Weight Loss
If I can be honest, I wasn’t always at a healthy weight with a healthy mindset. It took many years for me to develop the lifestyle I am now living. I am happy to share my methodology of getting healthy and enjoying life. Two pregnancies later (2020 and 2023), I am back to my fit body and feel amazing.
Listed below are some of the areas we will explore together.
Hormone Balancing
Most people who struggle with their weight have some sort of hormonal imbalance. Whether it is estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, thyroid or adrenal hormones- each play an important role in healthy weight management. Deficiencies or excesses of each can hinder your weight loss efforts.
How do you know if you are out of balance? Take this simple quiz to see if you have adrenal or thyroid imbalances that may be contributing to your weight gain.
Hormone Questionnaire: Take this Quiz Now
Heavy Metal Toxicity
Environmental toxicity has become more rampant in today’s society and as a result, we are being exposed to thousands of toxic compounds in our air, water and soil. Our body’s detoxification system is of primary importance NOW. When toxic metals accumulate in our body, they cause enzyme dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, among other ill effects. Heavy metals can be detected through a hair analysis test.
Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies
This is a very common finding, especially among individuals who are “dieting”.
Hair Mineral Analysis is a great tool for determining the mineral content in your body. If you have low minerals such as zinc, selenium, iron, calcium, magnesium etc. this can lead to slow metabolism, poor enzyme function, altered hormone synthesis and a feeling of fatigue- all of which can impede your weight loss efforts.
Digestion
Constipation, bloating, diarrhea, acid reflux and stomach pain are all symptoms that your digestion is poor. Food sensitivities can also be a reason for these symptoms with gluten, eggs and diary being the most common allergies I see in my office. A Food Sensitivity Test is a great way to determine if one’s body is reacting to certain foods, causing inflammation in the body. When there is inflammation in the body, there is a whole cascade of hormonal fluctuations that can hinder weight loss.
Stress
Stress is an all too familiar word and feeling in today’s fast paced society. The effects of chronic stress are numerous, with weight gain being one of them. Exploring your sources of stress and regulating your stress hormone “cortisol” is a goal for lasting weight loss. Stress management is key and exploring the different strategies that you respond best to is also important.
Exercise
The vast majority of people do not move as much as their bodies were meant to. There are also some people who “over” exercise and partake in the wrong type of exercise for their body. As a personal trainer and yoga instructor, I will guide you through an exercise plan that suits you and is enjoyable!
Mental/Emotional State
Mental health is a very important factor in losing weight and keeping it off. Emotional eating is a very common reason for weight gain. I use different techniques in my office to help absolve this habit. Self love is the most magical love that transforms our bodies and health. It shapes our behaviours and motivations to eat. I help people see the love in themselves and shine like they were meant to!