These 4 Hormones Make Weight Loss EASY

Which is more important for weight loss: hormones or calories? I would say, for most people, its hormones. This is because the majority of people are already pretty good about keeping an eye on their calories. And if calories were the problem, they would already have lost their weight.

Both calories are hormones are important for regulating your weight but I've found that hormones become more important as you have more weight to lose.

And calories become more important the closer you are to your ideal body weight.

If you are someone who has more than 15-20 stubborn pounds to lose that aren't being managed by calories, then it may be time to check out these 4 hormones.

These hormones all have the ability to help you lose weight by targeting different functions in the body:

*note: these hormones should only be used if you are DEFICIENT or low in them. You wouldn't want to take them for weight loss if your levels are normal.

1. Testosterone. Testosterone is important for both men and women and it works to help build muscle, enhance mood, and help with energy.

2. Progesterone. Progesterone is primarily important for women where it acts to antagonize the effects of estrogen. High levels of estrogen promote weight gain and progesterone counteracts this effect.

3. Thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones, especially T2 and T3, are very important for regulating metabolism and can be used by both men and women.

4. DHEA. DHEA is a weak androgen but also provides additional functions in the body. It's relatively easy to get and some studies show it may be beneficial for weight loss.

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[Wendy_Woo]

Not that anyone cares, or ever wants to hear it or believe it, I am the healthiest eater & a fat person. It's even more fun when stating I was slim all of my life, until 45 when in full, natural menopause led to hypothyroidism and severe adrenal fatigue/insufficiency.
No one cares. TRUST me. No matter what doctor I visit, book, diet, medication, etc. No one cares. I am just that-fat-woman.
Of course I am hyper self conscious about it. My body hurts. It's become weak. Exercise used to be a daily lifestyle. Now after work I need to get home and lay down. I am learning to take care of my needs but would REALLY like to lose weight and see how much better I could feel at age 57. The ONLY way I lose weight now is to not eat anything. I mean nothing. Which is terribly unhealthy. Cannot win.


Thyroid disease =
No help from doctors.
No solution from doctors.
No care from doctors.

My new doctor never even heard of NDT: Natural Dessicated Thyroid
And said he doesn't prescribe.
LOL. USELESS!

[jeepgurl]

1. Testosterone (men/women) - for lean muscle mass; check levels bottom 25%
2. Progesterone (women >35) - estrogen antagonist; low P means Estrogen dominance
3. Thyroid (women) - regulates weight and metabolism; T3, T2; check FT3 and Ft4 levels
4. DHEA ( ?) - building block for estrogen and testosterone; weak nature

[yuriisthebestgirl]

Hi! I'm so glad I found your channel!! I've been diagnosed with Hashimotos 6 months ago and the doctor told me to only take selenium + l-methionine. Right now my TSH level is normal but slowly getting higher and my FT3 and FT4 levels are a little bit below the average and I'm getting worried if I can prevent this and lose weight before it's too late. I just took my first 25 pill of levothyroxine and I'm going to start the AIP diet, hopefully I'm gonna get better. So yeah overall just a big thank you for all the information!!!

Edit: I also still have thymus while at 18 so idk if it's affecting the hashimotos somehow but the doc just told me today it's getting smaller

[pugginspice]

Coming up on 2 years since I finally replaced hormones with estradiol patch, progesterone and Armour thyroid in the proper dosage. It has not been quick, but I have lost 15 pounds without specifically dieting. My appetite is again normal, I believe because my body isn’t desperate for the missing hormones.

[francylee]

I have gained due to my low thyroid. It made my metabolism slow down. 😭 I never weighed this much. She put me on Levothyroxine 50 mg. Just tells to eat low carb and exercise. I find it hard to exercise after my eight hour work shifts standing on my feet.

[j]

Is berberine safe to take? I had pains in my middle, sort of in the kidney/back/stomach area, so I wasn't sure if I should take it.

[terryroberts]

Thanks Dr.Childs for your great video. I wish you was my Dr. So I could feel better. My Dr. Not worth damn least his not helping me.😢

[BootstrapUp]

I am 100 lbs overweight and post menopausal. Yet all of my labs are within normal limits. So being overweight apparently hasn’t had an effect on my hormones and vice versa. I have asked two different doctors if taking hormone therapy would help and they said no.

[gloriabailey]

What a shock when my thyroid went into hyper drive snd I lost 138 in a year without trying doctors have deduced it was do to my thyroid ehst a big shock to me I been well over weight for years

[marierose]

Awesome video! My thyroid was removed 2 yrs ago. I take synthroid daily and I'm menopausal. Its hard to lose weight regardless of diet and exercise. What would you suggest or could you make a video for those of us who have this issue? Thank you 😊

[prototype]

to find out if you are deficient in hormones is almost impossible because doctors almost always lie about it

[YourCapyBruv_do_u_rmbr_Dpipes]

Hi health friends! Just a list of some things to try for those still looking for better balance and weight control. Also remember it's very easy to become estrogen dominant as we age due to various reasons which really packs on the pounds.

Consider using DIM, iodine, selenium, OTC thyroid supplements, magnesium, mushroom supplements, pregnenolone and natural progesterone. They may help. I have a big weight problem and I am currently using or am going to start using all of these. Also consider liver support supplements and NDT thyroid meds (natural desiccated thyroid), some which can be purchased without a prescription from Thailand.

Finally consider that candida may be a problem for some and there are some good OTC protocols for that.

Wishing everyone the best in their health journey. We're all in this together!

[MariaMLoBalsamo]

Hi Dr, when you specifically say Bioidentical, are you referring to BHRT Pellets or not ? Thanks

[gladyswilliams]

Dr. Westin will fatty acids like l-acetyl cartinine 500 mg interact with levothyroxine.

I like my 🧠 cogintive, & brain fog has improved in 30 minutes after taking it. Energetic in a normal way I must have bn deficient in fatty acids @ 69 y/o.
Started yesterday. What do you think of
thyroid castor oil pack for reduction of a thyroid nodule?
I, await your response It's important to me.
I've been listening to your podcasts & receive your emails thyroid tips & updates .
Recently diagnosed with a uncertain cause of tumor 2.5 in the back left side of my neck . Having trouble finding the endocrinologist to manage & do a thyroid profile

Thank you for so much 4 sharing your
knowledge 🙏✝️🕊

[givingvoice]

I am swtiching from levo to NP tmrw after dealing SVT, and wt gain for 20yrs.
I learned from you that NP is cleaner and not the same as Armour.
If the pharmacist requires a brand, what should my dr call in?
I 💯 do not want to take Armour.
Also, do you think my SVT will go away once I switch?
More than anything I want off the beta blocker.

Also, in my 10th week of carnivore. It has really cleaned up my biology. 💪💪💪

[StitchingWithLove]

Good ol’ Health Canada made it illegal to buy DHEA OTC or from the United States. So maddening.

[IndigoCosmic]

When I got off bc pills I gained a ton of weight but they were bad for me. Is there not a bioidentical progesterone that women can use?

[angeladambrosio]

Which progesterone is over the counter?

[EclecticOrange]

I had low T back in 2019, I was put on replacement injections, and in a two months I gained 20 pounds but just looked severely swollen!

[saras.]

I’m 42. When is the best time of the month to use progesterone cream? Is there an oral progesterone supplement I can take that is over the counter?