Is Your Waistline Sending You a Health Warning?

Is Your Waistline Sending You a Health Warning?

by | General, Nutrition

Here’s a surprising fact: your tape measure might be one of the most important tools for your health.

Wait….. what?

Yup. A quick waist measurement can give you valuable insight into your health risks—no complicated tests required!

Here’s how it works:

  • For women, risk increases from 80 cm, with definite overweight present when greater than 88 cm.
  • For men, risk increases from 94 cm, with definite overweight present when greater than 102 cm.

And if you don’t have a sewing tape measure handy, even a trusty steel tape will do the job (although a little more awkward).

Why It Matters

Obesity rates have tripled since 1975, and over 1.9 billion adults worldwide are now classified as overweight or obese (WHO, 2021). In Australia, two-thirds of adults fall into this category, which puts them at greater risk for metabolic syndrome—a serious condition linked to obesity and insulin resistance.

Metabolic syndrome isn’t just about the number on the scale. It’s a combination of factors, including:

  • Increased waist circumference (belly fat is key!).
  • Elevated blood pressure.
  • High triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol.

But here’s the good news: even a 5-10% reduction in body weight, sustained for a year, can significantly lower these risks. And it doesn’t require extreme diets, medications, or surgery.

A Solution That Works

That’s why I’m an big fan of the Metabolic Balance® Program  — a proven, personalised approach to long-term health.

Why?

  • It is tailored to You: Your plan is based on your unique blood parameters and health needs.
  • Only Real Food, Real Results: No powders, shakes, or prepackaged meals—just real, delicious food.
  • Truly Holistic Support: We’ll tackle lifestyle, stressors, and the right kind of exercise.
  • With Emotional Wellness: Break free from emotional roadblocks with gentle techniques that support lasting success.
  • Absolute Professional Guidance: You’ll have ongoing naturopathic support to keep you motivated and on track.

This isn’t about quick fixes or chasing perfection. It’s about re-educating your approach to food and creating habits that last a lifetime.

Ready to Take Control?

Your journey to better health starts with one step—and I’m here to help you every step of the way.

Metabolism – It’s more than Weight Loss

Metabolism – It’s more than Weight Loss

by | General, Hormones, Nutrition

Do you really understand what Metabolism is?  Blamed for being fast, blamed for being slow.  Mostly it is referred to the weight that someone is.

Let’s give metabolism the respect that it deserves.  It is so much more, literally it is the entire running system of our body.  A crucial aspect of our overall health, affecting everything from energy levels to aging!

What is Metabolism?

It’s the process by which your body transforms the food you eat into the energy that powers everything, from your heartbeat to your thoughts. It is all about how our bodies create, use, and store energy. Then if there is excess energy, what does the body do with that?

When we consume more energy than our bodies need, through the food and drinks that we consume, that energy is stored for later use, often as fat. When we consistently eat and drink more high energy foods, that our body requires, then over time this can lead to weight gain and even difficulties in energy regulation. 

Energy Storage and Glucose Uptake
When our metabolism works optimally, food is consumed and digested, with the release of small sugars (glucose) into the blood stream.  When all is going well, cells can efficiently accept this glucose, which is critical for keeping energy levels steady. This the natural flow of food to diget

But when there’s a disruption – such as cells becoming less responsive to insulin – glucose can’t enter cells effectively. This often leads to elevated blood sugar levels and can progress to pre-diabetes. It’s a metabolic imbalance that can have serious health impacts.

Beyond Weight – Metabolism and Heart Health
Our metabolic health also affects our cardiovascular system. When glucose and fats aren’t metabolized efficiently, it can result in high blood sugar and elevated cholesterol, both of which increase the risk of cardiovascular issues. Poor metabolic function can lead to damage within blood vessels, stressing the heart and impacting circulation.

Metabolism and Aging
Impaired metabolism doesn’t only affect weight and energy; it impacts cellular health too. When cells don’t receive the energy they need, they may not perform as efficiently, leading to cellular damage. Over time, this damage can contribute to premature aging, both inside and out.

Why Metabolism Matters for Overall Health
Our metabolism is at the heart of how our bodies function. From managing energy to ensuring each cell performs well, metabolism is a vital component of lasting health and longevity. By focusing on metabolic health, we can support balanced energy, reduce the risk of chronic illness, and age gracefully.

Are you ready to explore how to boost your metabolism and support your body’s natural energy balance?

 

Book a Call here to see how I can help you.

Inspiring Wellness

 

Beth

 

No Motivation? It may be your FOXA2

No Motivation? It may be your FOXA2

by | Genes

Feel like this guy?

You know that feeling, you’ve got no energy, can’t be bothered, just want to sleep, know you should move, but you don’t.

Now you can say “Oh, it’s just my FOXA2″

What?? I’ve heard of that!

Unfortunately, being careful or not in choosing your food, there are loads of simple sugars in our diet and it is super easy to be eat a lot of simple sugars daily.  These can be obvious or disguised.

This regular steady influx of  sugars require consistently levels of insulin.  This is the  hormone is needed for the sugar to enter into our cells.  It is stored in our muscles first and if energy is not needed, that extra sugar goes into fat cells and makes more fat cells when these get full as well.  

FOXA2 is your get up and go enzyme, it makes you want to move around and exercise.  Interestingly, when you get appetite for your next meal and have to find the energy to prepare it, that is FOXA2 – creating the desire to eat and the energy to do it as our ancestors had to find the energy to hunt for their next meal.  

FOXA2 reduces with high insulin, which comes from consuming regular sugars, so the lethargy increases.

So to get your FOXA2 high, then you need to cut the sugars down so you have fasting states which reduces the insulin.

Simple really, so if you want to find the desire to move and exercise you are best to work on your diet first, then you will feel like uncurling and get moving.

If you’d like to know more about this or other topics, you are welcome to join my free membership on face book. Thyroid, Metabolic, Hormone Harmony Hub. 

I’d love to see you there

Inspiring Wellness

 

Beth