The number one thing to change to lose belly fat and balance hormones!!!
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Ive had a hysterectomy, gall bladder removed, thyroid removed , and have extreme stress in my life. Everything you have said explains why I went from 150 lbs to 200 lbs, and can not lose it
I did something weird to avoid overeating before my period when I’m really hungry for a week right before my period began. I ate a whole bag frozen vegetables carrots,broccoli, cauliflower it’s 300 kcal a lot of veggies. Steamed it. ❌❌❌❌I had zero cravings for junk, I was full and happy!!! Try it ,
omg I'm going to try this
Dr Beth- I love how you value being a Mother. Being a Mom lasts forever, even after our deaths.
lol what
Cut sugar by 50 percent and dairy exercise regular and that is at least a baseline to start.
Wow. Learned so much in these 20 minutes. I would love to get on a phone call with you. I’m 22 and have struggled with belly fat since a teen. And I have hormonal acne (strictly jawline chin area ... painful inflammatory cysts) that won’t go away. As healthy as I can be and know ::.. I need help! Love your content!
Glad you’re loving it! I have more information & resources on my website, including information on booking a call. Www.drbethwestie.com
I was listening but THEN babygirl brought your lip balm and my stress levels went down. Kiddos are so sweet and pure. I love it!
They really are!!
Wow. This is so informative!!...
Ever since having my Daughter 14 years ago, I can’t lose weight for the life of me and ever since having my Son 4 years ago, I not only continue to struggle with losing weight. But I have a laundry list of other issues that I’ve never experienced before-
(ie: dry hair/skin, loss of hair, fatigue/lack of motivation, digestive problems, low libido, cystic acne, MELASMA and strong/odd smelling urine).
* I drink 1/2 gallon of lemon/cucumber water a day.
* I don’t over eat. If anything, I don’t eat enough. (But when I do, I either crave sugar or salt. No in between).
* I’m a stay at home Mom & constantly on the move. Sometimes going straight from 8am to 11pm without sitting. (Unless it’s to go to the Bathroom).
* I take a multivitamin, zinc, vitamins D3 and C daily.
And I just don’t understand what’s happening to me/my body. I don’t know if there’s any significance to this. But I am on a hormonal IUD, I have an under active Thyroid and take 150 mcg of Levothyroxine and I’m definitely affected by stress; as I’m not only grieving the loss of both parents and my dog. (All of whom passed away within less than 2 years of each other). But I’m also dealing with some major stress surrounding the 3 year nightmare we’ve been in since hiring a fraudulent, unscrupulous Contractor to rebuild the 2 main floors in our home that were demoed due to a flood & subsequent mold growth.
Not to mention all the stress factors that come along with life in general and being cooped up in the house due to COVID.
Although, I find it difficult to believe this is associated with stress. I really in truly feel there’s a serious imbalance going on.
Which I’ve brought to my OBGYN’s attention. (Requesting a hormonal panel).
But he told me it couldn’t be an imbalance because my IUD evens them out.
Curious what your thoughts are.
Especially with respect to the Hormonal IUD. If this “mutes out the others”, would
it be safe to assume you’d recommend an alternative BC Method?
I’ve used DUTCH testing on many women on various forms of birth control, including an IUD and have found significant information that can help us understand what’s going on. Especially when it comes to cortisol. Your OB is just going to run a blood test, which isn’t comprehensive enough and doesn’t include cortisol.
@@DrBethWestie ok thank you so much!
I did subscribe to learn more about your program (cost mainly; as I’m currently a stay at home Mom. So I just need to know what I’m looking at here). Can’t wait to hear back and thank you so much for responding to that novel of mine.
Explanation about the topic is so vague :(
The meat of this is excellent! Thanks for posting/sharing. Would love to see this info in non-live format to get straight to the point. Consumption of time to get to info, especially when time is limited, increases my stress/cortisol. :)
Thanks for your feedback!
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I am with you 🙏
I take DIM (100mg cap. 1x a day -AM) & a phytoestrogen complex + progesterone cream (PM) - that combo has been a gamechanger for me.
I was having 6 hot flashes daily (1 in the middle of the night), even though I was taking the phytoestrogen complex for a year, a month ago it seemed to quit working. By the third dose of DIM, my hot flashes were cut in half, by the 5th dose they were completely GONE!!! I love that it's so good for me & that it works! I have always been fit & I am still very active but in the past year I have developed a spare (bike) tire that hides my six-pack abs - I still have a 6 pack under there LOL... Hoping that the DIM will also help with that, may take a while.
I sleep like a champion 99% of the time- approx. 7 hours a night. I have low stress ( Thank God) so I don't think cortisol is much of a factor.
Glad to hear you found something that works for you!
100% yes. I’ve tried it all and it all sucks lolol
I have been on a rigorous supplement regime for 6 months. With the help of estrodim and testosterone cream, I have been able to raise my testosterone, progesterone is normal and estrogen is finally normal but just barely. My dr says my cortisone is too low now? My adrenals are tanking even with help of adrenal support. My thyroid is “normal” but she may put me on medication if this last ditch effort doesn’t work. Problem is, my body is not absorbing nutrients and even my supplements are helping. She said it could be a gut issue so we have cut gluten/dairy/soy etc. to see if that helps. Do you think there could be another reason my body isn’t absorbing nutrients like iron, protein, etc? I am eating so clean and lots of supplements
I would highly recommend a comprehensive gut test. If your gut isn’t absorbing, then it doesn’t matter what type of supplement protocol it is, it won’t help if your body can’t absorb it. Gut & hormone issues are so intertwined it’s really tough to treat one without the other and expect progress.
@@DrBethWestie yes, I will talk to my dr about that! She mentioned a allergy test but I will ask about a gut test as well. Thank you so much for the advice.
Do you think that doing Crossfit 4 -5 days a week is too much? I am almost 49. Have been doing Crossfit for a year and half and really like it. I am building muscle but my belly fat won't budge, in fact, it is getting worse. I eat clean too. So annoying.
It’s hard to say without knowing more. Belly fat is usually due to a build up of excess hormone, from both imbalance & cortisol. If your adrenals are struggling, then intense exercise can make it worse. I’d recommend getting your hormones tested to see what’s going on: drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/
Can you use milk thistle as a liver health supplement too much? I take it one week out of the moth but i take protein supplements and pre workouts more than I should and wondered if I should use it more like daily.
It’s hard for me to make specific recommendations for you without knowing more!
I see it too
I want to lose weight to help me get pregnant. I am 32 and have been with my bf for 11 years. I have lost 32 lbs and it seems like the weight loss has stopped. I'm on keto and love it... I've always had irregular periods... Not sure what my question is lol but tips for losing weight and helping with fertility.
So being on the Keto Diet is likely part of the problem. The Adrenal Glands function off carbs and they are responsible for regulating hormones, including metabolism. If you are in adrenal fatigue due to lack of carb, you are sabotaging yourself. If you want some specific guidance, schedule a call with me: ttps://calendly.com/drbethwestie/free-consultation
Can u not wafffle as much
Hi Dr. Westie, I am 68 years old and I have been taking the bioidentical hormone creams for nearly 20 years. I have been pretty healthy and fit but in the last year and a half I have started to gain weight around my midsection and on my breasts. This is crazy because I eat very healthy, do intermittent fasting plus I exercise regularly. I am confused because I'm getting different messages from different doctors about estrogen. Some say I have too much estrogen and others say I need to take more of my bioidentical hormone estrogen. Which one is it? Also, is this something I should continue or should I get off of these bidetical hormones? I also am hypothyroid and have been taking thyroid medication for about the same length of time. I would love to have a phone call with you if it's possible. How do I go about doing that? Is there a charge for the call? Thank you! Maggie
I just responded to your email!
Hello! My doctor tested my hormone panel, my progesterone was pretty low due to high amounts of stress. I am starting bioidentical progesterone on day 12 of my next cycle. He also gave me something for adrenal support and I feel like a whole new woman!!! I started working out in May to help with stress and to help me lose weight, I'm losing inches around my belly and hips but I still have a pretty big belly. Will it start to budge once I start the progesterone? I need to be consistent with my diet too, I'll admit!
Update?
@@AR-mu4zq wow! I forgot about this. So I ended up getting pregnant and had to stop the progesterone. I still take the adrenal support on days I don't have a good night's sleep (which is often cause of baby haha). I had to make a lot of tweaks to my daily life. I try to move 15-30 min a day, usually something gentle. I cut out dairy except for butter. I don't eat sugar or highly refined carbohydrates. Weight loss has been slow but steady. I am now past my pre-baby weight. With my hormones the way they are I just accepted it will take me awhile. I still seem to hold most around my middle, that is where I've been working on my pelvic floor and my core strength to help "tighten up". Again it's been slow but I'm so happy it's in a downward trajectory! I can't take the progesterone again until I stop breastfeeding so we'll see!
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 endometriosis Dec 2020 and I have inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis) since 2012 this makes this tricky! I’m 39 years old not in the pill my
Gynaecologist suggests to place me in the pill I said no. What is the first thing you’d suggest to help remove Estrogen
I would test to know more about the why behind estrogen build up. Eating for your cycle can help to start regulating hormones, but really understanding why it’s off in the first place is key.
How does alcohol (red wine, a glass a day), affect our hormones and our overall health? Thank you!
I believe in all things in moderation. As long as it's a high quality, biodynamic wine, there's nothing wrong with it.
A trick: you can watch series on Flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.
@Ray Zander definitely, I've been using flixzone for since december myself :)
can we still have a call?
I have incredibly a regular periods. I never know when they’re coming so I take my basal body temperature every day so that at least I know when I end up ovulating. I’m on cycle day 41 today and I still have not ovulated. What do I do?
Start eating for your cycle! I've done quite a few videos on this, and my book talks about how to do this! Matching the nutrition to your cycle (or what your cycle should be) will help regulate it down!
Is it safe to take DIM to lower my estrogen? Got labs done & it’s really high- been gaining sooo much weight!
I would have to see your labs and do an intake to say one way or the other!
What is DIM?
Was diagnosed with Hashi's and low testrone and low progesterone. Very stressful life. I had a hysterectomy 10yrs ago. What is the 12wk program?
You can find out more about my programs on my website: www.drbethwestie.com/programs
What are you listening while you record this video? 🧐
AirPods have a microphone on them :)
I know my hormone is imbalanced, facial hair. Tummy hanging. Bleeding irregular exercise causes it, also Cheyenne pepper also. Ugh. Been sexually frustrated almost nonstop.
Any recommendations for how to stop menstrual migraines? I seem to get them during the week of the placebo pills of my birth control pills. I'm wondering if there is anything nutritionally I can do to help stop them.
Part of this can be due to a drastic dip and spike in hormone. So regulating hormones can help, also adding in adaptogens, and more healthy fats!
@@DrBethWestie what is the best way to regulate hormones? With certain supplements or certain foods?
My book, The Female Fat Solution talks about matching nutrition to your cycle to regulate hormones. I've also done a couple videos on it!
@@515froggy I had the same problem, I get rid of soy and tofu and no more migraines during my period!!!!!I laso limit the amount of milk to 3 times per month.
What about when your post menopause?
The same thing applies! I go more in-depth on this in my book, The Female Menopause Solution!
I AGREE WITH U
Have you touched on PCOS or infertility?
Yep I have videos on both on this channel!
Are you still taking personal questions one on one?
You can send me an email! Beth@drbethwestie.com
Dr. Beth Westie thank you so much I will right now!
Hi Dr. Since after giving birth mid2019 have keep losing weight alot plus am having a tummy like a pregnant woman again...low libido i can say too. I dont know whts gonna help me.
2weeks before i was tested corona +ve currently feeling much better...but am having irregular periods since tested +ve on day off one day on...
Plz any Advice tht could help.
Sounds like an underlying hormone issue. I’d recommend getting to the bottom of that.
I started taking dim because I had an excess of estrogen, due to endometriosis and possible pcos? Estradiol is 181pg/ml, progesterone is at 2.47 ng/ml and testosterone at 14ng/dl. I have just been gaining weight around my abdomen and I think the dim is making it worse, is supplementing testosterone or progesterone cream effective in restoring balance instead of trying to decrease estrogen?
I would recommend addressing the root of the problem instead of the symptoms.
@@DrBethWestie the usual treatment for endometriosis is birth control and I've already had 2 surgeries:/
I’ve helped a lot of women with endometriosis with natural remedies. Endometriosis is a symptom of an underlying hormone issue. When you get to the bottom of what it is, you can treat it accordingly.
This was extra food that I had, on top of my clean diet.❌❌❌
Can you be estrogen dominant but still be growing a mustache?
Yes
Liver - do you work on parasites also?
Yes!
Hi and greetings from the Fiji Islands . All the symptoms of hormonal imbalance you stated ,80% of it iam facing right now and its taking a toll of my physical being,energy and weight issues. Really need your help .. being facing all this after my postnatal periods..iam also deficient in Vitamin D as well ...what shud i do ..HELP
I have a ton of resources on this channel for you, as well as on my website. I would also recommend getting on the waitlist for my 12 week program: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist
Lol I have three kids
Well i do attend to stress out . I crave sugar and carbs...... I am always either wanting something sweet or wanting pizza .... My smallest part of my waist measuring at 29 inches and at my belly is 33 inches and below my belly button is 35 inches. I have 3 boys. A 7 year old about to be 8 soon and a 2 year old about to be 3 and almost 1 year later this month. I eat small portions but i struggle with eating the right combinations of healthy foods not knowing what to cook ?
Been taking progesterone and estrogen for almost 3mos now, and I gained soooooooo much weight. Literally fat is all over. I had 25in waist line, now it's 28-29.
This isn’t uncommon! You’re treating the symptom not the cause. I’m assuming you’re taking hormones because you were told they were imbalanced? But I would ask why - what’s causing the imbalance in the first place & address that!
@@DrBethWestie hi doc glad u replied ❤️❤️❤️ yeah my doc told me that I have hormonal imbalance. I really really don't know what the causes are 😂 I wasn't informed. Was having drastic hair fall, anxiety and irritability, irregular sleeping patterns. Period is always regular tho. Been watching some RUclips vids and some of them said that i might have high testosterone level for a woman 🤔🤷🏻♀️ but what bothers me most now is my weight 😩
The best way to figure out what’s causing the hormone imbalance and in turn the weight issue, is through hormone testing. I’d recommend looking into it! drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/
Stop taking estrogen. That could help.
I would love to know what you think about a program like Weight Watchers. Especially the new program which features more of an emphasis on higher protein and more fruits and vegetables. I read your book but am close to menopause and am trying to decide if I should continue with Weight Watchers. Any help would be appreciated!
M DeCarlo I don’t think something like weight watchers is sustainable long term. It also doesn’t take into consideration the female physiology. I’d be happy to jump on the phone to offer some suggestions for you! Schedule a call:
calendly.com/drbethwestie/free-consultation
Can my hormones be off even while taking hormonal birth control? I am 29 and have been on birth control more than not since I was 12 and I've had 3 kids. I am almost always stressed and yell at my kids often. I carry most of my weight in my stomach. I am vitamin d deficient so I have to take 2,000 iu of vitamin d daily and I still get headaches if it's cloudy.
Yes it can!! Birth control is synthetic hormone. Natural hormone can still be off!
@@DrBethWestie thank you. I tried talking to my gynecologist. I told her that I believe my hormones are off but she said they can't be tested while on birth control. I figured they may not be fully regulated even while on the pill.
Are there any multivitamins that women can take to balance all four hormones?
Not necessarily. Using specific nutrition/Whole Foods is more effective.
Look up Thyrotain and primrose oil
I have a really hard time taking vitamins specially vitamin d what can i do
Get it in liquid form!
Yes you can take it in liquid form and put it in a smoothie,a healthy smoothie of your choice....hope that helps
Doctor, is it possible to get a liver cleaning routine and the best daily diet for us, please thank U
I saw in one of the comments but to ask again so if I have adrenal fatigue I shouldn’t do keto? Why? Do you have a video on this topic?
I have quite a few videos on this. Your adrenals and hormone regulation is driven by carbohydrates. Which means if you cut them out while in adrenal fatigue, not only are you unable to heal your adrenals it can get worse.
@@DrBethWestie thank you very much for replying! I have adrenal fatigue, estrogen dom and irregular cycles and when I started keto a couple of months ago I noticed some effects which I weren’t sure were teething problems or something more. I’ve been trying to gather more data on it. Must admit to feeling pretty confused at this point. But a lot of what you said in your videos makes sense.
I don’t ever recommend it for women as the research I’ve seen shows more hormone dysfunction long term.
@@DrBethWestie Yeah I ended up eating carbs because of some of the side effects and I felt a lot better and it made me think as you have said in other videos that the keto seems suspiciously advocated by men who don’t have our hormone fluctuations.
Hello Does Thyroid Nodules and Goiter effect weitgh loss? I have to take 75 mg eltroxen everyday for the rest of my life. I suffer from IBS syndrome
Yep thyroid issues & IBS are going to affect weight loss
@@DrBethWestie you have really brought insight with your video thank you
You are welcome!
Does weight lose helps in hormones balancing
If you’re overweight, losing weight will make it easier to balance hormones.
@@DrBethWestie thanks for replying......am 24 ,female.height 5.4 ....Nd weight 63 kg....am I over weight....what shud be the ideal weight?
@@nikeaga7816 you ain't overweight
I am very slim and eat very clean. But still I have a big belly that makes me look 4 months pregnant. I don't have thyroid, I don't think I take a lot of stress, I have regular periods. Can you please suggest what more should I do? I do workout and I do HIIT. Am so confused!!!!!! Please help
Have you had your hormones tested at all? That would be the first place I would start!
@@DrBethWestie thanks for the reply. I thought regular periods were an indicator that everything is fine. But I will get it tested as soon as I can. 😊🙌
That sounds me like me except i have lots of stress. Good luck on your journey.
i’m 13 and i have a hormonal belly :/ i’m trying to be skinny and not gain muscle i just can’t find the right videos to follow . i want to lose my stomach, thigh fat, arm fat and my hips dips also i’m trying to eat healthier.
also i overeat way to much, i have a slow metabolism.