📉 Stop! Check These 3 Steps Before You Give Up on Losing Weight


Hi

If you’re struggling to lose weight with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, I want you to know this — it’s not your fault.

Most women I work with feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice.

They don’t know where to start, so they follow the old “eat less, exercise more” advice doctors give… and then wonder why it’s not working.

With every failed attempt, their confidence takes a hit—not just in their ability to lose weight, but in their own body.

They start to feel like they’re fighting against themselves, wondering if something is wrong with them, when really, it’s the advice that’s broken.

It’s so frustrating, isn’t it? I’ve been there too.

I made all the same mistakes before I discovered what actually works.

Even after having my thyroid completely removed, I lost 26 pounds (18.8% of my body weight at just 5'1")—without starving myself or going to the gym. {I am absolutely NOT a gym bunny! 😄}

I got back to my high school weight, and I’ve kept it off easily.

So before you try another diet that leaves you exhausted and stuck, here are three things you need to do first:

1️⃣ Stop Cutting Calories—Start Nourishing Your Body

Most diets tell you to eat less, but for hypothyroid bodies, cutting calories actually slows your metabolism even more.

It reduces the conversion of thyroid hormones into the active form your body needs.

That means that weight gain and symptoms can get worse!.

What to do Instead?.
Focus on eating enough of the right foods—especially protein, healthy fats, and fiber—to support your thyroid and keep your blood sugar stable.

2️⃣ Walk Your Way to Fat Loss

You don’t need to sweat at the gym to see results!

In fact, intense workouts can stress the hypothyroid body and backfire by increasing inflammation. This can flare symptoms.

What to do Instead?.
Walking is one of the best things you can do for your body. It helps burn fat, improves fitness, and boosts your mood.

Even a short walk after meals can help balance blood sugar, which is key for weight loss with hypothyroidism.

Just 10-15 minutes a day can make a big difference!

3️⃣ Find a Plan That Works for Your Body

One-size-fits-all eating plans don’t work for hypothyroid women.

What worked for your friend—or what you did in your 20s—won't work the same now.

What to do Instead?.
You need a plan tailored to how your body works.

That means learning how to eat, move, and manage stress in a way that supports your thyroid and hormones.

💡 Need help figuring out what actually works for you?

Tomorrow, I’m opening up something designed specifically for women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s who are tired of feeling stuck and want a clear, personalized approach to weight loss and energy.

I’ll share all the details then!

But for now, just know—you don’t have to do this alone, and there is a way forward.

Talk soon,


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