Do any of these sound like you? Always exhausted, but can’t fall asleep… waking up in the middle of the night… feeling anxious frequently… gaining weight, etc.

You may have Adrenal Fatigue.

Adrenal Fatigue is a type of hormone imbalance that can go hand-in-hand with thyroid imbalances (Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s).

Typically, your cortisol (stress hormone) should spike in the morning and give you more energy. Then in the evening, cortisol should decrease so you can sleep.

However, when you have daily stresses, traumas, pregnancy or if you’re working out really intensely, you may start to experience Adrenal Fatigue. Instead of the spike in the morning, you’ll have trouble waking up and you will feel wired and tired at night. This can cause a lot of anxiety and prohibit you from losing weight.

Adrenal Fatigue takes a toll in your body and leads to chronic fatigue, food intolerances and feeling horrible ALL the time. As it progresses, you will develop total body exhaustion as your cortisol levels plummet. Unfortunately, many have to wait until this stage to finally see a diagnosis.

Below are the stages of Adrenal Fatigue

Stage 1: Stress Overload (high cortisol)

  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Weight gain and gut issues
  • Mood swings and anxiety

Stage 2: Fatigue

  • Food allergies/intolerances
  • Low thyroid function (possibly Hypothyroidism)
  • Body aches & skin issues

Stage 3: Exhaustion

  • Poor memory
  • Blood sugar issues
  • Sick more often

How does Adrenal Fatigue affect your weight?

With any thyroid and/or hormone imbalance… “calories in vs calories out” weight loss methods are overridden.

When your body thinks it’s under a high stress situation, it will store additional carbs to be ready for fight or flight mode. However, these carbs are stored as excess fat.

Keto Girl Method

There are many benefits to the Keto Girl Method

  • Increased fullness
  • Increased weight loss
  • Increased energy
  • Clearer skin
  • Improved digestion
  • Decreased bloating
  • Hormones balancing
  • Better mood
  • Increased energy

My Keto Girl Approach focuses specifically on removing the 4 inflammatory foods: gluten, dairy, eggs and added sugar. In addition, focusing on your daily routines that are relaxing and gentle for the body are also key; not doing intense cardio or fasting daily, which can also stress the body out further. This the Keto Girl diet + gentle routine works to decrease inflammation, which in turn begins to improve Adrenal Fatigue.

Knowing what to eat, how much, and when is not easy – especially when you have a thyroid disorder to contend with. But with the right diet and routine, you can lose weight AND get off thyroid medication!

I’ve taught hundreds of women to eat mindfully, keep their metabolism optimal, and reduce their symptoms. And with my proven Keto Girl Method, you can do it too! If you’re interested in Keto Girl Coaching, check out my Keto Girl Program here!