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Why Am I Not Losing Weight?!

© Linda Back 2019


Disclaimer:

This webinar is for general interest purposes only, and is not intended

to diagnose or treat any disease or health condition.

It is not a substitute for medical advice, nor medical care

If you have specific concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.


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Welcome!


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• Question time – pop your Q in the chat box at the side and I will answer these during the session

Why Weight Loss?• Nearly two-thirds of Australians are overweight or obese – a growth of 19% since

1995.

• 1 in 4 children & teenagers are also overweight

• Generally weight-loss diets are unsuccessful in the long-term

• A 10% reduction in weight leads to a 21-25% reduced risk of cardiovascular events

• A 5.5% reduction in weight results in almost 50% reduction in progressing from pre-diabetes to diabetes

• Increased risk of breast cancer in women following menopause

• Self-esteem, mental health and comfort


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What This Webinar Is NOT About…

• Diets

• One way of eating is ‘better’ than another

• Health fads or the latest fat-burning supplement

• Stressing about food

• Starving yourself

• Exercising until you reach the point of exhaustion

• ‘Calories in, calories out’


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What This Webinar IS About…• Weight loss results often don’t match the efforts,

leading to frustration and a tendency to ‘throw in the towel’

So…

• Identifying the areas in which you may be experiencing an underlying issue in, so that you can take steps to address this with a view to improving your health now and into the future.

• Nourishing, respecting and loving your body


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About Me:• Fully qualified naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist

with 7 years experience.

• Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine)

• Advanced Diplomas:Naturopathy

Nutritional MedicineWestern Herbal Medicine.

• Work with all sorts of health issues including weight management, gut issues, stress, fatigue, thyroid problems, allergies, chronic conditions, hormonal imbalances and more.

• Wife, mum of twins, human being that has been everywhere from a size 10 to an 18


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QuizLink in reminder email

If you don’t have it – don’t worry.

Use pen & paper & label 1-6.

Or just listen and fill in later!


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How to score:

1 point for mild/infrequent symptoms2 points for moderate/frequent symptoms3 points for severe/constant symptoms

Quiz Section 1: Thyroid Function1. I feel the cold a lot more than other people – I often need a jacket or extra

clothing when others are lightly dressed.

2. I often feel tired, even with a good night’s sleep and healthy eating.

3. I have a tendency to suffer from low moods/depression

4. My digestion is quite sluggish – I’m often constipated and/or I move my bowels less than once per day

5. I have been diagnosed with a thyroid problem and/or I have a close family member (mother, sister, father, daughter etc) who has.

6. I eat seafood less than once per week.


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Quiz Section 2: Inflammation1. I have an autoimmune condition (such as Hashimotos Disease, lupus, psoriasis, Type

1 diabetes).

2. I tend to experience a lot of discomfort in my gut – bloating, irritable bowel, food intolerances, indigestion/reflux.

3. I don’t eat a lot of fresh fruit or vegetables.

4. Most of my meals contain bread, pasta, rice, potatoes or cereal.

5. I suffer from arthritis.

6. I suffer from allergies (hayfever, dust, animals, food).


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Section 3: Stress1. I always feel like I have a lot on my plate, and don’t get much time to rest or relax.

2. I find it difficult to drop off to sleep, or I wake during the night with my mind racing.

3. It is difficult for me to get out of bed in the morning – I feel unrefreshed.

4. I need sugar or coffee as a pick-me-up just to get me through the day.

5. I don’t handle stress very well – I’m easily upset by the slightest thing, or become

irritable when I feel overwhelmed.

6. I gain weight around my midsection very easily and it is difficult to budge.


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Scoring1 – 6 = low priority

7 – 12 = medium priority

13 – 18 = high priority

In which section was your highest score?


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If your top score was in Section 1: Thyroid Function


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• Your thyroid controls your metabolism, by way of hormones• It is involved in many other body processes including growth and

development of tissues• It is EASILY UPSET – by stress, nutrient deficiencies, exposure to toxins,

dieting….• Underactive thyroid (slow thyroid function) is quite common, and often is

not picked up medically until the thyroid is extensively damaged

• Symptoms of a potential thyroid problem include:

Weight gain Feeling the cold or heat Dry hair or skin Constipation Hormonal imbalances/infertility

Fatigue Low moods High cholesterol Concentration issues/’brain fog’ Cramps/soles of feet feel ‘hot’

Top Tips For Healthy Thyroid Function


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1. Aim to increase your intake of iodine-rich foods such as seafood.

2. Try to include foods that are rich in the minerals zinc and selenium.

• Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)• Oysters• Egg yolks• Sunflower seeds

• Brazil nuts (raw)• Chicken & turkey• Mushrooms• Oats

3. Take steps to manage your stress (more about this in Section 3)

Zinc-rich foods

Selenium-rich foods

If your top score was in Section 2: Inflammation• Take a refrigerated probiotic daily can be a good idea.

• Include anti-inflammatory foods in your diet:• Fresh fish• Fresh fruit and vegetables• Olive oil• Natural enzymes (eg fresh pineapple, pawpaw, apple, banana, avocado & sprouts)

• Avoid pro-inflammatory foods as much as possible:• Alcohol• Refined sugar• Heavily processed/refined foods (packaged foods)• White carbohydrates – white bread, pasta, rice• Processed meats (eg deli meats)• Preservatives, colours, additives


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If your top score was in Section 3: Stress• Stress can make it easier for you to gain weight, and more difficult to lose weight.

• Stress-busting tips:• Increase your intake of magnesium-rich foods…

Nuts especially cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts Cocoa, raw cacao & dark chocolate Eggs Seeds such as sesame, sunflower Green vegetables such as spinach & parsley Animal proteins – beef, chicken, turkey Fruits – passionfruit, raspberries Legumes – beans, peas, lentils

• Take time to connect with nature

• Other ways of achieving a calmer state – meditation, gratitude, volunteering


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Buddha was asked, ‘what have you gained from meditation?’

He replied, ‘Nothing! However,’ Buddha said, ‘let me tell you what I lost:

Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Insecurity, Fear of Old Age and Death.’


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What Else?• Lack of exercise and/or poor muscle mass from continual low-calorie dieting

• Inadequate protein

• Lack of sleep

• Poor gut health (yes, really!)

• Toxin exposure

• Lack of support


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Why see a Practitioner?• Program tailored to your needs

• Address the underlying cause

• Professional advice, support, accountability and troubleshooting

• Resources such as recipes and meal plans

• Practitioner-strength hypoallergenic natural medicines that have been scientifically and clinically researched


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