(…and why it might be the missing piece for you, too)

Before I understood how to eat for my body — for my thyroid, hormones, and energy — I thought I was doing everything right.

A typical day looked like this:
A couple eggs with a muffin and sugary coffee for breakfast.
I’d often skip lunch (trying to cut back “just a little more” so the weight would finally come off).
Dinner was usually carb-heavy with a little protein and not nearly enough veggies.
And after dinner? A piece of dessert that usually turned into several bites straight out of the pan as I cleaned up.

I’d feel guilty. I’d feel weak. I’d tell myself, “Tomorrow, I’ll eat less and work out harder.”

Sound familiar?

Food Was Controlling Me

I thought I was being “good” by eating light.
I thought I could out-exercise a slow metabolism.
I thought I just needed more willpower.

But what I didn’t realize was that I was stuck in a cycle of under-eating, over-exercising, and constantly craving more because my body was screaming for fuel.

The turning point for me wasn’t a number on the scale — it was my kids.

I noticed they were picking up my habits: skipping meals, secretly snacking, mimicking the guilt I felt around food.

That crushed me.

I realized I needed to not just heal my body — I needed to heal my relationship with food.

What Changed Everything: Prioritizing Protein

The first shift I made was simple, but powerful: I started prioritizing protein, especially in the morning.

Now, I aim for 30–40 grams of protein at breakfast. That usually looks like:

• Eggs
• Turkey sausage
• A protein shake or smoothie
• Sometimes even leftover dinner protein repurposed creatively

And the difference? It was immediate.

✅ Fewer cravings
✅ Stable energy
✅ No more late-night pantry raids
✅ No more blood sugar crashes at 3 p.m.

When I started eating the right amount of protein for my body, I finally felt full, focused, and in control again.

What I See in My Clients — and What I Teach Instead

So many women I coach come to me doing the same thing I did:
Restricting food, skipping meals, and cutting out entire food groups — thinking it’s the only way to lose weight.

But here’s the truth:
Your thyroid needs balance — protein, carbs, and fats — to function.
When you under-eat (especially protein), your metabolism slows down, cravings spike, and your body stays in “survival mode.”

The first change I guide clients through?
👉 Eat protein first at every meal.

It’s not always easy at first — but once they get the hang of it, they start feeling stronger, more energized, and far less obsessed with food.

Here’s What Changed for Me (and Can for You, Too)

Once I got consistent — about 4–6 weeks in — I saw the shifts:

• More muscle definition
• Strength gains in my workouts
• No more hangry crashes
• Fewer mood swings
• A body I finally felt at home in

This wasn’t a quick fix. It was a real shift — in mindset, in strategy, and in how I treated my body.

If You Don’t Know Where to Start — I’ve Got You.

I created two free resources to help you take the first step:

💪 High Protein Breakfasts for Hormone Health — Easy ideas that actually taste good
🔥 5 Secrets to Fat Loss with Hypothyroidism — The guide I wish I had when I was stuck

Both are yours — no strings attached. Just real help, from someone who gets it.

And if you’re thinking,
“I need someone to guide me through this,”
That’s exactly what I do.

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You’re not lazy. You’re not broken.

You’ve just never had a strategy that worked with your body.

Let’s change that.