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What to Do When You Can't Lose the Weight

by Teitelbaum M.D.

Some of you are finding that despite proper eating and exercise you simply

cannot lose the extra weight. Our research has shown that there are a number of

metabolic processes contributing to this and that when you treat them the weight

will often begin to disappear. This is discussed at length in my book " From

Fatigued to

Fantastic!<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/publications/from-fatigu\

ed-to-fan/> " which teaches people how to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome

and fibromyalgia, and goes into great detail about how to effectively treat the

problems discussed below. In these illnesses, which are characterized by

fatigue, insomnia, " brain fog " , and often widespread pain there is an average 32

lb. weight gain. The good news is that our research shows that effective

treatment is available for 91% of these patients and a fringe benefit is that

not just do they feel great but they also lose their excess weight. One patient

that I recently treated had lost 50 lbs. by her 4 month follow-up visit-in

addition to having no pain and having great energy. She was understandably

thrilled. Many of the factors contributing to weight gain in these syndromes

also affect the rest of us. These are the most common ones:

1. Hypothyroidism. Over 26 million Americans suffer with hypothyroidism, and

less than one third of them are being properly diagnosed or treated! This is the

case despite most of them having what their doctors mistakenly consider to be

normal blood tests. As long as your thyroid function is inadequate, it will be

nearly impossible for you to keep your weight down. The symptoms of

hypothyroidism are fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance with low body

temperature (under 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit), achiness, and poor mental function.

You don't have to have all of these. Having even a few of these symptoms is

enough to justify a therapeutic trial of thyroid hormone. The form that I

recommend is Armour thyroid, and it should be adjusted to the dose that FEELS

best while keeping the Free T4 blood test in the normal range.

2. Nutritional deficiencies. When you are deficient in vitamins or minerals your

body will crave more food than you need and your metabolism will be sluggish. To

keep it simple and avoid the need to take tablets all day, I recommend that you

use " The Energy Revitalization

System<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/supplements/travel-packs-ber\

ry/> " by Enzymatic Therapy. 1 scoop of a good tasting powder plus 1 capsule

replaces about 35 tablets of supplements a day and will leave you feeling great!

It is available from most health food stores or at www.Vitality101.com. I would

note that 100% of the royalties from products that I make go to charity and I do

not take money from any company whose products I recommend.

3. Poor sleep. The expression " getting your beauty sleep " actually has a basis

in fact. Deep sleep is a major trigger for growth hormone production. Growth

hormone stimulates production of muscle (which burns fat) and improves insulin

sensitivity (which decreases the tendency to make fat). In addition, sleep also

affects the appetite controlling hormones called leptin and ghrelin. 100 years

ago, the average American got 9 hours of sleep a night. Because it raises growth

hormone, getting the 8-9 hours of sleep a night that the human body is meant to

have can powerfully contribute to your staying young and trim! If you have

insomnia, eating some turkey before bedtime can help as it contains high levels

of Tryptophan. Herbals can also help. I recommend " Revitalizing Sleep

Formula<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/supplements/sleep-formula-9\

0/> " (by Enzymatic Therapy) 1-4 caps an hour before bedtime. This is a mix of 6

herbals and is the most effective natural sleep aid available.

4. Yeast overgrowth. Clinical experience has shown that fungal (also known as

Candida or yeast) overgrowth contributes powerfully to both sugar cravings and

weight gain. Although we do not know the mechanism for this, we have repeatedly

seen excess weight drops off once this overgrowth is treated and eliminated. The

main causes of fungal overgrowth are excess sugar intake and antibiotic use.

Common problems caused by yeast overgrowth include chronic sinusitis and/or

spastic colon (gas, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation). If you have either

of these, you probably have fungal overgrowth. The good news is that treating

this will not just help you to lose weight but can also eliminate your spastic

colon and sinusitis! My

book<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/publications/from-fatigued-to-\

fan/> or the treatment

protocol<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/tools-support/treatment-protocol.html> on

my web site will teach you how to effectively treat this.

5. Another major problem is carnitine deficiency, which is present in most

CFS/FMS patients. Unfortunately, this deficiency forces your body to turn

calories into fat and makes it almost impossible to lose fat. Simply taking

carnitine does not help adequately however, as it does not get into cells

optimally. I recommend that people take

Acetyl-L-Carnitine<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/supplements/acet\

yl-l-carnitine/> 1000 mg daily (which does get into the cells more effectively)

for four months, as this can help both energy and weight loss.

6. Adrenal stress support - Sart by making an attitude change. Whenever you

notice that you're getting anxious or worried ask yourself the simple question

" Am I in imminent danger? " . The answer is almost always no, and you'll find that

your adrenal glands relax as you realize this. If you have problems with

relaxing or letting go of worry, my book " Three Steps to Happiness-Healing

through

Joy<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/publications/book-pain-free-1-2\

-3/> " can help you get from where you are to a life that you love! The book is

available on my web site. If you are experiencing hypoglycemic episodes,

consider taking an adrenal glandular that includes licorice (e.g. Adrenal Stress

End<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/supplements/end-fatigue-adrenal\

/>).

7. Insulin Resistance. If your morning fasting insulin blood level is over 10,

this suggests insulin resistance. This can cause weight gain-especially if your

DHEA-S and Testosterone are also high. In this situation, consider

PCOS-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, in women. The medication Metformin, 500 mg

each AM can be very helpful in this situation. Be sure to take at least 500 mcg

of Vitamin B12 a day if on Metformin, and if feeling poorly on it, have your

doctor do a blood test to check for a rare complication called lactic acidosis.

It is no longer necessary to be on extreme, unsustainable or unhealthy diets to

lose weight and keep it off. The recommendations above will not just help you

stay trim, but they will leave you healthy and full of vitality as well!

Important points:

Several factors contribute to persistent weight gain. These include inadequate

thyroid function, unbalanced adrenal function, poor sleep, nutritional

deficiencies, insulin resistance & yeast overgrowth. Treating these problems can

result in marked weight loss.

Used with permission from the best-selling book " From Fatigued to

Fantastic!<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/publications/from-fatigu\

ed-to-fan/> " which will teach you how to effectively treat each of these

problems.

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