.

Losing weight can be a tricky process, and hence PhenQ helps your body to burn fat cells through thermogenesis, which is the process by which the body burns calories to produce heat. With its organic ingredients like naturally occurring amino acids, it doesnt only prevent unwanted weight gain but also regulates your blood sugar levels by improving your insulin sensitivity.

As per many PhenQ reviews, the unique blend of high-grade fiber in the unique formula of the PhenQ diet pill helps in improving your metabolism and reducing the amount of fat absorption in your body which supports weight loss and helps in increasing your lean muscle mass.

Other than that, the all-natural methods of the fat-burning supplement support the weight loss journey of both men and women by helping them lose excess weight organically. It has no artificial interference and hence removes stubborn body fat easily by reducing food cravings.

Reducing your fatigue and stress levels, by preventing excess weight gain PhenQ pills act as effective fat burners. All you need to do is to maintain a healthy diet i.e., a low-calorie diet.

What Are The Ingredients Used In PhenQ Pills?

PhenQ Pills are widely known for their effectiveness when it comes to weight loss and fat-burning. This section will provide an overview of the key ingredients used in PhenQ pills, along with how they work to help you lose weight quickly and safely.

Nopal CactusNopal cactus is a plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has been traditionally used for health purposes in both countries. The edible parts of the plant are leaves (known as cladodes) and fruit (known as tunas). In Mexico, nopal cactus is sometimes cooked with eggs for breakfast or ground into a powder for use in traditional medicine.

Nopal cactus offers unique benefits related to weight loss.

First, its high fiber content helps keep you full longer by slowing the digestive process down, so the carbohydrates are digested more slowly rather rapidly.

Additionally, its polysaccharides bind with water leading to increased viscosity of food particles which delay gastric emptying helping you feel full longer between meals.

Its abundance of antioxidants can help protect against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. This leads to a faster breakdown of fat cells into usable energy sources.

This, in turn, leads to an easier way to promote weight management goals of overall body composition improvement without having negative side effects on your well-being or hormonal balance while boosting energy levels at the same time.

Capsimax PowderCapsimax powder is made from the seeds of red hot chili peppers, which contain capsaicinoids chemical compounds found in the pepper plant that have thermogenic activity. This means they can increase body heat production and help burn fat faster.

The active component of Capsimax powder is capsaicinoids, which are thermogenic compounds that trigger the bodys heat production system, known as thermogenesis.

When thermogenesis is activated by capsaicinoids, it signals your body to expend extra calories as heat instead of storing them as fat deposits throughout your body.

This means your body burns more calories at rest even while you sleep while reducing fat storage and helping you reach your desired physique much faster than simply dieting alone can do.

In addition to its thermogenic effects on the body, Capsimax has also been shown to reduce feelings of hunger due to its ability to activate the release of hormones like cholecystokinin (CCK), which controls satiety levels and decreases food consumption when triggered following a meal.

Since having an out-of-control appetite can be one of the major barriers preventing someone from trying out successful slimming techniques such as eating healthier foods or participating in an exercise routine regularly, using Capsimax as part of your regimen could go far in helping you meet your goals.

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L-Carnitine FumarateL-Carnitine Fumarate is an organic compound made up of two molecules commonly found in food sources: l-carnitine and fumaric acid. L-carnitine helps transport long-chain fatty acids into the energy production center of cells known as mitochondria so they can be processed for fuel.

This means that supplementing with lcarnitine can act as a natural fat booster while increasing metabolism.

The idea behind L-carnitine fumarate is that it helps promote fat-burning by increasing the bodys core temperature, which signals the body to start breaking down fat molecules for energy purposes.

Additionally, some believe it can reduce triglyceride levels in the blood, inhibit inflammation that can cause obesity, reduce abdominal fat stores, increase physical performance in intensive workouts, and suppress appetite through increased serotonin production.

CaffeineAt a basic level, caffeine works by increasing levels of certain hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline) as well as norepinephrine and dopamine. This hormonal response stimulates various functions, including increased heart rate, improved alertness and focus, increased metabolic rate, and even heightened metabolism during exercise.

When combined with exercise or activity, the results can be powerfulespecially for those looking to lose weight or improve physical performance.

One of the main physiological effects that caffeine has on the body is an increase in metabolic rate which means your body will burn more calories throughout the day! This metabolic boost can also enhance fat-burning processes during exercise.

Chromium PicolinateChromium picolinate is a form of chromium bound to three molecules of picolinic acid, which is an organic acid found in some plants. The compound increases the absorption rate of chromium in the body, making it more bioavailable than other forms of chromium.

The primary reason why people turn to chromium picolinate as a dietary supplement is its potential ability to help regulate blood sugar levels.

By keeping these levels in check, it may lead to decreased appetite, fewer food cravings, and improved energy levels all factors that may contribute to weight loss.

Additionally, research suggests that chromium picolinate helps reduce fat mass while preserving lean muscle mass and promotes satisfaction after eating by affecting how glucose (sugar) is processed in the body.

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The natural ingredients present in its formula help in fat-burning and inducing weight loss naturally. The supplement will help you greatly throughout your weight loss journey in the following ways:

PhenQ Diet Pills Helps In Burning FatPhenQ diet pills are a weight loss solution that helps to burn fat by targeting multiple aspects of weight management. The product contains ingredients that are believed to work together to help the body burn fat more efficiently. Here are some ways in which PhenQ diet pills are believed to help in burning fat:

Boosting Metabolism: PhenQ contains caffeine, which is known to increase metabolism, leading to an increase in calorie burn. This can help in reducing fat storage and promoting the storage of stubborn fat layers.

Targeting Stored Fat: The ingredient L-carnitine fumarate in PhenQ helps to transport stored fat to the cells where it can be burned for energy. This process is known as fat oxidation and can help to reduce overall body fat.

Increasing Thermogenesis: The ingredient capsimax powder in PhenQ is a combination of capsaicin, caffeine, and piperine, which are believed to increase the bodys internal heat production. This process, known as thermogenesis, can lead to an increase in calorie burn, a reduction in excess body fat, and an increase in muscle mass.

PhenQ Diet Pills Reduces Fat Accumulation

According to many PhenQ reviews, the product helps the body store less fat and burn fat more efficiently with its unique blend of natural ingredients. Here are some ways in which PhenQ pills are believed to prevent the accumulation of stored body fat:

Suppressing appetite: PhenQ contains nopal, a type of cactus that is rich in fiber and helps to reduce hunger and control cravings. By reducing food intake, PhenQ can help to reduce overall calorie intake and prevent excess fat accumulation.

Improving insulin sensitivity: The ingredient chromium picolinate in PhenQ is believed to help improve insulin sensitivity, which can prevent the body from storing excess fat and promote weight loss. When insulin sensitivity is improved, the body is able to better regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of fat storage.

PhenQ Dietary Supplement Boosts Energy Levels In Your Body

PhenQ diet pills claim to help boost energy levels by using ingredients that are believed to provide a natural source of energy. PhenQ contains caffeine, which is a natural stimulant that is known to increase alertness and reduce fatigue.

Caffeine can help to boost energy levels, allowing you to maintain an active lifestyle even while trying to lose weight. The vitamins present in its effective formula help in converting food into energy, providing the body with a natural source of energy.

Moreover, when insulin sensitivity is improved, the body is able to better regulate blood sugar levels, providing a steady source of energy throughout the day. With its natural ingredients, PhenQ balances out the same.

PhenQ Diet Pills Help In Minimizing Food Cravings

PhenQ has been named one of the most powerful weight loss pills, and all the credit goes to its natural ingredients. It not only supports your weight loss efforts but also helps in sustaining them by reducing your food cravings. Its formula contains a blend of ingredients that helps in controlling hunger and reduces sugar cravings.

The fiber in the nopal helps to slow down digestion, keeping you feeling full for longer and reducing the urge to snack between meals. The supplement helps in improving insulin sensitivity which leads the body to regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of sugar cravings or any other food cravings.

The PhenQ pills also suppress appetite by increasing your bodys internal heat and boosting the fat-burning process.

PhenQ Diet Pills Helps In Balancing Your Mood

PhenQ diet pills claim to help balance mood by using ingredients that are believed to regulate mood and reduce stress. The presence of essential vitamins helps in converting food into energy, providing the body with a natural source of energy. Its weight loss benefits can help to improve overall mood and reduce feelings of fatigue.

The ingredients present in the PhenQ diet pills work together and are believed to play a role in neurotransmitter production, which helps regulate mood and energy levels. By providing the body with calcium, PhenQ can help to improve overall mood and reduce feelings of stress.

Studies have shown that consuming Capsimax powder, a core component in PhenQ, causes an increase in metabolism and a reduction in appetite, both beneficial for those looking to lose weight.

A 2016 study from the journal Nutrition & Metabolism suggests that taking 1,000mcg to 2,000mcg of chromium per day results in reduced body mass index (BMI) and fat mass in obese and overweight individuals over a 12-week period.

The study included 63 participants who were using dietary therapy and taking chromium supplements twice daily. The participants who used chromium supplementation experienced an average reduction of 4 kg of BMI compared to those given the placebo.

Research studies also show that by taking lcarnitine fumarate, another ingredient in PhenQ, regularly during your weight loss journey, you may be able to increase your fat-burning capabilities in two ways: firstly, by further enhancing your bodys ability to use stored fat as energy, while secondly raising your metabolic output which increases calorie burning.

In another study conducted on obese individuals who followed a calorie-restricted diet supplemented with nopal extract, another ingredient in PhenQ, over 8 weeks, participants showed significant improvements in reports of hunger throughout the study period compared to those following the same diet without supplementation.

Therefore, adding nopal cactus to your diet may help manage satiety when cutting calories for weight loss.

Put together, all these ingredients can potentially assist in achieving desired weight loss results quicker and more efficiently than if you were not taking it at all.

Like every other weight loss supplement, PhenQ diet pills also have their own advantages and disadvantages. Indeed, the formula has been manufactured under strict conditions to help you burn extra body fat and avoid unnecessary weight gain. But the fact should not be ignored that fat burning comes with various factors.

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As per the official website of the weight loss pills, you are advised to consume one PhenQ pill with your breakfast and another with your lunch. If taken in a regular manner without any kind of leniency, you will be able to shed your excess body weight in a duration of just a few weeks.

It is also advised to back up your entire weight loss routine with a healthy diet and regular workouts. Both of these will help you in speeding your fat-burning and help you lose weight more efficiently.

Are There Any Side Effects Of Using The PhenQ Diet Pill?

Although the weight loss pills are completely safe to consume, it is also strictly advised not to exceed the recommended dosage of the PhenQ pills. It contains caffeine which is there to boost your energy levels but can also affect your sleep pattern. Therefore, it is suggested not to consume diet pills after 3 PM.

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or many people who struggle with weight issues, its often not just because of overeating or eating junk foods, weight loss resistance can have many causes. I wanted to share a deep look into the root cause behind what could be causing weight loss resistance and an insight into how I work with clients.

The most common reasons people struggle with losing weight are hormone-mediated and ultimately driven by (what else?!) highly processed food, toxins, and stress. Hormonal drivers include insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, estrogen dominance, and chronic stress.

Insulin resistance both a high glycemic diet and chronic stress can increase the glucose load on the body. Over time, increases in blood sugar can lead to insulin resistance. In this case, cells are suffering from low energy, organs and the cardiovascular system are suffering from too much sugar, and the body is storing more and more fat. You want to check fasting glucose, fasting insulin and Hemoglobin A1c to get a keen insight. However, usually years before fasting glucose or HbA1c begin to rise at all, fasting insulin begins to rise and will be suboptimally in the upper half of the normal reference range. Ideally, it should be below 10. This marker is widely available and can be proactively used to form a more complete picture of insulin sensitivity and glucose handling. Some strategies to address insulin resistance are:

Eliminate sugars and sweeteners. After a couple of initial, transitional weeks, this should also include elimination of all natural substitutes e.g. stevia, erythritol in order to allow taste buds to adapt over time to stop expecting most foods to be artificially sweetened. Emphasize instead whole fruit or starchy vegetables (e.g. sweet potato) to satisfy our natural desire for sweet flavors.

Eliminate all grains for a while or at least foods made with any grain flour (especially gluten but preferably all grain flours). In many people, especially those with insulin resistance, they cause the same types of blood sugar spikes (and insulin surges) as sugars. Stone-ground, whole wheat flour spikes blood sugar in many worse than table sugar!

Break your fast with foods that include protein and healthy fat every day. Our blood sugar stability and cravings throughout the rest of the day are highly influenced by what we eat for our first meal of the day. I find that clients are most successful with weight loss by having at least 15 grams of protein in their first meal of the day (e.g. the equivalent of two whole eggs). Protein intake increases satiety and promotes the secretion of a hormone in the body called glucagon which promotes fat-burning.

Front-load the days food. I dont believe in counting or tracking anything that can be counted (e.g. calories, fat grams, sugar grams) because I think it makes people obsessive about their food. Instead, I have had great success with a simple recommendation to clients: consume about 80% of your days food by mid-afternoon and eat nothing 3+ hours before bedtime. For most clients, this will include a medium-sized breakfast, a large hearty lunch around 1 p.m., and a mid-afternoon snack. The average American eats a small (or skips entirely) breakfast, a medium-sized lunch, and then arrives home ravenous to consume a rather large dinner. As people begin to follow this new routine, they become less and less hungry for dinner, and their evening meal can become quite small. This allows the body to burn body fat for fuel throughout the night. The average American consumes nearly 50% of the days calories after 5 p.m. As you might imagine, this is a metabolic disaster area for those looking to lose weight. In general, the food we dont burn for fuel for energy within about three hours of eating is stored as fat (regardless of the type of food!). After dinner, most of us are not going to head out for a rousing game of tennis to burn a lot of calories but rather we are likely to hit the couch and wind down.

Overnight fasting of 12-14+ hours encourages fat loss If a person is generally in good health and sleeping well.

Hypothyroidism a sluggish thyroid can cause sluggish anything. Fatigue can result in moving less and sluggish metabolism can cause weight gain. Importantly, you must check a full thyroid panel TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies (TPO and TG) to look for various types of hypothyroid function (note that subclinical hypothyroidism can still have dramatic effects). You may find autoimmune (Hashimotos), nutrient-impaired (e.g. low T4 from insufficient iodine), stress-impaired (e.g. high conversion of T4 to Reverse T3), and/or inflammation-impaired (e.g. poor conversion of T4 to T3) hypothyroid function.

Sex Hormone Imbalance, such as estrogen dominance or testosterone deficiency an issue in both men and women. Testosterone is important for many functions including libido and joint health, and it is well-known to be important for building muscle and decreasing body fat. Testosterone can be low due to stress, excessive exposure to estrogen or excessive alcohol intake, for example. Deficiency can lead to low motivation, irritability, insulin resistance and weight gain. Much of our androgens are produced in the adrenal gland, so if the adrenal gland is busy pouring out stress hormones, testosterone production can suffer, but in addition, cortisol blocks testosterone receptors. In addition, with excess body fat, adipocytes may lead to excess estrogen and low testosterone because adipose tissue is endocrine tissue and can convert androstenedione and testosterone into strong estrogens via aromatization.

Estrogen dominance is a common issue that leads to symptoms such as PMS (usually with cramps), heavy, lengthy, clotting periods, and stubborn weight gain. Most often, estrogen dominance is caused by blocks in estrogen metabolism or clearance or increased estrogenic load from endocrine disrupting chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, parabens, phthalates etc.). A good opportunity in this case would be to clean up personal care and cleaning products and eat as much as possible 100% organic.

Stress! Chronic stress unpins all of the above dynamics and, as such, is often a major driver of stubborn, excess weight. Cortisol is a catabolic hormone which is released under stressful conditions, breaking down muscle to generate blood sugar in the process of gluconeogenesis. It does this, while simultaneously increasing insulin resistance. High cortisol also reduces thyroid action via increasing T4 conversion to Reverse T3. Many people trying to lose weight inadvertently increase their cortisol (and thus their Reverse T3) with excessive exercise or insufficient calories for example. Of note, sustained low cortisol due to prolonged stress or burnout can also reduce thyroid action via reducing cellular uptake of thyroid hormone. Sources of stress that may lead to trouble losing weight include:

Emotional stress

Ongoing physical trauma

Ongoing chronic pain

Excessive exercise

Chronic dieting/insufficient calories

Lack of rest and/or inadequate quality sleep

Too many stimulants

Allergen exposure environmental, foodeven food sensitivities, see below

Toxicity e.g. heavy metals, mold, chemicals

Food sensitivities can cause symptoms of all kinds, including general inflammation and weight gain. First try eliminating gluten and dairy 100% for 4+ weeks as a trial. A further elimination diet may be tried from there, and if appropriate, consider food sensitivity testing. None are comprehensive but total IgG with complement (not IgG4) or a combo IgG/IgA are best to help eliminate false positives.

If you struggle with weight loss resistance or even insulin resistance, go through this article and fine tune those issues. If you need further support, I would love to help guide you through the process at http://www.UnlockBetterHealth.com.

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The growing interest in intermittent fasting for weight loss and overall health in recent years has helped boost the popularity of teas, since drinking them unsweetened does not break a fast. Some brands even sell fasting teas, which claim to help with fasting. Read on to learn more about the potential benefits of intermittent fasting teas, how to choose the appropriate teas, and the health risks certain populations should be aware of before trying intermittent fasting.

Fasting teas are unsweetened teas you can drink during a period of fasting. Note that you must drink these teas on their own with no added sugar or milk.

When youre fasting, you want to avoid any foods or beverages that have calories, explains Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic. We know coffee has about five calories, but thats insignificant for the purpose of what we're trying to do, so you can drink black coffee, unsweetened tea, and water while fasting.

A quick note about intermittent fasting: Its an eating pattern that focuses on periods of eating and periods of fasting. There are several different approaches to intermittent fasting, per the Mayo Clinic, including:

Intermittent fasting has been linked to a number of health benefits, including weight loss, improved insulin resistance, and improved management of cholesterol, found asystematic review published in 2022 in Frontiers in Nutrition. There is even some evidence that the eating pattern may be more beneficial than other diets at reducing inflammation, which contributes to various health conditions like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, asthma, and Alzheimers disease, according to asmall study published in 2019 in Cell, although more rigorous research is needed.

Intermittent fasting is not ideal for everyone, however, including people with a history of eating disorders, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and people who have seizures, Zumpano says. Since intermittent fasting can affect blood sugar levels, she recommends speaking with your doctor before trying the eating plan if you have diabetes.

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