Balanced Bites Podcast: Episode #27
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Episode #27
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Topics:
#1: Carbs, cortisol, thyroid – hot topics (from a breastfeeding mom) – also is caffeine reversing weight loss?
#2: Stating the word “chemicals” properly
#3: Tips for acne/breakouts
#4: Should I listen to my body, or not?
#5: Help for teeth grinding?
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#1: Carbs, cortisol, thyroid – hot topics (from a breastfeeding mom) – also is caffeine reversing weight loss?
I have a couple odd questions that I’d like to bounce off of you. I did your detox at the beginning of January and shed 13 lbs in the process. By the end of it I had fully weaned myself off of caffeine. My weight loss slowed down immensely for the next 5 weeks (only 3.5 lbs in that time, and I’m in the 230′s). So . . . I started adding caffeine back in slowly a few days ago and my weight loss has jumped back up. Thoughts?
Also, what is your take on the thyroid and adrenal fatigue burn out related to “low carb” eating issue? I keep my carbs at 75-150 or so, in part because I’m breastfeeding and in part because the thyroid issue freaks me out (pregnancy and nursing are also taxing on the thyroid, I hear; and my mom had thyroid cancer in her 40′s; I have a long history with anxiety/stress and disordered eating and yo-yo dieting). Is this a real issue? I have to really go out of my way to get enough carbs even eating “Primal” rather than paleo (i.e. my raw milk gives me a pretty sizable portion of my daily carbs, the rest is non-starchy veggies, occasionally some berries or other fruit in small portions, small portions of sweet potato, onions, and other dairy sources). What do you think? And if this is covered in your book, let me know and I’ll get my hands on it. Thanks!
#2: Stating the word “chemicals” properly
Just one comment….use of the word “chemicals”. I’m a chemical engineer by training and the word “chemicals” encompasses all the wonderful things in the world – air, water, salt, bacon – in addition to bad things like HFCS and arsenic – all those things are chemicals. So, perhaps instead of saying bad things like artificial sweeteners are “chemicals” maybe say they are overly processed or artificial or something more specific. Sorry…this is a little pet peeve of mine. Chemicals can be good and bad.
#3: Tips for acne/breakouts
Hey Liz, I have been following and listening for awhile and love your work! I was just wondering if you have any tips on how to get rid of a break out? For some reason I have just got some cystic acne [flaring up]….help!
#4: Should I listen to my body, or not?
#5: Help for teeth grinding?
I clench and grind my teeth. I have a mouth guard and everything, but I wasn’t sure if this was somethiing that nutrition could help. I was hoping to get your thoughts. Thanks and love your podcast.
Cheers!
Diane & Liz
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Tags: acne, caffeine, carbs, paleo summit, teeth grinding, weight gain