What if you had a clear, concise plan to beat that crushing Hashimoto's fatigue? Today we're talking about my 5F formula to beat Hashimoto’s fatigue. Most of it will be framed around how we work out and feed our muscle tissue with Hashimoto’s. But I’ll also dive into root causes and how to feed our mitochondria, which are the powerhouses of our cells and responsible for energy production. What I cover: -5F Formula to beat fatigue with Hashimoto’s -Why to prioritize your muscle tissue to boost your energy -How your workout form can contribute to fatigue -How to make your mitochondria more robu ..read more

How to set goals with Hashimoto's What if you had a clear way to achieve a goal that you're chasing down with Hashimoto's? Let's say it's losing 20 pounds or getting back to working out? Instead of focusing on the result, you focused on the action to get you there.  If your goal is to lose weight and every day you step on the sc ..read more

Key Takeaways Your health is ultimately your responsibility. Do the research necessary to become armed with the best information and don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself whenever it is necessary.  Weight-training can seem intimidating. However, if you find the right coach and learn the proper form, it is a safe and effective way to improve thyroid levels.   A thyroid condition presents numerous challenges. Healing from it is an up and down journey. Being in tune with your body and making informed choices is perhaps the most important thing that you can do to stay healthy and meet ..read more

Most training programs focus on simply building strength. That’s an important part, but it ignores crucial parts of the human condition. We don’t naturally move the way we often train. But what if we trained based on how we move? That would lead to more balanced strength and reduce the likelihood of common injuries.   About Rocky Snyder With nearly thirty years of experience as a trainer, Rocky Snyder has a firm grasp on the connection between strength and mobility. Rocky is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, Certified in Applied Functi ..read more

For all the women with Hashimoto’s, this is one is for you. The gyms are closed, but that doesn’t mean you can stop working out. Today, I’m talking about how you can stay active to prevent all the gains you made in the gym from being lost even if you don’t have any equipment at home. I’m glad you’re staying home and staying safe. But it’s not time to forget about your muscles. All that glucose from carbs is getting dumped in your muscles instead of fueling your workouts. Going for a run may seem like a good idea. But if you have Hashimoto’s that can be too hard on your joints.  In order t ..read more

With brick and mortar gyms shut down because of COVID-19, training for many has shifted online. This presents all sorts of new challenges but also opportunities. It is so important that we continue our workouts at home. This is especially true for all the new and expectant mothers out there. Not only is this crucial to maintain sanity, but you also don’t want to lose the gains you worked so hard to build in the first place. Nora Matthew is the founder of Her Strength Studio. After having her first baby, Nora also created Pregna-Fit, a unique strength training and labor preparation method for a ..read more

Diets are tough. If you’ve ever bounced from one fad diet to the next, given up and had to restart, or just been overwhelmed by the discipline involved, you’re not alone. The key though is understanding that a diet is just one of many tools for wellness. With that mindset, eating can become fun once again and healthy results can follow.  Alison Marras is a nutritional therapy practitioner and mindfulness coach based in New York City. She leads her clients to find and utilize the diet that is best for them by providing meal plans and helping them establish mindful eating habits. Alison sha ..read more

Maintaining proper form is one of the most critical parts of strength training. If anything is off, from stance to breath, you risk working out at less than peak efficiency. Worse, you may even injure yourself. To discuss how you can work out with the best form possible, I’ve brought in an expert with years of experience helping people strength train better. With her own gym in Portland, OR, Mira Gracia and all of her instructors are well-trained in StrongFirst as well as various martial arts. Mira currently works with all levels from novice to advanced in an effort to build lasting results, d ..read more

Anyone who’s been on a diet knows the struggles of losing weight and feeling strong and healthy through the whole process. It can even take a real toll on your mental health as there’s a real emotional side to eating. Today I’m sitting down with someone who is refocussing the way we can think about and approach our relationship with food to help people truly take control of their health. Claire Siegel is a registered dietician who’s all about balancing her real food, veggie-heavy approach to nutrition with her deep love of cheeseburgers, chocolate, and red wine. She recently launched Nutrition ..read more

Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong where I give you five ways to boost your energy with Hashimoto’s to conquer all of what life has to offer. These are steps you can incorporate into your daily routine today and keep with you for the long term of your Hashimoto’s journey. Key Takeaways  We can only do so much when it comes to boosting our energy levels, but I’m going to give you a solid foundation for altering small changes that will make a strong impact on your stamina throughout the day. Heavy Resistance Training with Appropriate Protein Intake Workouts need to be 3-4 days ..read more