Re: Weight Issues to Tammy

[Guest guest]

Hi Tammy,

I have had the same problem as you with weight gain.

However, often the weight gain is actually related to your adrenal glands.

If you can, get your Cortisol levels checked – when the body is burned out and stressed, it releases consistently high amounts of cortisol which make us fat.

I am working with a lab and doctor to get this corrected for me, as I think I finally found my “culprit.’

I eat low fat, low calorie and was working out 5 x a week. Turns out that’s what is making me fat.

I need to slow down, eat more fat, sleep more and heal my adrenals so they stop releasing the extra cortisol which packs on the extra pounds.

Thru yoga, better and more sleep and a bit healthier eating, plus supplements and getting my Thryoid meds “just right” I feel confident things will turn around.

Hope this helps a little,

Sue

Hi All,

One of my major issues with my thyroid problem

is the huge weight gain I had and the fact that I

have found it all but impossible to lose that

weight, even though I am on what the doctor

indicates is the correct dose of Synthroid. I

had been on Topomax for a different problem

and lost close to twenty pounds while due to

it's side effects, but when I stopped taking it

those pounds came right back.

I so much want to lose at least a portion of these

extra pounds, as they are causing problems with

my knees and Type II diabetes runs in my family.

ANY ideas that might help would be greatly

appreciated.

Thanks,

Tammy

[Guest guest]

Sue that is fascinating ... I thought I was nuts when I started allowing

myself to actually use butter like a regular person again but yet I was

seeing weight loss. I don't slather stuff, but I use a pat here and

there throughout the day. I think it is just like you said below. How

unexpected, huh? Thanks for sharing that info.

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Tammy,

>

> I have had the same problem as you with weight gain.

> However, often the weight gain is actually related to your adrenal glands.

> If you can, get your Cortisol levels checked – when the body is burned

> out and stressed, it releases consistently high amounts of cortisol

> which make us fat.

> I am working with a lab and doctor to get this corrected for me, as I

> think I finally found my “culprit.’

> I eat low fat, low calorie and was working out 5 x a week. Turns out

> that’s what is making me fat.

>

> I need to slow down, eat more fat, sleep more and heal my adrenals so

> they stop releasing the extra cortisol which packs on the extra pounds.

>

> Thru yoga, better and more sleep and a bit healthier eating, plus

> supplements and getting my Thryoid meds “just right” I feel confident

> things will turn around.

>

> Hope this helps a little,

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Remember that fat can also help you. If you don't have enough your body

will start to hurt itself and do damage as well. Turning on the muscle

tissues, organs, etc. for the extra fuel.

Some people actually have to consume certain amounts of fat because their

bodies aren't getting enough. If your hair breaks off, nails are weak and

brittle, etc. you might want to try having a teaspoon or tablespoon of olive

oil every day.

That will help lubricate your intestinal tract and it will keep your coat

nice and shiny lol. Even our cats get some to prevent hairballs and they

love it!

med.

Re: Weight Issues to Tammy

> Sue that is fascinating ... I thought I was nuts when I started allowing

> myself to actually use butter like a regular person again but yet I was

> seeing weight loss. I don't slather stuff, but I use a pat here and

> there throughout the day. I think it is just like you said below. How

> unexpected, huh? Thanks for sharing that info.

> -Lynn

>

> jytdtp wrote:

>> Hi Tammy,

>>

>> I have had the same problem as you with weight gain.

>> However, often the weight gain is actually related to your adrenal

>> glands.

>> If you can, get your Cortisol levels checked – when the body is burned

>> out and stressed, it releases consistently high amounts of cortisol

>> which make us fat.

>> I am working with a lab and doctor to get this corrected for me, as I

>> think I finally found my “culprit.’

>> I eat low fat, low calorie and was working out 5 x a week. Turns out

>> that’s what is making me fat.

>>

>> I need to slow down, eat more fat, sleep more and heal my adrenals so

>> they stop releasing the extra cortisol which packs on the extra pounds.

>>

>> Thru yoga, better and more sleep and a bit healthier eating, plus

>> supplements and getting my Thryoid meds “just right” I feel confident

>> things will turn around.

>>

>> Hope this helps a little,

>> Sue

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have a personal theory with this stuff... I'll keep it short...

A healthy body can handle stresses... stresses like foods that it has

trouble processing, or that have no nutritional value and represent a LOT

of work for the body with no justification.

Our bodies have enough to deal with... our hormone levels are regulated

by what we are taking.. we dont' have thyroid glands and reserves to be

able to kick stuff up a notch to cover for stresses when we have a day of

sucking down sodas with artificial sweeteners, or high fructose corn

syrup... we have adrenals that tend to be fatigued and can't handle added

stresses.... my point is that it seems to be that it's ever soooo

important that we aim for foods and drinks, liquids that are easy for our

body to work with and with enough nutrition to make the work involved in

digesting and processing it worth the effort.

I'm not saying to never go out for a bacon cheese burger and a fry.... or

to never have a daiquiri and to give up pizza..... but if you eat

responsibly the rest of the time, to make it easier for a body that has

to work harder at everything.. then that pizza and a beer won't be the

last straw that throws hormone levels off and such stuff like that and

I'm shutting up now cuz I sound preachy!!! hehehehe

Topper ()

On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:08:59 -0500 Lynn writes:

> Sue that is fascinating ... I thought I was nuts when I started

> allowing

> myself to actually use butter like a regular person again but yet I

> was

> seeing weight loss. I don't slather stuff, but I use a pat here and

> there throughout the day. I think it is just like you said below.

> How

> unexpected, huh? Thanks for sharing that info.

> -Lynn

[Guest guest]

When your body starts to cannibalize itself.. trust me its NO fun....

went through that when I was in storm.... dont' want to go there again!

heheheh

I like a nice an shinny coat!

*wink*

Topper ()

On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:35:52 -0400 " medstudent2be "

writes:

> Remember that fat can also help you. If you don't have enough your

> body

> will start to hurt itself and do damage as well. Turning on the

> muscle

> tissues, organs, etc. for the extra fuel.

>

> Some people actually have to consume certain amounts of fat because

> their

> bodies aren't getting enough. If your hair breaks off, nails are

> weak and

> brittle, etc. you might want to try having a teaspoon or tablespoon

> of olive

> oil every day.

>

> That will help lubricate your intestinal tract and it will keep your

> coat

> nice and shiny lol. Even our cats get some to prevent hairballs and

> they

> love it!

>

> med.

[Guest guest]

When your body starts to cannibalize itself.. trust me its NO fun....

went through that when I was in storm.... dont' want to go there again!

heheheh

I like a nice an shinny coat!

*wink*

Topper ()

On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:35:52 -0400 " medstudent2be "

writes:

> Remember that fat can also help you. If you don't have enough your

> body

> will start to hurt itself and do damage as well. Turning on the

> muscle

> tissues, organs, etc. for the extra fuel.

>

> Some people actually have to consume certain amounts of fat because

> their

> bodies aren't getting enough. If your hair breaks off, nails are

> weak and

> brittle, etc. you might want to try having a teaspoon or tablespoon

> of olive

> oil every day.

>

> That will help lubricate your intestinal tract and it will keep your

> coat

> nice and shiny lol. Even our cats get some to prevent hairballs and

> they

> love it!

>

> med.

[Guest guest]

When your body starts to cannibalize itself.. trust me its NO fun....

went through that when I was in storm.... dont' want to go there again!

heheheh

I like a nice an shinny coat!

*wink*

Topper ()

On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:35:52 -0400 " medstudent2be "

writes:

> Remember that fat can also help you. If you don't have enough your

> body

> will start to hurt itself and do damage as well. Turning on the

> muscle

> tissues, organs, etc. for the extra fuel.

>

> Some people actually have to consume certain amounts of fat because

> their

> bodies aren't getting enough. If your hair breaks off, nails are

> weak and

> brittle, etc. you might want to try having a teaspoon or tablespoon

> of olive

> oil every day.

>

> That will help lubricate your intestinal tract and it will keep your

> coat

> nice and shiny lol. Even our cats get some to prevent hairballs and

> they

> love it!

>

> med.

[Guest guest]

Yep, yep, yep. If we can do 90/10 -- 90 percent treat our bodies, minds and souls like we need to and the other 10 percent throw caution to the wind, we should be able to handle that.

It’s those of us (like me) who have run themselves into the ground who don’t have as much resource left over to for day to day stresses.

I feel good cuz I have been eating healthy foods, taking supplements, and sleeping “bare minimum” but I am hoping to learn to treat myself a little nicer and take care of what I do to and with my body from now on.

Sue

I have a personal theory with this stuff... I'll keep it short...

A healthy body can handle stresses... stresses like foods that it has

trouble processing, or that have no nutritional value and represent a LOT

of work for the body with no justification.

Our bodies have enough to deal with... our hormone levels are regulated

by what we are taking.. we dont' have thyroid glands and reserves to be

able to kick stuff up a notch to cover for stresses when we have a day of

sucking down sodas with artificial sweeteners, or high fructose corn

syrup... we have adrenals that tend to be fatigued and can't handle added

stresses.... my point is that it seems to be that it's ever soooo

important that we aim for foods and drinks, liquids that are easy for our

body to work with and with enough nutrition to make the work involved in

digesting and processing it worth the effort.

I'm not saying to never go out for a bacon cheese burger and a fry.... or

to never have a daiquiri and to give up pizza..... but if you eat

responsibly the rest of the time, to make it easier for a body that has

to work harder at everything.. then that pizza and a beer won't be the

last straw that throws hormone levels off and such stuff like that and

I'm shutting up now cuz I sound preachy!!! hehehehe

Topper ()

On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:08:59 -0500 Lynn writes:

> Sue that is fascinating ... I thought I was nuts when I started

> allowing

> myself to actually use butter like a regular person again but yet I

> was

> seeing weight loss. I don't slather stuff, but I use a pat here and

> there throughout the day. I think it is just like you said below.

> How

> unexpected, huh? Thanks for sharing that info.

> -Lynn

[Guest guest]

Hi Tammy,

I am “skeered” of any unfamiliar supplements — but stress is a main factor in overworking your adrenals.

I would say you should get them checked for sure... It could explain a lot of the “mysterious stuff” that seems to happen to us all.

I am taking Vitamins C, B complex, calcium, and magnesium right now for a gentle start to boost my health level and subbing out aerobic exercise with yoga and stretches for now...

If nothing improves, or as things improve, then I may try other supplements — one I was told about by a doc is Seriphos by inerplexus I think...

I am a “high anxiety” type person so I have been telling my body to “be alert for danger” all these years I have been running around in a panic— my adrenals are not yet burned out, thank God, in fact they are overproducing which is a pre-cursor to burn out---that’s why I never get fatigued, achy — I have this “false energy” coming from my adrenals which allowed me to run myself ragged.

It’s all back to good old common sense: eat when you’re hungry and sleep when you’re tired — then throw in the meds you need and the supplements you don’t get and hopefully something good will and can happen. I am just in a very positive state of mind right now and very hopeful that I can help myself feel better on a more consistent basis rather than crash and burn roller coaster rides each month.

Sue

Hmmmmm... that's very interesting, Sue. I have a fibro

specialist. She tested virtually everything under the sun,

but I will ask her it she tested for that. Would it be 

worthwhile to try that over the counter product that is

supposed to counteract Cortisol? I've seen ads about

it and seen it in the drug store, but didn't pay much 

attention.

Tammy

Hi Tammy,

I have had the same problem as you with weight gain.

However, often the weight gain is actually related to your adrenal glands.

If you can, get your Cortisol levels checked – when the body is burned out and stressed, it releases consistently  high amounts of cortisol which make us fat.

I am working with a lab and doctor to get this corrected for me, as I think I finally found my “culprit.’

I eat low fat, low calorie and was working out 5 x a week. Turns out that’s what is making me fat.

I need to slow down, eat more fat, sleep more and heal my adrenals so they stop releasing the extra cortisol which packs on the extra pounds.

Thru yoga, better and more sleep and a bit healthier eating, plus supplements and getting my Thryoid meds “just right” I feel confident things will turn around.

Hope this helps a little,

Sue