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What if your ‘weight problem’ isn’t really a weight problem at all?
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Hello Reader, You might’ve seen the news - the UK government’s launching a new obesity project in Scotland. Now, before I go any further, let me say this: I’m not against weight loss injections. But here’s what’s being completely missed. If proper thyroid testing were funded first, so many of those people wouldn’t even need weight-loss treatment at all. Right now, thousands of women are living half-lives because of untreated or under-treated thyroid issues. They push through the day on empty batteries. They forget words mid-sentence. They cry for no reason and wonder, “Is this just me now?” The NHS mainly tests TSH, which is like checking your thermostat but never seeing if the house is actually warm. When that isn’t tested (or treated), people are left feeling stuck in bodies that don’t match how they want to feel. Because if your body can’t make enough T3, no injection on earth will fix the fatigue, brain fog, cholesterol, or low mood that come with it. 💡 Key takeaway: If the government invested even a fraction of that funding into complete thyroid panels - Free T3, Free T4, and antibodies - we’d prevent countless people from reaching crisis point in the first place. Because when hypothyroidism is missed or mistreated, it doesn’t just cause weight gain - it quietly steals lives. So yes, fund the obesity programs. But start by testing properly. With love and fire, P.S. If your tests have ever come back “normal” but you still feel bone-tired, foggy, or stuck in a body that won’t budge - come join us inside The Hypothyroid Recovery Hub. 👇 Because this isn’t just about weight loss - it’s about getting your life back. |
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