Post by AutumnGrace on Jul 15, 2020 10:19:59 GMT -5
Well the 20 lbs I lost on Keto I put back on thru the covid. I do not like plans that are that easy to lose ground. if I took it off and then could not do the same eating plan but did not go overboard with regular food. you would think I would at least maintain. Unfortunately the stress hormones work against me and with the unrest in our country thru virus and riots I guess it had its toll on me in several ways.
My mind feels I have coped well but my body has acted out of sorts with BP rising and now weight back. I have changed my emotional diet and have taken in more of a spiritual diet and with my hibiscus tea and Epsom salts baths my BP has come back down. Now with the hormonal thing I need to do something. anything.
Some quotes I picked up this morning. Not all apply to me but I put them in here incase they applied to you:
Hormonal imbalances like high cortisol, low testosterone, and hypothyroidism can make you feel tired all the time
Research suggests that when cortisol levels are high for too long, we may experience increased appetite and metabolism-slow down. Further research shows that high cortisol increases the accumulation of fat in the belly area in men and women.
High levels of cortisol have also been linked to sleeplessness, and as you may know, lack of sleep causes weight gain.
According to WebMD, low estrogen levels can cause hormonal weight gain. When your estrogen levels are low, your metabolism will slow down and the body will use starches and blood sugar less efficiently, which will make it harder to lose weight.
Leptin is the hormone that stops you from overeating. When you are full, fat cells release leptin. Then leptin is carried by the bloodstream to the brain to signal it that you are full.
Unfortunately, your brain can become less sensitive to leptin if fat cells regularly produce too much of this hormone. When this happens, one is said to be leptin resistant.
When the brain doesn’t receive leptin it assumes that you are starving, therefore you end up having an uncontrollable appetite even when you are full.
The problem doesn’t end there. Since the brain thinks you are not getting enough energy from food, it slows down your metabolism to preserve energy. All of these changes cause weight gain.
Leptin resistance can be caused by inflammation, excess body fat, and poor sleeping habits. Researchers believe that leptin resistance plays a big role in obesity.
It’s normal for blood sugar levels to rise when you eat high-carb foods. But you may have insulin resistance if your blood sugar levels are always elevated.
Insulin is the hormone that helps transfer blood sugar into the cells. The cells tend to become insulin resistant when exposed to too much insulin for long, this leads to high blood sugar.
High blood sugar levels can cause weight gain and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
Sweating all the time is a sign of too much estrogen or too little progesterone. It is for this reason that most women sweat at night during menopause.
You can find out more on how they say to help fix these on this site: Hormonals signs (weight )
As for me I have went back to an old diet I did years ago. It brought on quick results and helped blend with my husband. Sometimes being strict without any play works best for me. Its like fasting, you are not given a choice, you either fast or you don't. Its called the 3 day diet. its simple, not complex.
Monday I fast, T-Th I do the 3 day diet. Fri, Sat & Sun off guidelines but maintain restrictions on calories.
see the full plans here:3 day diet
I will keep you informed as to my progress or No progress. As you can tell I have been pretty open about my struggles and failures . Its time for some more success stories. :)
