Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are two common thyroid conditions that affect many women. Women suffering from one or both of these thyroid imbalances tend to suffer from symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, hair thinning, cold intolerance, depression, mood swings, irregular periods and more. Being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s can be very overwhelming and stressful. You may feel hopeless and like there’s no happy ending in sight… Fortunately, that’s not the case! In fact, you CAN reverse your Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s with the right steps.  However, it can be confusing ..read more

Thyroid medication… let’s talk about it. Are you taking medication and still gaining weight, feeling sluggish, etc? Has your Dr. tried increasing your thyroid medication again… and still nothing is working? Why does it seem like your medication is NOT improving ANY of your thyroid symptoms? Let’s talk about why! The Thyroid Conversion Testing only TSH to assess thyroid function is not enough. The pituitary gland in your brain releases TSH, which tells your thyroid gland to make the thyroid hormone T4 (it only makes a tiny bit of T3 here). However, your body must convert T4 into T3 (the active ..read more

Meet Keto Girl Tami! Tami spent 7 years feeling hopeless and sick.  She started taking T3 and initially lost some weight that first year, but every 6 months the doctor kept increasing her medication dosage.   She found Keto Girl on instagram and originally had doubts that changing her diet could reverse her illness and improve her symptoms.  However, after giving the Keto Girl Method a chance, she realized that wasn’t the case. Within 1 month of being in the Keto Girl Program, Tami:  Lost 14 lbs Lost 4 inches off of her waist Reduced her thyroid meds significantly K ..read more

Are you struggling to manage your Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s? Are you constantly dealing with fatigue, weight gain, mood swings and so on…? Feel like you’ve exhausted all your options and tried every “diet” and fad out there?  You may be frustrated if you’re eating less, exercising like crazy and fasting non-stop and NOT seeing results. Those standard “dieting” protocols don’t work the same in those with a thyroid imbalance. Below are 3 common actions I recommend changing in order to see an improvement in thyroid health! Eating gluten, dairy and eggs These three foods should be avoide ..read more

If you have Hashimoto’s or Hypothyroidism and you’re struggling to lose weight, manage symptoms and reduce your medication, you’ve come to the right place. As a Registered Dietitian, I specialize in helping hundreds of women with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s to consistently lose weight without unsustainable low-calorie diets.  You CAN reverse your thyroid imbalance, lose that stubborn weight and reduce your medication! However, there is a great deal of information floating around about how to do (& it may not be the truth). Below are 3 common myths I see about treating Hashimoto’s ..read more

I hear this question often as I am a Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping women sustainably treat and reverse their Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism through diet and lifestyle changes. For many of my clients, being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or Hypothyroidism is (at first) a relief. So many women struggle with symptoms and “feel off” with no explanation. Whether it was gaining weight and the inability to lose it or feeling so tired you can’t get out of bed. My clients loved hearing that it wasn’t just their imagination or something they were doing wrong.  Although there’s initia ..read more

Do any of these sound like you? Always exhausted, but can’t fall asleep… waking up in the middle of the night… feeling anxious frequently… gaining weight, etc. You may have Adrenal Fatigue. Adrenal Fatigue is a type of hormone imbalance that can go hand-in-hand with thyroid imbalances (Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s). Typically, your cortisol (stress hormone) should spike in the morning and give you more energy. Then in the evening, cortisol should decrease so you can sleep. However, when you have daily stresses, traumas, pregnancy or if you’re working out really intensely, you may start to ex ..read more

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States, accounting for up to 90% of cases. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and damage that can eventually result in hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is characterized by the presence of antibodies called anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and anti-thyroglobulin (Tg) antibodies in the blood. These antibodies can be detected throu ..read more

The holiday season is approaching, and for many, this means countless gatherings and lots of festive food. It can seem both impossible and intimidating to stay on track with your health and weight loss goals, but I’m here to tell you, YOU CAN! Below are my top 5 tips to stay on track during the holidays and continue to reverse your hormone or thyroid condition.  1. Set a goal It’s important to establish what your goals are during the holiday season. If you typically create your goals around weight loss, make sure to decide if your goal is to continue losing weight or to sustain. You coul ..read more

Are you struggling to manage your Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s? Are you wondering how you can start reversing your thyroid imbalance and improve all those dreaded symptoms… weight gain, fatigue, mood swings and so on? Below are my Top 3 Tips to Start Reversing your Thyroid Condition… for good. 1. Know your Type of Thyroid Imbalance There are 3 different types of thyroid imbalances. It is common to have little bits and parts of all of them but typically there is one that is dominant. Insulin resistance Insulin resistance can be caused by high carb or moderate carb diets. After years of ea ..read more