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In this episode I go through what I did to heal my thyroid. I mention that you must always consult with your doctor first before doing any of the suggestion recommendations. I also was not diagnosed with Hashimoto's or thyroid disease. I was diagnosed with secondary hypothyroidism brought on by stress and extreme lifestyle. The Thyroid, that pesky little gland that can affect so much! Who knew that the tiny butterfly shaped gland that sits in your neck can affect and regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, energy level and mood. The thyroid gland can become overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothy- roidism). This may, rarely, occur from birth, or develop later on in life. And for me, it was secondary hypothyroidism, which was caused by extreme lifestyle and stress. (Who knew stress could affect thyroid). Hypothyroidism is the term given when low levels of thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. It may result from autoimmune diseases (when the person's immune system starts to attack the body's own organs), poor iodine intake or be brought on by use of certain drugs. Some bullet points over the topics I went over on my road to healing. 1. Started eating more thyroid stimulating foods - including Brazil nuts ( has selenium) :It's the all essential "on" switch to optimal thyroid function — converting T4 hormone into active T3. The essential mineral also protects the gland from inflammatory byproducts of thyroid hormone production. - Salmon-most cases of underactive thyroid are due to inflammation of the gland, and salmon boasts significant anti inflammatory properties. - Eggs - The yolk contains many metabolism stoking nutrients, including fat soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids and — most significantly — choline, a powerful compound that attacks the mechanism that triggers your body to store fat around your liver. - Avocado-Avocado contains metabolism enhancing mono unsaturated fat and packed with fiber and freeradical killing antioxidants 2. Stopped working out strenuously - had to let me body rest and recover from the years of overtraining 3. Get MORE sleep. - so important to recover 4. Intermittent fasting 5. Repair at the cellular level - took adaptogens for chronic stress - Ashwagandha - Rhodiola - Maca - Ginseng -Eleuthero I also mention some unconventional things I did to help with my thyroid that includes: 1. Reiki - energy healing 2. Acupuncture 3. IV treatments - Love Glutathione and it helps to repair the liver If interested in what I currently take you can email me at : felicia@dietdropoutpodcast.com Hope you enjoyed this episode!

On the episode I chat with Anette De La Rosa What she is Eating - superfood smoothies Watching - documentary " Heal " - on Netflix Reading - Quantum Love by Laura Berman She talks about her transition through the years of focusing on her body to now focusing on truly living her best life and also helping other women design their best life as well. We talk about how we both have evolved in the fitness space and were able to share our similar stories. Anette also talks about how we can take our rock bottom experience and turn it into a blessing. That we all must go through these rock bottom moments to allow for growth. She gives advice on how to move forward and heal from those rock bottom times in our life. She asked the Universe for a sign and help to move on from her toxic relationship. She had to come to terms with her co dependency and take action steps to move forward Having a support system Investing in her own personal growth through travel, books and growing her business "Life is Happening FOR you , not to you " She also explains how she let go of her obsession with her body and stop letting food control her life through mindfulness , intention and "turning point" moments. She gives tactical tips on how to manifest in your own life - freedom, abundance, love. It all comes down to energy - you get back what you put out. Start with working on "self " and your own personal development and mindset to lead you to your goals and dreams. Check out Anette's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anettedelarosa/ She has developed the " Design Your Life" program and empowers women all around the country to take back their life, take action and follow their dreams. Anette's Design Your Life Program

Megan Rigby Former Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Online Coach, Blogger, IFBB Figure Pro She has found a balance with food and fitness and has healed herself from body dysmorphia, metabolic issues and food imbalances. She talks about macros and how she applies them in her life and with her clients but also explains that while counting macros is a great tool that ultimately she feels like moving into the intuitive space with food is the goal. She explains how she learns to honor her hunger and how she feels about intuitive eating. Megan also explains her "Forbidden Food " mentality and how she healed from her eating disorder of binge eating. We also talk about our relationships and how it can affect how we are in that relationship, gut health and probiotics. This episode is so important because it truly reveals how we can change our thought process and evolve and heal our issues with food. Follow her - @macro_mini for more information on her coaching and philosophy!

On this episode I talk about how I currently eat on the daily and that is intuitively. Intuitive eating can be tough to follow when you do not entirely understand what this means. I explain what Intuitive eating means to me and how I practice it daily. Intuitive eating is learning to trust your own hunger cues and an approach developed to help people heal from the side effects of chronic dieting. Making food decisions without experiencing guilt or shame and honors hunger and respects fullness. I believe that there are certain principles that really define Intuitive eating: 1. Mindfulness on what it feels to be "satisfied" and not "stuffed" 2. Honoring your feelings without using food 3. Respecting your body 4. Honoring your hunger 5. Making peace with food This is just the beginning of touching on this topic of Intuitively eating. I hope you enjoy this episode!

First episode. I chat about my history and why I wanted to start Diet Dropout podcast. My history with growing up , sports in college, years of competing and where I am now.