Thyroid Answers Podcast
Thyroid Answers Podcast
Episode 202: Missing Strategies That May Ignite Your Weight Loss
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Episode 202: Missing Strategies That May Ignite Your Weight Loss

Dr. Eric Balcavage interviews Nagina Abdullah about why traditional weight loss approaches fail for women with thyroid issues, especially in midlife. Nagina shares her personal journey from yo-yo dieting to losing 40 pounds using metabolism-focused strategies and reveals the framework she's used to help 1600+ women.
 
Key Topics Covered:
  • Why "calories in, calories out" doesn't work in midlife
  • How perimenopause changes metabolism and increases inflammation 
  • The role of stress, sleep, and under-eating in weight gain 
  • Nagina's "Tested & Perfected Fat Burning Food Framework" 
  • Specific macro ratios: 40% protein, 35% healthy fats, 25% healthy carbs 
  • When to use advanced strategies like "feeding up" and intermittent fasting 
  • Why thyroid patients need digestive support and adequate carbohydrates
  • The connection between liver function and T4 to T3 conversion
Perfect for: Women over 40 struggling with weight despite "doing everything right," especially those with thyroid conditions seeking practical, science-based nutrition strategies.
 

Nagina Abdullah is the founder of MasalaBody. She is the metabolism expert for midlife women who feel like their bodies have turned against them. When nothing else works, she helps them fire up their metabolism, burn stubborn fat, and finally see results.

After maintaining a 40-pound weight loss for over a decade, she used her Bloat Busting Protocol to shed 14 pounds of perimenopause weight. With a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley & an MBA from NYU, she blends scientific research with practical strategies to help midlife women boost their metabolism, shed stubborn weight, and create a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

While most midlife women are told to "eat less and exercise more," Nagina does the opposite. She replaces restriction with metabolism-boosting foods that melt belly fat & make healthy living effortless. Her proven methods have helped 1,600+ women finally break free from stubborn midlife weight, without frustration or deprivation.

 
Guest Links & Resources: 

🌐 Website: https://masalabody.com/

📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masalabody

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masalabody

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasalaBody

 

FREE GIFT - Nagina shares her "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes: 3 health benefits of using this spice 5 ways to use it in your day An easy recipe using this spice https://masalabody.com/SweetSpicePDF/

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