This episode is pretty raw for me.  It is not an easy thing
for me to talk about, but I think it is an extremely important
topic.  
 
It deeply saddens me to see so many women consumed by
shrinking.  I want to change that and I think sharing my story
can help a lot of women.
 
Today I share:
 

How much I weighed before, during and after pregnancy
Why the scale is lame and meaningless
The medical issues that can interfere with weight loss
How to find comfort in the skin you’re in

 
If you exercise consistently and make healthy food choices and
struggle to lose weight, here are some tests you can ask your
doctor or naturopath about:
 
*general blood work (including Vit D, Iron, Iron stores, B
vitamins)
*thyroid panel (can be done with general blood work)
*fasting blood glucose series (this is multiple draws
before/after sugary drink - this might only be relevant if you have
a fam history of diabetes, but worth asking about)
*adrenal testing (spit test?)
*sleep study (only necessary if sleep apnea might be a concern -
do you snore?)
*sleep consult (only necessary if you're routinely getting less
than 7 hours of sleep)
*food sensitivity testing (can be done via blood
draw)
 
I have found naturopaths are excellent at spending a lot of time
really diving in and closely looking at this information, more than
MDs.  Most naturopaths will book a 90-minute intake
appointment, which is really necessary to dig deep into your
concerns.