The last couple of weeks I put together a compilation of the many hypothyroid questions I’ve gotten on social media, from 1:1 clients, and from my Club members. In this multi-part series I’m answering them all. 

Today we're covering... 

• Any ideas on how to shop for Hashimoto's on a budget?
• If you have other hormonal imbalances should you get your thyroid to an optimal range first or work on it all at once?
• What is considered a full thyroid panel? What do I do if my doctor won't run one?
• What is your take on gluten free oatmeal in th...

This week I did something I almost never do on Instagram. I called someone out. Well not just someone, I called out a fellow weight loss coach who I actually highly respect and admire (and who has 974k followers). 

In his post, he claimed experts that talk about the connection between cortisol (and other hormones) and weight gain are lying to you and just trying to scare you into buying their programs. 

His argument? That if cortisol was responsible for weight gain, prisoners of war who are underfed but highly stressed would gain weight. 

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Summary

In my early years of hypothyroidism, before I was even aware I had Hashimoto’s, I hated my body. I despised the little ring of fat around my tummy, my soft arms, and the stretch marks starting to form on my inner thighs. 

But I’m no victim, I wasn’t going to just stand there and let my thyroid dictate what I looked like. So I got to work. 2-a-day workouts were my norm, combining strength and cardio to burn off every bit of fat I could. I treated carbs like they were the enemy, waiting for me to make one false move to inf...