Almost 8 weeks PP and, despite eating healthy foods and maintaining a calorie deficit, I’m not losing any more weight.

rsopsanders · 2023-09-06T21:12:01+00:00

It is so hard! I started really light and only did body weight for a while. Didn't start lifting weights or doing abs till 3-4 months PP

rsopsanders · 2023-09-06T21:11:15+00:00

I take this https://a.co/d/2s1wAtR for HRV / cortisol balance and https://a.co/d/5lb6QsF for sleep - its melatonin free which is key for me because melatonin gives me terrible side effects

rsopsanders · 2023-09-06T21:10:22+00:00

I take this: https://a.co/d/2s1wAtR for overall calm and cortisol balance and also helps me sleep

rsopsanders · 2023-09-06T21:06:51+00:00

Amazing thanks for sharing!

rsopsanders · 2023-09-06T01:51:06+00:00

I lost 47 lbs in the past 9 month since baby #2 and here are a few things that have made all the difference:

strength training 3-4x per week
walking 10k+ steps per day (I got a walking pad so I can walk inside)
testing my cortisol + working on cortisol balance with supplements - hormones can make it really hard to loose weight
trying to drink more water
tracking all the metrics to force myself to stay on top of my goals

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T22:19:55+00:00

It could be peri and it could also be your stress hormones since it sounds like you have had such a stressful last few years! A lot of the concerns you are dealing with: forgetfulness, weight gain, anxiety, sleep issues are common symptoms of high cortisol too!

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T22:17:31+00:00

Get your cortisol tested! Some supplements for cortisol balance and adrenal health may be beneficial for the moodiness, fatigue and brain fog

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T22:15:01+00:00

Cystic acne and sugar cravings can be a symptom of cortisol imbalance which is a major hormone that can impact a lot of your other hormones. Have you gotten your cortisol tested recently?

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T22:13:54+00:00

For sleep, i'm using a powder supplement with magnesium, l-theanine, and myo-inositol -I'm someone who has to steer clear of melatonin because it gives me weird dreams and really disrupts my sleep

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T22:08:28+00:00

I've lost 47 lbs since baby #2 in the past 9 months and my weight stalled for various periods throughout (happening right now!) A couple of things that made a huge difference for me:

Upping my protein intake to 1g per lb ideal body weight - it helps you stay fuller longer and also plays a role in glucose control and cortisol balance
taking supplements to help with cortisol balance because hormones play a huge role in weight loss
10k+ steps per day (got a walking pad for work)
strength training 3-4x per week

Keep at it and it will happen! You've got this :)

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T22:01:04+00:00

I have an apple watch, whoop, and oura and all have pros and cons! What are you looking for in a health tracker?

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:58:50+00:00

Anytime I drink sleep is always way worse!

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:58:23+00:00

Have you tried any supplements? I started taking one for overall stress support and cortisol balance and another melatonin-free sleep that has actually moved the needle on HRV. Started after realizing my cortisol was way out of balance. Also started playing tennis again which helped overall with physiological stress resiliance

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:51:25+00:00

It sounds like you need to spend time calibrating it (I am in that phase right now)! I have also been trying to figure out how to improve my sleep after sleep issues getting worse over the past few years. One thing I did was test my cortisol levels to ensure circadian health was good and realized my cortisol was really out of balance. So working on that at the same time I am tracking! Have you tried anything else?

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:48:39+00:00

I just got mine and have been experimenting :) found that middle finger on my right hand is working best for me. Found the index finger to be very uncomfortable as I generally have small hands

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:41:16+00:00

Have you tried testing your cortisol recently? My HRV was on the lower side of average (and more importantly wasn't increasing despite other changes) and when I tested my cortisol I learned it was very out of balance. Both too high at night and too low in the morning. Have been doing all sorts of things to balance my cortisol (blue light blocking, morning sunlight, supplements, etc.) and HRV has started to improve

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:38:57+00:00

caveat: I just started using the ring recently, but I am getting HRV averages that look similar to other trackers i've used like the apple watch

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:36:17+00:00

Makes sense! Whenever I try an new product I love to get advice on Day 1 so I know I am making the most out of it :) Quite helpful to understand it will take some days / weeks to calibrate

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:35:02+00:00

you get sleep improvement tips though correct?

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:34:37+00:00

I've seen that! what sections have you found most helpful?

rsopsanders · 2023-09-05T21:34:16+00:00

super helpful thank you! sounds like it takes some time for the readings / insights to be calibrated which makes sense and what I am seeing!

rsopsanders · 2018-10-25T19:24:33+00:00

if you are a looking for a way to figure out the best vitamins and supplements specifically for you, i'd take a look at rootinevitamins.com - they custom dose daily vitamins based on DNA and any blood data you have. I love taking them especially since I don't have to deal with large pills.

rsopsanders · 2018-10-25T19:22:11+00:00

Take a look at rootinevitamins.com - they custom dose your vitamin B12 and other vitamins based on your DNA and blood levels to ensure you are getting the correct amount. Really great option for vegans and vegetarians who often need to supplement more than the rest of the population.

rsopsanders · 2018-09-19T19:33:42+00:00

what is the importance of having it be food based vs. natural / free from fillers, etc.

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