Hello Reader,

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You might’ve seen the news - the UK government’s launching a new obesity project in Scotland.

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They’re funding weight loss injections for thousands of people, mostly in the poorest areas.

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Now, before I go any further, let me say this: I’m not against weight loss injections.

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For some, they can be absolutely life-changing. ❤️

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But here’s what’s being completely missed.

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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.

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They’re told their labs are “normal”... yet they feel exhausted, foggy, depressed, heavier than ever - and guilty for not being able to “just lose the weight.”

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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?”

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​It’s not just them.

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It’s the system.

The NHS mainly tests TSH, which is like checking your thermostat but never seeing if the house is actually warm.

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What’s missing is Free T3 - the active thyroid hormone that drives your metabolism, brain, and energy.

When that isn’t tested (or treated), people are left feeling stuck in bodies that don’t match how they want to feel.

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And yet millions of pounds are now going into weight-loss injections - before even asking, “Is this person’s thyroid working properly?”

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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.

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💡 Key takeaway:

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​It’s not about choosing one or the other - it’s about getting the order right.

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Test first. Treat properly. Then see what’s really left to fix.

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.

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Careers fade. Relationships strain. Hope slips away.

So yes, fund the obesity programs. But start by testing properly.
That’s how you tackle the root cause instead of patching symptoms.

With love and fire,
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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.
It’s where we talk about what your doctor might not have time to explain... and where you can finally start feeling like you again.

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​www.hypothyroidrecoveryhub.com​

Because this isn’t just about weight loss - it’s about getting your life back.