1 Hormones and Fat Burning
2 Three Fat-STORING HormonesCortisol Stress Insulin Sugar Estrogen Toxins All three fat storing hormones are connected and intertwine with each other Cortisol is triggered by stress Insulin is triggered by sugar Estrogen is triggered by toxins
3 1. Cortisol “the stress hormone”Anti-inflammatory Produced in the Adrenal Glands Releases sugar from the liver for instant energy. Turns muscle proteins into glucose. Stores fat because the glucose released causes the release of Insulin.
4 Stress Seven symptoms of stress: 1. Headaches 2. Allergies 3. Neck and Back Pain 4. Poor Sleep 5. Irritability 6. Digestive Troubles 7. Fatigue
5 Breathing Exercise for Stress ReductionDeep abdominal breaths 5 seconds inhale Hold for a count 5 seconds on the exhale
6 The key to brain health is exercise!Better brain function: mood, memory, and learning Stabilizes blood sugar Improves self confidence Boosts levels of happiness Prevents stroke, heart attack, and cancer Alleviates stress and anxiety Surges creativity
7 2. ESTROGEN “Female hormone”Greek meaning “mad desire” + “born” Provides the distinctive curves in women. Responsible for the menstrual cycle. Gives distinctive female characteristics because women have 1000 times more receptors than men. Estrogen blocks thyroid production. Birth control
8 DETOXIFICATION “poison to remove”Endocrine disruptors cause estrogen dominance. pesticides, insecticides, heavy metals, preservatives, medication, plastics, drugs, creams, lotion, makeup, growth hormones in food, antibiotics, vaccines, sulfites in wine and salads, and many more.
9 3. INSULIN “The blood sugar hormone”Made by the pancreas Lowers blood sugar Causes cells to absorb sugar as fuel and converts the rest to fat and cholesterol Any sugar present in the blood will hinder weight loss Average American eats 150 pounds of sugar per year.
10 6 Fat Burning Hormones Thyroid Hormones (T3, T4) Growth Hormone (GH)Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1) Testosterone Glucagon Adrenaline
11 Foods that Stimulate Fat BURNING HormonesFruits Vegetables Grass fed beef Free range chicken Cage free eggs
12 Exercise Triggers Fat BURNING Hormones
13 Hormones Triggered by ExerciseGrowth Hormone – anti-aging, lean-body-mass producing. Glucagon – fuels cells between meals, opposes insulin. Testosterone – makes muscle, follows growth hormone. Adrenaline – triggered by intensity. Releases fat energy from the fat cell.
14 Thyroid Hormone Controls the speed of metabolismIncreases the mitochondria (the energy factories in your cell) Estrogen inhibits thyroid function Thyroid needs Iodine to create T3 & T4 Liver activates 80% of the thyroid hormone T3
15 Testosterone Lean muscle mass and male characteristicsIncreased libido Produced by adrenals, testicles, and even some from the ovaries *Too high of testosterone in females leads to facial hair, deep voice, and male pattern baldness*
16 Growth Hormone “anti-aging”Builds cartilage and muscle No growth hormone, no joint structure Regulates fuel between meals Activated by sleep Aides in recovery and rebuilding Builds lean muscle Activated by exercise
17 Adrenaline Releases fat from fat cells to provide energy reserves for the body during stressful stimuli Improves mental alertness Increased heart rate Metabolic rate rises Triggered by exercise and public speaking!
18 Insulin-like Growth FactorTriggered by Growth Hormone, made in the liver Fuels the body between meals IGF is stimulated between meals-no snacking for Liver body types. Depletion in IGF leads to more Insulin production causing Diabetes.
19 Glucagon Raises blood sugar from fat reservesControls blood sugar between meals Too much protein turns off the fat burning effect of glucagon
20 Four Body Types
21 Liver Body Type Potbelly, wakes early, grumpy in the morning, prone to headaches, belching, tightness and pain in the right shoulder or neck, craves deep fried foods, sore joints, aging spots, low back pain, easily frustrated and impatient.
22 Liver Involvement with Fat Burning Hormones600 functions overall: 200 hormonal, digestive. All 6 fat-burning hormones work through the liver. Weak liver means poor protein digestion. Start with liver enhancement and Detoxification Diet. Poor liver function causes gut inflammation.
23 Liver Enhancement Cranberry DrinkIn 6-8 oz. of spring water add 2 oz. of unsweetened cranberry juice, 1/3 of lemon juice, and 1 tsp. of Braggs apple cider vinegar. Don’t allow yourself to get hungry. High levels of potassium will allow most patients to lose lbs. in 2 weeks. Drink opens up filtration systems. If you want more information on the Liver Diet, talk to your provider and we can give you a handout.
24 Adrenal Body Type Lower belly fat that sags over, neck will develop a buffalo hump in severe cases, very tired, craves salt/sugar, dizziness, nighttime energy surge, red tip on tongue, facial hair (female), high blood pressure, osteoporosis, needs coffee to wake up, brain fog, fluid retention, chest tightness, difficulty walking up stairs, asthma, viral infections, auto immune, fibromyalgia, feeling of defeat and grief.
25 Adrenal Body Type Diet Lots of fats from butter, coconut oil, avocado, flaxseed oil, nuts and seeds. Grass fed animals, wild caught fish. More protein (50-75 grams per day) Eggs including the yolks. No sweets. Avoid caffeine and nicotine. Nut butters, cheese or fruit before bed. Foods low on the glycemic index. Eat before 10 AM Consume sea salt and add minerals.
26 Thyroid Body Type Weight equally distributed over the entire body, tiredness, craves breads, loose skin under arms, vertical nail ridges, hair loss or thinning, scalloped tongue, outer third of eyebrow thinning, fibroids, constipation, big tongue, poor libido, depression.
27 Thyroid Diet and Foods First rule out autoimmune issues.Add foods rich in iodine; seafood, alfalfa, raw cow milk, eggs, seaweed Don’t wait until you are hungry! As with the adrenal glands, blood sugar stability is key. 25 grams of proteins, thyroid can’t handle high levels. Limit almonds, corn, millet, peanuts, canola oil, pine nuts, pears, turnips, cabbage, kale, mustard, peaches, soy, spinach, and brussel sprouts.
28 Ovary/Teste Body Type Weight is in legs and lower hips, bloating, heavy limbs, decrease in testosterone, hot flashes, painful menstrual cramps, PMS, constipation, infertility, anxiety and fearfulness. Hormonal imbalances with estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
29 Ovary/Teste Diet and FoodsAvoid estrogenic foods such as: soy, barley, cherries, dates, flaxseed, hops, licorice, oats, olive oil, yams, wheat, potatoes, rice, and sesame seeds. Add these estrogen inhibiting foods: broccoli, melons, pears, grapes, green beans, squash, kefir, sauerkraut, turmeric, and leafy greens. Eat higher amounts of fats and proteins and limit grains grams per day. Avoid sugar, processed foods, greasy, deep fried foods and sodas especially diet sodas. Estrogen dominance can be from a variety of endocrine disruptors and indicates too much estrogen in the blood.
30 Male Hormone Health Leafy greens like spinach, chard, kale and celery need to be your base. Avocados - Great for decreasing cortisol. Brazilian nuts to increase testosterone. Lamb, bison, venison, fish and grass fed beef. Avoid meat with growth hormone added.
31 Thank You! Any Questions?