These 4 Hormones Make Weight Loss EASY

Which is more important for weight loss: hormones or calories? I would say, for most people, its hormones. This is because the majority of people are already pretty good about keeping an eye on their calories. And if calories were the problem, they would already have lost their weight.
Both calories are hormones are important for regulating your weight but I've found that hormones become more important as you have more weight to lose.
And calories become more important the closer you are to your ideal body weight.
If you are someone who has more than 15-20 stubborn pounds to lose that aren't being managed by calories, then it may be time to check out these 4 hormones.
These hormones all have the ability to help you lose weight by targeting different functions in the body:
*note: these hormones should only be used if you are DEFICIENT or low in them. You wouldn't want to take them for weight loss if your levels are normal.
1. Testosterone. Testosterone is important for both men and women and it works to help build muscle, enhance mood, and help with energy.
2. Progesterone. Progesterone is primarily important for women where it acts to antagonize the effects of estrogen. High levels of estrogen promote weight gain and progesterone counteracts this effect.
3. Thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones, especially T2 and T3, are very important for regulating metabolism and can be used by both men and women.
4. DHEA. DHEA is a weak androgen but also provides additional functions in the body. It's relatively easy to get and some studies show it may be beneficial for weight loss.
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[@1Wendy_Woo]

Not that anyone cares, or ever wants to hear it or believe it, I am the healthiest eater & a fat person. It's even more fun when stating I was slim all of my life, until 45 when in full, natural menopause led to hypothyroidism and severe adrenal fatigue/insufficiency. No one cares. TRUST me. No matter what doctor I visit, book, diet, medication, etc. No one cares. I am just that-fat-woman. Of course I am hyper self conscious about it. My body hurts. It's become weak. Exercise used to be a daily lifestyle. Now after work I need to get home and lay down. I am learning to take care of my needs but would REALLY like to lose weight and see how much better I could feel at age 57. The ONLY way I lose weight now is to not eat anything. I mean nothing. Which is terribly unhealthy. Cannot win. Thyroid disease = No help from doctors. No solution from doctors. No care from doctors. My new doctor never even heard of NDT: Natural Dessicated Thyroid And said he doesn't prescribe. LOL. USELESS!

[@DChristina]

I can relate to what you’ve written Wendy, and hope you find a way to feel better! My doctors do t even pretend to care and do t seem to understand. I have severe arthritis everywhere and have been using a red light therapy panel to help ease the pain. It’s been a couple months and I’m feeling better. It’s good for many things, maybe look into it? Wishing you all the best, Christina

[@4tun8nanette]

I can absolutely relate to your situation. Same for me. No doctor seems to care. Can't get adequate hormones.

[@davelane4055]

But God loves you and I'm sure your family and friends do also. Masks and medical malfeace are killing patients across the country in addition to

[@lynsiem3896]

Same, I just get told there's no magic diet pill 😕 so frustrating

[@gofish8181]

sounds like your TSH is high.. hypothyroidism... get it it checked . go to a osteopathic doctor if conventional doctor blows you off

[@pugginspice]

Coming up on 2 years since I finally replaced hormones with estradiol patch, progesterone and Armour thyroid in the proper dosage. It has not been quick, but I have lost 15 pounds without specifically dieting. My appetite is again normal, I believe because my body isn’t desperate for the missing hormones.

[@francylee4093]

I have gained due to my low thyroid. It made my metabolism slow down. 😭 I never weighed this much. She put me on Levothyroxine 50 mg. Just tells to eat low carb and exercise. I find it hard to exercise after my eight hour work shifts standing on my feet.

[@christinerogers8734]

😢

[@patriciasalyers9875]

my doctor changed my dosage and now i am gaining weight again was told to increase my exercise by 1 more mile I said i wasn't going to I walk 5 miles a day already

[@blessedfromtx.1910]

I just feel like crying sometimes. My weight keeps going up and up no matter if I try hard to keep it off or not, I feel horrible and embarrassed 😢 I don't even eat much and I do low carbs. At my wits end here😔

[@mommacallsmetula3843]

​@@blessedfromtx.1910That's my exact story hun. It feels awful!

[@Mrshafner39]

I’m in the same boat now I have diabetes

[@zuleikastewart9374]

So much wisdom 👌👌👌🎯🎯🎯

[@yuriisthebestgirl1421]

Hi! I'm so glad I found your channel!! I've been diagnosed with Hashimotos 6 months ago and the doctor told me to only take selenium + l-methionine. Right now my TSH level is normal but slowly getting higher and my FT3 and FT4 levels are a little bit below the average and I'm getting worried if I can prevent this and lose weight before it's too late. I just took my first 25 pill of levothyroxine and I'm going to start the AIP diet, hopefully I'm gonna get better. So yeah overall just a big thank you for all the information!!! Edit: I also still have thymus while at 18 so idk if it's affecting the hashimotos somehow but the doc just told me today it's getting smaller

[@terryroberts7647]

Thanks Dr.Childs for your great video. I wish you was my Dr. So I could feel better. My Dr. Not worth damn least his not helping me.😢

[@EclecticOrange]

I had low T back in 2019, I was put on replacement injections, and in a two months I gained 20 pounds but just looked severely swollen!

[@kristinegibboney4088]

That would happen even without meds, thyroid function keeps you un swollen 🤷🏻‍♀️🙈🙈my dads went out and he blew up and was super puffy till they took it out

[@EclecticOrange]

@@kristinegibboney4088 I meant testosterone I was working out, supposedly had “low testosterone” and was put on injections. The swelling slowly went away once I stopped the injections

[@angeladambrosio7791]

Which progesterone is over the counter?

[@hollystiener16]

none, unfortunately and most insurance does not cover it. I think there are herbs that can help with prog levels

[@LisaCarol-p8w]

You can order progesterone from Smokey Mountain Naturals USP bioidentical progesterone

[@bubbles2868]

I can tell when my testosterone is too high..I get in a bad mood and angry for no reason whatsoever. First time that mood issue struck I had my evels checked, I am female and my testosterone was at 257!!!! The low end of the scale for men! No wonder. Now it's happening again so time to re test. I was put on no identical HRT f9r menopause and bam! 100 lb weight gain over 9 months. Chucked that HRT out the window. Struggled ever since.

[@Xena823]

The best dr 🙏

[@j6453]

Is berberine safe to take? I had pains in my middle, sort of in the kidney/back/stomach area, so I wasn't sure if I should take it.

[@strajearocks11]

How much T2 for weight loss daily?

[@prototype9000]

to find out if you are deficient in hormones is almost impossible because doctors almost always lie about it

[@jennybadl7840]

What if one's loose her hair when taking DHEA?

[@denisesorenson4000]

I did too!

[@Issayanah]

What if you have PCOS

[@saras.2173]

I’m 42. When is the best time of the month to use progesterone cream? Is there an oral progesterone supplement I can take that is over the counter?

[@AnimalFarm341]

Women’s midlife specialist sells bio identical creams. You cycle with your menses. You can find instructions on the website.

[@denisemiller8474]

Women over 60 shouldn’t take estrogen it can cause heart attacks and strokes. My doctor too me off I’m 62.. I’ve lost my sex drive and have gained over 60 pounds when I used to weigh 140 lbs. I’m no 207 I’ve been skinny all my life and only eat 1 healthy meal a Day . I don’t eat gluten I live on coffee. My bad !!

[@LisaCarol-p8w]

Without estrogen your bones can become weak and painful

[@saras.2173]

Will DHEA give me zits?

[@kristie1010]

Do you recommend any brand of DEHA supplement?..💛

[@Trainfeastfast]

Pure encapsulations DHEA is great.

[@kristie1010]

@@Trainfeastfast Thank you!!..🙏🏻

[@Iamprimadonna]

What about someone who has 25pounds to gain?

[@eliseville]

Obesity pandemic only noticeably begins with that very first 25 pounds! We all are now on the Great Diabetes Deathpath with our modern lifestyle/diet. I believe low master hormone D occurs, allowing dysregulation even before these other critical hormones begin to fail is! My own decades of miserably suffering morbid obesity could have easily been prevented with a simple D3 or ☀️UVB prescription! Many PhARMA-trained modern doctors failed me! Higher latitude winters, a pregnancy, a new job, an illness/new med?, school among untold others send us cratering D LEVELS & an early death.

[@NYGuy2000]

If you cannot gain weight despite good amounts of food, check your gallbladder and pancreatic functions. You may lack digestive enzymes, so most fat, proteins, and carbs are pooped out. Check lipase content of your stool.

[@eliseville]

@@NYGuy2000 I misread her comment totally backwards! Lol 😂

[@IdolEyes84]

Probably gravesdesease/overactive mine was as a teenager. Almost doubled my weight now it’s Hashimoto’s under.

[@NYGuy2000]

@@eliseville Yeah, it seemed you didn't trust her grammar.

[@mellomakes]

Does spironolactone decrease testosterone in women? Taking it now for hair loss and concerned about weight loss.

[@AprilMay-s8e]

Yes it does

[@marisoldiaz6850]

Hello Dr. Child. There any way that I can have a consultation with you. I'm the opposite way around. I'm in 83 pounds it doesn't matter how much I eat

[@gofish8181]

you maybe hyperthyroidism

[@hollystiener16]

He won't do consults or see people. It says in the description

[@stephaniedoherty9173]

I have had breast cancer and I was taking Progesterone cream and my drs told me not to use it? Can it cause cancer?

[@mettejensen8653]

rhodiola rosea increases progesterone

[@anneflynn9614]

I would listen to my doctor!

[@kjbrocky]

No

[@abrown258]

I have had a partial thyrodecomy years ago. My dr run all those tests. The only only one that comes back low is tsh. Go figure. I have been on methimazole for over a month and getting my labs done again. Hopefully this works.

[@alicemitchell5643]

My mother and sister took hormones they both got breast cancer ☹️🤔

[@savannah39946]

We’re they synthetic?

[@LisaCarol-p8w]

The bioidentical should be different

[@tinabelair5693]

Take medication lost five lbs my appetite has changed not as hungry

[@niamhbyrne4036]

Which medication?

[@tinabelair5693]

@@niamhbyrne4036 levothyroxine

[@preciousmourning8310]

Nooooo I don't wanna take all these androgenic crap!!!

[@jeepgurl1379]

1. Testosterone (men/women) - for lean muscle mass; check levels bottom 25% 2. Progesterone (women >35) - estrogen antagonist; low P means Estrogen dominance 3. Thyroid (women) - regulates weight and metabolism; T3, T2; check FT3 and Ft4 levels 4. DHEA ( ?) - building block for estrogen and testosterone; weak nature

[@marierose9144]

Awesome video! My thyroid was removed 2 yrs ago. I take synthroid daily and I'm menopausal. Its hard to lose weight regardless of diet and exercise. What would you suggest or could you make a video for those of us who have this issue? Thank you 😊

[@RichM3000]

My thoughts: 1. More diet and more exercise. It really is calories in, calories out. I say that as someone who gained weight when my thyroid failed (and subsequently lost the weight). The formula still works. It's just that someone who is low will burn fewer calories. Which bring up the next point.... 2. There's no substitute for blood work. Get checked. Watching these videos, it's clear people often get a prescription and that's the end of it. Levothyroxine has to be dialed in. My initial prescription was a little too low....probably by design, as my doctor wanted to see how I responded to it. While you're there... 3. If you're getting blood work, have them check everything. Maybe your hormone levels are off, affecting your activity and energy levels. I recommend checking vitamin D and blood sugar too. You won't know without a check. Your doctor can interpret the results and make recommendations. On that topic.... 4. Make sure your doctor has the requisite focus. As you had your thyroid removed, surely you're seeing an endocrinologist as opposed to a GP. Still, IMO be sure his or her specialities are in thyroid-related issues. Endocrinology is reasonably broad. Good luck!

[@YourCapyFrenBigly_3DPipes1999]

Try the keto chs, I have benefited greatly from their advice. Dr berg, Dr Boz, drhu pruhit (sp??), Dr Ekberg, and etc. I'll post more here as I can think of them. Also you can't go wrong up adding natural probiotics. Adding fermented foods to your diet can only help. Lots of fun useful info re: natural eating on yt. Just start looking, you'll find it. D r huberman seems to cover everything under the sun as well so it can't hurt to view his essays.

[@YourCapyFrenBigly_3DPipes1999]

Op, let me know if you can't see my response

[@gloriabailey6170]

What a shock when my thyroid went into hyper drive snd I lost 138 in a year without trying doctors have deduced it was do to my thyroid ehst a big shock to me I been well over weight for years

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

That's incredible!

[@denisemiller8474]

I took DHEA it did nothing. I have low thyroid tested with lab work. I’m active all day but can’t lose weight and no sex drive I’m on lovo tablets . Nothing is helping I do feel better on the thyroid meds it got rid of my anxiety.

[@StitchingWithLove]

Good ol’ Health Canada made it illegal to buy DHEA OTC or from the United States. So maddening.

[@eliseville]

PhARMA owns your politicians, too!?💔 You’d think a national healthcare system would have protected you better!

[@BootstrapUp]

I am 100 lbs overweight and post menopausal. Yet all of my labs are within normal limits. So being overweight apparently hasn’t had an effect on my hormones and vice versa. I have asked two different doctors if taking hormone therapy would help and they said no.

[@LisaCarol-p8w]

Often certain doctors don't know enough about bioidentical hormones

[@keithprice3369]

what would one specifically ask the doctor or lab to test to determine what deficiencies we may have? And are such tests available via mail or only in-person visits?

[@eliseville]

This doc has a video on exactly which tests are needed for thyroid issues!❤️

[@keithprice3369]

@@eliseville Looks like has over a dozen of them and none that I can see are specific to hormone deficiencies. About 3/4 of them appear to be about thyroid problems. Some say 10 tests. Some say 4. Hence my question.

[@aalovelace2776]

@@keithprice3369 I am not a Dr but I found that you can go to Jason Health on line and the site will guide you towards which tests to take for your concern (hormone levels, thyroid etc). You input your zip for the nearest testing (blood draw) clinic. It’s very easy site to navigate. For hormones, you want to test testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, cortisol and possibly DHEA-s. While you’re at it, you may want to add testing for insulin, diabetes and thyroid. If you want to start with a basic thyroid, and the test shows a deficiency, you could then go back and test the entire thyroid test procedure. Most tests are in the $20-30 range. Hope that helps.

[@YourCapyFrenBigly_3DPipes1999]

Hi health friends! Just a list of some things to try for those still looking for better balance and weight control. Also remember it's very easy to become estrogen dominant as we age due to various reasons which really packs on the pounds. Consider using DIM, iodine, selenium, OTC thyroid supplements, magnesium, mushroom supplements, pregnenolone and natural progesterone. They may help. I have a big weight problem and I am currently using or am going to start using all of these. Also consider liver support supplements and NDT thyroid meds (natural desiccated thyroid), some which can be purchased without a prescription from Thailand. Finally consider that candida may be a problem for some and there are some good OTC protocols for that. Wishing everyone the best in their health journey. We're all in this together!

[@abrown258]

Yes most of these helped me. I take Dim, natural progesterone, selenium & also seamoss which is good for your thyroid. I also take mg.too. Once I got my hormones balanced my sleep improved and I lost 57lbs.

[@YourCapyFrenBigly_3DPipes1999]

@@abrown258 my sleep is fantastic but my weight is still way out of control. I seem to be doing everything right so I'm not sure what the sticking point is for me. I still have to add vitamin D and sea moss is a great idea. I need to up my physical activity as well. Going to try another candida treatment... Did one but didn't do it perfectly so who knows. Sometimes getting to our ideal health is a long process of trial and error.

[@MariaMLoBalsamo]

Hi Dr, when you specifically say Bioidentical, are you referring to BHRT Pellets or not ? Thanks

[@christys7022]

I’d like to know the answer to that one myself.

[@IndigoCosmic]

When I got off bc pills I gained a ton of weight but they were bad for me. Is there not a bioidentical progesterone that women can use?

[@mettejensen8653]

Leptin is the most important

[@shweird]

I'm taking an iodine supplement to be sure my thyroid is optimal since a lot of salt these days are sea salt and not iodized. I've noticed it helping my immune system too.

[@givingvoice1]

I am swtiching from levo to NP tmrw after dealing SVT, and wt gain for 20yrs. I learned from you that NP is cleaner and not the same as Armour. If the pharmacist requires a brand, what should my dr call in? I 💯 do not want to take Armour. Also, do you think my SVT will go away once I switch? More than anything I want off the beta blocker. Also, in my 10th week of carnivore. It has really cleaned up my biology. 💪💪💪

[@dianeditonno3569]

NP Thyroid is what should be written on the prescription. NP and Amour are both called natural desicated thyroid. I, myself, don't like Armour either. Oh, what is SVT?

[@valsbeautylife7196]

Wow this information is fascinating to me. Im curious about the progesterone aspect because I believe thats my problem. I am 6 months post partum and havent lost at all, despite trying, and have actually gained 10lbs. Idk what to do its so frustrating

[@eliseville]

🙏🏽Please also check your (and baby’s!) D LEVEL! When this is too long below our evolutionary TropicalAfrican☀️UVB brain development & metabolism homeostasis LEVEL ?50ng/ml? all sorts of health issues ensue! Master HORMONE☀️D holds our other hormones, like progesterone appropriately high, and especially keeps *insulin* that blocks fat-burning in check! Protects your *and Baby’s developing microbiomes* & running both of your reparative deep DeltaWave N-REM sleep cycles! Pregnancy is one of the highest depleters of hormone D! So pregnancy/breastfeeding a most important time to supplement well to maintain Mom&Baby’s best health!!!❤️💪 (Don’t forget to supplement D’s power team: Mg, K2 [in MK7 form to safely manage the far more bioavailable calcium] and Zn!) {Supplementing these 4 is very safe temporarily while waiting for test results. 10,000IU/day of D safe for at least 6 months. Dr.s seldom Rx this over-the-counter💊 in needed dosages much less the 20min for palest skin (2hrs for darkest melanin)☀️HighSummer/noonish☀️UVB sunning which our systems NEVER let too high❤️💪so please do some research, paying attention to ever pervasive PhARMA influence preferring most profitable diabetes!}

[@IdolEyes84]

Me too. Before pregnancy I had more energy, ate better and went the gym. Start pregnancy Weight: 59kg Third trimester: 73kg Breastfeeding: 65kg 1.5 years pp: 71kg Levothyroxin: Underactive/Hashimoto’s started while pregnant on 50 per day. After Bub arrived: 25 per day Now: somewhere in between I think I need to be on 50, so tired and sore mucsles, headache dizzy . I asked for my reverse t3 and t4 and they won’t test. Trying bioglan thyroid tables too. Also fluid away. Not much has changed. I just sleep, look after the baby and occasionally go for a walk. Going to try thyroid patches, looks like similar ingredients to Dr child’s, expensive though. Most of my weight is in the midsection and on my arms. Embarrassed when people think I’m having another baby already and mine is only a year old.

[@kristinegibboney4088]

Try keto and IF

[@psyche8187]

This happens to me every time I have a baby. It starts coming down after 18 months for me.

[@carmen47freixas96]

I only speak for myself, now 76, when my period went at 50, I used bio identical hormones for about 8 years, then, things settled and I used herbal remedies. I never had hot flashes and my weight stayed normal. Thankfully my thyroid is fine, perhaps I take iodine drops.

[@conniefernandez2221]

Same here I’ve done hormone replacement and haven’t had any Menopausal symptoms

[@gladyswilliams804]

Dr. Westin will fatty acids like l-acetyl cartinine 500 mg interact with levothyroxine. I like my 🧠 cogintive , & brain fog has improved in 30 minutes after taking it. Energetic in a normal way I must have bn deficient in fatty acids @ 69 y/o. Started yesterday. What do you think of thyroid castor oil pack for reduction of a thyroid nodule? I, await your response It's important to me. I've been listening to your podcasts & receive your emails thyroid tips & updates . Recently diagnosed with a uncertain cause of tumor 2.5 in the back left side of my neck . Having trouble finding the endocrinologist to manage & do a thyroid profile Thank you for so much 4 sharing your knowledge 🙏✝️🕊

[@la1negrita]

How about if you can't gain weight?

[@birage9885]

Estrogen = anabolic, that's a good one.