3 Steps to Lower Stubborn Blood Sugar

Three Levers to Try for Stubborn Weight Loss

The presenter suggests that stubborn weight loss may be related to insulin resistance rather than thyroid problems. She describes three habits to consider:

1. Keep total carbohydrates very low. She recommends staying below 20 grams of total carbohydrates per day, saying that some people with insulin resistance may respond to even small amounts of carbohydrates. If weight loss stalls, she suggests checking ketones—especially first thing in the morning—to see whether the approach is producing ketosis. She also cautions that “net carb” labels can be misleading.

2. Try time-restricted eating. Start with an eating window of about eight hours, then gradually shorten it if appropriate. She suggests avoiding food after sunset and counting the window from the first calorie to the last. She also recommends adjusting meal timing to fit family life rather than giving up shared meals.

3. Focus on sweating before strenuous exercise. For people who find exercise difficult, she suggests using a sauna as one way to sweat. Her suggested exercise intensity is Zone 2—a pace at which you can talk but not sing. She recommends building up to 20 minutes before choosing an activity you enjoy.

She emphasizes making changes that can fit into daily life.

These are the presenter’s recommendations, not individualized medical advice.

Presenter/source: Dr. Boz (Annette Bosworth, MD).